Posts Tagged ‘academic’

10 Sites for Better Studying

Good news for Internet addicts: browsing the web can help raise your GPA!  Make the most of your time online by frequenting sites that offer lectures, notes, tutorials, and study strategies. Ten of my favorite online study resources:
Study Guides and Strategies
Since 1996, Studygs.net has provided study strategies and resources to help students achieve success. You’ll [...]

Top Ten Most Flexible Degree Choices

The following guest post was contributed by Christine Howell who frequently writes about Accredited Online Degrees and college related topics for Online College Guru, an online college directory and comparison website.
Recent economic conditions have reinforced the importance of flexibility in the employment marketplace. Selecting a degree program that allows a wide range of employment [...]

Advantages of an Online Degree

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 probably [...]

Helpful Links for College Students

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 of topics.

The Student [...]

Spying 101: Will Colleges Start Offering Intelligence Officer Training Programs?

According to The Washington Post, as part of the 2010 intelligence authorization bill, the Obama administration has proposed that colleges and universities begin intelligence officer training programs that would prepare “first- and second-generation Americans, who already have critical language and cultural knowledge” for government careers.
The proposal sent to Congress by Director of National Intelligence Dennis [...]

Dealing with Academic and Career Disappointment

Failing a test, being turned down for a job, and being laid off are all very difficult experiences for most people. The poor self esteem, depression, and anxiety that result from these events can make it hard to perform your best in the future. You tried so hard and weren’t rewarded, so why [...]

Characteristics of Successful College Students

College can be an overwhelming and intimidating experience for even the best student. What characteristics do the most successful college students have? Below are some traits and skills that will help a student have a happy and successful college experience.
Good time management skills
Learning to balance school, a social life, and extracurricular activities is one of [...]

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