We’ve all been told that education improves lives; but how, specifically, does it do that? Can the value of education actually be quantified? The infographic below illustrates data we found about the impact advanced education makes across different areas of life—from career to lifestyle. Learn more about the many ways education can benefit your life …
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“Yeah, but what’s your backup?” I couldn’t help but smile as I heard those words, my words, come out of my 11-year-old son’s mouth in the back seat of the car. He was responding to 15-year-old Michael as we were driving to an archery activity through the local nonprofit where I work. Since the time …
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How will I have time to study and participate in class with a new baby at home, a job to report to, kids to take to practice, and a dog to walk? Many adults have concerns about continuing their education. Carlos Melgar, a civil engineering student had those concerns too. At the beginning of his …
Online learning has many benefits, including the flexibility to continue your education from just about anywhere on the planet. Want to earn your master’s degree while living on an ex-army steel tug boat? You can! Earning a certificate or degree online is also ideal for working professionals because you can complete coursework when it works …
“I will not allow you to be stupid! Not signing up for G.I. Bill benefits isn’t even an option for you, you bunch of little ostrich goobers,” our company commander told every member of Bravo 146 during our first week of Coast Guard boot camp. He of course said this with a glare that left …
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During an eight-mile training run recently, my thoughts turned to “Why do I run?” and “Why do I keep going?” Chuckling to myself, I knew the answers immediately. I run because of the numerous health benefits, and I keep going to achieve my goals. I think these ideas translate well to finding the motivation to …
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If you’re researching going back to school, you’ve likely heard the benefits of advancing your education ad nauseam: get a better job, earn more money, gain new knowledge and skills, etc… You’ve probably heard them all so much that they’ve become clichés. But before you dismiss them as hackneyed sales pitches from universities, let me …
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Living with chronic illness or disabilities while going to college can feel like having two full-time jobs. How can a person do both successfully? The key is to balance managing one’s health while managing collegiate demands. There are a number of terrific resources and guides for individuals with chronic health conditions in postsecondary education, and …
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Students often bemoan group projects, and with good reason. It’s difficult to work with different personalities and to ensure that every member of the team contributes somewhat equally. But the fact of the matter is, it’s important to practice this in an academic setting, as working in a group is the norm in many jobs. …
Last month, just a few weeks short of his 99th birthday, my grandfather died. Affectionately called Gramps by our family, he was a long-time positive force not only in our family, but also in his community. A 70-year resident of Fort Collins, Colorado, Gramps made his career in music, acting as a professor and chairman …
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