Archive for tag: academics
Interview with Gwen Hagemeyer, External Degree Director for Saint Mary of the Woods College
April 11, 2011 10:10 am Career AdviceQ. The Woods is non-profit. How important is that to your mission? A. SMWC is non-profit , a distinction that is very integral to our mission and our connection to the Sisters of Providence. The legacy of the Sisters of Providence and our foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, is one of educating women for the [...]
8 Steps to Find the Perfect College
November 17, 2010 4:48 pm Choosing a School, EducationSo you want to start your college search. But here comes the scary part… College is one of the biggest investments you will ever make in money and time. Half of all full-time undergrads at four-year universities pay $9,000 per year for their education, not to mention room and board, transportation, and other living expenses [...]
The Life Lessons of a Mom, Entrepreneur, and Student: An Introduction
October 27, 2010 2:41 pm Moms in SchoolEvery day is a new lesson. Every experience is a new subject. Every setting is a different classroom. Ask me about my degree. Ofttimes, I feel as if I am pursuing a BS (pun intended) in Single Parenting/ Savvy Business Practices/ Sales and Marketing/ Health/ Nutrition/ Fitness/ Dating?/ Pursuit of Happiness. I’m sure I can [...]
5 Ways to Continue Your Education
October 19, 2010 1:34 pm Careers, EducationThinking of delaying or skipping college? consider these five options that let you work while you continue your education.
Traditional vs. Non-Traditional Education
October 12, 2010 12:38 pm Choosing a School, Education, Online EducationTraditional education is brick and mortar—head off to the classroom and personally interact with teachers and other students. But with the widespread availability of the internet, traditional educations have been challenged by non-traditional approaches.
Mixing a Career, School and Motherhood
October 11, 2010 2:11 pm Moms in SchoolIf you could call motherhood a job, I have two of the most difficult bosses around. They don’t let me get much done — yet they insist on me doing everything. They tell me what to do and throw fits if I don’t do it immediately. Their needs come first, and mine are not considered [...]
4 Ways to Use Statistics to Find the Right College
September 24, 2010 12:55 pm Choosing a School, Education, Preparing for SchoolFinding the college that fits perfectly into your list of criteria requires more than simply visiting the college’s website or talking with a representative at a college fair. To understand the strengths and the weaknesses of a college you can use statistics and numbers as part of the evaluation process. Look at the admissions rates [...]
3 College Etiquette Tips to Increase Your Success
September 23, 2010 12:03 pm Education, Online Education, Preparing for SchoolFrequently college students overlook a basic way they can increase their success in a college course – classroom etiquette. Interactions in the college classroom influence the instructor, impact group dynamics, and due to normal human psychology, quickly label and categorize students. Thinking back on basic middle school rules like, “plan ahead, be polite, and participate [...]
3 Ways to Take Charge of Your College Search
August 30, 2010 4:48 pm Choosing a School, EducationMany times, students and parents just “let the college decision happen”. You should take charge of your college search and make it your “job” to find a place where you can get a college education that is worth the money.
