by Jason B. Jones
We live in distractible times, for bad reasons (cf. the news) and good (cf. Alto’s Odyssey, or the soccer ). It is common from time to time to feel that one’s abi ...
Posted Monday, March 26th 2018 at 12:21PM
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I used to work as a proofreader.
It wasn’t the most exciting job in the world, but it helped me become proficient at proofreading ads and documents very quickly.
Whenever possible, it’s always best to have someone else review your essay.
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Posted Monday, March 26th 2018 at 12:16PM
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By Dan Schawbel
There are countless articles written about the importance of doing what you love and it’s how many of us define success. Most successful people I interview recommend “following your passion”, but there’s a dark side that i ...
Posted Monday, March 26th 2018 at 11:50AM
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Student loans may be good debt because they are an investment in your future, but too much of a good thing can hurt you.
Students who graduate with too much debt are often forced to delay “life cycle” events, such as buying a car, getting mar ...
Posted Monday, March 26th 2018 at 11:45AM
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Why should you consider an advanced degree? How will you finance your graduate education? What program of study is the best fit for you?
For the answer to these questions and many more, attend Mississippi Valley State University’s Graduate Studies Expo to be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 1, ...
Posted Tuesday, February 27th 2018 at 11:40AM
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by David Caolo
Last weekend I donated several books to the local collection box. Most were titles I had lost interest in, and a few were duplicates (don’t ask how I got multiple copies of one book). When I came home I researched how to prop ...
Posted Wednesday, February 21st 2018 at 4:15PM
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BY ANTON LUCAS
Experts widely believe that the demand for programmers is set to witness a dramatic increase over the following decade. While that may sound encouraging to tech professionals, non-technical employees must face the reality of being r ...
Posted Wednesday, February 21st 2018 at 4:11PM
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How to get motivated to write a thesis when you’d rather do anything else
1.Throw away your to-do list
“Work on chapter 1, read 5 papers, email supervisor to get feedback on manuscript, call aunt Mary for her birthday, figure out what t ...
Posted Wednesday, February 21st 2018 at 4:09PM
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What to Expect and How to Prepare
For Students and Par
by Tara Kuther, Ph.D.
If you've received an invitation to interview at a graduate school of choice, congratulate yourself. You've made it to the short list of applicants under s ...
Posted Wednesday, February 21st 2018 at 4:05PM
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When I was an undergraduate student, I had to take 5 classes in a foreign language to complete my degree.
I took classes in Spanish, classical Latin, and ancient Greek to fulfill my requirement – and needless to say – Im glad thats over with.
Ive literally spent hundreds of hours memorizing ve ...
Posted Wednesday, December 13th 2017 at 12:48PM
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As you all know, I’m fond of financial scorecards. While admitting their limitations, I like numbers and tools that allow you to compare your financial progress with other people.
I like credit scores, for instance, because they put a number on how you handle money — a number you can compare to A ...
Posted Wednesday, December 13th 2017 at 12:27PM
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BY ANTON LUCANUS
There has been an increased discussion about the relevance of GPA after graduation, specifically a Bachelor’s/Undergraduate degree. Most articles, however, offer only a one-sided opinion – some justify its importance, while ot ...
Posted Monday, December 11th 2017 at 12:03PM
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If you want to improve your chances of getting a great job after you graduate, you need to start creating an optimized LinkedIn profile while in school.
You see, an optimized LinkedIn profile can help recruiters find you when looking to hire interns or new college grads.
Here are four ways to ...
Posted Tuesday, November 21st 2017 at 10:54AM
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by Anastasia Salter
My favorite tool for teaching game-making, interactive storytelling, and hypertext is Twine. I’ve talked here at ProfHacker about both Twine 1.x and Twine 2, and it’s my go-to recommendation for most classroom needs when ...
Posted Tuesday, November 21st 2017 at 10:51AM
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Google’s igniteCS student volunteer program is kicking off another year of computer science (CS) volunteering! For the past three years, university students around the US with a passion for computer science have gone into local K12 schools, spreading the excitement to the next generation about where ...
Posted Tuesday, November 21st 2017 at 10:47AM
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by David Caolo
Holiday shopping time is here, and with it comes the opportunity to buy cool tools! Here are our picks for super-cool gadgets that the tech-friendly unclutterers on your list will love.
The iFixit Essential Electronics Toolki ...
Posted Tuesday, November 21st 2017 at 10:39AM
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by Dora Farkas, PhD
Your Thesis Proposal Isn't Just About Getting Your Degree
I remember the time that I was in the process of writing a thesis proposal in my second year of graduate school.
It had to be 10-20 pages long, which was short compared to the length of the actual doctoral ...
Posted Tuesday, November 21st 2017 at 10:36AM
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Save Time and Money While Advancing Your Career
by Terri Williams
Sometimes, a bachelor’s degree isn’t enough – but who has the time (and an extra $30,000) to attend grad school? However, a MicroMasters is the middle ground between a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree, an ...
Posted Tuesday, November 21st 2017 at 10:25AM
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If youre thinking about going to graduate school, you should begin planning at least 15 months before the program starts.
Here is a typical application timetable:
June to August
◾Think about what type of graduate school you want to attend and what you want to achieve.
◾Compile a ...
Posted Monday, October 16th 2017 at 2:49PM
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Welcome to the ninth installment of our blog series “My Path to Google.” These are real stories from Googlers, interns, and alumni highlighting how they got to Google, what their roles are like, and even some tips on how to prepare for interviews.
Today’s post is all about Jasmine Collins. Read ...
Posted Monday, October 16th 2017 at 2:31PM
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By Anton Lucanus
We all know that university is an expensive endeavor, and today’s students are a tech-savvy and entrepreneurially minded bunch. But how feasible is it to run business on the side of your studies?
Traditionally people looking ...
Posted Monday, October 16th 2017 at 2:20PM
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Save Time and Money While Advancing Your Career
by Terri Williams
Sometimes, a bachelor’s degree isn’t enough – but who has the time (and an extra $30,000) to attend grad school? However, a MicroMasters is the middle ground betwee ...
Posted Monday, October 16th 2017 at 2:14PM
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By Gradspot Dot Com
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Happy Graduation, Gradspotters!
While it might be intimidating to be graduating in today's economy, look on the bright side: you could have been graduating in '09! In fact, it’s not all doom and gloom ...
Posted Thursday, September 28th 2017 at 11:33AM
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