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Financing Your College Education

Many high school students are having to make some tough decisions these days. Many wonder if the excessive cost of a higher education is worth it, or if they should simply enter the workforce and begin to earn a living. According to a 2011 study from theĀ Institute of Education Sciences, the median earnings for those …

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Thinking about getting a car in college?

The ability to drive a car is like a writ of passage; many teens turn 16 and begin driving with a great sense of freedom. That new set of wheels means you can drive to school, go shopping, hang out with friends more easily, go to and from work, and take trips you never could …

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Getting a Degree in Finance

Despite what some may say, aĀ college education is still a good investment – especially if you select a degree program that potentially pays well. Finance certainly falls under that category. The averageĀ entry level just-out-of-college position in financeĀ starts at slightly less than $54,000. However, depending on the industry sector, entry salaries can go even higher. The new …

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Things You Can Spend More for in College

When it comes to college, most students spend a lot of time trying to figure out how they can save money. Between tuition, room and board, books, etc., college life can be pretty expensive, and it forces people to find ways to pinch money and save here and there.Ā  But there are some things that …

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Food You Should Learn How to Make in College

There are a lot of survival skills that college students need to gain in order to be successful, healthy, and happy. You need to learn how to be on time for class, take notes and study for tests. You need to learn how to survive in a school setting, and socialize in one as well. …

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Saving on Utility Bills While in College

Utility bills can make up a large chunk of what we spend each month, and these bills have the ability to add extra stress to the everyday life of college students who may not have a steady stream of income. Even though utility bills can feel quite costly, there are several tips and tricks to …

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5 Skills All Great Teachers Should Have

Teaching is a demanding and rewarding profession. While most teachers are dedicated in their work, some seem to go the extra mile, inspiring and changing the students who pass through their classrooms. What is it that separates those teachers, that makes the difference between the teacher who is good and the teacher who is great? …

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What Can I Expect From A TEFL Course?

Thinking of taking a TEFL course? Or wondering what on earth a TEFL course is? Well let’s clear that up first. TEFL stands for ā€˜Teaching English as a Foreign Language’ and it’s designed to enable you to teach English to people who don’t have it as their first language. Once you have your qualification you …

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You Don’t Have to Be Rich to Be a School Girl

It’s true that college tuition can be expensive, but you don’t need to pay for those expenses right now if you don’t have the money right now. If you wait for your financial situation to improve before you go to school so you can find a higher-paying career, how will you ever break the cycle …

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5 College Experiences No One Should Miss

College should be about preparing yourself for the future, while you try to figure out what to do with the rest of your life. Some people go to extremes; however, finding a balance is the best way to get you through the next four, or five, years of your life. Here is a list of …

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