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Imagine a University that is not only free, but completely accessible to people in every nation across the globe.
…Sounds pretty unlikely, right?
Well, starting in September of this year the University of the People, the world’s first free online University for the disadvantaged, will open for enrollment! [Read more →]
What if someone told you that you can earn a degree from your PDA? What if they said that you can study anywhere and anytime to fit it in with your schedule?
The latest Blackberry app makes it possible. Take that iPhone! [Read more →]
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We’ve all had a favorite teacher. Perhaps she was sweet and passed out suckers during story time (forcing you to listen), or he was cute and funny enough to make you care to memorize the constitution, or maybe she took a genuine interest in your philosophies that others had previously discounted. In any case, age, sex, color, personal habits (drug addiction in the case of Ryan Gosling in Half Nelson) didn’t matter. What mattered was, they engaged us. They had the talent and the power to break through our adolescent attitudes and actually teach us something.
Young teachers in particular seem to be blessed with the ability to relate to students while still maintaining their respect. Unfortunately these young teachers may be experiencing devastating lay offs regardless of their performance or ability.
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With the national unemployment rate at 8.1% last month (a record high since 1984) this to-do list must resonate with at least a few of you.
First, the bad news: it takes the average unemployed individual 6 months to find a job. While posting yourself on job boards, building your network, and applying to positions religiously is important, it doesn’t improve your marketability in the mean time.
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When it comes to education, everyone has an opinion. Just flip on the tube and you’ll see dozens of desperate swapped housewives arguing about homeschooling, boarding school, and religious education. In fact, controversy surrounding alternative education is nothing new. Dating back to the 1800’s when our system of public school was first instated, groups of educators, parents, and students rebelled against the traditional school system. During this time a narrow model of schooling was regarded the “proper” form of education while all other forms were discounted. Why is it that we feel the need to judge the quality of education against a standard convention? While the parameters may be less rigid today, a stigma certainly remains. [Read more →]
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Go ahead, google “Top Careers for 2009″. Pretty depressing huh? News articles on the best careers for the year are overpowered with search results of “Why you won’t get a job in 2009″ and “Not a good year to find a new job!” We already knew the economy was down without this constant reminder from the media. Well, I’m here to offer some positive feedback and focus on the careers that actually have growth in this economic downturn. [Read more →]
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its latest press release on the current employment situation. The truth? The situation looks pretty grim. If you’ve been wondering how your area of the economy is doing, it’s not as bad as manufacturing, durable goods, and construction. Here are their job loss figures for the month of January:
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“Both women and men who are college educated are more likely to marry, and less likely to divorce, than people with lower levels of education,” according to research finding number 5 by Popenoe and Whitehead from Rutgers University.
In a society where 1 in 2 marriages result in divorce, this is a pretty promising research finding. The majority of people don’t go into marriage hoping to get divorced, so any findings in favor of a successful marriage are promising. [Read more →]
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If you’ve ever stumbled upon the Disney Channel, than you’ve probably heard of Hillary Duff. You know, the cookie cutter child star that ended up acting in various movies, releasing multiple pop albums and opened a successful clothing line. Growing up she was the star of the hit series “Lizzie Maguire” which led to roles in movies such as, “A Cinderella Story,” “The Lizzie McGuire Movie,” and “Cheaper by the Dozen.” She also wrote and released her first album in 2003 which reached number one on the charts which launched her singing career. [Read more →]
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A question I often see is: “What kind of a career can I get if my major is…?” It may seem like an overly utilitarian approach to higher education. Haven’t we all heard that in college, you should pick a degree that caters to your interests? After all, who would want to be stuck studying a subject that was boring or downright distasteful for four years? In reality however, it is a very wise to investigate the career prospects of the majors you are considering. If you do not want to be stuck with a distasteful subject for four years, how about being stuck in a distasteful career for the rest of your life? For this reason it is wise to consider the careers that will be available to you on graduation.
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