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Getting a Criminal Justice Degree

Published on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 by admin
Category: Career Development

The criminal justice industry is rapidly evolving. What used to be the realm of police officers, probations officers, clerks, prison guards, etc has now evolved into a much more specialized and technical field. In addition, the United States government has funded rapid expansion of programs like the homeland security department, with it opening the door [...]

How Career Fairs Can Benefit You

Published on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 by J. Gomes
Category: Career Development

You may have heard of career fairs and have heard that they can help your career, but do you know exactly what these types of career expos can achieve to help you? There is a long list of positive attributes to go along with attending career fairs and networking is just one of them. If [...]

How to Make a Roommate Situation a Pleasant One

Published on Thursday, April 12th, 2012 by J. Gomes
Category: College Tips

You have heard the horror stories or from friends about their bad experiences with new roommates. This does not have to be. To increase your chances of finding the perfect rooming buddy you will want to assure that you are living with someone who has the same lifestyle and holds the same values as you. [...]

Getting a Bachelor of Education

Published on Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 by admin
Category: 4 Year Colleges

For those of you looking into a career in education and teaching, and if you live in the North Bay area of Ontario, you have probably heard a bit about Nipissing University. Its the prominent institution in the region offering programs specialized for individuals looking to enter the education industry. If you are looking for [...]

Repaying Your Student Loan

Published on Monday, April 9th, 2012 by Emma Quigley
Category: College Tips

University education is expensive and the majority of people are forced to take out a Government Issue loan in order to pay for the three to four years of tuition fees and maintenance. With each year and each different government, the rules change with regard to how and when a student loan should be repaid; [...]

Continuing Your Legal Education Online

Published on Thursday, April 5th, 2012 by admin
Category: Online College Courses

Some analysts are predicting that within the next few decades, the number of students completing online courses towards the attainment of a degree will surpass the number of students attending classes in person. Some universities are quickly adapting to this trend by expanding the number of online courses they offer. And these courses are not [...]

Are All-Nighters Ever Worth It?

Published on Friday, March 30th, 2012 by admin
Category: Career Development College Tips

We’ve all pulled an all-nighter or two (whether in college or for work) without really thinking about it. Today we’re taking a look at the short and long-term effects of pulling all-nighters. Most of us have encountered situations when sleep must be sacrificed for the sake of success. Regardless of the cause, whether procrastination or [...]

Looking to Transfer Colleges? Read this for a Successful Transfer

Published on Friday, March 23rd, 2012 by J. Gomes
Category: College News College Tips

You’ve decided what direction you would like to take in College and have taken the necessary steps to achieve certain credits at your institution. Some students who want to save money and spend less on their post-secondary education long-term, prefer to take half of their degree at a community college and then transfer their credits [...]

Completing Homework During Class

Published on Friday, March 16th, 2012 by Matt Vint
Category: College Tips

We need to be honest with ourselves here! Not every single class that you take will require your 100% focused concentration. Sometimes, it has to be said, teachers talk rubbish. Sometimes teachers also just reiterate what you already know or what they have already said. Not every class requires your utmost concentration during the lesson, [...]

Follow These 4 Simple Steps To Get The Most From Your College Internships

Published on Friday, March 9th, 2012 by Emma Quigley
Category: Career Development College Tips

Internships are about networking; you must stand out from the crowd and not be afraid to introduce yourself to senior figures. It is important that you make a good and memorable impression on these people, as they may be able to help you out later, in terms of contacts or references. A well-known, albeit unfair, [...]

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