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Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Friday, 20th June 2008 @ 4:57 AM

Students may use library service, journals and magazines, self study facilities, study packs, videos, audio tapes, CD ROMs and student computer networks with free internet access are now available at each college learning Center. Distance learning colleges eliminate the time aspect of education as much as it can be eliminated. These e learning courses have become very popular among non-traditional students who are able to earn an associate or bachelor degree from distance learning colleges, as w... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Phoenix Delray @ Friday, 20th June 2008 @ 4:48 AM

Attending a beauty college in California can be the best thing you have ever done to advance your career as a salon professional. However, it can also be one of the heftiest investments you will ever have to make. The cost of attending a beauty college in California has drastically increased over the past 10 years, even outpacing inflation (and probably the rate of return in your savings account). Still, while paying for an education at a beauty college in California may pose a challenge,... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Friday, 20th June 2008 @ 4:07 AM

Why traditional colleges are more expensive than distance learning colleges, I would not have given up the chance at this freedom for a million dollars. An end run around a college that doesn't offer your preferred major would be to create an independent study course in that field or to use a distance-learning college to flesh out the core classes you're taking on campus. Distance learning colleges eliminate the time aspect of education as much as it can be eliminated. A study d... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 2:44 AM

Currently, its academic enrolment numbers more than 200,000 students located all over the world, making it the largest private, accredited university of the distance learning colleges. I started in College learning about the tax codes, and there are so many ways to save taxes legally, you would never believe it. It is strongly recommended that English college learning be advanced further through ESL (English as a Second Language) courses, which are now available online. Distance learning ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Phoenix Delray @ Tuesday, 17th June 2008 @ 12:38 PM

The rise in popularity of people attending Beauty College is due to the large variety of careers you can have from attending one. When you enroll in a beauty college or some type of cosmetology school, you can become a licensed or certified masseuse; nail technician, hair stylist, esthetician or manicurist. All of these professions are in high demand regardless of where you live because they are services that people around the world subscribe to. While hair stylists and manicurists have always b... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Kevin Ihrig @ Thursday, 12th June 2008 @ 10:57 AM

Would a Company Really Pay Your Tuition? Many companies offer these programs to stabilize their workforce and keep them happy. In fact, you'll even find some places, notably colleges and universities, will offer the benefit to not just the employee but to the whole family. And once you understand the reasons, this benefit makes more sense. For instance, most employees don't use it. Second, if you use it, you usually obligate yourself to stay with the company or pay back the tuit... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Jeff Morrow @ Monday, 9th June 2008 @ 10:37 PM

Is getting an online teaching degree in your future? Have you always wanted to be a teacher but didn't want to go back to school full time? Perhaps you feel called to share your experience and become an educator but you cannot make the finances work to quit your job and pursue your teaching degree full time? In the information age there is another option for you. Although not available even 5 years ago, today you can obtain a fully accredited teaching degree online. Going to scho... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By peter miles @ Sunday, 8th June 2008 @ 4:58 PM

Writing your personal statement is probably the most difficult part of your UCAS form. Having to write about yourself can feel a bit contrived. You have to sell yourself and emphasize your good points without sounding like a know it all or egotistical. To apply for Medicine you have got to be sure that you are doing it for the right reasons you may even find whilst you're writing your statement that it is possibly the wrong choice for you. You should always apply for the thing that ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By David Wilson @ Saturday, 31st May 2008 @ 10:21 AM

Of the two popular college admissions tests (ACT and SAT), the SAT is probably the most widely used and authoritative. For better or for worse, how well you do on this test will greatly affect your chances of getting into the college of your choice. To make matters worse, there is some debate about whether or not you can even improve your SAT scores by preparing. The creators of the SAT would have you believe that there is no way to "game" the SAT, that your score is determined ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Kevin Ihrig @ Friday, 23rd May 2008 @ 2:55 AM

Student loan forgiveness has become widespread and very valuable to grads. Coast to coast more programs have sprung up for many fields. Learn the 3 most critical factors of forgiveness below. Repayment Assistance: How It works Basically, you have loans - too much debt for your income, right? You would apply for student loan repayment assistance, which is a fancy name for forgiveness. The program looks at your qualifications - which you'll learn more about below - and then either a... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Mark Maiewski @ Tuesday, 13th May 2008 @ 5:22 AM

What if things do NOT go like you planned? What if you are rejected or waitlisted at your first choice? Here are some ideas that may help overcome these challenges. First, create a plan B. Pick the best option of the schools that have accepted you. Send in a housing deposit if you need to meet the May 1 deadline. You are much better off accepting an offer at your second choice college, working hard to get great grades, and transferring to your first choice college than you are attempting... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Art Gib @ Monday, 12th May 2008 @ 1:49 PM

Living in the U.S. is unique in the ways of bettering your living situation through higher education. The culture doesn't frown on shifting gears and getting taking on a different career path, even if you are in mid-life. Americans have jumped on this option, especially since the economic conditions have ebbed and flowed from boom to bust in the last few decades. When there is a lull or drop, you'll see folks hitting the books -- and now, logging on. An new industry of secondary... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Kevin Ihrig @ Tuesday, 6th May 2008 @ 6:59 AM

Have you heard of Ella Avery-Smothers? Want to win a scholarship? Then you can learn from her example. She wanted an opportunity to go to college, even with bad grades. And you can, too. Ella wasn't the greatest student. She wasn't the valedictorian, or even considered a smart student. Her family had crops to bring in, and she had to work morning and night to help. Her future didn't include much education, much money, or high expectations. She struggled, and in junior high ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Ann Knapp @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 7:51 PM

An integral part of the city of Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan shapes the composition of the city's economy, population and cultural awareness. One of every three adults in the city are employed by the university; it's worldwide reputation draws esteemed professors from all parts of the world; and the university hosts a wide range of cultural events promoting local and visiting artists, musicians, writers, and celebrities. Hill Auditorium houses many cultural events thro... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Tony Jacowski @ Sunday, 13th April 2008 @ 12:09 PM

Do you know what skills are required for various careers? Do you have a plan of action and can you judge the difference between reality and opportunity? If not, then take some time out to do some planning before you throw yourself into the race. Plan of Action You may have heard of the old saying that the quickest route from one end to the other end is a straight line. Well, launching a career is similar to setting job search goals. Your goals should be carried out methodically an... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Christa Kowalczyk @ Monday, 7th April 2008 @ 7:48 PM

The summer study abroad programs can vary from the learning about the physiological ecology in Galapagos Islands to the learning Spanish in the Peru. With all programs that are available it can be tough choosing just one, but a few things will almost forever remain the similar no matter which study abroad program you select. Choosing a Summer Study Abroad Program to Apply for While most of the scholastic institutes tender a variety of the study abroad programs, keep in mind that you ca... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Kevin Ihrig @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 3:56 AM

Time to find some college money through all those scholarship programs you hear about. Here are 3 quick tips to speed up your search for tuition and book money. I'll get right into the tips. 1. Find More Scholarship Programs You need money, and foundations and memorial funds have it. You can apply for Walmart Scholarship programs, the Burger King Scholarship, Pepsi, Coca Cola, and on and on. Even Kohls has an award. The point: you need to find as many as possible. Start w... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Kevin Ihrig @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 3:46 AM

College scholarship essays seem impossible the first time you write one. Here you will learn why scholarships require these essays and pointers on how to improve your writing. You'll have more vivid examples of how you have overcome, learned, and grown. Let's get started. Why do I have to write a Scholarship Essay? The foundations, committees, universities, some grant giving agencies and so on need you to write college scholarship essays for three reasons. Once you see the r... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Kevin Ihrig @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 3:37 AM

Need some ideas from your own life to write about? If you want to get scholarships and grants, expect to write essays. And to write essays, you will need great ideas. Make Your Essay Sparkle To get those ideas flowing, write down what you think of as you ask yourself the questions below. Make a list of a few items for each question. When you finish, you will have a great source of details and experiences you can use for your scholarship essays and cover letters. To make it easie... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Kevin Ihrig @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 3:27 AM

Starting to write college scholarship essays may make you shake in your boots. After all, what you write could either win you a sizable chunk of cash, or not. But with some preparation, you can lower your nervousness and improve your writing. Take a look here for a few great ways to kick start your ideas, turn your brain on, and get started. Finding Brilliant Subjects for College Scholarship Essays Let's get into making more topics for your essays. If you haven't read any gra... more...