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Healthcare and Classes: How to Afford Dental Care While in School (432 hits)
You don’t have to sacrifice every other basic necessity just to afford dental care while in school. A cynical old adage of higher education insists to university students from all walks of life, “You can have great grades, a social life or sleep. ...
Posted Friday, November 10th 2017 at 5:17PM
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5 Tips for Success in Online Nursing Programs (642 hits)
The United States is currently facing a shortage of doctors thanks to widespread retirements. As a result, nurses have stepped up and expanded their roles in providing essential care to patients. Thanks to the rise in quality online degree programs, ...
Posted Wednesday, November 1st 2017 at 6:42PM
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Moving Back to School? 5 Tips for Relocating in Cold Weather (732 hits)
If you are moving back to school during the winter season, you must be prepared to face a few challenges like snowfalls, freezing weather and a host of other bad conditions on your way. Despite the fact that moving in winter is full of shortcomings, ...
Posted Tuesday, September 26th 2017 at 11:19AM
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The Best Classes to Take for a Technical Career Path (650 hits)
If you’re thinking of working in a technical career someday, you may be wondering what kinds of classes can help you prepare for your future vocation. Here are some suggestions for classes that can help those preparing for four technical occupation ...
Posted Tuesday, September 19th 2017 at 1:30PM
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4 Crucial Laws All Engineers Must Follow to Stay Licensed (471 hits)
Where society be without engineers? Engineering is essential to communication, solving social problems, and powering cities. If you're considering a career as an engineer, however, you should be aware that you may need to be licensed and regulated. T ...
Posted Thursday, August 24th 2017 at 10:28AM
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Science Secrets: 5 Tips for Passing a Microbiology Class (686 hits)
Microbiology teaches elements of cell biology, biochemistry, and more from the perspective of microorganisms. It's important to gain understanding of the impact microbes have on our lives to prepare for careers like healthcare, genetics, environmenta ...
Posted Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 at 2:47PM
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How to Find the Perfect Car for College (478 hits)
There’s an art to buying a car as a college student. Your needs will be different than the needs of, say, a soccer mom or business professional, so you’ll want to find a vehicle that’s uniquely suitable for campus life. Here are just a few tips ...
Posted Thursday, August 17th 2017 at 6:45PM
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Hurt on Campus? How to Recover and Get Compensation (906 hits)
You go to school to learn. In fact, you pay tuition to attend lectures, earn credits, and eventually walk the line after you earn your degree. A ton of effort is put into academic success so that you can say you applied yourself and attained knowledg ...
Posted Tuesday, August 15th 2017 at 3:43PM
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Everything in Its Place: 6 Hacks for Managing Your Stuff at College (485 hits)
Nobody loves being referred to as disorganized. Being organized is a skill that goes hand in hand with being clean. When you are organized, you are able to know what your stuff is, where it is and how it is kept. The following are six hacks for manag ...
Posted Monday, August 14th 2017 at 4:16PM
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5 Considerations for Bringing a Car to College (1222 hits)
If you are setting off for college in the fall, you are probably busy making plans, and those plans might include bringing a car to college with you. But is it a good idea? Is it even necessary? This is surprisingly important to consider before settl ...
Posted Tuesday, August 8th 2017 at 4:27PM
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5 Great Degrees for Women Who Want to Change the World (811 hits)
Today, young women who are considering a career path have a broad range of options available. Starting out, these women may be unsure about choosing an academic program that will maximize their opportunities. Women who are determined to use their tal ...
Posted Wednesday, July 12th 2017 at 1:50PM
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5 Ways Civil Engineers Can Improve the Environment for the Next Generation (559 hits)
In the modern world, changes are coming faster and on a greater scale thanks to technological advances and soaring populations. Community planning to embrace these changes is important to our future. A key concept in this development is preservation ...
Posted Friday, July 7th 2017 at 3:33PM
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Laboratory Negligence: 5 Ways to Make Your Classroom Safer for Students (1275 hits)
Being in charge of a group of students can require a professor to have eyes in the back of their head. Students will pull pranks, and they will also do many other things to stir up trouble. Sometimes, students will even get hurt while under a profess ...
Posted Monday, May 15th 2017 at 1:26PM
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5 Outside-the-Box Ways to Supplement Your Education (360 hits)
Perhaps you're in a phase of your life where formal educational opportunities are limited, but you'd still like to find a way to broaden your horizons of knowledge and experience. If you're a busy parent, or you work full time, or you're already in s ...
Posted Thursday, May 11th 2017 at 4:48PM
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4 Tips for New Catholic School Teachers (250 hits)
Congratulations on being newly hired to teach at a Catholic school. What a thrilling opportunity! Parents enroll their kids in parochial school with high expectations. Obviously, you're well-qualified. Here are five tips to help you begin on the righ ...
Posted Monday, April 24th 2017 at 2:23PM
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Moving Away for the First Time? 5 Ways to Avoid Problems (364 hits)
Moving away from home for the first time can be one of the scariest and most stressful experiences of your life. On the other hand, the sense of freedom and independence and the exhilarating thrill of having a space all your own is not to be understa ...
Posted Wednesday, April 19th 2017 at 6:47PM
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5 Chemistry Lab Safety Tips (396 hits)
A chemistry lab can be a fun, exciting and possibly dangerous place to work and learn. For the safety of students and staff, it is important that chemistry lab safety rules be followed strictly, and that all students understand basic safety procedure ...
Posted Friday, March 17th 2017 at 5:05PM
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5 Organization Tips for Teachers (215 hits)
As you well know, keeping an organized and efficient classroom is crucial for student success. However, you might not always have the best classroom set-up provided for you by your school. Therefore, as an educator, it becomes part of your job to fin ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2017 at 3:56PM
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5 Fun Ways to Utilize a Storage Unit in College (373 hits)
Storage units are typically used to store furniture and equipment on a temporary basis. It makes sense for many college students to utilize storage during the summertime when they move out of the dorm. However, there are many other ways to use a stor ...
Posted Tuesday, December 13th 2016 at 2:25PM
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Fight the Mental Block: 5 Tips for Staying Sane in College (367 hits)
College can be quite stressful for those who are not prepared. Whether you are in a difficult major or you just aren't used to this level of academic rigor of an online master of science in applied psychology, you can find your brain blocking your be ...
Posted Thursday, November 17th 2016 at 10:41AM
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Creative Education: How Music and Learning Go Hand in Hand (350 hits)
While learning may seem like a dull process to some, it doesn’t have to be. One way to liven up learning and make it more effective is to integrate music into educational programs. Music has been an important part of human culture and the learning ...
Posted Monday, November 7th 2016 at 6:25PM
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5 Degrees That Will Lead to World-Changing Careers (310 hits)
Changing the world doesn't need superheroes. It can be achieved through the collaboration of the right people with the right skill set and knowledge. Having a college degree lends the opportunity to contribute positive changes to the world's biggest ...
Posted Friday, November 4th 2016 at 6:16PM
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6 Great Tips for Cutting Down the Cost of Your Education (379 hits)
So you’ve made it to college, and are excited for a fun and fulfilling academic experience for the next few years! Unfortunately, worrying about finance can make your college life more stressful than it has to be, so consult these practical tips fo ...
Posted Thursday, November 3rd 2016 at 6:38PM
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