According to the Holmes and Rahe stress scale, changing careers ranks among the top 20 most stressful life events; even higher if you’ve lost a job or been through a business readjustment. There is something you can do, however, to change careers successfully, smoothly and with confidence: finish your college degree. While the U.S. Department [...]
Successfully Change Careers by Going Back to School
June 13, 2012 - Posted to Going Back to School
How to Successfully Return to College as an Adult
June 6, 2012 - Posted to Going Back to School
Adult learner, adult student, re-entry student or non-traditional student. Whatever the name, the outcome’s the same: You’re returning to college as an adult. Here’s how to make your comeback a success. Vary your classes. Choose classes that require different demands on your time. Balancing an intense subject with something easier and more enjoyable will reduce [...]
Which College Degree Program is Right For Me? Get Help Here.
May 30, 2012 - Posted to Choosing a Degree
When you’re a kid, someone invariably asks, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” From firefighter to president, from teacher to trash truck driver, and from lawyer to rock star, we’re all somehow able to answer the question. At such a young age, we don’t know much of anything about work, life [...]
Adults in College: 10 Secrets to Success if You Haven’t Seen a Classroom in Years
May 23, 2012 - Posted to Going Back to School
So you’re going back to college as an adult? Good for you! Today’s competitive, global economy should inspire more of us to post-secondary educational achievement. Fortunately in the U.S., returning to college is for anyone, not just a select few. As an adult returning to college, this is a tremendous opportunity for you to: Develop [...]
The Essential Checklist for Going Back to College
May 18, 2012 - Posted to Going Back to School
A checklist is a handy and helpful tool. It helps us remember what not to forget. It helps us prepare for what we have planned. It helps us achieve where we’d like to succeed. If you’re going back to college after dropping out, this checklist will show you how to get ready to go back. [...]
How to Build the Self-Confidence Needed to Earn Your Degree
May 16, 2012 - Posted to Work Life Balance
Self-confidence. It’s the stuff that helps people banish negativity and feel pretty good about their life and abilities. Self-confident people are thought to be better at trying new things, rebounding from disappointment, and overcoming obstacles. They’re also more successful at handling stress, relating to others and achieving their goals. Self-confidence, or how you see yourself, [...]
Thinking About an Online Bachelor’s Degree? Read This First.
May 9, 2012 - Posted to Online Learning
When you’re thinking of investing time, energy, resources and money—not to mention hopes, dreams and aspirations—into something like an online college education, it’s natural to want to be sure it makes the grade. And with online degree programs being a fairly recent education option, it’s wise to brush up on the subject before making your [...]
What Everyone Should Know About College Accreditation
May 2, 2012 - Posted to Choosing a Degree
If you’re thinking of getting your degree and you want to do it online, there’s literally never been a better time. Nationally, there’s been explosive growth in the availability and diversity of online degree programs, as evidenced by the 6.1 million people who took online classes in 2010 alone. Like in-the-classroom programs, however, the colleges [...]
The Cost of Not Finishing Your College Degree
May 1, 2012 - Posted to Going Back to School
Not finishing your college degree can cost you some serious money over the long run. This graphic represents average differences in income over a lifetime between individuals with a high school diplomas, a bachelor’s degree, or a graduate degree.
Rev Up Your Earning Power: Why a Degree is Still Worth It
April 25, 2012 - Posted to Foundations for Success
When 36-year old Melissa decided to finish her college degree, she assumed it would help her in the salary department—at least a little. Turns out, “a little” was far more than Melissa imagined. In fact, earning her bachelor’s degree nearly doubled her annual earnings. “I was shocked at the salary disparity between those with just [...]
