By Randi Heathman Maybe you think a college education is only necessary for someone who wants a business, office or 9-to-5 job. But the truth is that every professional benefits from having a bachelor’s degree, even those who pursue degrees outside the office realm. In this post, college advisor Randi Heathman, who has worked extensively with equestrian athletes, reveals how college helps those in her field. In my role as…
By Noël Rozny Web Editor & Content Manager Whether you’re look at an MA, MBA or PhD, there’s no getting around it: graduate school is an additional investment of time and money on top of your bachelor’s degree. Students and professionals alike often ask themselves: is it really worth it? If you’re on the fence about getting a master’s or graduate degree, it helps to think about your end goal…
By Donna Fuscaldo You friend your family, acquaintances and even high school rivals, but should you friend your boss on Facebook? Social networks have changed the way we communicate, share information and even find a job. But even if we don’t think twice about accepting friend requests from every person we went to high school with, when it comes to adding your boss you’ll need to be a little more…
By Noël Rozny Web Editor & Content Manager There’s so much going when you’re in college: class, homework, study groups, volunteer meetings, football games, dorm parties, office hours … the list goes on and on. With so much to juggle, it’s easy for something to slip through the cracks. No one expects you to be perfect, and while making mistakes is a huge part of a learning process, there are…
By Patrick O’Connor You’ve probably heard this story more than once. Someone you know decided to go back to school, and started out at a local community college or trade school. They worked hard for a year or two and earned grades that were good enough to get them transferred to another college that offers their dream degree—only to find out that only half of the credits they took at their old…
