Posted on Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Do you see alphabet soup whenever you read A.A., B.F.A., M.S., or Ph.D? Whether you're going back to school or not sure what to do after high school, you may be a bit confused about the differences among the types of degrees you can earn in college.
Don't know a B.A. from a B.S.? Or what makes a Bachelor's degree different from an Associate degree? Well have no fear! StudentAdvisor has created a types of degrees resource page to help you understand!
On our degree resource page you'll find:
- The characteristics of each degree program
- The most popular degrees earned
- The average length of time it takes to complete each program
Ready to start learning about the types of degrees that can advance your education? Read more..
Posted on Fri, Feb 17, 2012
Even though it's only February, now is the time to start thinking about landing an internship.
Getting an internship during college is a crucial part to securing a job after graduation and finding the best internship is more competitive than ever. Because of the current economy, college students are looking to get a leg-up on the application and interview process.
Lauren Berger, “Intern Queen” and author of “All Work, No Pay,” recently talked to StudentAdvisor and shares her best tips for nabbing your first internship, answering your questions about resumes, social media, and networking for college students. Read more...
Posted on Thu, Feb 16, 2012
Have an itch to become the next big thing in the business world after you graduate? Effective leadership is one of the most important components of any successful business. Why not hone your leadership skills in college? Especially for those of you considering a business degree, stepping up to the plate and learning how to effectively lead and manage people before you enter the workforce is critical.
College isn't just a place to soak up a bunch of knowledge like a sponge. It's an excellent environment to learn how to build relationships and motivate others. Whether it's taking the lead on a group project for class or starting a new campus club, students should always be on the look out for opportunities to build those leadership skills!
Every student, regardless of degree program, can benefit from improving their leadership skills...
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Posted on Wed, Feb 15, 2012
What do Michelle Obama, Robin Williams, Alonzo Morning, and Martin Luther King Jr. all have in common? They all studied sociology!
We get a lot of questions on StudentAdvisor about what you can do with certain college degrees. A lot of students want to study sociology because they're drawn to the subject matter. After all, wouldn't we all like to have a better grasp on how our complex society functions? But when it comes to figuring out what to do after college, many are at a loss figuring out what careers in sociology make sense for them.
Good news though! We've created a Careers in Sociology resource page to help you examine the many career paths you can pursue after studying sociology. From criminal justice to education, from government to academic research, even social advocacy - the possibilities are really endless!
So for you sociologists-to-be: don't be discouraged! There is very much a need for every organization to have employees who possess a thorough understanding of society's issues and how to address them….
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Posted on Wed, Feb 15, 2012
With a growing healthcare system and a growing Hispanic population in the United States and Puerto Rico, there has never been a bigger need for Hispanic nurses. Help close this cultural gap!
Out of the 16 percent of the population in the United States and Puerto Rico that is Hispanic, only 6 percent are in the nursing field. In order to provide sensitive and quality care to Hispanic patients, Chamberlain is looking to close this gap by offering tuition discounts and admissions assistance to members of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses.
If you're a Hispanic RN and a member of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, Chamberlain College of Nursing has designed a program help working nurses advance their careers with an online RN-to-BSN program, online RN-BSN-MSN program, and an online Master’s in Nursing Program....
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Posted on Tue, Feb 14, 2012
For those of you looking to quickly start a career after high school or begin a new one, an Associate degree program may be a better option than attending a traditional 4-year college. Want the lowdown on one of the fastest growing careers you could start with an Associate degree? Then check out medical billing and coding!
Medical billing and coding is one of the hottest careers in the healthcare industry. And best of all? Medical billing and coding is one of the few healthcare careers that doesn't require you to stick people with needles or clean up puke!
As the healthcare industry grows the demand for medical coders grows along with it. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment medical records and health information technicians such as medical coders, is expected to increase by 20% through 2018. Not too shabby for students who want to graduate with decent job prospects...
Posted on Tue, Feb 14, 2012
By Taylor Cotter
StudentAdvisor.com Staff
Are you one of the many college students spending Valentine's Day single this year? Valentine’s Day can be a bummer if you don’t have a boyfriend, girlfriend or date with whom to share it. But never fear – there are so many ways in college to celebrate the ones you love without having to go on a romantic date!
Here are 5 heartwarming suggestions for how to spend your V-Day solo:
1. Galentine’s Day
Coined by the always-wise Leslie Knope, Galentine’s Day is “is about celebrating lady friends. It’s wonderful, and it should be a national holiday.” It’s important to spend time with your closest friends (gals and guys), but it’s extra-important around Valentine’s Day. Chances are, you’re not the only one of your girls (or bros) that will be alone on February 14th. Hook up Netflix Instant Stream to a TV, order take-out food and remember that celebrating love with your friends is just as important (or even more important!) than having a date.
2. Treat Yourself
The best thing about being single on Valentine’s Day? Not having to split a check, buy a present, or even a dig through the racks for a singing card. Take the money you would have spent on a date and spend it on something for you – new clothes, new books, new electronics, or even an extravagant dinner for one. There won’t be any time for moping around when you’re loading up a new iPod or engaged in a great book.
3. Singles Events
If you’d rather spend your Valentine’s Day searching for love, many colleges and local restaurants host speed dating and singles mixers. Grab a single friend and check out what your neighborhood has to offer! If you don’t meet anybody, you’ll be sure to have an entertaining night with your friend that you can laugh about later.
4. Spend Time With Your Family
If your college is close to your family, it might be a great time to take a short trip home for a nice dinner. After all, Valentine’s Day isn’t just about celebrating your boyfriend or girlfriend, but about celebrating love. If you don’t live close enough to go home, schedule a time to video-chat or send them handmade cards. Spending some time with your parents and siblings, especially if you don’t see them often, is an incredibly special way to spend the 14th.
5. Do What You Love
Not having a date isn’t an excuse to not spend time with something else you love. Go to a yoga class, re-read your favorite book, or spend the night watching bad TV. There are plenty of great things in your life – carve out a few hours to spend some time with them!
Are you doing something fun that we missed? Let us know in the comments!
Posted on Mon, Feb 13, 2012
By Taylor Cotter
StudentAdvisor.com Staff
Let's be honest: we can't all shoot our acceptance letters into space - what would our moms hang on the fridge? StudentAdvisor found 10 students who won't be letting go of their admission letters anytime soon. These students made some funny and touching YouTube videos to share their joy of their college acceptance with the world.
10. "Acceptance Letter to College" - Central Michigan
Why did this mom put her daughter's acceptance letter in the hands of a creepy mannequin? We're not sure, but we can only assume that she wanted it to stand out from the rest of the mail. The new Central Michigan student seems quite pleased, but mostly shocked by the way her message was delivered.
Are you a student at Central Michigan? Review your college!
We're so excited for Fisher! He received his MIT admissions letter! Fisher's family's excitement is coupled with his incredibly emotional reaction - shedding tears of happiness. We're sure that MIT is as happy to have Fisher has he is to be joining them.
Already go to MIT? Tell future students about it!
8. "Parents reaction to opening my college acceptance letter to Commercial Voice @ Belmont University!"
These parents are absolutely overjoyed that their daughter was accepted to Belmont University - even more excited than their daughter is!
Did you go to college at Belmont? Help future students decide and write a review!
Lauren's reaction to her Lewis and Clark College acceptance might be the most dramatic, but it's not totally her fault. Her parents' ultra-serious approach to handing her the letter turns out to be incredibly comical.
Are you an LCC Pioneer? Rate and review Lewis and Clark College on StudentAdvisor.
6. "Elmira College Acceptance Letter with 88k Scholarship"
Alex's acceptance to Elmira College is emotional for her and her parents! She seems proud of herself and absolutely shocked when she discovers her scholarship. Congratulations Alex!
Chelsea's shrieks and scaring her parents makes this one of my favorite videos. Everyone is clearly thrilled for her acceptance to George Mason, but nobody is as excited as Chelsea - as evidenced by her great dance moves.
Are you a GMU student? Let future students know what George Mason is like!
4. Carolyn's Reaction to Getting Into Syracuse University
I'm not sure why Carolyn gets her mail in the middle of the mall, but her high-pitched shrieks make it quite clear that she's thrilled to be going to Syracuse.
Bleed Orange? Tell future students about Syracuse University!
3. "Capturing the Moment of Victoria opening her Creighton Acceptance Letter"
Victoria is one of our most excited students. Receiving her letter to Creighton University might have been the happiest moment in Tori's life, but it's great to see how excited her friends are too!
Attending Creighton? Review Creighton University on StudentAdvsor!
2. "Watching your son get his college acceptance letter!" - University of Richmond
These parents secretly taped their son as he found his acceptance letter in the mailbox. The son's acceptance to University of Richmond was met with total joy and many "boo-yahs".
Go to University of Richmond? Review UR and help future students!
1. Caitlin's Acceptance Reaction to UCLA - Fall 2011
The best produced video of our list, Caitlin's parents made this video to capture her reaction to her UCLA acceptance, telling her grandmother, calling her friends and updating her Facebook status. The video is very emotional - in part from Caitlin's tears of joy, as well as the somber soundtrack!
Got Bruin pride? Share what you love about UCLA on StudentAdvisor.
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Posted on Fri, Feb 10, 2012
By Taylor Cotter
StudentAdvisor.com Staff
Every week StudentAdvisor compiles the top stories in college news. Here are some of the biggest stories that made the headlines this week:
UC Students Develop Alternative College Payment Method
Students at University of California – Riverside are beginning to develop a payment plan for students attending any of the UC schools, who have been facing a budget crisis for the last several years. Instead of paying a tuition bill, in-state students would face no upfront cost to attend college, and instead commit to paying five percent of their income for 20 years to the UC system. The system would require out-of-state graduates to pay 6 percent, graduates working in public service to pay 3.5 percent, and unemployed students to pay nothing. The proposal, which would eliminate financial aid and student loans, is a response to the $650 million cut from the State of California to the UC system.
Chris LoCascio, president of FixUC and curator of the “Student Investment Plan” says, “The UC is broken, and we have found a way to fix it.”
Stanford Raises $6.2 billion in Fundraising Campaign
Stanford University’s latest fundraising campaign yielded $6.2 billion – more than any other higher education fundraising campaign in history. The money will go to 160 endowed faculty positions, 360 graduate student fellowships, the renovation of 38 campus buildings, seed grants for innovative research and and need-based undergraduate scholarships. More than 166,000 students, parents, alumni, faculty and staff donated money to the “Stanford Challenge,” including famous alumni Jerry Yang, Yahoo Inc. co-founder, and Phil Knight, Nike Inc. co-founder.
Seventy-one Full Sail Grads Nominated for GRAMMY® Awards
This March, 71 graduates from Florida’s Full Sail University will be competing for 71 GRAMMY® awards for 52 projects spanning 38 categories Individual graduates are nominated for Best Engineered Album-Non Classical, Best Rap Song, Album of the Year, Best Engineered Album-Classical, and Record of the Year, while dozens of other graduates are nominated for collaborative efforts.
“We are astonished by the incredible success of our alumni who have contributed to projects being recognized for GRAMMY® Awards this year," said Full Sail Director of Alumni, Jay Noble. "It is with great pride that we celebrate our graduates for continuing to inspire our current students, while following their life-long career ambitions.”
Obama Administration to Accommodate Catholic Universities in Providing Birth Control to Students
Last month, President Obama issued a mandate that all employers must cover birth control options for employees. The mandate caused a controversy with Catholic institutions, particularly Catholic colleges and universities, who typically did not provide birth control options through their health centers or health plans. Schools like Georgetown University, Catholic University of America and Boston College have been outspoken about the legislation, citing both concerns for the historical religion of their college, as well as for women's health. The President is expected to make an announcement today about accomodating of Catholic school students in need of birth control options.
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Posted on Thu, Feb 09, 2012
By Taylor Cotter
StudentAdvisor Staff
Valentine’s Day can be rough in college. I learned this the hard way – forgetting to make reservations, having to order off expensive prix-fixe menus, and dealing with the freezing cold! Now, I try to make Valentine’s run as smoothly – and cheaply – as possible. Whether this is your first date, long-term relationship, or just a weekend out with friends, here are some tips to have a Valentine’s Day that’s cheap, romantic – and actually fun.
1. Go out on the 13th.
Just by pushing your Valentine’s date up one day, you avoid massive crowding at restaurants, expensive menus, and the unspoken pressure of having a date on February 14th. You can steer clear of ordering the non-optional appetizers, desserts and drinks and share a meal at your favorite restaurant, ordering off the regular menu.
2. Find a free event.
All cities and college campuses have regular events put on by students or community groups; this might be something that you and your significant other rarely make time to check out. Even if it’s just an A Capella concert, improv show, or a local high school is putting on a musical, finding time to do something free and entertaining can be a fun date, and something special.
3. Go out for dessert.
You might not want to shell out fifty dollars or more for a nice restaurant and expensive dinner, but you can still have the romantic experience of a Valentine’s date. Check out the dessert menu at a normally expensive restaurant. Even the fanciest and most expensive restaurants don’t often have desserts that cost more than $10 – and there’s always something romantic about eating a really great dessert.
4. Explore your city.
I’ve lived in Boston for four years now and haven’t even seen half of the city’s attractions. Chances are, wherever your college is, there are tourist attractions, museums or landmarks that you have yet to see. Use Valentine’s Day to take an adventure across your town and cross a couple items off your college bucket list. Your college ID might also give you free admission to some museums.
5. Play with dogs!
You might live in a college residence hall, but that’s no excuse to not want puppies in your life. Most animal shelters allow people to come in and play with the dogs (and cats!) for a little while. It’s a great way to give the animals a little exercise, as well as a great way to spend a few hours getting to know your date. You’re guaranteed to have fun picking out and giving names to your future dogs.
6. Find a free class.
Many gyms, dance studios and karate studios offer one free (or discounted) class to those who are interested in learning. These free passes can let you and your date try out a new skill or hobby, or just the opportunity to spend some time fooling around! The best part of this date is that you might discover something you’re great at, or want to continue learning.
Any ideas that we missed? Let us know in the comments or tweet at @StudentAdvisor!
