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Transitioning From College to Work: 10 Major Differences Between the Two
For a lot of people, transitioning from college to work can be quite a shocker. During my own college years, I honestly thought I had it rough
Today’s Colleges: Full of Self-Centered People?
Some students would deny it, but several recent studies claim that today
Graduate School Applications from International Students on the Rise
Graduate schools in the United States have reported a noticeable increase in applications from international students for the second year in a row.
The 9% increase in international graduate student applications from 2010 to 2011 suggests that foreign students
Get More Financial Aid for College
Paying for college has long been a source of financial stress for students and their families. Substantial financial aid for college is available if you know the proper paths to follow, but the fact that more students are applying to colleges than ever before also means that more students are applying for financial aid as well.
10 College Earth Day Activities 2011: Students Saving the Earth
Held annually each April 22, Earth Day was created to raise awareness and spread gratitude for our planet and all it has to offer. Considered the
Final Exams Study and Survival Guide
Although final exams are no longer as common as they were in years past, millions of college students across the country will be taking finals at some point over the next few weeks. In many cases, final exams can make or break a student
Student Loan Information: Understand Before You Borrow
For-profit colleges that provide students with false claims and incomplete information about student loans have been making headlines and causing lobbyists to beg for higher education reform.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, a two-year Virginia school is in the news for its latest policy.
Pell Grant Peril: Budget Cuts Could Lead to Financial Aid Problems
A possible government shutdown is looming as Congress continues to debate over the long-term budget plan for the 2011 federal budget.
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White House, Department of Education Targeting Sexual Assaults on Campus
The White House and the Department of Education have joined forces to address the topic of sexual harassment and assault on college campuses.
Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan kicked off a nationwide awareness initiative on schools
Elite Colleges: Prestigious School, Bigger Paycheck? Maybe Not.
Even in this day and age, a lot of parents truly believe that students who attend Ivy League colleges (or prestigious equivalents) will somehow lead a better life than students who are forced to settle for an
Professors and Twitter: Personal Tweets Make Profs Seem More Credible to Students
Despite the fact that educators are typically expected to keep their private lives private, a recent study found that professors whose Twitter feeds included personal tweets that had nothing to do with academia were regarded as more trustworthy, competent, and caring by students.