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Whether you are entering college directly from high school or returning to complete an undergraduate degree after a long break, the cost may surprise you. There are many factors that can affect the total cost of higher education, but one that you can control is choosing a major and sticking to the degree plan, as […]
Why is Sam better than Peter in studies? One of the reasons is indeed the inherent mental abilities that make the difference, but another reason is that Sam can remember his lessons better because his concentration level is higher than Peter. On the other hand, Peter gets distracted easily by the various sounds in the […]
For many of us over a certain age, the idea of education and entertainment don’t go together. Education evokes memories of long, wrote-style memorizing, with the teacher talking for extended periods of time while students listened. A Better Way to Learn But studies have proven that this is not the most effective way of […]
Maybe you’re headed off to college next year. Maybe you’re already in college, and your advisor is pressuring you to declare. Whatever your reasons for thinking about majors, it’s a big decision that you shouldn’t take lightly, so it’s good that you’re giving it due attention and consideration. Here are just a few things to […]
You have to make a decision about what subjects to study at college when you’re still young, with very little experience and as you are only just entering the adult world. Some people have a clear idea of what they want to do when they leave college from a very young age and know exactly […]
There are several reasons why parents choose tutoring for their children. Some parents usually feel they are unable to assist their kids with schoolwork. Others usually find that their children are more receptive to handle school struggles with the help of another person. Tutoring is important for children because it can help to boost confidence, […]
Sports and group activities are a vital aspect of the college experience. Whether you are on the volleyball team, intramural Rugby team, on the speech team, or a group assigned a project, working together for a common goal teaches valuable life lessons and experience that can’t be taught in a classroom or book. But, there […]
Have you ever found yourself studying and noticed you’ve been staring at the same page for the past hour? This can sometimes be the case when you’re losing concentration, becoming easily distracted or simply getting bored of studying. If it often feels like nothing is sticking and you’re wasting time when you’re studying, then you […]
You might think that because you have graduated high school, you have a pretty good grasp of how to study effectively. However, when you go to college, you will no longer be living with your parents or guardians, and thus you will not have anyone standing over you and making you put in the long […]
Military veterans have done great things for the citizens of the United States. That’s why they deserve only the best after they’ve completed their service. Starting a new career, however, can sometimes be difficult at first. Getting a higher education can only make things a lot easier. Fortunately, there are quite a few higher education […]