Archive for 'Colleges'

Here Comes the Beatles! | 09.09.09

With a little help from one of the biggest bands on the planet, the video game industry is breaking records.  The new Beatles: Rock Band game is set to be released this Wednesday September 9, 2009 by Harmonix which coincides with the release of new and remastered CD versions of all of their previous albums.  [...]

Does going to college mean going for broke? | 09.08.09

Taking out a loan for school seems simple.  Everyone seems to have the same logic.  Take out the loan, go to school, graduate and get a good job and pay the loan back.  Seems simple enough, however, this plan has not been panning out for many recent college graduates.
There is a new generation of young [...]

Do Elite Colleges Produce the Best Graduates? | 08.03.09

Ah, the lure of those ivy-covered walls and the tradition saturated halls. A sheepskin from Harvard, Princeton or Yale is often considered an automatic pass to a world of economic privilege and power. And there is no mistaking the advantages of an elite education, after all the last four presidents were products of [...]

Reasons to Attend a Community College | 07.25.09

Are you trying to determine what type of college or university you want to attend? If so, you might want to seriously consider attending a community college. Believe it or not, there are actually many benefits associated with attending a community college. Here’s a look at just a few.
Expenses
With today’s troubled economy, you certainly [...]

Art + Criminal Justice = Exciting, New Career | 07.22.09

If you’re a fan of the “Da Vinci Code”, listen up! Many people don’t realize that the field of criminal justice can incorporate many different interests and hobbies—namely, art history.
The first master’s program in international art crime has recently opened in a small town in Umbria, Italy. Classes focus on international organized crime, art [...]

What Do You Learn in a Veterinary Assistant School? | 07.17.09

If you have a genuine love for animals, then going to a veterinary assistant school will train you to become an assistant and learn the skills necessary to care for animals for a living.
Veterinary assistant schools train you to become a professional and specialized assistant. Caring for animals requires the upmost proficiency and expertise. You [...]

Obama Says Community Colleges Hold the Keys to Financial Victory | 07.13.09

As the recession begins to hit its stride, the unemployment rate is hitting heights of over 9.5%. However, a silver lining is tiger striping these dark clouds. According to President Obama and his economic advisors, jobs in the healthcare and environmental sectors are growing at a faster rate than those of the U.S. [...]

Silver Lining in Tuition Hikes | 07.07.09

College tuition is on the rise once again, and there appears to be no stopping it now.
Students at public four-year schools paid an average of $6,585 for the 2008-2009 academic year, according to College Board. This rate is up 5.9% from last year. The costs are even greater for a private college education, amounting [...]

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