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Do You Love Music? Consider One of These 5 Careers!
Have you ever been told that it’s impossible to get a job in the music industry? That only the “really lucky” people can ever get paid to pursue their dreams? They were wrong. Although it’s difficult to make it as a breakout musical artist full-time, there are lots of jobs in the industry that can supplement your passion (or be a full-time job in and of themselves). Consider one of these options: 1. Music Teacher – What better way to become a great musician than to teach oth


Where Should You Live While Going to College?
It’s a tough question everyone faces. Now that you’ve been accepted into a college, what next? Where will you be living during the next several years, as you prepare to enter the workforce but live on a tighter budget? Here are a few quick tips! Consider All Your Options Sure, lots of people choose the “traditional” college life. Go straight to a 4-year university, live on-campus, and fully break away from your parents’ nest. But make sure to review all your options so you ca


WARNING: These 4 Commonly Believed College Myths Could RUIN Your Future!
We get it. You’ve spent the last 12 years (or more!) in school. You’re ready to land your dream job and just get on with this whole “adulthood” thing. You don’t want to wait another 4+ years. But you also know that people with college degrees often make at least $600K more over their lifetime than high school graduates. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? Just make sure you don’t buy into any of these myths and potentially lose thousands of dollars… Myth #1: Going to a prestigious scho


Do You Need to Work Part-Time While in College?
The transition from high school to college can be one of the most challenging times in life! You used to not even know there were bills to pay. Your food was often prepared for you, many of the household tasks taken care of. Sure, you had homework and some chores, but you had so much free time. Now, it feels like you’re juggling 20 different things, and you’d like to know which things you can drop. For example, do you have to work while going to school? Here are a few factor


What to Major in if You Love Debate
Do you love to debate? Are you always arguing with your friends and family about the news? If so, you may want to consider majoring in debate in college! Debate is a great way to learn critical thinking skills and hone your argumentative skills. Here is a look at three of the best degrees to major in if you love to debate. Political Science Debate is all about understanding and analyzing different sides of an issue, and then persuasively arguing your own position. If you love


What You Should Start Doing to Get into Your Desired College
Getting into the right school is an important part of building your future and having the college experience that you want. PEople choose various schools for different reasons depending on their academic, social, or sport related goals for their college experience. It is important that you understand the particulars for the schools you are applying to and that you do what you can to match your skills to the school you are most excited to attend. Fill Out Applications The firs


How Do I Choose the Best Degree for My Career?
Congratulations! You’ve graduated! This is super exciting as you go on to follow your path to success as a …what? It can be overwhelming to think about what you want to be “when you grow up”! Good News: you’re not alone, and many adults with experience in the workforce are also in the process of figuring out what to do for degrees or certification. How do you choose the best degree for your career, or even what career you might want to have? It can seem overwhelming, like you


3 Careers That Aren’t for the Faint of Heart and Tips for Succeeding Anyway
There are so many career options available and so many paths to take. However, not all jobs are suited for just anyone and aren’t for the faint of heart. Of course, that doesn’t mean there aren’t still ways you can find success in these careers. Registered Nurse Being a registered nurse isn’t an easy job. It takes a lot of work and includes many unique experiences that can be challenging for some. First of all, working as a nurse can be very competitive and some find that t


Tips on selecting the right college during the pandemic
It is doubtless that the world as it is today is unlike any world the vast majority of you have ever experienced. As we all know, social media is immensely overflowing with anxiety-inducing COVID-19 headlines, and companies in your town are closing sometime around this moment. So what about some positive news? You still got admitted to universities. Your hard work and commitment in school have paid off, and your future is similarly as splendid as it has ever been. You are s


College Degree or Professional Certification: What Works the Best?
Pursuing higher education can be costly and the admission process can be tedious, but it’s important to note that you have options to pick from. With the rise of fast-tracked resources and career-oriented bootcamps, you now have the choice to either go the traditional route or otherwise. In this article, you will find a comparison between college degrees and professional certifications that can help you decide what works best for you. College Degree For the longest time, th
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