625 articles on "college"

Gap Year – Taking Off A Year

What is a “Gap Year?” Actually, it’s the new term for taking off a year after high school but before college. Sound fun? Not if you think it’s for slackers.A gap year is intended to help kids get a better grasp on the real world after high sc...

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? by: Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D. Q. "What do you want to be when you grow up?" A. "Something that hasn't been invented yet." Most of us were brought up to study hard, get good grades, choose a "practical" c...

The Pros and Cons of an Online College Degree

Getting a college degree online seemingly appears to be a very convenient way to gain further education without having to inconvenience your home life. An easier way to obtain an edge in the working world is by getting that online college degree that...

Several Tips to Finding the Right School Fast

Several Tips to Finding the Right School Fast by: Parone Lascuola Searching for a school or college can be a time consuming and confusing time and knowing which ones to apply for and then which one to accept can be difficult ad even a little tr...

9 Lessons for Success in College - That Actually Make Sense

Most students know what it takes to be successful in college because some genius told them already. But here’s the news flash: The prescription probably won’t work. Why? Free advice is usually forgettable advice. And guess what I’m offering? Mo...