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Build a network
"It's not what you know, but who you know." Welcome to the latest post in my journey to build financial literacy for young adults and their families. Today’s post is about networking - what networking is, why it's important and how to network in an authentic and genuine manner without being shallow.
By Sudhir Sahay4 years ago in Education
The Value of an English Degree
Many of us who were English majors might have heard: “Well, I guess you could always teach,” or “Are you sure a degree in English is worth it?” While I was an undergraduate student in my twenties, I was questioned a lot, and it didn’t feel good. There were times I doubted how useful my degree would be in post-graduate life. Would I end up working as a barista? I hoped not. The angst of figuring out what I wanted to do career-wise was part of it. Though I’ve wondered why we often question the valuable skill set we acquire with an English degree and all that we have to offer the world. Today, I argue that those of us with English degrees hold a remarkable advantage over everyone else—we can write.
By Jennifer M. Ward4 years ago in Education
Mississippians are eligible for $$
According to 'Mississippi Today,' the average Mississippi student college loan of $37,000 is close to the National Average of $37,667 or $1.6 trillion and is among the highest in the nation. Nearly 439,000 Mississippians have Federal Student Loans, which would receive $10,000, or $20,000 if it is a Pell Grant.
By Sarah Walker Gorrell4 years ago in Education
It's All About Taking Responsibility for One's Personal Choices
As a rule, I avoid writing about anything political because it can be so divisive. However, after our fearless leader signed an executive order yesterday forgiving a possible $3 billion in student loan debt, I just had to speak out. This is a very sore subject with me, and I will tell you why.
By C.A. Jaymes4 years ago in Education
