Becoming a nurse is huge decision and now that you have made it, there are ways that you can prepare yourself for this rewarding but challenging career. Personal Character Your personal character is important to know before becoming a nurse. You have to be able to work well with people and be very patient. This is a career that can be very stressful, so being able to handle work under [Read More]
You’ve already heard of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, written by American businessman and author Stephen R. Covey, but what about the book on study habits? Although it is not a book, this post will give you the best tools for one of the most tedious tasks students face: studying. Staying organized in the face of multiple school projects, assignments and exams is one of the easiest of [Read More]
Everyone wants to make the best possible impression during a job interview, especially if competition for the position is fierce. So what are interviewers really looking for? Here are a few qualities to keep in mind during any interview you attend, no matter what type of job you are applying for. Confidence When you are trying to find a job in Stockport for instance and you attend an interview, one [Read More]
Going to university or college can be an exciting and also a daunting prospect. Moving away from home, meeting new people, gaining your independence and experiencing new things can be overwhelming, so it is worth ensuring that you are as well prepared as possible. If you are considering what to pack for university, there are some essential items that may help make your transition into student life easier. Paperwork To [Read More]
There is so much to be excited for when preparing to start a new phase of life. Whether it is landing a new job, getting married, having your first child, or transferring to a new college, life changes are exciting and daunting at the same time. There is a lot to think about: Do I know what I’m doing? Have I made the best choice? Will I learn everything I [Read More]
Do you think earning a college degree is common? Find out interesting facts about 2013 college graduates in this infographic below. You might be surprised that you’re not as alone as you might feel. In fact, there are many students graduating and still wondering about having a job or deciding on a career. Sure, it might be acceptable when finishing your bachelors degree, but when you have student loans to [Read More]
The ability to go to college is important for every individual. However, it is becoming more and more difficult to get a degree, as many individuals are forced to begin working a full-time job immediately out of high school. Unfortunately, this leaves precious little time for getting an education. In addition, it often eliminates the possibility of attending traditional classes on campus entirely, as it may be impossible to juggle [Read More]
Four-year residential colleges are extremely expensive, and can lead to massive student debt that can counter the benefits of attending college in the first place. That is one of the contributing factors as to why four out of ten high school students choose community college over a four-year university. In fact community colleges are the fastest-growing and largest sector of higher education. Two-year colleges may in fact be the best [Read More]
America is now $1 trillion deep in student debt. This debt does not just affect those who experience it, but has a much broader reach than many people would think. People of all ages from those just entering college, to the retired should care about solving the student debt crisis. Student debt is in fact expanding at an exponential rate. In 2011, two thirds of students graduated with an average [Read More]
It can be easy to think that you are too young to be worrying about making investments for the future. However, there are some distinct advantages in starting at a young age with certain types of investment. Some of them are discussed below. Life Insurance Life insurance will secure your family and any dependents by paying out a lump sum or a monthly income when you [Read More]
Though most people can do at least a little cooking, the truth is that cooking is a skill like any other. Some people have a natural knack for it, some people are amazing at it, but everyone can get better than they are. Culinary school is intended to help people who have a professional interest in cooking, whether they want to work in the restaurant industry or they want to [Read More]
College students spend most of their time studying, trying to make their grades and developing their education plans into something coherent enough to create a useful degree; one of the things that rarely hits most student’s minds is the whole nebulous concept of “sales”. For most students, it just doesn’t register as something important to ponder, much less learn and adapt. This is a mistake, and like it or not, [Read More]
As the recent 2008 recession –the Great Recession—has shown everybody very clearly, not just any college degree is enough to guarantee successful employment in a career of some kind. Despite holding B.As, legal degrees and numerous other high profile and highly expensive titles from major schools, millions of graduates were left without job prospects, some of them still being in the same situation. Worst of all, in addition to having [Read More]
Are you currently a community college student? Is graduate school part of your plan for the future? Whether you’re looking for graduate schools in Hawaii or graduate schools in Chicago, it’s important to understand the basics of the process. By understanding your goals and objectives, you’ll be able to plan ahead and ensure that you’re accepted to the graduate school of your choice. Here are some key things to think [Read More]
The scary “freshman 15” is something that new college students ponder over, including college freshman and community college transfers. This term refers to the amount of weight that most students gain during their first year at college. Of course, fifteen pounds is just an average amount. Some students might gain more and others might gain less. But the reason why they gain this weight has to do with the junk food [Read More]
Hey there! Thank you for visiting my site. I'm Chad Agrawal and I help students community college transfer to Ivy League and Tier 1 universities. As a transfer student, I wrote this 
