After a stressful year of balancing classes and other responsibilities, you may be tempted to spend all summer relaxing. But summer is the perfect time to beef up your resume, gain valuable work experience and make connections to expand your network. It may not be ideal to spend summer working or taking classes, but you’ll…
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Signs of a Bad College or University
Choosing the right college or university is a major decision that can greatly impact your future. Attend the right college and you can expect a great career and financial success. Choose the wrong college, and you may not learn the skills necessary for your chosen career path which will lead to a lack career satisfaction…
5 Simple Steps to Getting (and Staying) Organized in College
With the fall semester of classes upon us, college students are gearing up for back to school. There’s dorm necessities to purchase and roommates to find, along with a surplus of books and supplies to acquire. With so much going on, even the most successful college students can forget the most important thing they need…
The Liberal Arts Degree: An Option Just for Rich Students?
In articles about increasing student loan debt, graduates with liberal arts degrees are criticized for not picking a more practical major. For many poor and middle-class students, liberal arts degrees seem like a frivolous path because they don’t connect directly to specific careers. With rising college costs and higher expectations from entry-level employers, a liberal…
Graduating Without a Job? Tips for Finding Work
Graduating college without a job offer can be scary and disappointing. If you’re graduating or have recently graduated but haven’t found employment yet, don’t feel bad. In fact, it’s very common for recent college graduates to still be looking for work and weighing their options. Some advice for finding a job and getting on track…