Public universities offer a variety of extracurricular and academic options and are generally less costly than private colleges. However, private colleges don’t usually suffer from overcrowding like public universities and they allow for more interaction with professors. Fortunately, public universities offer some alternatives that provide the benefits of a private college without the cost. Branch…
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Criminal Justice Careers: Spotlight on Crime Scene Investigator
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one of the fastest growing criminal justice careers is crime scene investigator—yes, the job highlighted in the popular television show CSI—and an online criminal justice degree can get you started in this exciting field. What do crime scene investigators do? Also called forensic science technicians, crime scene technicians,…
Take Advantage of Electives: Classes Every Student Should Take
At some point in college you’ll have to choose elective courses to complete the hours required for your degree. Don’t just choose the easiest courses you can find. Take advantage of your electives by choosing some practical courses that will help you in your career and your personal life. Some courses to take if you…
Don't Let Your First Interview be Your Most Important
Before starting my first job search in the “real world”, I didn’t realize how the job interview process worked. I soon realized that companies usually interview many people for one position and put candidates through several interviews before making a decision. The first job interviews I had were for part-time jobs for which I was…
Insider Interview: Nursing
It’s no surprise that many people consider nursing when choosing a career path, since nurses are in such high demand and health-care is one of the most recession resistant industries. However, nursing is a mentally, emotionally and physically demanding occupation. Students and career-changers should think carefully before deciding to enter the field. To help those…