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Maximize your university experience with these tips for all things collegiate–how to achieve a perfect GPA, select the right major, finance your college education and more.
Pruning the Beast
In my early thirties, I threw out my bathroom scale. I could no longer tolerate the daily measuring of my weight—up a few pounds and my mood turned dry and cracked, like an old desert father’s skin, for the rest of the day. Down a few pounds and I suddenly though I was Cindy Crawford. After twenty years of measuring my worth through the size of my body, this was a game I could no longer tolerate and gone it was. As long as I fit in my favorite pants, I’m good. If I can’t button them, something needs to change.
By Nicole Anderson4 years ago in Education
Here's Why the Excelsior College Nursing Program Is for You
Whether you're a high school senior about to graduate or an older adult looking for an exciting career change, Excelsior College's nursing program is perfect for anyone looking to pursue a medical career on their own time. Here's everything you need to know about the Excelsior College nursing program.
By Casey Chesterfield4 years ago in Education
What Excelsior College Teaches Us About This Moment in Education
Excelsior College is in many ways your usual university. Headquartered in New York State, it offers degrees in business, health sciences, liberal arts, nursing, public service, and technology. Over 170,000 students have earned degrees at Excelsior College since the school was founded in 1971. All of this is may sound typical — and yet a time-traveler from just a decade or two ago might be stunned by all the ways in which Excelsior reaches and teaches its students.
By Marshall Stevenson4 years ago in Education
7 Tips For New College Students
College is going to be one of the most exciting and rewarding times in your life. The freedoms of college will help you learn and grow as a person. Since college is such an important aspect of your life, you do not want to squander these four precious years. These are seven tips to help you get the most out of your college experience.
By Robert Cordray4 years ago in Education
More Than Just a First Class
Alright so we're well into the academic year now, that time of the year when the buzz of uni has died down a bit. Freshers was crazy (but let's not talk about that). As a fresher hopefully at this time you've more or less settled into the uni environment and as a returner sights set on making the most of the new year.
By The RealTalk Blog4 years ago in Education
6 Steps for Returning to College As an Adult
One of the biggest regrets among many older people is never having finished or attended college. Despite having a good job and becoming successful, they often feel that something is still missing. If you feel hesitant about returning to college, or that it might be too late, you're not alone. However, many people return to school and earn a degree even after many years have passed. Here are six steps you can take to get your college education back on track.
By Damien Justus4 years ago in Education