Picture the black-and-white Disney movie starring Fred MacMurray: The old absent-minded professor, beloved inventor of Flubber, wearing a shabby cardigan and dreaming up endless new, amusing contraptions in his garage out behind the house.
Why Distance Learning Will Continue To Explode
Distance learning is one of the flavors of the cyber highway. The coming has been fast and furious. Those that do not embrace it will be left behind. For those that are still quick to dismiss it, these are the reasons I think online learning will continue to explode.
The Rutgers 1000 Is Baaaack!
I have lived in New Jersey practically all of my life.
Selecting A School What To Take Into Consideration
Selecting a college has always been a very big decision for students evaluating their options. Today there are even more choices than ever and some dangers along the way. Not only are students faced with choices of the traditional classroom, but also the virtual campuses that have became a popular contender over the past several years. There are several factors involved in choosing the correct school and much of the decision is based on academic performance. For some lucky st…
Staying In School: Beating The Late Fall Doldrums
If you are like most University students, November can be a tough month. You might have just finished all of your midterms, or maybe youre still writing midterms. No matter the situation, it can seem like you have eons to go before Christmas break in December, and even longer before you will be finished with your degree. Here are some tips for staying motivated in school.
Students: Control Your Debt
Each year, a majority of students leaving college come home close to $20,000 in debt, not including the student loans. One of the main reasons students come home in debt is because of the majority of credit card offers on campus. Since credit cards arent a bad thing, it all comes down to the person that is in charge of using them.
Student Jobs: Working On Campus
Working on campus often has many benefits for students. Employers on campus can be more flexible with hours and more understanding of exams. Being on campus means that you are close to the library and other school resources if you have to grab a book or meet with a prof before or after work. You will also learn more about your school and how to use your resources to excel. Here are few places to look for jobs on campus:
Study Skills — A Good Place To Study
Any ole place will do when it is time to study, right? Wrong, there are some places that are much better to try and study than others. So what makes them good or bad? How does a student know if they are in the correct place or with the right people? That is the entire focus of this article, to address the dos and donts of study places and groups. Read on to see if your study place is the best one possible! If your grades are less than what you would like you may want to cha…
The Academic Divide: Graduate Students With Funding And Without
In many university departments, it seems like there are two separate groups of graduate students: those who have grants and assistantships, and those who dont. Is it worth it to continue your education if you arent one of the select few?
The Benefits Of A Distance Learning Associate Degree
Education is a very important part of todays job hunt process, not just for you but also for employers. The days are gone where you could put in your time to keep a secure place in the work force, todays employers are hiring younger employees right out of college with degrees that suit them to jobs that were once held by experienced workers. The question is what can you do about it to stay ahead of the curve. The answer is in distance learning and associate degrees.
More Protection For Our Children At School And College
Whether you are a parent or not most people would Im sure agree that a childs safety is paramount. Now childcare providers can do more to help make sure the safety of children in their care is as secure as possible.
Nursing Degree Health Of The Future
It is far from a hidden truth that there is a shortage of nurses in the United States. Hospitals, doctors and nursing homes have been clinging to dear life for years in the attempts to find and keep a good group of nurses. With the shortages in the profession, the pay rate has climbed to far exceed expectations and this leaves nurses with many options. For the nurse this is an excellent opportunity, but for the providers it can prove costly. If you are on the fringe of making…