Which college is best for you—and why? On the surface, these questions may not seem very consequential. When you consider the opportunity that lies before you, however, understanding the importance of the questions and being able to answer them thoughtfully can make a big difference in the outcomes of your college planning process. A college [...]

In the coming weeks, thousands of high school students will find their daily routines changing as the academic year comes to a close. Some will go to the beach. Many will sleep until noon. Others will jet off to parts unknown for new, exotic adventures. And, at some point in the weeks that follow, a [...]

A great commencement speech not only inspires graduates, but audience members as well. A speaker may not have all the answers, but one with the right words can light a fire inside of all of us and push us to our potential. So whether you’re a fresh college grad, someone stuck in a career rut, someone who could use a little direction in life, or simply someone who likes to listen to motivational speeches, we present these popular commencement speeches from various college graduations. 1. Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech Steve Jobs encourages graduates to find what they love and to not settle. “Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith.” There ...

They entertain crowds with their school spirit and antics. They pump up fans loud enough to help sway momentum in their team’s favor. They pose for thousands of fan photos. But what else goes on in the secret world of a mascot? Here we take an inside look at some things you might not know and see just what it’s like to be a college mascot. 1. The costume smells pretty bad It's gross: anytime you’re in a mascot costume, you can expect to be sweaty, stinky and just feel nasty. The suit is made out of heavy material so the temperature inside gets a good 20-30 degrees warmer than the surrounding environment. This leads to horrid conditions inside. It’s possible to lose up to 10 pou...

What are the pros and cons of MOOCS? We culled pros and cons of massive open online courses from Nathan Heller's article for The New Yorker, Laptop U.

Certified nurse assistants help registered nurses manage a variety of medical tasks related to patient care. This entry-level health career requires 130 to 160 hours of training and can be completed without a GED. With steady, strong job growth predicted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics through 2018, finding free CNA training or low-cost nurse aide classes at schools like Finger Lakes Community College makes sense for workers looking for job stability.

HOW OUR COMMUNITY COLLEGES ARE FALLING BEHIND Pop quiz: What’s the biggest category of college or university in the United States? Is it big public research universities like UC Berkeley or the University of Texas at Austin? Or is it their private equivalents, like Boston University and Brigham Young? Maybe all the small liberal arts [...]

By George D. Kuh and Ken O’Donnell With Case Studies by Sally Reed Building on previous AAC&U reports, this publication presents research on specific educational practices correlated with higher levels of academic challenge, student engagement, and achievement. The publication features the relationship between these practices and improvements in retention and graduation rates and advice on [...]

As the heat of the summer begins to set in, you may be tempted to spend all your free time out in the warm sun. Don’t forget that there are plenty of scholarships that expire throughout the summer. Don’t lose your chance to apply for these scholarships with deadlines in July! Proof-Reading.com Scholarship Program Deadline: [...]

Is running a struggle? Gave the ball to the other team so much that they considered giving you one of their jerseys? It’s okay. We feel you. We know it’s hard to be active when you feel that you can’t perform well on a team. Luckily for you though, there are plenty of ways to [...]