College Journal — Page 4 of 96 — College Planning Center and Guides
College can be educational, insightful, inspirational, and exciting. However, all of that experience and knowledge comes at a price. According to Business Insider, the average student leaves college with a little more than $17,000 in loan debt — and that’s only speaking to tuition. No matter what way you slice it,college is expensive. So, what […]
The summer is upon us, and all across the country, many students have completed the rite of passage called graduation. As they walk across the stage in their cap and gown to receive their well-earned diploma, a new set of doors open for these individuals; the future lies ahead with tremendous opportunity for recent graduates. […]
Many people often think that when they select a college degree they need to know exactly what job they want to use that degree for. They also believe they need to know the specific field they plan to work in. There are many college degrees that are highly versatile and will give you the means […]
With the cost of college rising more and more, recent high school graduates are in search of alternative employment opportunities that don’t necessarily involve flipping burgers or working in retail. Many of these short-term positions do not offer the financial stability students crave, and they provide few opportunities for potential promotions into better paying positions. […]
You’ll learn a lot when you venture off to college, but your education may include a few lessons you aren’t expecting. You’ll likely be living on your own for the first time in your life and doing so means you’ll have to think about things you haven’t before — like paying the electric bill on […]
College is an amazing opportunity filled with ups and downs. However, these experiences are still part of the journey people go through, eventually helping them figure out their true self. While University may be a memorable experience, it still does come with rough patches from time to time. Some students are able to handle these […]
The attempt to make science, technology, engineering and math more appealing to kids has been a challenge for a long time. The millennial generation was lucky to have Bill Nye the Science Guy as a model for how creativity and science can be connected. Educators, attempting to highlight this intersection, have introduced a new discipline […]
Some of us are not made for the 9—5 office life. Don’t feel stuck! Simply choose a college major that gives you the opportunity to break the mold. Here are 4 degrees to consider for an adventurous career. Journalism If you go into the world of journalism, you have to chase the story whenever […]
The “starving artist” who lives in poverty while trying to make a living in the artistic field of their choice may be a cliché, but it doesn’t have to be reality. Whether you aspire to be a fine artist, illustrator, graphic artist, or craft artist, you have many options for earning a living in the […]
Preparing for college starts long before students start to fill out college applications. In fact, college preparation, if done right, takes many years. The best prepared students actually spend three or four years preparing for their college years and their college admissions. If you are among those working in advance to prepare for your college […]