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Is my Online Program Accredited?

Posted on: Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 in: Online Education

Many people have heard horrifying stories about diploma mills that are tarnishing the ideologies that support online education. Distance learning has many benefits by offering courses to those who are not able to commit to a traditional college program. But just as the prospective student must do their homework to find the program that is […]

Online Avantages vs. Brick and Mortar

Posted on: Monday, September 29th, 2008 in: My Online Experience, Online Diploma, Online Education

I first attended community college in 1984. Back then, we had to wait in line while registering for school, signing up for classes and making payments. I also had to submit financial aid paperwork in person (after waiting in line, again) and, here’s the kicker, had to physically get in my car and drive to school at  predetermined […]

The Search for Online Liberal Studies Degree Programs

Posted on: Sunday, September 28th, 2008 in: Colleges and Universities, Jobs and Careers, Online Diploma, Online Education

If you are interested in pursuing an online degree but are more interested in a liberal studies program versus business, you are in luck!  Many colleges and institutions now offer their liberal studies programs online, whether you are pursuing an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.  Simply type in “online liberal studies degree program” in your […]

College Degrees That Pay You Back!!!

Posted on: Thursday, September 25th, 2008 in: College Scholarship and Loans, Colleges and Universities

The cost of higher education has skyrocketed in the last 10 years.   More and more students are finding themselves entering college and leaving with almost unmanageable debt.  In a society that dictates that going to college is a guaranteed part of life, many students have started to question the worth of a college degree.
In a […]

2009 Hot Career and Jobs: Registered Nurse

Posted on: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 in: Jobs and Careers

Let’s face it, finding the right job that offers enough financial reward with the comfort of benefits and job stability is as difficult as winning the state lottery.  The problem that faces many people is the ability to find a career path that provides a bright future and that is why we have identified several […]

Returning to School Through Online Instruction

Posted on: Monday, September 22nd, 2008 in: My Online Experience, Online Diploma, Online Education

I first attended college back in 1984, fully expecting to have my degree within the customary four years. My goals at that time were typical: job, college, boyfriend which I expected to segue into career, degree, marriage. But as many of you know, “life” takes detours and that sometimes includes your education. Somehow, without planning it, I left college […]

Is Grad School Right for You?

Posted on: Sunday, September 21st, 2008 in: Colleges and Universities, Jobs and Careers

Graduate school seems like a logical progression once you achieve your undergraduate degree. However, the reality is graduate school does not have to be the next step in your life and you have to ask yourself honestly, “Is grad school right for me?”

I recently had to ask myself that very question and the truth, […]

Congress Approves College Student Loan Bill

Posted on: Friday, September 19th, 2008 in: College Scholarship and Loans

Legislation that seeks to protect college students from lending abuses while boosting student aid was approved by Congress on Thursday.
The bill, which would require lenders and colleges to adopt strict codes of conduct, passed the Senate 83-8 after the House voted 380-49 for the measure.
Once signed into law by President George W. Bush, the bill […]

Stanford Offers Online Courses

Posted on: Thursday, September 18th, 2008 in: Colleges and Universities, Online Diploma

While you can’t earn free online degrees quite yet, Stanford University is offering a number of free online classes this fall.  Lectures, video, audio, and handouts round out what is sure to be a much-watched experiment in higher learning.  The program does have a number of restrictions: online learners have no interaction with actual students […]

More than Just Online Degrees - DeVry Registers Voters this Week

Posted on: Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 in: Online Education

From September 15th to the 19th, DeVry University will be doing more than helping students earn their online accredited degrees — the school will be striving to register 8,000 new voters for this fall’s upcoming election.
In a way, DeVry’s efforts will be making visible a correlation that has always existed between education and voter participation.  […]