Interview with Gwen Hagemeyer, External Degree Director for Saint Mary of the Woods College April 11, 2011 | Brenda Clemons, online education | Leave a comment Q. The Woods is non-profit. How important is that to your mission? A. SMWC is non-profit , a distinction that is very integral to our mission and our connection to the Sisters of Providence. The legacy of the Sisters of Providence and our foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, is one of educating women for the… Read More
8 Steps to Find the Perfect College November 17, 2010 | Marcus Varner So you want to start your college search. But here comes the scary part… College is one of the biggest investments you will ever make in money and time. Half of all full-time undergrads at four-year universities pay $9,000 per year for their education, not to mention room and board, transportation, and other living expenses… Read More
The Life Lessons of a Mom, Entrepreneur, and Student: An Introduction October 27, 2010 | Monica Polo | Leave a comment Every day is a new lesson. Every experience is a new subject. Every setting is a different classroom. Ask me about my degree. Ofttimes, I feel as if I am pursuing a BS (pun intended) in Single Parenting/ Savvy Business Practices/ Sales and Marketing/ Health/ Nutrition/ Fitness/ Dating?/ Pursuit of Happiness. I’m sure I can… Read More
5 Ways to Continue Your Education October 19, 2010 | Suzanne Shaffer | Leave a comment Thinking of delaying or skipping college? consider these five options that let you work while you continue your education.… Read More
Traditional vs. Non-Traditional Education October 12, 2010 | Suzanne Shaffer | Leave a comment Traditional education is brick and mortar—head off to the classroom and personally interact with teachers and other students. But with the widespread availability of the internet, traditional educations have been challenged by non-traditional approaches.… Read More
Mixing a Career, School and Motherhood October 11, 2010 | Karen, online education | Leave a comment If you could call motherhood a job, I have two of the most difficult bosses around. They don’t let me get much done — yet they insist on me doing everything. They tell me what to do and throw fits if I don’t do it immediately. Their needs come first, and mine are not considered… Read More
4 Ways to Use Statistics to Find the Right College September 24, 2010 | Suzanne Shaffer | 1 Comment Finding the college that fits perfectly into your list of criteria requires more than simply visiting the college’s website or talking with a representative at a college fair. To understand the strengths and the weaknesses of a college you can use statistics and numbers as part of the evaluation process. Look at the admissions rates… Read More
3 College Etiquette Tips to Increase Your Success September 23, 2010 | sbeeks | Leave a comment Frequently college students overlook a basic way they can increase their success in a college course – classroom etiquette. Interactions in the college classroom influence the instructor, impact group dynamics, and due to normal human psychology, quickly label and categorize students. Thinking back on basic middle school rules like, “plan ahead, be polite, and participate… Read More
3 Ways to Take Charge of Your College Search August 30, 2010 | Suzanne Shaffer | Leave a comment Many times, students and parents just “let the college decision happen”. You should take charge of your college search and make it your “job” to find a place where you can get a college education that is worth the money.… Read More