One the best parts of getting to college is finally being able to study exactly what you want to, right? Not so fast. Every college has general education requirements, and before you can graduate, you’ll need to fulfill them. General education courses, or gen eds as they are often called, are designed to make sure that college students are well-rounded and have a solid knowledge base when they graduate and…

By Patrick O’Connor Maybe you’ve been in school for awhile and you’re starting to have some doubts.  Your grades are fine and you don’t really feel overwhelmed, but on the drive home from school, you find yourself saying things like: “This class is harder than I thought it would be.” Before you started taking classes, you put together a plan of how to balance work, home, and studying.  Now that…

By Patrick O’Connor Last time, we talked about the important of having enough study time to make the most of the classes or training you may be starting this fall.  If it seems like you might not have enough time for studying – or if you don’t have enough time for anything at all – maybe it’s time for a time management makeover of your personal time, too! Finding extra…

By Noël Rozny Web Editor & Content Manager Bachelor’s degree programs generally take four years, but you’ll be surprised how fast that time goes by. Before you know it, you’ll be preparing to graduate and start your career, so be sure to get the most out of your college years while you’re in them. By following these secrets for success, you can make sure you get your money’s worth from…

By Noël Rozny Web Editor & Content Manager If you’re a college freshmen getting ready to start school, you may be so busy designing your dorm room, checking out campus, and getting to know your roommate that you’ve  forgotten about one key detail: the first day of class. Do you know what you need to be doing to start your bachelor’s degree program off on the right foot? Here are…