Written on June 11, 2011 by Jenni Cutler
If you said yes to this, give yourself a mental slap and keep reading. There are thousands of people out there who desire a higher level of education, but unfortunately feel like they aren’t smart enough, rich enough, or serious enough to handle the workload of a student. Here are three reasons why you should reconsider. Continue reading →
Written on June 10, 2011 by Sarah Ward
So your favorite shows include Bones, CSI, Castle, NCIS, The Mentalist, Monk, and Psych. You love the adrenaline rush that comes from watching criminal justice shows, so why not take an online college course this summer in your favorite subject so you can be better versed in the topic? Who knows, in the process you may discover that a career in criminal justice is right for you! Continue reading →
Written on June 9, 2011 by Jennifer Armitstead
The summer holidays are here – hooray for bugs in the potato salad and BBQ stains on the shorts! Summer family reunions and parties are fun… unless you’re out of a job. Not to mention you saw them at Christmas and didn’t have a job then either. For those who are currently unemployed, here are some tips for networking during the summer holidays while enjoying the time with family. Continue reading →
Written on June 8, 2011 by Sarah Ward
With the PayPal founder awarding 20 $100,000 Thiel Fellowships to 20 college students who are willing to drop out of college and focus on their entrepreneurial endeavors, there has been a lot of talk about if college is actually worth it in the real world. Today we are investigating whether it is worth the time, the money, and the effort it takes to earn a college degree. Continue reading →
Written on June 7, 2011 by SherRon Marcek
Choosing to pursue a career in special education is a noble choice and not one to be made lightly. Here are 5 steps you should follow to start your careers as a special education teacher. Continue reading →
Written on June 6, 2011 by Sarah Ward
Things just aren’t working out at your job and it’s time for a change. If you hate your job, the fact that you can’t seem to land a job, or you want to start a business the right way, these are signs it may be time to break free of the status quo and go back to college to recharge your life. Continue reading →
Written on June 5, 2011 by Shane Inman
In a reimagined space, there is an easy solution to almost any problem. Many people make the mistake of thinking that smaller rooms require lighter paint colors to brighten them up. Actually, it’s just the opposite. As strange as it may sound, smaller spaces appear larger when painted a darker color. Darker colors hide ceiling lines and corner shadows to make walls and ceilings appear further away. It is important that you don’t paint the room black, of course, but a darker hue of the already-chosen color will definitely do the trick. Continue reading →
Written on June 4, 2011 by Parker Boyack
Getting into school isn’t all that difficult, it’s the tests and homework that will truly be a challenge. It will become even harder when you mix in work, relationships and extracurricular activities. It is important for any student to earn good grades so they can qualify for scholarships and avoid any problems… Continue reading →
Written on June 3, 2011 by SherRon Marcek
So you’ve made the important decision to go back to school but you are struggling with staying motivated. This happens to a great deal of college students so don’t become too defeated. A college degree doesn’t come easily and after working at one for a long time it can be hard to stay motivated. Hang in there! Here are some of our best tips to keep on keeping on: Continue reading →
Written on June 2, 2011 by Rafe Gomez
By now, just about everybody’s seen the infomercials for the Snuggie, the robe/blanket/medieval monk costume thingy that’s sold twenty million units since it was introduced in 2008. But with its inane appearance, how the heck has the Snuggie become such a huge money-maker? Because it’s presented as an essential solution that delivers clearly stated and highly desired benefits. Continue reading →