Top 10 Blogs and Websites for Nursing Students

Whether you are an online nursing student or studying in a classroom environment, these blogs and websites will inspire, entertain and educate as you work toward your goal of becoming a nurse. Each resource on this list is different, but they all share one common theme- nursing.… Continue reading

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How to Choose the Right College When Returning to School

Students heading off to college after high school graduation often pick a school based on its popularity or where their friends plan to matriculate. As a non-traditional student, you should put a little more thought process into choosing the college you plan to attend.… Continue reading

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Top 8 Websites and Blogs for Culinary School Students

Every culinary school student is unique, but they all share a love of food and cooking. We’ve rounded up a list of some of the best blogs around for culinary school students. These blogs will teach you new tricks to use in the kitchen, offer up delightful recipes or offer you a real life insight into the struggles and joys of culinary school.… Continue reading

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How Non-Traditional Students Balance School, Family and Work

Returning to school to earn a degree can provide great rewards, but make sure you don’t sacrifice other important aspects of your life along the way. Find out how to successfully balance your family, career, and schoolwork as a non-traditional student.… Continue reading

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10 Great Online Tools and Resources for College Students

The internet has changed the way that we learn. Whether you are taking online or classroom college courses, these resources can help. Check out a few today. Happy studying!

1. Grammar Girl - Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing (http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/)
When do I need to use a comma?… Continue reading

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How Much Will it Cost to Go to College?

A college education represents a major investment of time and money – a powerful investment in your future. The basic costs every student faces can be broken into two categories: direct and indirect costs. Direct costs are comprised of your tuition, student fees and books.… Continue reading

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Why Return to College Now?


No time like now to go back to college

Why would someone consider returning to college as a non-traditional student? There are as many reasons as there were for leaving school in the first place. You may be one of those people who got tired of classes and convinced yourself that high school could provide all the education needed for your career.… Continue reading

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Online School Helps Grown-Ups Finish College

There are an estimated 37 million Americans who have some college credit but no degree — and Western Governors University is trying to change that. The nonprofit online school is challenging many traditional concepts about higher education with a new approach aimed to help adult students finish college.… Continue reading

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Instead of Work, Younger Women Head to School

Workers are dropping out of the labor force in droves, and they are mostly women. In fact, many are young women. But they are not dropping out forever; instead, these young women seem to be postponing their working lives to get more education.… Continue reading

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5 Great College Towns for Winter Enthusiasts

Prospective college students who have begun the search for their future home may take many factors into account: academic prestige, retention rates, and tuition, to name a few. Life outside of the classroom is an important aspect of the college experience, too, and many students desire a university with a vibrant winter atmosphere—and a lot of snow.… Continue reading

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