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5 Quick Ways to Pay Back Your Student Loans. Top Story - December 2018.
One in four Americans under the age of 30 are in debt from student loans. In fact, Americans as a whole owe about 1.3 trillion dollars. Although that is just a portion of what the Trump tax cuts are going to cost, it doesn't seem like help is coming anytime soon for students. With no way out, here are some tips to paying back your student loans as quick as possible.
By Corey Adkins6 years ago in Education
10 Gifts for Your New STEM Grad
An education in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) is one of the most challenging degrees to obtain. Over the last decade, the popularity in these courses have increased, becoming more common for both men and women. Through all levels of education, STEM is among the most respected areas of study.
By Stephanie Gladwell6 years ago in Education
College Daze: Surviving Your First Semester. Top Story - December 2018.
College. University. School. Whatever you want to call it, you will have the same reaction to it if you're dreading your very first day... "UGH! Spending money just to be trapped in classes for more years?"
By Danielle Bryant6 years ago in Education
Why Do People Homeschool Their Children?
Among those with school-aged children, 3 percent of people homeschool them, according to the National Home Education Research. They also showed that 91 percent said that they homeschooled children because they had a concern for the environment in public schools and private schools. For some people, they may have no idea why parents choose to homeschool. A lot of people think that when their kids go to school, they get a break! Who in their right mind would choose to homeschool their kids and give that up? Well, there are actually legitimate reasons as to why people homeschool their children.
By Stephanie Gladwell6 years ago in Education
The Spirit of Wisdom (Part 2)
In our mission to reshape the American education system we must eventually meet a key roadblock restricting the students in our nation. The fact that the sheer amount of young people that must be attended to is more than can be expected of any school. This harsh reality bleeds into school policy, necessitating the control of kids just to have a peaceful environment just to have the possibility to learn.
By Drake Collins6 years ago in Education
Pondering Art Making
In my Master's program we often discuss the importance of the process of making art. The conversation always seems to veer to the point that children in schools are often directed to churning out product after product. They don't really get the opportunity to simply experience the materials they are working with.
By C. Alphenia6 years ago in Education
The De Anza Paralegal Program
As far as this program goes, I’m looking at all my options to get a better paying job and how to get there. I know I have to get into the technical writing program, for example. I also have paralegal studies printed out by now, which I’m looking at because I want to figure out how long it will take me to complete. I need at least 48 units and classes I can transfer to UCLA when the time comes. I’m busy trying to figure out the stuff I need to learn, and I have to enroll in online English 1A and 1B. I have other interests, besides, in the field of student government, drawing, martial arts, speech, and more art classes.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez6 years ago in Education
College Is Not for Everyone
Before I talk about why college isn't for everyone, I want to disclaim that I am not telling people to ditch their college dreams and goals. While it isn't for everyone, it is also a great asset for some people. Getting a degree in a field you love, making memories and following your dreams looks differently for every person. This article is merely to point out that you don't have to go to college to become a successful human being. Each person's journey is different, which is what makes us all uniquely special.
By Ashlyn Harper6 years ago in Education
Think a Teacher's Job Is Easy?
Alright, everyone, settle down! Eyes front. Now. Jade? Now. Phone away. Ben, that chair has four legs: use them all before you fall off again. You were unconscious for a worryingly long time last lesson, remember? No, I know you don't remember. You were unconscious, yes. I was being rhetorical, Ben. Just sit properly, will you?
By Deanne Adams6 years ago in Education