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Resources for Online Students
Book Review: Say This, NOT That to Your Professor
Have you ever had trouble figuring out why you received a particular grade on a project? Or maybe you missed a critical assignment and didn’t know how you could get back on track? A new book titled Say This, NOT That to Your Professor, from Ellen Bremen (aka The Chatty Professor) aims to help students communicate these and […]
Want a Career Crash Course in Technology? Try Tech Trip 2
If you are looking for a new kind of adventure, one that combines learning, career exploration, and technology, Tech Trip 2 may be for you. Sponsored by Lenovo and Intel, this contest will soon award three students with an opportunity to meet and work with professionals working in these companies, as well as new partner Vuguru. […]
Scholarships and the Online Student
The tuition and fees related to the pursuit of higher education continue to increase and online education at a for-profit institution can be more expensive than its traditional counterpart. Faced with educational decisions that include financial considerations, many students seek out available sources of financial assistance. The process for locating, applying for, and using scholarships […]
Explore Students.gov!
The U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) is leading an effort across multiple government offices and agencies to provide you with a convenient way to access information you may need as you proceed toward your educational goals. Students.gov is part of a larger network of government sites and a project called USA.gov. This network was first […]
LinkedIn for Online Students
Are you already LinkedIn? You may already have an account with this online, professional networking system. Over 80 million people are currently members. LinkedIn has a Career Services site with information just for students. If you don’t know a lot about LinkedIn, explore the Student Learning Center video tutorials and resources before you get started. […]
Follow These Blogs! Online Student Edition
Keeping up with the flow of information that is available online is a never-ending task. Where do you start? And perhaps more importantly, where do you stop? Blogs are a great source of information – they provide quick access to brief articles with up-to-date information and ideas. Blogging is gaining ground as an open format […]