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Finding the Best Online College

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 17:42:45 -0800

There was a time, in the not too distant past, when the concept of online education was looked down upon. Today, online schools, universities and colleges are an important and growing part of the educational landscape.

What Are Our Prospective Students' Career Goals and Motives?

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:28:42 -0800

Our prospective students have career goals that are as diverse as they are themselves. As well, diverse reasons are given by students as motivating factors to enroll in online schools.

Be a Dietitian

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:27:59 -0800

A dietitian is an expert in the field of food and nutrition and provides guidance to people to help them live the healthiest lives possible.

Profile of a CSI

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:01:25 -0800

"Sometimes I think of myself as a scientist, and sometimes I think of myself as a cop," says Jerry, a Crime Scene Investigator.

Make a Career Change Your New Year's Resolution

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:00:57 -0800

You may be ready for a career change if you're feeling job burnout, your job is causing you excessive stress, or the job outlook in your career field has worsened. Also, if your career has begun to bore you or your personal circumstances have changed, it may indeed be time to think about making that career change.

Do Professional Bloggers Exist?

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:04:05 -0800

Yes, there really is a job title called "blogger." A professional blogger is someone who gets paid to blog, perhaps for a company website, or for blogging about specific products and services as a way of advertising them via the Web. Others might be making a good living off their personal blog that started out as a journal or information resource about a certain topic.

Why Our Prospective Students Choose Online Education

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:03:25 -0800

Perhaps the most common element amongst our prospective students is that they have a dream. Whatever form our prospective students' dreams may take, however, they know they can count on our accredited, acclaimed online programs to help make them a reality.

The Unnamed Nurses of Grey's Anatomy, House, and ER

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:03:58 -0800

Rodney Dangerfield said it best: "They don't get no respect". All the drama in these medical shows is the province of the doctors, whether they are residents, interns or staff. But it's the valiant nurses who keep these TV hospitals running, and free up the docs to get on with their business.

Everything I Need to Know About Teaching I Learned at the Movies

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:03:19 -0800

Teachers touch lives. Teachers change lives. And some of the most beloved of all teachers -- both real and fictional -- can reach us all through the medium of the movies.

Can Blogging Help Make Better Writers?

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:25:53 -0700

The pros say that in order to be a good writer, you must write everyday. Without fail. Creating and writing your own blog is certainly one of the easiest ways to do this, and there are writers who state they started their blogs for this very reason.

Does Crime Pay? And...How Much?

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:38:46 -0700

A look into top criminal justice and law enforcement professions and what you can expect to earn for a living.

Are Online Degrees Credible?

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:43:52 -0700

When you choose to embark on an educational program and online degree -- whether it's an associates, bachelor's, masters, or certification path -- it's crucial for you to feel confident that your online degree will hold weight in the working world. While researching online degrees, it's best to check into accreditation.

Top 5 Signs for a Career Change

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:47:22 -0700

Are you ready for a career change? You're not alone. Whether it's stress, complacency, or just plain burnout, we've identified 5 signs that it's time for a change in profession. We also offer points on how to go about a career change.

Find Your Career By Horoscope

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:27:05 -0700

Each sign of the zodiac has specific traits and characteristics, as well as strengths and weaknesses, associated with it. Based on this general blueprint, it's possible to assess which career paths would be a good match to each sign

Are You Tech Savvy?

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:47:48 -0700

It's more than owning an iPod, a laptop, or the latest generation of mobile hand-held devices. Being tech savvy means that you have a grasp on the fast-moving world of technology, and that you're able to use this knowledge to achieve your professional and personal goals.

8 Hot IT Jobs

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:46:22 -0700

Information Technology (IT) one of the fastest growing and most stable job markets there and offers a career field that includes every aspect of the computer world. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, this field will keep growing steadily at least through the year 2014, in spite of any downturns in other parts of the economy.

I Want That Job! (As Seen On TV)

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:43:33 -0700

TV can be many things to many people: Full-time entertainer, time wasting distraction, window to the world, inspiration. Inspiration? TV? What are we thinking?

Does an MBA Really Help?

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:49:08 -0700

Before beginning a school degree program or online program, you should feel confident that getting an MBA (Masters in Business Administration) will help you achieve your goals. This article will help you determine if you're a good MBA candidate, the advantages and disadvantages, and what it takes and how to earn an MBA.

Pursue a Career in Psychology

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:45:53 -0700

Psychology is a rapidly growing field in today's world and can be an important tool in market research, advertising, health care, social work and almost any profession that requires interactions with other people. Gettng a psychology degree online can open doors to a wide variety of professional opportunities.

The Educational Background of TV Heroes

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:42:11 -0700

What does it take to be a real-life hero -- to follow in the footsteps of our television role models? Let's unravel and reconstruct the resumes of a few of TV's most popular heroes.

Go Green with Your Future Career

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:38:47 -0700

Going green generally starts locally, on the individual level, with choosing to adapt a simpler and eco-friendly lifestyle...

Bounty Hunters: Captured on Film

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:43:15 -0700

What does it take to be a bounty hunter? And how far is the reel world from the real world when it portrays this dangerous and exciting profession?

Are Today's Teachers Underpaid?

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:41:21 -0700

It's also one of the country's largest career fields and can be one of the most rewarding, however, teaching is sometimes considered an underpaid profession

Understanding Distance Learning -- Can It Eliminate Classroom Bias?

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:41:47 -0700

Time and price flexibility, along with geographical freedom are some of the major advantages of distance learning, however, a less talked about benefit is the potential elimination of all biases toward race, age, and physical disability that might occur in the classroom.

The Business School Film School

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:42:56 -0700

Is it possible to pick up valuable business tips from feature films? There are plenty of flicks set in the fast-paced world of big business.

Five Easy Steps to a Culinary Career

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:46:54 -0700

Food is always in fashion -- and that's one reason that the culinary arts continue to stay strong as a career field. Culinary arts include cooking as well as general food preparation, and the term also refers to baking and hospitality management.

The Science of Food

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:47:08 -0700

Food science incorporates ideas from fields that include biochemistry, chemical engineering, and microbiology, and touches nearly every part of the culinary process. The science of food is very much tied to the purchase, sale, and consumption of what we eat. Molecular gastronomy - also known as culinary alchemy - is another food-science subdiscipline that is widely used in today's culinary world.

Why should I pursue a college degree?

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:52:58 -0700

Whether it's career advancement or increasing your earning potential, there are many reasons and benefits to obtaining a college degree or postsecondary education.

What degree is best for me? Which school is best for me?

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:52:46 -0700

There are definite advantages to possessing a college degree, such as a higher earning potential and a greater opportunity for advancement in a highly competitive marketplace. But with hundreds of colleges offering literally thousands of degrees, how are you supposed to know which school and which major are right for you?

What are the advantages of obtaining a degree online?

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:52:34 -0700

Campus or computer? Should you attend a bricks and mortar college to earn your mortar board? Or should you obtain your college education and degree online? On-site or online: each has its own distinct advantages.

What is distance learning?

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:52:18 -0700

"Distance learning-also known as distance education-is a catch-all designation for any kind of educational relationship where the teacher and the student are separated geographically.