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4 Post-College Career Paths With High Initial Earnings
College can be expensive, and most who are fortunate enough to graduate are left bearing substantial debt in the form of student loans. If you want to be able to pay off those debts and start saving for early retirement after you graduate, consider these four post-college career paths that offer relatively high initial earnings. Software Engineer With giant tech companies, such as Google and Amazon, competing for top talent, computer science and software engineering majors a


3 Big Benefits of Joining the Military Before College
During high school, college is a commonly talked about topic among friends and family. People tend to forget about the other options students have after graduating from high school, yet an option such as joining the military might be better for some than going straight to college after graduation as it provides a plethora of benefits. Here are three reasons why everyone should consider joining the military before college. Prepares Students for Studying Some people are not m


4 Hacks That Will Help You Conquer College Life
College can be hectic and expensive. Textbook costs are outrageous, food is costly and often unhealthy and roommates can drive you nuts. To get through college with your sanity intact, look for deals, tricks and shortcuts, like the ones listed below. This article will give you four life hacks to make getting through college easier. Buy Your Books on Amazon College textbooks are outrageously expensive. In a recent news article from CBS News' “Money Watch” segment , it was rep


How to Cope With Your Life Stresses in College
You’re experiencing your first taste of real freedom. You’re taking the classes you want to take, studying the subjects you’re interested in plus managing your schedule and your own money. You’ve been excited about this stage of your life forever, but there was one thing you might not have been prepared for: the stress. Life suddenly gets a lot more complicated when you’re making decisions on your own and everything hinges on your choices. Part of getting an education is lea


What College Students Can Do to Support Each Other Better
Being a college student isn't easy. In fact, many college students find that this time of their lives can be quite stressful and frustrating. Typical college students have a number of emotional concerns they face. Fortunately, there are many ways that students can help support each other during this time of personal growth and change. While growing up isn't easy, having supportive friends can be quite beneficial. Offer Support Students need to support one another. Going to c


Liberal Arts or STEM – Why You Should Consider STEM
Everyone has different reasons for studying what they study in college. There is no one perfect track or major, and each degree has different benefits for those studying it. While many people like to study Liberal Arts, others like to study STEM. These are not mutually exclusive. Many students either major in both or take classes in different tracks to diversify their knowledge. A professional student coach can help you pick the classes you want so you can achieve the educati


Applying to College? Be Yourself!
Applying to college can be daunting for even the most prepared high school student and graduates. No matter how many extra-curricular activities you participate in or how high your grades are, you may feel there is constant room for improvement. If you are like most high school students, you are probably preparing your application years earlier than when you are submitting it. It is common for students in grades ten and eleven to attend SAT workshops, learn a musical instrum


Scholarship Hunting: What to Do and What to Apply For
With the costs of a university education rising each year, it is becoming increasingly more difficult for high school students to fund their university degrees. Even if they receive help from their parents and work a full time job, they may not be able to cover tuition alone, being forced to take out loans from the bank. However, if you qualify for a scholarship, you may not have to experience this issue. Scholarships range in size from a few hundred dollars to full compensat


How to Get Better at Anything
I'd like to tell you about Fixed and Growth Mindsets. If you're a pop-psych junkie, you've probably heard these terms. Fixed mindsets are stubborn and pessimistic. Growth mindsets are ready to keep trying no matter what. It's evident which one has greater life-long benefits! Identifying a Fixed or Growth mindset is easy: If your student is quick to gripe over the difficulty of an assignment - that's a Fixed mindset. If your student comes home with a bad grade and a determin
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