More than 70% of college students (about 14 million) maintain a job as well as a full class schedule. A study from Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce shows that the number of college students in the workforce is steadily increasing, with 76% of graduate students working more than 30 hours a week, and a …
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One would assume that universities with the highest rankings are the best, right? Not necessarily, says Alexander McCormick, director of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). He argues there’s no guarantee that going to one of the top-ranked universities means that you will get a high-quality education. By creating a survey that discusses college students’ true learning behaviors while at …
We always knew education was good for our brains. Turns out, it’s good for our lifespan too! According to a study published in the PLOS ONE scientific journal, living to 100 might just take a little extra education. In the United States, mortality is higher in those with lower levels of education. In fact, the researchers …
Have you found your sweet spot? One of the best parts about studying online is that you’re not stuck in a classroom when you listen to lectures, work on assignments, or take exams. There are countless places to study! You can get work done from under the covers, from the patio, or anywhere you’re most comfortable. Still trying to …
When you consider how the Internet has changed society in the last couple decades, you might first think of email, Facebook, or even Netflix. But what about education? New technology in classrooms and elsewhere is blurring the boundaries of digital and physical. Technology has become integral to the way people learn. The Online Learning Consortium …
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