Considering that 64% of Americans are overweight (Center of Disease Control), it’s understandable that millions of Americans are taking efforts to maintain a healthy body weight. While diets may seem like they’ve become popular in the last 50 years, you … Continue reading →

To stay connected with your online school community, an essential component of a student’s guide to computers is a reliable internet connection. When considering an internet connection, people often choose based on price, speed, and dependability. A Student’s Guide to … Continue reading →

It’s important to be careful about our dealings with social media, particularly in matters concerning employment. If you don’t value your job anymore, here’s some great ways to lose it by misusing the internet. What Not to Do Online Lesson … Continue reading →

As you prepare to start your first semester of online school, you’ll definitely need a computer. This series is designed for students that aren’t tech-savvy and may not be familiar with all the computer terminology. Whether you have a laptop … Continue reading →

As an online student, one thing you can’t do without is a computer. If you aren’t familiar with technology, choosing a computer may seem like a daunting task, but things will seem simpler with today’s blog as we break down computers into digestible pieces that make sense. Continue reading →

When news of Tiger Woods’ scandalous affairs hit the media, he had held the position of highest-paid athlete worldwide for several years running. Much of this income was derived from multi-million dollar sponsorships from large corporate conglomerates such as Nike, Buick, and AT&T. After his wholesome, role-model personal and professional image was tarnished as the news hit the fan, there were those who thought that it wouldn’t have an effect on his endorsements. Unfortunately that wasn’t the case. Continue reading →

This week we caught up with Toronto-based Interior Designer Erica Swanson about how her education has had an impact on her career. Question: How did your education help prepare you for your career? Answer: My education has been integral to … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever been stopped in traffic at a stop light and looked over to see the dude next to you picking his nose in his car, you’re well aware of transparency. In addition to deciding when is a safe time to, well, dig for gold, care ought to be taken for our online dealings as well. Here’s Part II of What Not to Do Online (don’t forget to read part I). Continue reading →

With practically the whole world online these days, the things we say or do on the internet aren’t as private as we may think they are. In an eye-opening study by Proofpoint, Inc., 8% of companies with more than 1,000 employees have fired someone for bad online behavior. In order to remain happily employed, here is the first article in a 3-part series of what not to do online. Continue reading →

Let’s face it. The fact of the matter is that college is expensive. Regardless of whether you’d just graduated high school or are looking to go back to college to improve your skill set and profitability, school is going to … Continue reading →