STEM (an acronym for the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) represents some of the fastest growing industries in the US. The demand to fill these positions are high, and the pay is great. However, recent trends reveal that the majority incoming college students simply choose not to pursue a STEM degree in college, [ Read More ]
School
We are living in a digital age. The Internet and mobile devices have altered the education landscape to the extent that teens are even including text slang—OMG!—in their school work. Educational technology is moving full speed ahead. As textbooks are being replaced by digital readers and traditional education moves online, it’s important to understand the [ Read More ]
Categories: Everything, Life in College, School
If you haven’t heard already, President Obama has a new plan to help students manage loan debt. The guys at Online University illustrated this graphic to reveal some of the key details. The plan includes three strategies which include loan forgiveness, loan consolidation, and improving income-based repayment. However, there are some qualifying rules that you [ Read More ]
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Social media and technology have transformed the way people bully each other in schools. While it’s widely-known that teenagers suffer from this new form of bullying, what may come as a shock is that teachers are victims, too. In fact, a recent survey reports that more than a third of teachers say they have been [ Read More ]
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We all have our own stories of textbook-buying woes, especially when it comes to the outrageous prices. But ever wonder why textbooks are priced so high? This graphic by Online Education breaks down why textbooks cost so much, and what other options you should start considering if you’re still paying full price at the school [ Read More ]
This is a Guest Post presented by College.com While pursuing a degree online can be convenient and rewarding, by its very nature it is far more solitary than an education in a more traditional setting. You don’t need to become a recluse while pursuing a higher degree, though, when so many options exist to incorporate [ Read More ]
Categories: Life in College, School
If prompted, every college student can look back on their academic years and pinpoint that one person that made their life a living hell for a semester. You definitely aren’t alone in this situation — and while you might just want to explode in anger — it’s important to keep your cool. Here are some [ Read More ]
Categories: Class, Life in College, School, Studying
Social media is huge for college students, and colleges are recognizing that. Schools are increasingly using sites like Facebook and Twitter to enhance student engagement and also to increase their overall web presence. In fact, some are doing a pretty good job at it. Want to know which schools are having the most success? Then [ Read More ]
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It’s time once again for your spoonful of glowing post-grad wisdom! While this isn’t meant to sound condescending or “Oh, I’ve been there, done that,” this is meant to help you get the most out of what you have left of your college experience so you don’t make the same mistakes as me and so [ Read More ]
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In This Section: School
As the most important part of attending college, this category offers you advice on choosing classes, how to arrange your class schedule, purchasing books and planning your course of study. But of course there is more to school than just planning: we also give you study tips, advice on time management, we show you how to form a relationship with your professor and peers, and how to succeed when you are feeling overworked or stressed out. We also cover tips on internships, jobs, and what happens after college; you know, graduation? Whether you need to find out the best place to buy your textbooks or how to deal with a lousy professor, we’ve got the tips and advice for you.
