Should I Go to College Online?

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Is Online College Right for You? If you are considering going to college, you certainly have many important choices ahead of you. As the world becomes increasingly dependent on technology, one of those choices is whether to attend a traditional college or obtain your degree through an online program. Whether or not an online college [...]

Internet Careers on the Rise

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The internet is constantly growing and expanding. New websites, search engines, blogs, and social media sites enter the World Wide Web every single day. The internet is utilized by all types of businesses, including entertainment, government, educational, and recreational businesses, and internet-related careers are in high demand, as businesses are constantly trying to pull ahead [...]

Do You Look Like a Professional?

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Some people shun dress codes, saying that they don’t want to be a “hypocrite.” Truth be told, most of us are more comfy in our flannel pants and sweatshirts, and even your (future) company’s ultra-conservative, starched-shirt-wearing CEO probably likes dressing down when he’s at home on the weekends. When it comes to suitable attire for [...]

Saving Money While Preparing for College

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College students are notoriously poor, and for good reason. Often times, college classes keep students so busy that they are unable to work more than a few hours a week, and when they are able to get jobs, those jobs are often minimum wage positions or even unpaid internships. Just because you can’t make very [...]

That Dirty 4-Letter Word

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As your generation aims to enter the full-time work force, one major factor to consider is your work experience. Yeah, that dirty four-letter word: W-O-R-K. You may even have to get your hands dirty, from time to time. Even if you’re still in high school, the choices you’re making now about how to spend your [...]

Benefits of the College Work Study Program

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The Federal Work Study (FWS) program is available to students attending more than 3,000 different colleges and universities in the United States. Through the program, students can get part-time jobs through their school with their earnings being subsidized by funding from the Federal government. Getting involved in this program offers a number of advantages.

What’s Your College Degree Worth? Top 5 Highest and Lowest Salaries by Major

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Your college major probably won’t determine your career path as much as you might now expect it to, but choosing a major as an incoming freshman or as a second- or third-year student is a decision that will likely define at least your college experience more than almost anything else. Lots of considerations go into [...]

So What Are You Going To Do When You Graduate?

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The most frequent, most annoying question you hear when you’re entering your senior year in high school: “So what are you doing when you graduate?” “Uh…I…well…um…” Don’t feel too bad; that’s how we reacted too. And you know that geeky guy with the red suspenders and the thick glasses he’s always pushing up his nose? [...]

Launch Your Own Donut Franchise with a Business Degree

Think you have what it takes to be competitive in today’s lean and mean business world? Have you dreamed about launching the world’s top-selling donut franchise? You could certainly gain an advantage by earning a college degree in business before entering a career in this competitive society. In fact, if you go on to obtain [...]

Going Back To College As An Adult: Can You Afford It?

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Going back to college as an adult can include some unique concerns and these are issues traditional college students may not have to worry about. College can be expensive, and one of the top concerns for adults returning to school is the cost involved. The expense of returning to college for adults can include more [...]