Will Taking a Semester Off Hurt My Scholarship Money? August 5, 2022 by Ashley Eneriz College is a big commitment and burnout is easy if you don’t pace yourself. That said, taking a semester off is a normal thing to do while pursuing your degree. Whether you need a quick break for
Pep Boys Find Your Drive Scholarship May 4, 2022 by Liz Montenegro What is the Pep Boys Find Your Drive Scholarship? Pep Boys is committed to helping talented automotive technicians accelerate their careers through its annual scholarship program. This year, the
Is Trade School Right for You? February 16, 2022 by Liz Montenegro Are you looking for career alternatives to a traditional college degree after high school graduation or GED completion? In today’s job market, there has never been a better time to become a skilled
Employer-Based Tuition Programs Continue During COVID-19 November 6, 2020 3:25 PM by Izzy Hall Employee benefits usually mean overtime pay and sick days, but some large companies offer a tuition assistance program to help their workers access affordable higher education. These tuition aid
Navigating Job Market as a College Student During COVID-19 September 10, 2020 3:57 PM by Susan Dutca-Lovell While about 70 percent of students have a job while attending college, about a third of them lost their jobs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Especially for lower-income or
Is Earning a College Degree Worth It? Study Finds Modest Return for Some February 10, 2015 by Suada Kolovic It wasn't too long ago that the majority of Americans agreed that one had to pursue a college degree in order to succeed in the workforce. Unfortunately for millennials, the rate of success after
Dealing with Uncertainty About the Future March 20, 2014 by Julius Clayborn I celebrated my 20th birthday this past year with cake, candles...and tears! Though they were more so tears of shock than sadness – I could not believe I was now going to be considered a
The Quarter-Life Crisis Epidemic September 2, 2013 by Carly Gerber “When I graduate, where will I work?” “What if I can’t find a job?” “What if no one will hire me because I lack experience?” “Did I pick the wrong major?” “Should I attend graduate school?” “Is
What to Expect as a Resident Assistant August 27, 2013 by Melissa Garrett Resident assistants. So you’ve seen them around campus and you admire how much they help out their fellow students. You’ve seen how much everybody loves them and what a positive impact they have on
Putting Your Best Face Forward on LinkedIn August 22, 2013 by Mike Sheffey If you’ve been in any career development class or seminar, I’m sure you’ve heard of LinkedIn. It’s a fantastic networking tool and, if used properly, can lead to some pretty great opportunities...but