Here’s a question for you, and I want you to answer honestly. Are you completely satisfied with your current job? And if not, do you know what to do about it? Have you considered going to school to begin a career in criminal justice? This may be a good option for you if you are [...]
Tornadoes. Hurricanes. Fires. Terrorism. It seems like every day you hear about one disaster or another striking a community either at home or abroad. When these disasters strike —and before — it’s important to have individuals who are trained in emergency and disaster management to coordinate the response, mitigate the damage and help save lives [...]
Information technology is a growing sector, with thousands of jobs available in the field at any given time. With IT being a lucrative field, that also makes it very competitive. Many young professionals are joining the field for future income and job security. So if you’re an IT professional searching for a new position or [...]
If there’s one thing The Great Recession has taught us, it’s that a college degree is becoming increasingly important in order to land a well-paying, stable job. Gone are the days when you can work your way up the corporate ladder with just a high school diploma. Instead, employers are becoming more and more selective [...]
One of the last things brand new graduates are likely to think about is financial planning. When one finally begins to make a “grown up” salary for the first time in life, it can be very tempting to begin to spend money as if there is no tomorrow. Enjoying life now is highly touted in [...]
Modern technology has done many things for our society. With unbelievable advances in medicine and astounding achievements in the areas of science and computation, there is no limit to the benefits modern technology has provided us. As technology continues to infiltrate every aspect of our lives, education and learning have had to respond to the [...]
Online education has come a long way since its humble (and shady) beginnings in the 90′s. Today, diploma mills have been exposed and all but dismantled, and the for-profit education model has brought professional instruction to millions of students who otherwise could not have pursued higher education. As far as distance education has come, however, [...]
In today`s high tech society, distance learning is becoming an increasingly popular choice for students wishing to earn a college degree. Distance learning simply means that you attend class outside of a traditional classroom setting, typically through online courses or telecourses. Numerous accredited educational institutions offer distance learning courses and degree programs. Although these programs [...]
Online learning and online degrees are no longer viewed as a lesser credential in the professional world. On the contrary, many employers in specific areas of industry seek employees with specific skills that online learning promotes. Many attributes online learning and online learners present are some of the most valuable qualities an employee can possess [...]
In today’s tech centric society, online education has become an ever more popular choice for our learning needs. There are numerous institutions offering online courses and programs that help non-traditional students obtain the degrees they desire. Online learning is a wonderful choice for many different types of students. However, there are several challenges that online [...]
Advertisements for college student car loans are abundant on the internet. They are largely a marketing ploy to attract college students to finance their vehicle purchase with their company. Students still must have adequate income to afford the payment and insurance. The interest rates are much higher than traditional rates at banks and credit unions [...]
With more and more people applying for college entrance each year and university budgets stretched to the max in this economy, not only are students being turned away, but the rising prices of admission are causing many to be excluded because they simply can’t afford to attend. However, the government has a program in place [...]
Most students know all about the four most commonly-used college funding sources: federal student loans, federal grants, school scholarships, and their parents. If these sources don’t cover enough, the typical student starts to say they “can’t afford” to go to college. Well, if you’re a college student, it’s not up to the government, your school, [...]
College, almost inevitably, comes hand-in-hand with a shortage of cash. Whether or not you’re racking up student loans on top of going to school, we all know that putting in a full day of class and on top is simply not conducive to full time jobs and/or keeping our bank accounts full in any shape. [...]
If you’re in college, you know you already pay WAY too much for your education. Obviously, you should have started a savings account designated for college a long time ago. In reality, you still can, simply click here to do that and get started. Moreover, You might have a job, but with all the classes [...]
Going back to school when you have kids is never an easy decision or task. The thoughts of money being tight and time being strained is often enough to deter any single mother. But for those who want to provide a better life for their family, they know that getting a degree is a must. [...]
Whether you’re pursuing a Bachelors degree or a Masters, choosing the right educational program for you is critically important to your future. It’s not unusual to spend upwards of a year or more simply researching different schools and programs around the country. Considering the price of tuition these days, a few months of research is [...]
When you’re trying to pick a college, there are numerous decisions you can consider without even stepping foot on a campus. What do you want to study? How much are you able to pay? Do you seek a small or large student body? What kind of school will accept you in the first place? All [...]
It all starts out the way you imagined. You and your spouse graduated from college, got married, moved into a house and even had your first baby. Now your spouse brings up the subject of going back to school! She has always wanted to be a lawyer but between getting married and having children it [...]
The digital revolution has already come to classrooms across the country: Students from all grade levels are using programs like Skype to video chat with virtual pen pals, playing outcome-based education games on computers, and e-mailing their teachers for help with homework. And e-books are slowly being added to the arsenal of resources used for [...]
You probably already know that, before enrolling in an online program, you should make sure it’s accredited. If you don’t, you could end up paying for a worthless degree. But there are over 61 accreditation organizations recognized in the United States, and, aside from knowing that we need an accredited degree, no one knows much [...]
When high school students prepare for college, there’s an almost endless list of things to do: set up college visits, apply for financial aid, and fill out school applications. But one of the most challenging tasks on the college to-do list is taking college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT. About half of the [...]
The job market is getting a shot in the arm from the health care industry, particularly in the field of nursing. Nursing has been one of the most critical roles in medical care—and now, more than ever, nursing is at the forefront of health care careers. While registered nursing jobs are becoming limited, there are [...]
Many people entering the hugely popular world of online learning underestimate many of the challenges they will encounter. Obviously, online and distance learning differs in many significant ways from traditional classroom learning. All of your school work, in “class” and otherwise, is completed on your own time and in your own designated work space. For [...]
As the Internet becomes an increasingly integral part of teaching and learning, students are choosing to enroll in online colleges and universities to earn their degrees. And it’s a trend that’s catching on—a blog post at the Chronicle of Education featured a study showing a 17% increase in students who took at least one online [...]
Everyone knows that college, though expensive, is a wise investment in the future. For that reason, many military service members and veterans are smart to take advantage of their educational benefits through the VA. Unfortunately, these military men and women do not just get everything paid for; instead, they need to fill out the proper [...]
Your first year of college sets the tone for your next four years of school. From the first day of orientation, your friends, class selection and general attitude will shape the kind of student that you will become. For many it is an exciting and prosperous time, but for some the first year of college [...]
If you are looking for a lifelong experience of leadership, innovation, cultural exchange, social generosity, and never-ending curiosity, the University of Redlands is the right place to start. As a private institution founded in 1907, this California College is committed to providing its students with the best possible environment for learning and developing academic, personal, [...]
The health care industry plays a vital role in America’s social and economic well being. There are a ton of options out there for anyone considering a career in health care and choosing the right area of study can feel like a daunting task. Before choosing a college degree, it’s important to consider several factors. [...]
Have you ever wondered how important is to have a good teacher in our lives? Most of us will always have a memory of that one great teacher that motivated and inspired us to believe in ourselves and always seek to challenge our own potential and become better human beings. For those people looking into [...]
