Internships are an official program offered by an employer to students who work to gain experience related to their field. Externships can include job shadowing an individual within a field and are typically held for a very short time period. Co-ops allow students to alternate traditional semesters with working full time in their chosen field. Read More
How to Graduate on Time with Multiple Transfers
Tips include sticking to the same major, making sure all credits transfer, and adjusting your schedule to make classes fit. Read More
10 Easy Ways to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn
Tips include make your intentions clear, don’t be afraid to request to connect with people, join a group, get skills endorsements, search company profiles, and keep your profile updated. Read More
Key Tips for College Success
College experts answer your questions, including how to make the most of Orientation, what to bring and not bring to campus, what campus resources to seek out, how to prepare over the summer, and how to choose classes. Read More
10 tips to prepare your child for freshman year
Our tips include financially setting up for college, checking the health insurance waiver policy, knowing important dates, coordinating living arrangements, meeting financial aid requirements, gathering school supplies, scheduling doctors appointments, touring the campus, and joining a university parent group. Read More
An expert shares thoughts and guidance on financial literacy
Students should learn about saving, investments, retirement, taxes, and social security, and be sure to set up a savings account, pay bills on time, and understand the details of their finances. Read More
5 common myths about returning to college as an adult
Returning students believe that previous credits won’t count, they’ll have to re-take the SAT, they won’t receive as much financial aid, defaulted loans will affect chances of any financial aid, and their real-life experiences won’t matter. Read More