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Actual College Advice, Sans the Clickbait
Most college memes baffle me with how lazy some people are... but then I take a huge bite of some humble pie, and remember that I dropped out of community college during my second year. And guess what, in the seven years in which I searched for jobs in this podunk town, I had about three. I hated them all, and quit embarrassingly quickly. Why is adult life so hard for me? I could have been born and raised without emotional trauma, but nope! Life fucking whipped me with that trauma-coated cat-o'-nine-tails and basted my raw wounds with lemon juice.
By CT Idlehouse7 years ago in Education
Selecting the Best Online College for Your Needs
Whether you are fresh out of high school or returning to the classroom for the first time in years, preparing for college is a challenging experience, which is something most would agree with. With a plethora of financial, logistical and social factors to consider, the stress can be absolutely overwhelming. As such, simplifying as much of the process in preparation for enrollment is crucial.
By Veselina Dzhingarova7 years ago in Education
Becoming Loan Savvy
Perhaps when you were in college you had to quickly sign for a loan so that you could get into school. There wasn’t really time to read all the tiny fine print because you had to hurry to class, and all student loans are basically the same anyways, right?
By Isaiah Goodman7 years ago in Education
5 Ways to Make the Most of College Orientation
Starting your freshman year of college can be both an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. There's so much to do in preparation for the beginning of the semester, including what seems like endless piles of documents to fill out.
By Darrell Crook7 years ago in Education
When Things Go Wrong: 8 Signs You're Enrolled in the Wrong Major
You might have talked to different people and did a lot of research before deciding which degree to pursue, but no matter how attentive to details you might have been when picking out a major, once you enter college and studies begin in full swing, you will find yourself doing some major soul-searching (pun intended).
By Maria Vikse7 years ago in Education
Strategies for Success with Online Courses
Advancements in education and technology has made it easier for millions of people to earn a proper education. Online courses by available colleges and universities are viable mediums which provide opportunities for people to continue their education and earn degrees and diplomas while still challenging them with challenging, academic work.
By Tom Greenfield7 years ago in Education
How to Prepare for an Engineering Major While Still in High School
Engineering majors are some of the hardest out there and require great dedication and skill. In fact, according to a study conducted by the UCLA, two-thirds of engineering students fail to get their intended degree within five years. Still, don’t take these statistics to heart. There’s a simple, yet effective, way of accomplishing your goal—prepare while you’re still at high school. If you want to learn how just keep on reading.
By Marie Nieves7 years ago in Education
Online Learning Strategies for Academic Success
People sign up for online courses because they’re looking to rise the career ladder or planning a change of a career. But online learning can be a lonely journey requiring a lot of dedication and patience. Before you sign up for a course, it is advisable to understand your strengths and weaknesses. But if you have signed up for one, here’s how to complete it successfully:
By Online Class Cheat Reviews7 years ago in Education
Major Guidelines for Writing an English Academic Essay
Writing an essay is generally the most dreaded of all assignments; people find the task of researching for relevant materials just as tedious as writing down the essay. All academic essays follow a basic structure of starting with an introduction, followed by a couple or more paragraphs of details related to the topic, and closing with a conclusion paragraph. Before you start the essay, read the instructions to decide on the structure of the essay—it could be written in the form of a narrative, persuasive, expository or a descriptive essay. Knowing the kind of essay that has to be written helps students to decide the topic and make an outline to highlight its important points.
By Take My Online Class Now7 years ago in Education
Is It Time for the British National Curriculum to Change?
The recent years have brought several issues to major news attention. The world is going through climate change at a rate fast enough for it to be called a climate crisis. In some parts of the UK, life expectancy has fallen (Source: BBC). So is it time to reassess what is being taught in British schools, and modernise the content being used in the classroom?
By Jack A. Sibley7 years ago in Education
