Changing Careers? Get College Credit for Life Experience

→  December 7th, 2011  →  college

With the rate of unemployment lingering at record highs, professionals across the United States have become obligated to re-assess their value in the marketplace should they become unemployed. In fact, many must consider changing industries altogether, which often requires some amount of additional education. Holding multiple degrees can definitely allow for more seamless movement in [...]

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5 Benefits of a College Internship

→  October 1st, 2011  →  Blog internships

The thought of taking an unpaid internship position during college can be a depressing one. When you’re already in an environment where you are likely strapped for cash, working for free isn’t always at the top of the to-do list. But college is the perfect time to seek out internships, even the unpaid ones, for [...]

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Costs Every College Student Should Consider

→  September 3rd, 2011  →  Blog Uncategorized

The following post is contributed by Elizabeth Cutten. Liz manages, FindCollegeCards.com, a place for college students to find their first credit card, as well as find helpful college tips. As a college student, you need to be aware of all your expenses. This way, you can budget your money wisely and avoid spending too much on things [...]

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What's a Useful Degree?

→  May 22nd, 2011  →  Blog college

Many lists have been compiled on the most useful degrees, with income usually being the primary factor. But are certain degrees really better than others? And what constitutes a worthwhile degree? Despite what the all the lists may say, any degree can prove useful, just not always financially. A few important ways your college degree [...]

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Guide to Changing Your Major

→  April 23rd, 2011  →  Blog college majors

With college costs on the rise, students feel increased pressure to choose the right major and to make every class count. Unfortunately, many college students don’t have the knowledge or guidance to help them with this decision. If you want to change your major, follow the steps below to increase your chances of making the [...]

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