Although the H1N1 virus, better known as the “swine flu,” has not received a great deal of attention from the media lately, it is still very much a threat to schools and college campuses around the country. With students interacting within close proximity of one another, opportunities for the virus to spread are increased substantially. [...]
Interest in “going green” has spread much further than simply recycling aluminum cans or even installing energy-efficient appliances. In fact, a growing number of people around the world are interested in utilizing green technologies in ways that will help them save money while also protecting the earth. Therefore, it shouldn’t come as much of a [...]
Once upon a time, there was a set schedule for getting your college diploma – two years for an Associates degree and four years for a BA or BS – however, times have changed.
Traditional two and four year programs are costly, and even with financial aid, the sticker price is more than many students [...]
Every Memorial Day, we take time to honor the members of the military who work so hard to keep America safe. Joining the armed forces is a great way to serve your country, but did you know that the military will pay for your college education? If you have a desire to protect and serve, [...]
For many college-bound students, the month of April means that they’re going to start getting those much-anticipated letters in the mail. Will they receive a fat envelope in the mail—bringing an offer of acceptance—or will a thin envelope reveal a letter of rejection? If you have already applied, or are thinking about applying to college, [...]
If you are trying to determine where you would like to go to college, you will find that there are many options available to you. In addition to online schools, there are also many different types of brick and mortar educational institutions for you to select from. For example, you might attend a [...]
Even if you aren’t Irish, listen up—Saint Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching! On March 17th, you can expect college campuses all across the nation to be swarming with groups of inebriated Saint Patrick enthusiasts. Well, everywhere except the online campuses, that is.
With the economy in the dumps, many students have turned to the campuses [...]
Trade colleges, also referred to as trade schools, vocational schools or career colleges, are schools at which students are taught the skills necessary for a specific type of job. These schools differ from traditional colleges and universities because students do not take general education courses such as writing, speech and history classes. Rather, all of [...]
