Because Education Matters
I love to hate Apple products. I proudly carry my Dell laptop to campus each day, flaunting it in front of prideful and condescending Mac fans. Unfortunately, I am truthful enough to say that Apple has produced something that the PC world hasn’t quite mastered yet: the iTouch. There are very few things in [...]
Your child’s transition from high school to college can be riddled with anxiety as they leave their carefree life behind and move on to a far more serious and demanding phase of their education. The same could also be said of parents who are unsure of how to help prepare their child for college. College [...]
Not asking questions: Many students get this nagging feeling when the professor jumps into a topic that they don’t understand. Don’t fall into the trap of ignoring that nagging feeling. Raise your hand and request that the professor repeat or further explain things you don’t get. Instructors often aren’t even aware when they’ve left students [...]
If you are considering getting a degree in nursing online or are looking to go from an LPN to RN, you will be happy to know that there are many benefits to doing so. When going from an LPN to RN, online programs in particular can be a good move for those who have busy [...]
Going to college is a unique experience for every individual. It involves finding yourself with new friends, new living conditions, and new opportunities to learn. In order to deal with all of these changes, students may want to seriously consider finding a mentor who can show them the ropes. Not only can a mentor help [...]
You’ve survived college and finally earned your degree! Congratulations! But now, it’s time to start paying back those student loans, paying the balance on your credit card each month, doing your laundry at your own place, and trying to find a so-called “real job.” So, how do you actually use your new piece of paper [...]
College is expensive with average tuition costing more than $17,000 a year. That is before you add in room and board, lab fees, books, extra fees and any fun items. The good news is that there are steps you can take to lighten the load on your back and fatten your wallet when shopping for [...]
Traditionally, choosing to pursue a college degree has yielded considerable opportunities and endless upward mobility for graduating students. These days, however, deciding upon whether to pursue a college degree or not is a tough decision. So many service careers pay well with only a high school degree. Some question the wisdom of spending tens of [...]
The college admissions essay is one of the most dreaded parts of applying to your desired institution. Thousands of high school students write them every year, and many of them have no clue where to start or what the admissions boards are looking for. When writing your essay, there are some general tips and tricks [...]
On January 18, 2010, a show aired on MTV called The Buried Life. This show features four boys who created a bucket list which contains 100 things to do before they die. The four friends are university students from Canada and they started this documentary back in 2006 as their own project. MTV offered the [...]
