Joining a fraternity is a dream for many male freshman students. Usually, even before they are accepted to a college they know everything about the possible fraternities: members, anthems, and traditions. But what they usually don’t know, is what it takes to become a member of a brotherhood, because these traditions are really crazy. But at the same time they are really fun, at least for […] Read more »
The Reality and Solution of College Plagiarism
Plagiarism has been an ongoing issue in the education system for years, both intentionally and by mistake. You may not know this, but there are many different types of plagiarism. You could commit plagiarism by the most common route of submitting someone else’s work word for word, re-writing someone else’s work without citing it, or the lesser common routes of failing to cite quotations, mixing […] Read more »
FinanceU Syllabus
Obtaining a college degree can be a financial burden on parents as well as students. Between the prices of tuition, books, food, and dorms, the costs just keep adding up and it is only getting worse. The goal for this infographic is to help students and parents navigate the debt accrued during college that cripples families financially. The FinanceU infographic provides a crash course in preparing […] Read more »
ACT or SAT? Which is Right for You?
Every student must take all the necessary steps to be accepted into their desired college. Many colleges require high scores on the SAT and ACT. But before taking any test, check with the colleges you plan to apply to. And before taking any test, here are some facts about why you might select the ACT test over the SAT test or vice versa. Read more »
Where Will Your Counseling Degree Take You?
The biggest question for anyone going to college is “what am I going to do now?” Unfortunately, there isn’t a clear-cut path that will direct you to the dream profession, especially when it comes to social science degrees. Often someone that earns a bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, etc. has to go on to get their master’s degree or completely change the direction they were […] Read more »
4 Ways an Online University Can Save You Money
A college education can’t be done away with. However, you can limit the exorbitant amount you end up spending in order to get yourself a useful degree. An online education is both accommodating of your time and your money. It gives you the privilege of scheduling classes to suit your timetable. Not to mention the amount you save on your daily commute. Saving up while […] Read more »
Statistics of a College Dropout
Seventy percent of Americans will study at a four-year college, but less than 2/3 will graduate. The #1 reason they drop out: being unable to balance school, jobs and family. The financial impact of dropping out of college is staggering as well. Those with only a high school diploma will earn 84% less than their peers with a four-year degree and are twice as likely to […] Read more »
What Professions Are Popular Among Grads in 2014
Nowadays employment after graduation is a big problem. Students who have completed their education often cannot find jobs in their field, and 60% of graduates work for around $10 per hour. We may add that student loans have also increased. From all this it follows then that the modern student is in a pretty sorry state. Many students wonder – what do I do after […] Read more »
Education Spending: Where Are Our Priorities?
When it comes to national spending, the amount allotted to education can be a source of heated debates. Many argue that not enough money is spent on education, and if that is the case where is the government allotting funds? Hopefully this infographic will show a more clear picture of how much we’re spending, and how that compares. Source: TopEducationDegrees.org Read more »
Is There Really A Gender Gap?
Is there really a gender gap? According to President Obama and the Bureau of the Labor Statistics, women, on average, earn $0.77 for every dollar their male counterparts make. But it’s not as bad as it seems. The Washington Post reports that when you account for differences in occupations, positions, education, job tenure and hours worked per week, the gap narrows to about $0.95 per […] Read more »