Archive for 'Campuses & Programs'

Best Work-Study Jobs for College Students | 01.17.10

Do you spend most of your time attending classes and studying? That’s usually the problem with full-time college students. Yet besides the education aspect, there also is a need to strengthen the resume, and these days job experiences are just as important as receiving that hard-earned degree.
Fortunately for students, there are numerous positions that can [...]

Philly Mayor Pushs For State University | 01.16.10

The City of Brotherly Love is lobbying to become even more embracing. Mayor Michael Nutter’s office is in serious talks with officials in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) to open a state university campus in Philadelphia.
There are no shortage of colleges and universities in the Philadelphia area, however the vast majority of [...]

Green Majors and Minors Added to Curriculum | 01.05.10

Growing concerns for the environment has spurred the college movement of opening up majors pertaining to energy and sustainability. With the rapid addition to these university curricula, students are scrambling and quickly filling the classes opened relating to green courses.
From a prediction by the Obama administration, jobs in energy and environment-related fields (such as welding, [...]

Renting Textbooks Save Money | 01.04.10

Many college students grimace at the thought of the new term, and one reason to do so is the thought of having to buy a new set of textbooks for the semester. As if the tuition, dorm room, and meal plan were not enough, students are also worrying over the next bank account-breaker: the campus [...]

How much is a degree from an unaccredited school really worth? | 12.03.09

If you’re tempted to get a degree from an unaccredited school, ask yourself one question: what is the REAL cost of a degree from an unaccredited college?
Many students, puzzled about these types of institutions, ask these common questions:
• Is the degree any good?
• Can I use a degree from an unaccredited college to get a job?
• Will I [...]

Are you a brain ‘lefty’ or brain ‘righty’? | 11.18.09

What career suits your personality?
Like your mother always said, nobody can do everything. But have you noticed that you can breeze through some kinds of assignments, while others leave you frustrated? Well, you’re not alone. Researchers have found that the clues to your strengths – and weaknesses – can be found right [...]

Top Ten Tips for the College Bound | 09.30.09

Have you started your college planning yet?  If you’re a high school senior or just someone interested in going back to school, here are the top ten tips for preparing for college…
1. Enroll in the most challenging high school courses that you can handle.  Continue to work hard and push yourself all the way to [...]

Is a Degree Worth It? | 09.29.09

Economic observers agree: this is the worst recession since World War II. While there are some indications that the global economic crisis has begun to bottom out, employment is still high and some experts are predicting a ‘jobless recovery’. For those recent college graduates who are facing an uncertain job future and [...]

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