Posts for "education"


Open Letter To The Finite Physicist

From Weakonomi¢s
May 16, 2012 at 10:39 am
Dr Murphy; I just finished reading your post on your dinner with an unnamed accomplished economist. One must admire your success in getting an economist to talk in circles. But ... (more)

4 Ways Online Education Enhances Convenience for Students

From Gradversity
May 15, 2012 at 3:51 pm
In many schools across the country, taking online courses is no longer a choice. Educators from elementary school to higher education are recognizing the vast importance of introducing ... (more)

IDENTIFYING YOUR (CAREER) COLOR?

From The Career Closet
May 11, 2012 at 10:12 pm
BE PREPARED TO EXAMINE YOURSELF Since I graduated from Eastern Illinois University I was always in the mindset that I SHOULD do certain things, or that I SHOULD get certain jobs ... (more)

5/18-5/19 You’re Invited! Cast party and support American Contemporary Modern Dance

From Emerging Leaders of New York Arts
May 7, 2012 at 2:41 pm
ATTEND THE CAST PARTY AT THE HISTORIC AND INAUGURAL CREATION IN MOTION EXHIBITION, AND SUPPORT AMERICAN CONTEMPORARY MODERN DANCE! Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres at the Cast Party ... (more)

Fall DeVos Internships at the Kennedy Center

From Emerging Leaders of New York Arts
May 7, 2012 at 2:02 pm
DeVos Institute Internships are full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (20-30 hours per week) unpaid opportunities. Interns participate in seminars with Kennedy Center staff ... (more)

Three New Ways To Pay For College

From Weakonomi¢s
May 7, 2012 at 10:09 am
Somehow, our elected officials in Washington have managed to agree on the issue of student loan interest rates. It’s a cause for celebration. Federal student loan rates are set ... (more)

The Higher Education Bubble

From Always the Planner
May 3, 2012 at 9:00 am
There is a lot of rumblings about the so-called higher education bubble. I’m sure you have heard it: student loan debt is at an all time high, recent graduates can’t find ... (more)

The Purpose of Education

From Always the Planner
May 2, 2012 at 11:26 am
Many of you know I work in education - well worked in education. I used to work at a higher education institution, now I work at a company that interacts with education. In many ... (more)

What a Business Degree Doesn’t Teach You about Entrepreneurship

From YoungEntrepreneur.com
May 2, 2012 at 6:00 am
If putting off starting up to start school is the best choice for you, make sure you pack these three lessons into your coursework. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my ... (more)

Oh, The Places You (Might) Go

From Gradversity
May 1, 2012 at 5:09 pm
When it comes time for a major life transition, there are so many factors to consider. Whether you are looking for a new career or continuing your education, you have to decide ... (more)

Man or Machine

From Weakonomi¢s
April 26, 2012 at 10:32 am
According to research at the University of Akron, machines can now grade school essays better than people. Faster too. As in thousands in seconds compared to a few dozen per hour ... (more)

Summer Theater Program in Greece

From Emerging Leaders of New York Arts
April 25, 2012 at 10:14 am
One Year Lease Theater Company is now accepting applications for our 2012 Summer Apprentice Program! Every year One Year Lease invites 10 to 12 college students interested in furthering ... (more)

5 No Cost (or Low Cost) Ways to Update Your Skills

From Fabulously Broke ....in the City
April 25, 2012 at 8:00 am
Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune. ~ John Rohn Is there anything funner than earning money? Well, I can think of ... (more)

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID TO FLOW

From The Career Closet
April 20, 2012 at 10:32 pm
The most thought about and even intimidating thing about college these days is the cost and all that is involved with applying for financial aid, scholarships and grants. Many ... (more)

Major Choices

From Gradversity
April 17, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Statistics show that two-thirds of college seniors graduated with student loans in 2010, carrying an average of $25,250 in debt. In addition, due to The Great Recession and its ... (more)

HOW TO AVOID CREDIT CARD DEBT WHEN ENTERING COLLEGE

From The Career Closet
April 14, 2012 at 8:11 pm
This is a guest post from comparecards.com: These days it is harder than ever before to afford college tuition, and student loans add a tremendous weight to the financial burden ... (more)

Does Education Still Matter? Yes and No

From CAREEREALISM
April 12, 2012 at 1:00 am
Today, I’d like to address the age-old question of education and employment. What’s the correlation? And, given today’s economy, how much does education matter? Unfortunately, ... (more)

The Ultimate Guide To Displaying Your Degrees

From Weakonomi¢s
April 10, 2012 at 9:00 pm
Congratulations, you have a degree. Now, how to do you show it off? You don’t. The exception. If your salutation begins with Dr then you can clarify what kind of Doctorate ... (more)

GREAT ADVICE FOR YOUR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH

From The Career Closet
April 10, 2012 at 8:02 pm
As I work with more and more people to assist them in finding scholarships, I have gained quite of bit of knowledge and experience in the search and preparation for scholarships ... (more)

Let More & More Women Be ENTREPRENEURS

From GREATER VOICE™
April 3, 2012 at 10:45 am
During a visit to Kathmandu, over a decade ago, I had found women in bad shape. I was informed that the Nepalese families would spend little money on girls' higher education, forcing ... (more)

Student Loan Calculator - CNNMoney

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
April 2, 2012 at 5:00 am
It's April. Students heading to college in the fall will begin receiving their financial aid offers this month. For most students, loans will be a part of their financial aid packages. Do ... (more)

GIVE YOURSELF A CAREER SELF-EXAMINATION

From The Career Closet
March 27, 2012 at 11:54 pm
A personal examination of yourself and where you are with regard to your career choice should happen with everyone. You’re not the only one. I perform one of these every ... (more)

How Social Media May Change Your Future Employers Mind

From Gradversity
March 27, 2012 at 2:07 pm
There’s no denying that there are great benefits to social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Even beyond the obvious benefits of staying in touch with friends, family, ... (more)

Job Path of a Diversity Consultant

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
March 27, 2012 at 1:00 am
This is a true story as told to DiversityJobs.com where you can find helpful career interviews and job search advice in your desired industry. Visit to find a career interview ... (more)

Simple Math Versus Confused Woman

From NoodleFood
March 26, 2012 at 4:00 pm
If you're driving 80 miles per hour, how long will it take you to go 80 miles? Well, the answer is not so simple according to this pretty young woman:Paul suggested that the man ... (more)