Blog Archive for December, 2009
What You Need to Know about Online College
December 1st, 2009
The first thing a potential online student needs to know is that online college will deliver college-level work. You can expect to see the same challenging material and difficulty level in your courses that you would see in a traditional, campus-based university or community college. Many students sign up for online courses under the misperception [...]
Career Skills Every College Student Should Master
December 1st, 2009
While you’re in college, you may be more focused on your education than your future career, but the two go hand in hand. Once you’re done with your degree, you will almost certainly be on the hunt for a new job, and if you work to build your career skills while you’re still in school, [...]
Beating the Homesick Blues
December 1st, 2009
College has long been touted as the "best four years of your life." Then why is it that many first-year students spend their initial weeks in college somber and melancholy? Homesickness is a common occurrence amongst first-year college students, particularly those who move far from home to attend school. Yet, by making new friends and [...]
100 Great Videos to Learn About Food Science
December 2nd, 2009
You’ll learn about nutrition, sustainability, food reactions, food processes and more from the interviews, lectures and experiments in the lists below.
Study With Friends, Improve Your Grades
December 3rd, 2009
Group studying is nothing new, and no doubt you’ve already experienced it during your high school career. Yet, while you may or may not have enjoyed the experience then, you should give group studying another shot in college. Harvard University found that students who study at least once a week in a small study group [...]
Why You Should Consider a Minor
December 3rd, 2009
If you have already declared your major, you may find you can fit a minor into your schedule. A minor in a particular subject typically demands that you complete six courses in that discipline. Many students choose a minor in an area that has always interested them, but may not have been the type of [...]
The Different Concentrations of a History Major
December 4th, 2009
While history is a broad subject, majors generally study past cultures, people, and events in order to learn about the world and how it is affected by change over time. History courses can cover different civilizations, focus on historical time periods, explore past social issues, and delve into the development of certain technologies and sciences. [...]
University of the People – The First School Comprised of Open Online Courses
December 5th, 2009
The University of the People was the brain child of Israeli entrepreneur Shai Reshef, who has based the online school on the mantra that “education should be a right, not a privilege.” Already celebrating its one-year university, the school has led the way in a revolutionary aspect of the term “open online courses”, essentially offering [...]
100 Great Gift Ideas for the Book Lover in Your Life
December 6th, 2009
Dive into this list to find fun gifts, practical gifts, and unique gifts–all that are just right for anyone wild about books.
Implications of Plagiarism
December 6th, 2009
Colleges and universities regard plagiarism as one of the most offensive infractions a student may commit. Plagiarism is the use of another person’s thoughts and words and passing them off as your own. It is such a serious offense that students can be expelled for it. If you are expelled, you do not receive your [...]
