Archive for May, 2011

May 30th, 2011

The 10 Coolest Libraries for Kids

Some libraries have gone above and beyond in helping children and teens to find reading a worthwhile and fun activity.

May 12th, 2011

Why You Should Get to Know Your College Professors and How to Do So

By: Kelly Solana Getting to know your college professors is a good way to leave a lasting impression on them. Whether you take your classes online or attend a traditional brick and mortar school, getting to know your professors and making an effort to interact with them can usually be beneficial to you. Professors like [...]

May 10th, 2011

The Sobering Facts of Binge Drinking and Its Effect on College Students

By: Kelly Solana Binge drinking and alcohol consumption have long plagued college campuses across the country. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, defines binge drinking as a pattern of drinking that brings a person’s blood alcohol concentration to 0.08 grams percent or above. That percentage is typically reached when men consume more than [...]

May 10th, 2011

Make Studying More Effective

By: Kelly Solana Let’s face it- studying isn’t exactly everyones favorite thing to do. Many college students blow off studying and reading time for other things that seem more important at the time. Whether that is shopping, playing sports, going to the gym, socializing, or grabbing a beer with a buddy, students seem to be [...]

May 4th, 2011

Financial Aid for Online Students

It used to be that online colleges in need of federal aid had to deliver more than 50 percent of their courses in traditional classrooms to be eligible. In 2006, the U.S. Congress gave students and colleges a break by dropping the "50 percent rule." Now students can apply for aid regardless of their school’s [...]

May 4th, 2011

Ace your Job Interview: Guide to Typical Interview Questions

You can wear the nicest clothes and have the highest GPA in your online school, but if you tense up and fub even the most "generic" interview questions, you could hinder your chances of landing your dream job. The best way to truly prepare for an interview is to rehearse your responses to questions typically [...]