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Stories in Education that you'll love, handpicked by our team.

Things No One Tells You About Life After College. Top Story - December 2018.
When you're a student in college, all you can think about is the finish line, graduation, but what happens when you cross it?
By Alyssa Wilson8 years ago in Education
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 Adkins8 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 Bryant8 years ago in Education
Classroom Schooling vs. Online Education. Top Story - November 2018.
Just a couple of decades ago, online education was a concept hardly imaginable to many. Most of those who are in their 30s and above spent a great deal of their childhood at school, attending classes while sitting in front of the good old chalkboard. Nowadays, things are not that simple. Distance education, better known as online learning started a revolution in the schooling system. The 21st century offers us numerous possibilities for learning, inside and outside the classroom, for both children and adults.
By Elena Willson8 years ago in Education
Is the Master's Degree Enough?. Top Story - November 2018.
I have an undergraduate education, and it is not enough. I started my master's degree chasing environmentalism, environmental resource management, and environmental planning. In each of the programs I was in, I saw more and more people return to school in search of a way to move up the corporate ladders and pay levels. I now have a master's degree in another field. I don't regret moving subject areas, and more importantly, I don't regret leaving a course-based master's for a thesis-based program. Here are some of the reasons why.
By Bec SM8 years ago in Education
Building Your First Semester. Top Story - November 2018.
When it comes to creating your degree it really boils down to making a semester at a time. Yes, you can do what I did, and collect 400 courses then make 10 semesters out of it. However, that takes a long time and I only did it because my ideal career is one of a synergy between three different "majors."
By Dustin Miller PolyInnovator8 years ago in Education
Golden Tickets for Alumni Turns a Night Out at an Event Into an Opportunity to Give Back. Top Story - November 2018.
Going to college is something that changes you, and anyone who has been there can attest to it. It’s a place where you transformed from a shy high schooler to a fully-fledged adult. It’s a place where memories and friendships are made in ways that never would happen “in the real world,” and a place that’s often considered to be the final stepping stone to adulthood.
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Education
The Truth About Being a College Freshman. Top Story - October 2018.
Before you move into college, everyone will have something to say about what to bring and how fun it is going to be, but what college is really like is different from anything you'd ever expect.
By Shelby MacAnanny8 years ago in Education
You Can Still Finish Your Degree While Working Full-Time. Top Story - October 2018.
Getting a degree when you work full-time is one of the most challenging things a person can do, but if you have a firm objective, it’s worth chasing. If you know what career path you want but you need a degree to get there, you can still do it even if you’re a non-traditional student.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA8 years ago in Education
Struggling to Find a Study Technique That Actually Works?. Top Story - October 2018.
We've all spent endless hours trying to figure out how to study the material we were given. Part of being a student is being responsible for learning the material in a way that resonates with you so that you can succeed in the course. Jumping into classes without any idea of how you study best can be intimidating and it often takes time to figure out the best techniques. During my time as a student, I have found that these four study habits work really well for me, and I hope at least one of them helps you get the grade you want in your classes for midterms this year!
By Emily Martin8 years ago in Education
10 Reasons a Student in College Is Too Busy for a Job. Top Story - September 2018.
There once was a time when I read an article on ten questions someone had for students who were "too busy" for a job while in college. It is linked below if you'd like to read this article first!
By M.G. Sprinkle8 years ago in Education
How to Get Your GED. Top Story - September 2018.
Being a high school dropout is one of the most economically devastating things that can happen to your lifetime earnings. Sadly, this is true even if there are some famous high school drop outs who have found success.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Education