When and How to Choose a Major

October 8th, 2009 @

Choosing a college major is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. Although many people don’t work in a field related to their college majors, your major can determine what careers you’ll be qualified for after college. When to choose a major. Some colleges force students to choose a major at some point, often [...]

Accelerated Learning a Great Option for Adult Students

September 25th, 2009 @

This is a paid promotional post for Centenary College. Do you have college credits, but never finished your degree?  Are you afraid you won’t have time to attend classes while working full-time?   If so, you should consider accelerated learning programs. Accelerated degree programs are especially helpful for those who have finished the core requirements, but [...]

Advantages of an Online Degree

September 10th, 2009 @

This is a paid promotional post for Bryan College Online. Online degrees are increasing in popularity because they offer many benefits, particularly for non-traditional students. I’ve taken several online courses and learned as much, if not more so, than in my traditional classes.  What are some major advantages to an online education? Flexibility is the [...]

Helpful Links for College Students

August 28th, 2009 @

OnlineClasses.com has a list of 100 tips and tools to help you choose a major and a list of the 100 best blogs for career-minded students. Lifehack.org offers advice for college freshman. CollegeRuled is an online organizer and planner for college students only (.edu email address required). LectureFox has free university lectures on a variety [...]

College Majors You May Not Have Considered

June 6th, 2009 @

At a large university, choosing a major can be overwhelming due to the number of majors available.  If you attend a school with a wide selection of majors, research every major in your course catalog.  Some often overlooked majors that offer great career opportunities : Management Information Systems –  Management information systems involves the design [...]