Archive for the ‘Online Education’ Category
US Marines Enjoy Free Education
October 9, 2009 10:54 am Career Advice, Online EducationMarines are the few, the proud, and now… the educated. Universities across the nation participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, allowing veterans to obtain a college degree for free. Kevin Keller was released from the Marine Corps in February of this year. He began his freshman year in August at Denver University studying business. [...]
Higher Education Equals Higher Salary
October 9, 2009 10:43 am Career Advice, Online EducationWith unemployment as low as ever, many have gone back to the books to get better degrees. Along with better job opportunities, more education is bringing these jobseekers higher paychecks. “People are going back to school for better or completely new degrees,” says Donna Graham at ClassesandCareers.com. “They see the necessity to be more competitive [...]
Support groups backing your education
August 20, 2009 9:35 am Online Education, ResourcesOne of the main differences between traditional and online classes is the social spectrum. In traditional classes it is much easier to form a support group. You have family, friends, and classmates that can help and encourage you. Online education requires a support group just as much, if not more than traditional classes because it makes you more accountable and likely to succeed in your education.
Unemployed Get a Boost in Degree Programs
July 13, 2009 9:41 am Online EducationWith millions of jobs lost this year alone, unemployment rates are at their highest in decades. The manufacturing and construction industries have been especially hard hit. Rather than stay in shrinking industries, however, many unemployed workers are turning to higher education to transition to industries with more plentiful career opportunities.
On active duty? Get a degree and get promoted
July 13, 2009 8:55 am Career Advice, Online EducationJoining the military used to mean postponing a college education. Now, however, thanks to online education, servicemen and women can earn degrees while they’re on active duty in the military. Growing numbers of service personnel are turning to online education while on active duty for the unique benefits it offers.
Soldiers Continuing Their Education
June 23, 2009 12:11 pm Online EducationSince the economic downturn, more and more individuals are pursuing an education. This trend also includes military academies. Applications at the nation’s top three military academies have increased drastically, meanwhile the military has taken their recruiting efforts up a notch.
Education vs. Experience: Don’t kid yourself!
May 2, 2008 9:08 am Career Advice, Choosing a School, Online Education, Preparing for SchoolSelf-made entrepreneurs thumb their noses at their school-going counterparts, insisting that the really important lessons can only be gained through real-world experience. While experience is an invaluable companion to education, however, school is still the best way to build a solid foundation for the rest of your career.
School is Addictive!
April 15, 2008 11:32 am Career Advice, Choosing a Degree, Choosing a School, Online Education, Preparing for SchoolDespite all the hardships required, my mind craves the thrill of learning, discovering, and being challenged. I enjoy talking with really smart people and talking about theories and philosophies, the kinds of conversation you won’t find in the workplace. Education has become a stimulant to me. It has become addictive.
Career-Oriented vs. Academic-Oriented Majors: Who Does Better?
March 4, 2008 12:36 pm Career Advice, Choosing a Degree, Online EducationTrying to decide on a college major? There’s a lot to take into consideration. Which ones earn the most money? Which ones interest you? Should you pursue a major that is career-oriented, like business management or computer science, or academic-oriented, like the humanities or social sciences? These study results may change the way you answer these questions.
