When it comes to development and growth, you need to train your mind. Put in the work just like you need to exercise and lift weights to grow your physical strength. The human mind makes it possibl…
6 Tips for Adults Going Back to School
With the increased demand for higher-level thinking skills in the job market, it is essential to look at getting a degree. Many jobs will not even consider hiring if you do not have a higher level …
Things I Wish I Knew When I Decided to Go Back to School as an Adult
Deciding to go back to school after you have been out for a while can be very exciting and scary – all at the same time. I received my Bachelor’s degree at 40, and it was hard. However, I learned s…
The 6 Major Differences Between Distance Learning and Traditional College
When I was a kid, the ice cream truck was my favorite. I’d hear that music and start running toward my future possibilities. I was ready to spend a dollar of my hard-earned allowance. But wh…
How Much More Can I Earn If I Go Back to School?
People go after advanced degrees for a variety of reasons: to become a college professor or adjunct instructor, prove themselves as a subject specialist, hide away in school until figuring out life…
Compare: College vs. University
You’re stuck in limbo between attending college, university, or bumming on your parents’ couch indefinitely. And to make matters worse, everyone keeps asking what you’re doing next. If only …
Online Is The New On-Campus
WITH ACCESS TO A COMPUTER AND THE INTERNET, THERE’S NO EXCUSE TO MISS CLASS You work full-time. Maybe you have a family. You’re stuck in a remote location nowhere near any higher education i…
Advantages Older Students Often Have over Younger Ones
Has it been a few years (or even decades) since you graduated from high school, but now you’re tossing around the idea of college? Don’t let age deter academic ambitions! In fact, whether you reali…
Can Meditation Boost Your GPA?
Looking for a way to improve your academic performance? While there’s no substitute for hard work, meditation often helps students achieve a state of mind conducive to learning. “Meditation encoura…
7 Time Management Tips for Online Students
Online studies provide a convenient way to pursue higher education while still attending to other commitments. However, being a diligent remote student while juggling family, a job, and other oblig…