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• Friday’s Recommended Reads - October 14

  Written on October 14, 2011 by Sarah Ward

  We’re starting something new at My Colleges and Careers! Every Friday, we will share the best college and career recommended reads to make you more successful and employable. What are College Degrees Really Worth - This article by Fast Company talks about how people who graduate in hard sciences like engineering will be paid far more than those who graduate in social sciences like teaching or social work. Continue reading →

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  Category: Category: Career, On Campus
  Tags: book recommendations, business, career tips, college degree, college graduate, halloween, resume, technology

• College Dropout? Here’s 3 Reasons to Finish Your Degree

  Written on September 21, 2011 by Sarah Ward

  You began with good intentions, but for some reason, life got in the way and you dropped out of college. This unfinished business may loom over you and threaten your confidence, whispering that you never finish what you start. If you are among the 50% of U.S. college students that didn’t finish your degree, the “college dropout” label doesn’t have to haunt you anymore. Here are 5 reasons to reconsider going back to college to finish your degree. Continue reading →

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  Category: Back To College, Category: Career, Category: Financial Aid
  Tags: college degree, college finances, online college, online college courses

• The Science Of Majoring In “Undecided”

  Written on September 20, 2011 by Keith Lipke

  Figuring out what to major in at college, and if it is the right choice is truly a science. There aren’t too many college graduates that know exactly what kind of job they might have when they graduate from college. It’s a science to figure out what kind of degrees would put you on the right path. Check out these simple steps you can take to ensure that you are making the right choice with majors in college. Continue reading →

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  Category: Back To College, Category: Career
  Tags: choose a college major, college degree, education, higher education

• Can a MBA Help You Start A Business?

  Written on August 25, 2011 by Classy Career Girl

  Have you ever wondered if getting an MBA could help you start your own business? By pursuing an MBA, you learn a little of everything about running a business. Often entrepreneurs are so focused on one thing that they have blinders when it comes to certain areas of owning a business. Research has shown that the failure rate for small businesses started by MBAs is about 50% less than the standard failure rate. As part of my MBA degree, I have taken a variety of classes and now feel fully equipped to start my own business. Continue reading →

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  Category: Category: Business, Category: Career, Expert Articles
  Tags: career tips, college degree

• How Choosing a Major is Like Choosing a Tattoo

  Written on June 21, 2011 by Sarah Ward

  When you have your whole life ahead of you, it can be a daunting task to figure out what you want to do with it. If you’re trying to figure out what you want to major in at college, the process of choosing a tattoo design bears remarkable similarities to that of choosing a major. Today we’re sharing 7 tips that will help you in your challenging decision-making process. Continue reading →

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  Category: Category: How To, Category: Online College, On Campus
  Tags: choose a college major, college degree, continuing education, earn your degree

• Is College Worth the Time and Money?

  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 →

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  Category: Category: Life, Category: Online College, On Campus
  Tags: college degree, college graduate, online college

• What the Heck is Information Systems?

  Written on March 30, 2011 by Tim Funk

  Information Systems bridges the gap between the fast paced business world and the complexity of the computer world. It’s not uncommon for business people and computer programmers to speak different languages. This is where an Information Systems specialist comes in. They know how to speak business and they also know how to speak “geek” and they translate. Continue reading →

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  Category: Category: Information Technology, Expert Articles
  Tags: accounting, college degree, information technology

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• 5 Benefits of a College Degree

  Written on August 23, 2010 by Sarah Ward

  Partway through the college experience, it’s common to get burnt out and contemplate dropping out of school. Don’t give up! Take a break, lighten your credit load, get a good night’s sleep, make sure you get some R&R time in — whatever you have to do to get balanced because the benefits of earning your degree are worth the investment. Guaranteed. Continue reading →

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  Category: Category: Career
  Tags: college degree, family, social media, travel

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• Best Online Colleges for 2011: Ashford University

  Written on August 19, 2010 by Sarah Ward

  Working adults and stay-at-home moms are among the type of students Ashford University’s flexible online classes attract. With the flexibility that comes with attending college online, students can still fulfill their financial and family responsibilities while cultivating important life skills. Continue reading →

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  Category: Category: Online Education
  Tags: college degree, Colleges and Universities, earn your degree

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