Advancement

The idea of going abroad to study is baked into the American college experience dream. Books, movies, television shows all show the romantic version of study abroad life when the heroine jets off to Paris for an adventure-filled year finding herself along the banks of the Seine. It’s a fun fantasy, but for many people, there are a lot...

  Studies show that 70% of jobs are found through networking. One of the biggest benefits of an on-campus college education is the ability to build relationships quickly, with many convenient opportunities to get to know the people around you. But how do you make the most of an online degree while creating the same networking opportunities for yourself as...

One of the toughest decisions a prospective college student has to make is whether they’re going away to school or not. Even if you choose to go to school close to home, you still have to decide whether or not to live on campus. For many, the financial savings that can be found living at home are difficult to...

You know the drill. It’s time to register for classes. You’ve checked the schedules, you set your alarm to wake up and make your choices as soon as registration opens online. Cup of coffee in hand, you type as fast as you can and hit that submit button and—uh oh, you’re waitlisted. Yes, being waitlisted for a class you want...

Many students dropout of their college or university education. It’s not unusual for people to go to college and then have to stop for one reason or another. In fact, only 58% of students graduate within six years of beginning their education. So if college dropout is part of your list of life accomplishments, you’re absolutely not alone. There’s...

When you’re enrolled in college classes, sometimes the only thing that motivates you during the spring semester is the thought of summer vacation. Traveling, working a seasonal job, sleeping in every chance you get- these are some of the things you can’t do during the traditional school year. So when summer school is offered online to help students keep up...

Online lecturing and remote learning have become a reality for students, and for some, this can be a convenient solution to pursuing higher education while maintaining social distancing. However, many students have expressed that taking online classes has caused a lot of difficulty in their education process. Without in-person interactions and transitional periods to help you move from activity...

  In 2020, 98% of college institutions have had to convert their courses from in-person to online. Millions of students already take online courses, and the popularity of these courses is only projected to grow. So the question is- should you get a degree online too? Here are just a few reasons why you should consider getting your college education online: It’s...

One of the first things most college and university students realize when they start school is that full-blown adulthood is around the corner. The clock is ticking for when you’ll have to get a real nine-to-five job, and a spouse, and a mortgage, and insurance, and all the other responsibilities of real life. While you definitely want to take...

Once you’ve made the decision to begin your college education or to return to college to finish your education, you will find there are a lot of obstacles you’ll need to navigate to make it happen. One of the first and, for some, most intimidating is the personal essay (or essays) required by many colleges and universities as part...