Archive for tag: college degrees
Is a college degree worth your time and money?
September 8, 2011 12:55 pm EducationHave you ever wondered if a college education is worth it? Have you asked yourself whether or not college is an important ingredient in success? Most people believe that college can serve many purposes besides an education. Some site life experiences, networking for business contacts, and gaining social skills as just a few; but with [...]
3 Areas of College Study That Are Destined To Be Recession-proof
August 17, 2011 3:14 pm Career AdviceThinking of going back to school and wondering what you should major in? If employability is your goal, then consider one of these three career fields that seem to scoff in the face of unemployment.
The best paying states for women that have graduated college with a degree
April 28, 2011 11:34 am Moms in SchoolBelieve it or not, some states pay better than others when it comes to the college degree you possess especially if you are a woman. Check out the list of states and pay on joplinbusinessjournal.com. (Please feel free to check out the list now as I will be revisiting it later in the post). According to [...]
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.
Finding the “Perfect Fit” College
August 24, 2010 9:03 am Education, Preparing for SchoolWith so much talk about SAT scores, GPA’s and stellar essays, many forget that college is about finding that “perfect fit”. It’s great to get accepted to a top-tiered university or an Ivy League college, but if you’re there just for the notoriety on your resume you’re totally missing the point.
Job Search: Great Cities for Young Adults
May 13, 2010 11:03 am Career AdviceEven though the market isn’t quite as tough right now as it was during the peak of the recession, it’s still difficult particularly for new grads. They generally have little experience and their relying on the knowledge and skills that they learned in college to help them get the job. But the problem is that there are many individuals that have both a college degree and experience that are also competing for the same jobs. New grads are going to have to expand their searches if they’re going to find a job. It’s now necessary for individuals to search out of state.
Game Show Riches vs. Education
March 12, 2010 11:14 am EntertainmentEven though people have won money on these TV game shows it isn’t very likely. So stop dreaming and actually do something that can help yourself earn more money. One of those ways is by going to school and earning a degree. Because you most likely will learn a lot more by improving yourself and working hard than you will by dreaming about becoming rich while watching the television.
100-Year-Old Earns College Degree
February 3, 2010 2:11 pm EducationHarriet Richardson Ames dreamed of earning a bachelor’s degree in education. And she finally did it nearly three weeks after her 100th birthday. The woman had been a school teacher but never received her degree but she finally received her diploma and then passed away the next day.
College Gender Gap
January 26, 2010 2:21 pm EducationAt colleges there are many more applications from women than men, yet the number of both sexes accepted is about the same. At the College of William and Mary 7,652 women and 4,457 men applied for this year’s freshman class. But the college accepted 45% men and 27% women. Same at Pomona College 21% of men were accepted and only 13% of women were.
