6 Study Tips for Adult Students

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It can be hard to readjust to a studying mindset once you’re out of the habit for a few years, but with a few tips and some helpful resources, you’ll be studying effectively in no time! Manage Your Time Wisely Adult students tend to have more work and family obligations than the traditional student, and … Read more

How to Find Great Connections on LinkedIn

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LinkedIn serves a special purpose in the world of social media. While sites like Facebook and Instagram primarily connect you with family and friends, LinkedIn is designed to connect you with employers, coworkers, professors, and other professionals in your field. It’s important to have a good mixture in your network, but how do you make … Read more

How Making Art Affects You as a Student

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“I don’t listen to what art critics say. I don’t know anybody who needs a critic to find out what art is”. ~Jean-Michael Bassquiat It’s the first thing to be underfunded and ignored in terms of educational value. Is this societal disregard for art justifiable? As a matter of fact, no. Having art programs present … Read more

Serve and Protect Your Community with the Criminal Justice A.A.S.

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If you’re interested in a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in the world, consider earning a Criminal Justice A.A.S.! This program differs from the traditional A.S. program, as it is designed for graduates to go directly into police and security work. The degree is often combined with a 30-credit Police Basic … Read more

5 Tips for Managing Your Finances While in College

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College is expensive. Even with great scholarships and programs like Excelsior, College Scholars, and federal aid, you still have to pay for housing, food, transportation, textbooks, and more. How can you make sure that you can afford it? Learn about managing finances! Here’s how: Figure Out Your Budget Take a realistic look at all your … Read more

Choosing The Right Classes For Your Future.

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Some people dive into college with set intentions, knowing exactly what they will choose and graduate with, and that’s great! Then there’s the rest of us. It can be hard to fill up your semester’s class schedule. Especially when you aren’t sure where your time and energy would best be spent. The big idea is … Read more