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• Why Bother Dressing Up For Class?

  Written on November 14, 2011 by Sarah Ward

  You’re prone to having guest speakers and recruiters visiting the class on a regular basis. Would you feel comfortable networking in your sweat pants and UGGs? That recruiter has the power to help you find a job after graduation and whether we like it or not, people still judge a book by its cover. Control the controllables and look nice. You’ll garner more positive attention for it. Continue reading →

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  Category: Life, On Campus
  Tags: college professors, online college, professional dress

• 200 Best Bands and Artists to Study to

  Written on October 14, 2011 by Sarah Ward

  There’s almost nothing worse than studying in a quiet room. If you’ve sick of the music on your iPad and want new music, you’re in the right place. As a follow up to our wildly popular blog, Best Music to Study to, here is a compilation of 200 artists or bands that will keep you interested, engaged and awake for when you are studying. If you’re writing a paper and lyric are a distraction, scroll down to Movie Soundtracks. Continue reading →

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  Category: Life, Online College
  Tags: celebrities, music, online college

• 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, Career, Financial Aid
  Tags: college degree, college finances, online college, online college courses

• The Syllabus: Your Key to Passing College Classes

  Written on August 29, 2011 by SherRon Marcek

  Typically on the first day of class your teacher will pass around the syllabus. This will be the single most useful tool that you will receive and it will tell you exactly what you need to do to pass the course. Continue reading →

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  Category: Back To College, How To
  Tags: college professors, college textbooks, online college, study tips

• Show Your Team Spirit: University of Phoenix

  Written on August 28, 2011 by Sarah Ward

  If you’re enrolled at the University of Phoenix, here are some ideas for back to school clothes shopping. Since Phoenix targets working adults that are interested in going back to college, we’ve selected business professional clothes that can easily transition for social occasions. Unlike other institutions, the University of Phoenix does not require the typical admissions requirements that other schools do in an effort to make excellent education available on a larger scale. Continue reading →

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  Category: Uncategorized
  Tags: career tips, college fashion, Colleges and Universities, online college

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  Study Space Toolkit for Online Students

  Written on August 2, 2011 by Sarah Ward

  As you’re getting ready to go back to college this fall, here are things that every online college student should have on hand in their study space. Stocking your study space toolkit will prevent you from interrupting your wasting valuable study time to deal with a crisis. You won’t even need to leave your desk! Besides using the restroom, of course… Continue reading →

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  Category: Back To College, Life, Online College
  Tags: college professors, online college, online college instructors, study space

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  10 Quick and Easy Recipes for College Students

  Written on August 1, 2011 by Sarah Ward

  If the idea of eating ramen and macaroni and cheese for four straight years isn’t thrilling, don’t panic. You don’t have to starve through college, it’s possible to eat decently on a budget. To prove it to you, here are … Continue reading →

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  Category: Back To College, Life
  Tags: food and cooking, online college

• The Pros and Cons of Amazon eBook College Textbook Rentals

  Written on July 20, 2011 by Sarah Ward

  This week Amazon.com announced an eBook rental program for college textbooks with savings of up to 80% off. While not a new concept for online college students, the advent of eBook college textbook rentals brings online and traditional colleges closer together for a more blended learning approach.
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  Category: Back To College, Online College, Tools
  Tags: blended learning, college textbooks, online college, online college courses, technology

• How to Talk to Your Boss about Going Back to College

  Written on July 5, 2011 by Sarah Ward

  As an established professional in the workforce who’s decided to go back to college, you’ll need to talk to your boss to make scheduling arrangements. The good news is that with today’s online colleges, going back to college doesn’t have to mean leaving your full-time job, salary, and healthcare benefits. Here’s how to talk to your boss about going back to college. Continue reading →

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  Category: Back To College, Career, How To, Online College
  Tags: career tips, online college, online colleges

• Mouthwatering Summer BBQ Recipes for the Fourth of July

  Written on July 3, 2011 by Sarah Ward

  With the Fourth of July long weekend around the corner, this is a perfect opportunity for college students — whether you’re home for the summer or studying online college — to get friends together for a summer BBQ. To make it a weekend to remember, we’ve got your back with these mouthwatering recipes for the grill that are sure to keep your guests coming back for more. Continue reading →

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  Category: Culinary Arts, Online College
  Tags: food and cooking, holidays, online college