Leave it to Mother Nature to throw a wrench into your meticulously constructed schedule. Every minute counts for adult learners trying to juggle education, work, and family, so the announcement of …
5 Surprising Jobs with Projected Faster-than-Average Growth
Sure, the U.S. Department of Labor’s list of “Bright Outlook” occupations contains a variety of positions related to computers, nursing, and other areas one might expect to expand in the yea…
Help! I Think I Chose the Wrong Degree Program
Higher education involves a significant investment of time, energy, and (of course) money. The last thing a student wants to fear is that his course of study isn’t leading to a desirable destinatio…
4 Unusual Business Degrees You Can Pursue Online
What’s the most popular major in the United States? If you guessed “business,” you’d be correct. With companies large and small jockeying for position in the ever-growing global marketplace, opport…
Beyond Nursing: 4 Growing Careers in Healthcare
When people think about “hot” careers in the healthcare industry, nursing often comes to mind – and rightfully so. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasts employment of registered nur…
Strategies for Choosing a Career You’ll Love
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life” is more than just a catchy quote – it is wise, transformative advice. Figuring out that occupation, however, doesn…
5 Great New Year’s Resolutions for Adult Learners
When you’re already juggling work, family, school, and other obligations, who has time for New Year’s resolutions? You do! But rather than selecting ones that simply feel like burdensome ent…
New Year’s Resolutions: How College Students Can Make Them AND Keep Them
“I vow to make the Dean’s List next semester.” “I’m going to develop more friendships on campus.” “Before summer break arrives, I’ll lose that Freshman 15.” College students, like many peopl…
America’s Snowiest Colleges
The weather outside might be frightful, but students at these colleges still find their campuses delightful. If you’re the type who dreams of layers of white lasting well beyond Christmas, c…
‘Tis the Season to be Educated: College Careers of Holiday Icons
While we know these four actors for their roles in beloved Christmas films, once upon a time they were simply ordinary college students taking classes and pondering their future. Here’s a look at t…