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Ill-health, of body or of mind, is defeat. Health alone is victory. Let all men, if they can manage it, contrive to be healthy! -Thomas Carlyle …….but just in case, carry a good insurance policy! Insurance, whether for healthcare (human or pet) or professional liability, there’s no denying the importance of it. If the insurance [...]

Psychologist Albert Ellis (1913- 2001) said, “The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you control your own destiny.” Wise words, and if your destiny finds you pursuing a [...]

The Internet has broadened the opportunities that graphic designers once had, essentially creating a new line of different job descriptions for these professionals. Carefully crafted artwork like advertisements in print has evolved into websites and online advertisements, bringing a whole new perspective to the world of design careers. With these new developments in the graphic [...]

People have questioned whether online degrees are accepted by employers since online programs have been introduced to the general public. Of course, nobody wants to spend their time and money obtaining a degree that cannot be utilized for gainful employment once it is completed. Fortunately, online degrees are widely accepted by employers, as long as [...]

Pursuing an online degree provides students with the choice of earning their degree at their own pace, in the comfort of their own home, as opposed to obtaining that degree at the conventional brick-and-mortar institution of higher learning that requires physical attendance in a classroom. Along with the option of online study widely available to [...]

Online degree programs have become an excellent vehicle for people to pursue higher education who normally would have been delayed because of work/life balance issues that prohibit access to learning. Since about 2005, enrollment at online schools skyrocketed due to the flexibility and portability it afforded adult learners, but those benefits don’t guarantee degree completion. [...]

One of the greatest advantages of an online degree program is greater affordability compared to a traditional on-campus college education. However, this difference in price comes mainly from the lack of lodging, transport and other miscellaneous fees when pursuing an online degree. Tuition fees for online degree programs often remain a significant financial burden for [...]

The government has implemented tax credits for college students that are pursuing their higher education at an accredited institution. These tax credits can be claimed by either the student, if the student is not a dependant of their parents, or the parents of the student, if the student is still a dependant on their tax [...]

For many people in this current economy, covering the cost of higher education has become a burden as tuition continues to increase at most institutions. When I worked as a university instructor, over 85% of the students used some form of federal funding to attend school. However, financial aid is only available to those who [...]

In the traditional classroom learning environment accommodations have long been made for students with impaired physical abilities. Since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, schools have made special effort to ensure that a much larger group of learners can actually partake in the learning process, and of course, this is a good thing [...]

There are several ways to accomplish a real, accredited online degree fast for those students who want to jump into the working world quickly or for professionals who desire to advance their career. Taking time out from working and earning a paycheck to obtain a degree is not an option for many people. Two great [...]

Although studying online college classes will provide the same results as earning a degree by physically attending courses at a college, there are some study techniques that an online student should do differently than the conventional student. In addition, there are things that an online student should be able to do in order to succeed [...]

Time Management Scheduling your work using the calendar and making sure that you give yourself sufficient time to read and complete your assignments is very important. It is not just a matter of being aware of the dates and times, but also your own calendar, and the availability of your peer group. Goal-Setting Part of [...]

1. Log into your learning website(s) as soon as you can. In some cases, you’ll need to log into two separate sites. The first will be the core Learning Management System. The other will be the place where you do the course activities, and it could be provided by a textbook company (MyCompLab from Pearson [...]

By now, you have probably seen dozens of televsions or radio commercials, hundreds of pop-up ads, and thousands words (either online or in print) about your many options for online college. With the pace that fully-online colleges are growing at, it is no wonder that the conversation about the merits of adult education is spilling [...]