Monthly Archives: January 2010

Studying from home sounds like the lazy student's dream. Sleeping in, raiding the fridge whenever the mood strikes, studying on the bed without ever having to change out of pajamas – it all makes going to school sound so much better. But learning from home is not all fuzzy slippers and Wheel of Fortune. In [...]

For recent grads just starting their careers, sitting down face to face with a potential employer can be a terrifying thought. The interview is a key component of the hiring process and recent grads can relieve their anxiety by being prepared for it. If you are facing your first post-college interview, prepare by knowing the [...]

These blogs will give you insights to the art world that can help you refine your craft, inspire you to create new work, or just give you a little something pretty to look at.

Although the Ivy League is the athletic conference where football started, it's best known for the academic prowess of its eight member institutions. The US News & World Report ranks Harvard, Princeton and Yale as the top three universities in the nation, and the entire league ranks in the top 16. Despite losses during the [...]

Too often, students receive a grade lower than they were planning in a course because they didn't realize that turning in that paper late or missing that quiz was really going to affect them. When it comes to academics what may seem like small mistakes can turn into a big one pretty fast. This is [...]

When you go to college, your time on campus and in the classrooms help you to develop in my ways. You expand your cultural awareness. You expand your mental library. You expand your intellect, compassion, and sense of integrity. You also expand your waistline. Many college students enter the hallowed halls of their university in [...]

Most of these posts are written by teachers themselves and touch on just about every topic you can imagine, including working with students, improving your teaching skills, resources to use in the classroom, going green in school, education reform, and the future of education.

Despite the academic rigors they face, college students tend to have lots of free time. Many waste it away by playing video games, surfing the Internet, perusing Facebook and watching TV. But why not do something productive? Volunteering can be a beneficial way to contribute to your community while gaining personal satisfaction. Is there a [...]

After graduation, you may find yourself in a job market competing against a more experienced workforce. Often, a potential employer's first impression of you is your resume, so you want it to stand out and not blend in. The best resumes don't tell an employer what type of courses you took or grades you made, [...]

Whether you need inspiration to make it through the next college semester or are working on a future best-selling novel, explore these daily rituals you may want to incorporate into your life.