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1). Get It Out Of Your Head And Into a Mind Map  By : Gina J. Hiatt, PhD
Do you ever feel like you have some great ideas, but when you sit down to write them, they're not so great? Or even worse, you can't really get a sense of what the ideas were? In one of my graduate student coaching groups we have been discussing the difficulty of translating partly formed ideas into words on paper. One technique that makes use of a...

2). NCAA Mascot Mayhem Continues–Jonathan Munk  By : Jonathan Munk
The future of the 17 remaining schools on the NCAA’s list of colleges with “hostile and abusive” nicknames and logos will probably depend on how good the relationship is between the school and the associated tribe. Florida State escaped a costly rebranding two weeks ago, citing support and an ongoing positive relationship between the ...

3). College Years: how to make them unforgettable  By : Tyler Benson
Now that high school is over and you have freedom to choose among different careers, probably for the first time in your life you are to make the most serious choice you’ve ever faced. You go back and revise your childish dreams in your memory and try to find out where your heart truly lies. And when you do, the most exciting years of your life beg...

4). The French Culinary Institute in NYC  By : Michael Lansing
The French Culinary Institute was founded in New York City in 1984 by Dorothy Cann Hamilton. It quickly became one of America’s foremost cooking schools, due to its combination of classic French techniques and American inventiveness. Today, it is recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious culinary schools due in part to the distinguished fac...

5). Reprogram Your Mind to Be a More Confident Learner  By : Royane Real
If you want to become a good student, it’s important to have confidence in yourself as a learner. It’s important to believe that you actually like learning, and that you really enjoy the topic you are studying. When you picture yourself learning poorly, you program your mind for more learning failures. This is what you expect, so it be...

6). The Public And Social Benefits Of A College Degree  By : Mark Woodcock
Aside from the one obvious benefit of earning a college degree - making more money - there are a myriad of other advantages to furthering your education past the high school level. By devoting the time and commitment to the improvement of personal knowledge and intellectual fortification, you provide yourself with the tools to be a better employee,...

7). Online university education 101  By : Hal McIver
With hectic working lives and the increasing cost of higher education, more and more people are opting for an online university education. You need a computer, a phone connection, and an Internet Service Provider before you register for an online course. Despite those initial requirements however, you can be located anywhere in the world and in any...

8). MBA and Tertiary Education Programs in China  By : cyberryo
With China becoming the 6th largest economy in 2004 and likely to rank 4th in 2005, this is likely to fuel further anxieties over the impact of China`s rising economic might for the world economic leaders. But for company executives and aspiring young entrepreneurs, it has become imperative to understand China so as to explore the increasing busine...

9). Choosing An Online Private College And University  By : Mark Woodcock
Private colleges and Universities are known for their high standards and excellent academic programs. Their online programs are no different. If you are ready to get your Bachelor’s degree, or if you are ready to continue your post-secondary education, consider an online private college or University degree program. Getting an educatio...

10). Tips To Follow Before You Make An Online Student Credit Card Application  By : Jeff Brown
Students - Do you know what your credit card is truly costing you and how you can save money by making an online student credit card application for a card with a lower interest rate? Many students take out a student credit card without being aware of the hidden fees that many credit card companies are charging. In fact, if you don’t k...

11). Paying for College - Scholarships and Federal Aid  By : College S.O.S.
Well the weekend has come and gone, and I still have no students seeking advice. Please email me your questions, I’m begging you! It’s partly my fault because I’m still slacking on advertising this blog. There’s a lesson for all the students out there. Don’t slack. I slacked a lot of my way through college. It works for the time being, but later on...

12). A week in the life of an online student  By : Tom Schaeper
Ever wondered what it would be like to be taking college courses online? This entry will give you a flavor of how online classes are conducted and what you as the student have to do to be successful. The course I am taking is a human-computer interaction course for my Master's in Computer Education. Monday I login to WebCT...

13). The future is Online Degrees  By : Ryan Fyfe
With the wide range of opportunity available to obtain an online degree, it almost doesn't make sense to go to a university or college. Of course online courses will never be able to match the full immersion that an actual insitution can offer, but for someone who is working, or tied down with other commitments, it can open doors that where closed ...

14). What you must know to enter the University of Phoenix's school of criminal justice  By : Jim Greenberg
While the University of Phoenix is unique in many ways and it has a whole host of loyal supporters who are alumni, there are at least 3 things that you should know before you enroll yourself in any criminal justice program offered by the University of Phoenix. Education quality The first thing you need to know is that many...

15). Fear of Publishing and What to Do About It  By : Gina J. Hiatt, PhD
You’re almost done with the whole article. You should feel relieved. Instead you feel like you’ve written a bunch of junk. It’s funny, though. At other times you’ve felt that you’ve written something worthwhile. Now, however, you feel the urge to read several more articles, add more footnotes, edit it some more, or check y...

16). Attention Registered Nurses- Nursing Schools Need You!  By : Sara Ellis RN, BSN
Attention Registered Nurses- Nursing Schools Need You!

17). 5 Ways To Pay For College  By : Aurel Radulescu
One of the most stressful things about attending college is figuring out how to afford it. Paying for college doesn’t have to be impossible and students don’t have to be wealthy in order to get a quality education. There are a number of ways that almost anyone can afford to pursue the career of their dreams with the education they deserve.

18). 4-year Colleges vs. Technical Schools: Your Choice  By : Kate Leas
College is not for everyone, but that does not mean you shouldn’t pursue some sort of higher education or job training. When you think about your future, what do you envision? Are you doing something you love, or are you just working for a paycheck? If you are one of the many who is trying to make a decision about where to spend your ...

19). Capella University: an honest review  By : Jean Chortillion
Online universities are a boon for adults who wish to continue their education despite working. Capella is amongst those names that come to mind foremost when one is considering earning a degree online. Formed in 1993, Capella University became fully accredited in 1997. With accreditation came a name change and formation of five different schools n...

20). Which online degree will get me the criminal justice career I want?  By : Jim Greenberg
Before you can answer this question you have to ask yourself what particular career in criminal justice you want? There are many and choosing one is not easy at all. You could be inspired by Dirty Harry and want to become a tough cop. Then you will not only have to go through the Police Academy but you may also need a bachelor’s in say...

21). What to Consider When Choosing a College Major  By : Kate Leas
So you’ve picked a school (college or technical) but what are you going to study? I’ve compiled a list of things to consider when choosing an academic major. Level of interest: Do you enjoy the subject? You are more likely to be successful if you enjoy your major. If it bores you, you will likely be unmotivated and may su...

22). How To Choose An Online College Course  By : John Edmond
Many children, for many reasons, are unable or unwilling to attend a traditional bricks and mortar high school, college or University. They cannot attend for reasons including poor health, financial reasons or even bullying. An inability to attend school or college in the past has frequently meant that our children have lost out in their education....

23). Paying for college  By : Jakob Jelling
Paying for college is getting more difficult, but it should be affordable if you plan ahead. If you have or are planning on having children, you have probably already given some thought to how you are paying for college. This is definitely something that you should start considering as early as possible - especially when the price for ...

24). Online Bachelor Degree: Lower Unemployment and Higher Pay  By : Dana E Smith
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, unemployment rates fall and earnings rise for people who have more education. Not exactly rocket science — but if you're a high school graduate working a 40-hour week, getting a bachelor's degree may seem nearly impossible. Work, family and financial obligations don't leave much time to attend a college or...

25). Tackle Big Projects with Action-Item Lists  By : Gina J. Hiatt, PhD
“I know what I need to do; why do I need to write it down? You may have fallen into the trap of thinking this way. And hey, if it works for you, that’s great! I find, however, that many people with too much to do, or with large projects looming in front of them get into a state of complete overload because they haven’t prepared themsel...

26). Buying College Textbooks  By : College S.O.S.
High school students take having free books for granted. Most incoming college freshmen are in for a big shock when they see the price of their new calculus book. That's what my advice is here for. $150 for one book is a lot to swallow, not to mention the $30 lab manual that comes with it. Oh and did you forget the $15 CD too? Buying textbooks is v...

27). When You Want Teachers To Say Nice Things About You  By : Devin
Recommendations form another part of the admissions process. They allow adcoms to see you as an applicant from a different viewpoint. Some may ask you to submit one, others up to three. I suggest you submit at least two recommendations from different academic fields, even if the college only requires one. After all they will read whatever you send,...

28). Learn to Earn Checklist: Are Your Ready for an Online Bachelor Degree?  By : Dana E Smith
Getting a bachelor’s or master’s degree may seem an insurmountable obstacle when you’re working a 40-hour week. But many Americans who have work, family and financial obligations that keep them from quitting their jobs to attend a traditional college or university full time have succeeded in finding a new way to meet their education goals and advan...

29). A College Degree Is Worth Millions  By : Clarke West
“And once earned, a college degree is forever, as the payoff from higher education can never be erased, broken, or laid off.” It was estimated by the US Census Bureau that a bachelor degree holder earns approximately $2.1 million over 40 years of his working life. The drastic truth is that a college graduator can expect to earn nearly...

30). How does an online university course work?  By : Hal McIver
Any online university course has a few prerequisites like a computer, a phone connection, and an Internet Service Provider. With these basics in place, any student anywhere in the world can enroll for the programs being offered by an online university. After enrolling you will typically be given easy-to-use Internet access software to...

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