It’s finally here. The end of bulky textbooks made of dead trees is upon us. If you’re a busy college student, looking to learn faster and study more effectively, demand—don’t request—digital textbooks.
By now, nearly everyone who owns a computer, television set, or smartphone has heard that co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs, is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of his company. He will be succeeded by Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook, and will take his place as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Apple. He doesn’t have to worry about taking a salary cut.
New apps are popping up every day, and with the current market having hundreds of thousands of apps available it is likely you’ve missed a few. That is why we’re here to round up some the best apps to add to your collection.
Every college student, and even high school student, for that matter, has heard the dreaded “p” word uttered by his or her teachers and professors. Plagiarism is widely considered to be one of the worst offenses that a student can commit in an academic setting. In nearly any college course syllabus, the instructor will include his or her policy regarding plagiarism.
Degree completion among Latinos has slowly but steadily been increasing. However, President Obama’s wish to have to the most college graduates by 2020 is relying on said Latinos to meet this goal. In particular, Californians need to step their game up. California has the largest population of Latinos in the country followed by Florida, Pennsylvania and Texas.
While the value of a college degree has already been explained in our blog, there are many other things that get factored into your lifetime earnings. You college major, the city where you work, your degree level, and even how often you work can change how much money you could potentially earn in a lifetime. Special reports have found that all in all your college major matters now more than ever before.
Computers, and especially laptops have become a necessary part of the life of a college student. With the rise in availability of online courses, the amount of school materials that are saved on a student’s laptop has increased dramatically. Given that even the computer with the largest hard drive or remote drives eventually starts to run low on space to store this valuable education data, let’s look at some ways that you can do a little ‘spring cleaning’ of your own computer.
There has been growing concern over the last decade or so about the cost of a college education in America. Many argue that a degree is simply not worth the cost when student loan debt is factored into the equation. Others counter that it depends on the school and the degree program, and that certain types of degrees are “worth” more, and thus justify the cost in student loans.
If you’re thinking about continuing your studies in college and beyond, then you’re likely thinking about how much it costs. Well maybe your parents are, but you know that what is a problem for them is likely to become a problem for you down the road. And speaking of roads, who wants to limit their education options to what’s next door just because it’s cheaper?
Well, I can tell you there aren’t many. STEM degree earners are essential to the development of our country, and yet half the population isn’t embracing these degrees as viable options for themselves.