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• Your Personal Marketing Social Media Strategy

  Written on July 19, 2011 by Beth Campbell Duke

  In a previous post, I gave pointers to setting up and using LinkedIn so that it could be incorporated into your personal marketing social media strategy. I could hear the resounding chorus of, “My what, now?” so I’ll outline how … Continue reading →

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  Category: Career, Expert Articles
  Tags: career tips, facebook, how to, resume, social media

• Steps to Becoming a Special Education Teacher

  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 →

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  Category: Career, Education
  Tags: education, how to

• How to Write a Successful Scholarship Essay: Part 2

  Written on May 18, 2011 by Jenni Cutler

  The best way to present and prove your point is by keeping yourself organized. All essays should flow naturally and have a clear premise. Here is a very basic five-paragraph formula for a good essay. Depending on the length of the essay, you can expand or shorten the formula. The most important thing is to make sure your argument is clear; the beginning needs to match the ending, and flow with everything in between. Continue reading →

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  Category: Career, Education, Financial Aid, Tools
  Tags: college finances, how to

• How to Write a Successful Scholarship Essay: Part 1

  Written on May 17, 2011 by Jenni Cutler

  Competition can be fierce these days for finding financial assistance. This is one of the most important questions you must ask yourself when seeking and applying for scholarships. Everyone has characteristics and experiences that make them unique. In order to win a scholarship, you must not only learn to recognize these differences in yourself, but be proud of them. Continue reading →

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  Category: Career, Education, Financial Aid, Tools, Uncategorized
  Tags: college finances, how to

• How to Rock your Summer Internship

  Written on May 8, 2011 by SherRon Marcek

  If you are like a lot of college students you’ll be spending your summer at an internship. This is an excellent opportunity to get you used to the world of full-time employment and a great sneak peak into your future industry. This time should be used to make a great impression and expand your network. Here are some things to keep in mind while you plug away at your internship. Continue reading →

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  Category: Career, How To, Interviews, Life
  Tags: career training, how to, internship, interview, networking, professional dress, relationships, resume, summer

• How to Make it Through Your Essay Exam

  Written on May 5, 2011 by Charles Trapunski

  While the personal touch should always be present, this ‘meta-exam syndrome style’, (which can be quite a MESS) is getting too involved in writing about surroundings, fears, and ultimately, inspiration. MESS can even affect a student with a deep grasp of the material. The best way to calm exam day jitters and get an A on a paper is to remember these 3 tips. Continue reading →

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  Category: How To, Life
  Tags: how to, test taking tips

• Mother’s Day Care Package

  Written on May 3, 2011 by SherRon Marcek

  Chances are that if you’re away at college that your mom has sent you a care package. How delighted were you when you walked away from the mail room knowing that she had spent the time putting together a box of some of your favorite things? Why not give her that same feeling for Mother’s Day by making her a care package of your own. Here are a few things you can include: Continue reading →

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  Category: How To
  Tags: holidays, how to

• How to Survive a Summer at Home

  Written on April 28, 2011 by SherRon Marcek

  After 9 months of coming and going as you please, doing what you want, when you want, moving back home can certainly cramp your style. Your parents are still the king and queen of the castle and it might be hard to find your place at home again. Here are our best tips to survive a summer at home. Continue reading →

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  Category: How To, Life
  Tags: how to, relationships, summer

• Healthy Easter Dessert Recipe: Fruit Pizza

  Written on April 21, 2011 by SherRon Marcek

  Say goodbye to root vegetables and hearty stews! Easter recipes are all about fresh and light. What better way to bring in the season of fresh produce than showcasing it for Easter Brunch? Try out one of our favorite summer desserts: Fruit Pizza! Continue reading →

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  Category: Culinary Arts, How To, Life
  Tags: food and cooking, holidays, how to

• How to Make the Most of your College Library

  Written on April 15, 2011 by SherRon Marcek

  While you know the library can be used for check out books and finding scholarly articles, your college library can be so much more. Here are a few suggestions to help you make the most of your campus library: Continue reading →

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  Category: How To, On Campus, Online College, Tools
  Tags: book recommendations, how to, school supplies