Archive for tag: college advice
5 Back-to-school College Tips
September 1, 2011 3:16 pm Career AdviceWhether you’re going to college online or you’re hauling yourself to a brick-and-mortar campus starting school every fall is always a fresh new experience no matter how seasoned of a student you might be. With the economy and technology changing faster than a caffeinated humming bird every new school year brings a set of challenges [...]
4 Small Businesses You Can Start While in College
March 16, 2011 9:02 am Career AdviceWhether you attend college on campus or you’re working on a degree online, the best way to solve your college budget crisis is to work a flexible job that accommodates your class schedule. And how do you find such a job? By creating it yourself. Check out these four small business you can start while going to school.
Living Simply or Future Thinking
December 13, 2010 8:35 am Moms in SchoolHere’s a statement that is true yet annoying: Live like a student when you’re a student, and you can live like a professional when you graduate. Here’s what it means: Don’t borrow so much money when you’re in school. Don’t have a lush lifestyle by spending the money you get from student loans. Try to [...]
The Write Stuff or Putting Pen to Paper
December 8, 2010 12:36 pm Moms in SchoolIf there’s one thing you’ll have to do during your college years it is write. And write. And write. So how do you make sure what you write is meaningful and, better yet, earns you an “A” in the class? Here are some suggestions.
The Student-College-Parent Relationship
December 3, 2010 12:52 pm EducationMany colleges welcome parent involvement and work hard to provide open avenues of communication. Recently, colleges have been utilizing online resources and social media to communicate with parents and help them with questions and concerns related to the college admissions process. Once the students are accepted, the colleges continue the relationship by providing parents with [...]
3 College Connections You Need to Make
November 19, 2010 1:46 pm EducationIf you are considering college, or headed off to college in the fall, you should make friends with these people on campus: admissions counselors, financial aid officers, and current students. Why? Because these three groups of people can help you with all the aspects of navigating the college maze: 1. Admissions counselors It’s not secret [...]
Being Realistic About Earning Potential
November 19, 2010 1:29 pm Career Advice, EducationAccording to a recent study published by the College Board and Art & Science Group, LLC, many families are unrealistic about covering the cost of an expensive college education. Many students admitted that paying for the education at a more expensive university would put a financial burden on their families, but they were still willing [...]
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 [...]
5 On-Campus Jobs That Will Make You Stand Out in the Job Market After Graduation
November 15, 2010 3:07 pm Career Advice, EducationFirst of all, you’re at college to get an education. But you’re also at college to gain the knowledge and experience you’ll need in your future career. When you graduate you’ll be thrown into the job market, vying for jobs against a potential horde of other job seekers who—just like you—are freshly graduated and looking [...]
