Infographic: The Most Common New Years Resolutions December 18, 2013 | | Leave a comment So it is another new year. As with everybody else, your mind turns to how you will improve in the coming year. Maybe you’ll focus on getting that online degree you’ve been meaning to finish. Maybe you’ll get your weight under control. Maybe you’ll resolve to fix up your relationship with friends and family or… Read More
Infographic: Which States Have the Most Colleges? August 28, 2013 | | Leave a comment Americans just cannot get enough of their colleges and universities. In fact, within the U.S., there are 4,084 colleges and universities. Every state has at least a few of them, but some definitely have more than others. Without looking at our new infographic below, can you guess which states have the most colleges? Or which… Read More
Strayer University IT Program Recognized by NSA November 16, 2012 | | Leave a comment For those naysayers who discount the quality of education provided by for-profit schools like Strayer University, the U.S. National Security Agency would beg to disagree. Last month, the NSA’s Committee of National Security Systems added Strayer University to a select list of postsecondary institutions whose information systems security curriculum satisfies national training standards for information… Read More
4 Things to Expect from the University of the Future November 6, 2012 | | Leave a comment Just in the last 20 years, universities and colleges have transformed from solitary campuses filled with your typical classrooms and lecture halls to worldwide entities that spread out across the globe, offering unprecedented access to educational opportunities. Given these monumental shifts, its difficult to imagine what the next 20 years will bring to higher learning.… Read More
As partying turns dangerous, colleges need to put things in perspective October 28, 2012 | | Leave a comment Why are students going to college? If you ask many students, improving career potential and broadening horizons are on the top of their lists… on the record. Off the record, however, we see a different story. Partying and the drinking that come with it are reaching dangerous levels, even as they are regarded by school… Read More
With a little help, underprivileged single mom prepares to earn her degree October 23, 2012 | | Leave a comment When it comes time to go to college, everybody has a slightly different situation, some more difficult than others. Some younger students may have everything paid for by their parents or scholarships and no one else to worry about but themselves. Other students have to work just to cover school expenses and basic needs. Still,… Read More
5 Places to Find College Student Internships October 17, 2012 | | Leave a comment There’s no better way to increase your chances of getting a solid job after graduating from college than adding a good internship to your resume. Internships give you real-world experience and training even before you have a full-fledged college degree. This gives you a significant advantage over other college students who made be focusing solely… Read More
5 Day-Starting Tips for College Students October 16, 2012 | | Leave a comment If you are like so many of us, your mornings as a college student are a mess. You might have stayed up too late the night before and are, in turn, waking up late with barely enough time to brush your teeth, throw on a t-shirt, and stumble to your first class. This does not… Read More
4 Tips to Improve College Student Job Placement October 16, 2012 | | Leave a comment In Arnie Fertig’s post today on US News Money,… Read More