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The EMBA (Executive Master of Business Administration) was created at the University of Chicago 70 years ago. It was conceived as a method for senior management to earn an MBA while still working for their enterprise. But could it be the right option for you?
Schools out for the summer! College students across the country are flocking back to their home towns to catch up with old friends, spend time with family and of course, make some money before heading back to campus in the fall. What are the best jobs for college students during summer break?
In addition to filling out financial aid forms, setting up checking accounts, buying dorm room necessities, and teaching your high school senior how to do his own laundry, you need to schedule a doctor's appointment. No college freshman should move in to a dorm or apartment without some essential vaccinations, and the time to get them is before he leaves home.
It is easy to push exercise to the back burner when you start school. Life gets busy, finances are tight and there just doesn't ever seem to be an opening for exercise. Time is what you make it -- and fitness is something you have to make time for.
You may have heard that it's hard to find a job out there. Unemployment is still high -- 9 percent nationally as of last month. The unemployment rate for college-age youth is still worse -- around 15 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported recently.
Is it harder to be the first in your family to go to college, or is it easier? I think it depends on your family's expectations, the demands you put on yourself, and your attitude about this journey you are embarking upon.
Students with disabilities that affect learning are graduating from high school in greater numbers these days, and are increasingly confident about pursuing higher education. Where once it was assumed that kids with learning challenges couldn’t get in to a university, or couldn’t handle rigorous academic expectations on their own, more and more families are thinking about college.
Every student enters college with high hopes. But for many, things go south fast. About one-quarter of freshmen drop out. Failing to finish college typically has a drastic impact on your lifetime earning potential. How can students stay engaged and avoid dropping out?
Not so long ago, college students had no significant choices regarding learning platforms. Today's technology has changed the learning landscape by offering exciting new options for students. But how do you know if online or hybrid learning is for you?
For decades, one of the most secure professions was that of a public school teacher. As populations grew, so did the need for qualified instruction. If you got a teaching credential and made it through a relatively easy tenure process, you were assured of a steady income for the rest of your life.