Education Articles and Education Advice

We live, study and work in an ultra-competitive marketplace where knowledge and information are keys to finding success and staying ahead of the curve.  Education news and current events are of primary importance to online college students who need to stay on top of education and career trends in order to succeed as students and be prepared to excel in their careers after graduation.  Degrees.com provides college news, education information and breaking reports about topics that impact online and on-campus college students, whether in degree, certificate or licensure programs.

For students already enrolled in an online college program, online school news can provide a wealth of helpful information: Tips on everything from technology innovations that aid note-taking during online lectures to information aiding students in accessing library resources from their computers, to information on where to find online text book exchanges, and many other topics that can help an online student be successful.

If you’re interested in becoming a student at an online college or an online university, trade or technical school, university news can provide education information on the latest accredited online college and university degree programs, as well as certifications and licenses.  Education news also highlights shifts in online college and online university rankings, changes in tuition fees and costs, updates on scholarship availability, the latest news on grant opportunities, helpful information on meeting financial aid requirements and completing financial aid applications, revisions to federal and private student loan guidelines and much, more education information.

Of value to both currently enrolled online college students and those considering becoming online college students is education news, current events and trends that provide information or advice on post-graduation careers and work life.  In the competitive job market and changing economy, it is important for online university students to remain current on information that can impact their careers and job opportunities.  Education news provides the latest on what employers expect from recent graduates entering the workforce. News stories can offer tips on finding employers in your career of choice.  Other valuable information like what prospective employers look for in a cover letter, and what a job-seeker can do to be more marketable and stand out in a competitive job-market can be obtained from education news. Current event information such as job fairs, resume and interviewing workshops, new employee recruiting events and other important opportunities for career development are publicized through education and college news sources.

Degrees.com provides access to education news and information that can make a difference to both a student’s online college experience and post graduation career development.

  • Education Guide
    How to Reinforce Your "All Nighter" Plan Part 2
    At some point or another, every exhausted college student has dozed off in the middle of the night only to wake up four hours later with a massive pile of unfinished work. Can you say, “failed All-Nighter”? That poor college student may not pass his Physics class because he couldn’t keep his eyes open. Once you have a game plan for your All-Nighter, the key is sticking to it. Keep yourself...
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  • Financial Aid
    How to Apply for A Grant or Scholarship
    Scholarships and grants are helpful in financing an education. The difficulty of these benefits is figuring out how to register for them. The process can be time consuming, and can result in utter frustration on the part of the applicant. There are a couple of things to keep in mind when filling out applications for grants and scholarships.
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  • Education Guide
    Introduction of College Degrees
    Pursuing a college education is a significant undertaking. It is important to have clear goals regarding what you want from your college degree(s) in order to find the school that best suits your needs. With a specific career in mind, an advisor can guide you through the list of available college degreesto find the program that will best prepare you to be a competitive job candidate. Before...
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  • Online Education
    Important Things to Know To Earn a Quality Distance Degree
    When you join an institution that can give you a distance degree you are going into a virtual classroom where you may not ever meet your instructors or fellow students face to face. This may be quite disconcerting initially until you get the hang of navigating the online classroom so that you are able to interact with others and participate fully in the learning process required for the distance...
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  • Online Education
    Why should you get your higher degree online?
    Not too long ago, obtaining online university degrees was unheard of. Many people did not trust the authenticity of an online degree or the quality of the program that issued it. However, in the past decade, more people are opting to enroll for online degree programs and are obtaining their qualifications from accredited institutions. Online university degrees are receiving more recognition and...
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  • Careers
    Job Hunting Strategies Part 2
    During your college years, it can be easy to focus on the specific classes that you are taking and not think about the future. However, even college experience can have a great affect on your career through internship and networking opportunities. Here are some job hunting strategies that will help you take advantage of internship and networking during and after your time at college.
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  • Online Education
    Online University Degrees: Which ones are the best?
    The recent decline in the global economy resulted in the loss of thousands of jobs. Although the economy is beginning to recover, the situation remains frustrating for many high-school graduates who are finding it difficult to discover their niche in the competitive job market. There are an increased variety of degrees on offer and the introduction of online university degrees has made it easier...
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  • Education Guide
    How to Prepare for an "All Nighter" Part 1
    Every college student knows about – and dreads – the “All Nighter.” These sleepless nights tend to occur at least once a semester as students cram in several days of work through the wee hours of the morning. Typically, the next day comes all too quickly, with comfy pillows loudly calling for you to throw in the towel. However, many college students have found that preparing properly for an All-...
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  • Online Education
    All that you need to know about Online Education Degrees
    If you have a busy personal or professional life and still desire to obtain qualifications and training, online education degrees may be just the thing for you. With a wide range of online education degrees available from accredited institutions, you can study to become a teacher, lecturer, education advocate, education officer or even a professor. Online education degrees are designed to fit...
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  • Education Guide
    Time Management Tips for Online Learners
    You might start an online degree program with the idea of saving time. However, you’ll soon discover online programs take more time than expected. At the very least, they require better time management than a traditional classroom. Online learns have to make themselves do school, keep up with their classes, and, often, have to get their work done without the encouragement of a teacher or...
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