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Succeeding as an Adult Student: Tips for Thriving in Your Studies

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Many adults find themselves returning to study at various stages in life. Whether it's earning a certification to advance in your career, pursuing a degree to open new doors, or even learning a foreign language for personal growth, adult learning is on the rise. The transition back into studying as an adult can be daunting, but with the right strategies in place, you can thrive as a student while managing the demands of daily life. Here’s how to ensure success in your educational journey.

Succeeding as an Adult Student: Tips for Thriving in Your Studies

How to Find an Apartment as a College Student on a Tight Budget

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Securing affordable college housing is often one of the biggest challenges students face. Balancing academics, finances, and the need for a comfortable living space can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re working with a limited budget.

How to Find an Apartment as a College Student on a Tight Budget

With tuition fees, student loans, and everyday expenses piling up, finding an apartment that fits your financial constraints requires careful consideration and resourcefulness. Fortunately, there are practical strategies you can employ to make the process smoother and more manageable.

Continue reading to discover how you can find an apartment that suits your needs without breaking the bank.

Getting Your Kid Ready for College: The Self-Discipline Edition

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Getting your teen ready for college is a whole vibe—it’s not just about packing up their stuff but really about packing in those life skills, especially self-discipline. This isn’t just another lecture; it’s about making sure they’ve got what it takes to handle everything college throws at them and trust me, it’s a lot!

Getting Your Kid Ready for College: The Self-Discipline Edition

How To Get into Medical School: Building A Strong Application Profile

Friday, July 12, 2024

Building a strong application profile increases your chances of admission. Learn how to get into medical school with these expert tips.

Getting into medical school is a challenging and competitive process that requires a well-rounded and strategic approach.

In the 2022-23 cycle, there was a total of 55,188 medical school applicants. This is 11.6% fewer than the number of applicants in the 2021-22 cycle, but it's still 4.1% more than the number of applicants in the 2020-21 cycle. This suggests a dynamic interest in medical careers influenced by various factors over the past few years. But despite these changes in application numbers, the need for a strong application remains constant.

Ready to stand out in the medical school application pool? Here's your roadmap to crafting a compelling application! This comprehensive guide will equip you with the tools and strategies to build a strong profile that gets you noticed.

9 Must-Know Budget Hacks For Student Apartments

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Being a student who moves out of their home and leads an independent life in an apartment is a memorable transition in their young adult experience. This budding beginning is as exciting as it gets, but there are also hurdles that go along with it—tight budget being one of them. Suddenly, they become the best accountants, taking note of all their expenditures.

9 Must-Know Budget Hacks For Student Apartments

If you're planning to live in a student apartment, it won’t hurt to be aware of some budget hacks to conserve your finite finances and stretch your dollars without sacrificing your quality of life.

The Advantages of Credit Recovery Programs

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

If you're a student facing the daunting prospect of falling behind in your studies due to unforeseen circumstances, the concept of credit recovery programs might just be the lifeline you need. In the education landscape, where academic success often hinges on meeting credit requirements, these programs offer a second chance to salvage your progress and stay on track toward graduation.

The Advantages of Credit Recovery Programs

Identifying Progressive Campuses

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Education provides more than academics - it sets the basis for holistic growth. When searching for the ideal university or college, students often factor academic rigor, faculty quality and placement records into their decision process; yet another factor often overlooked is progressiveness on campus.

How To Find the Right Career Path: Vital Steps

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Choosing the right career path is akin to navigating a labyrinth. It's not merely a decision, but a series of interconnected choices, steps, and strategies. Just as a compass guides a sailor, understanding your interests, abilities, and values can direct you toward a fulfilling professional life. This guide provides practical steps to serve as your compass, leading you to a career path that resonates with your unique aspirations and capabilities. When you are informed and confident about your career choices, you're more likely to make decisions that contribute to your long-term personal and professional growth.

How To Find the Right Career Path: Vital Steps

How Important Are High School Clubs?

Friday, December 15, 2023

Aside from earning good grades and building life skills, an important part of being a student is participating in high school clubs. Participating in clubs and other extracurricular activities while in high school is important for a number of reasons, such as college applications and community engagement. There are many ways to use your time in high school clubs to your advantage, so let's take a look at just how important high school clubs are.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a University for Your Child

Sunday, June 4, 2023

Are you looking for the perfect university to send your child to? With so many options available, it can be overwhelming trying to decide which school is right for them. When considering a university, there are several key factors that should be taken into account. Taking the time to research each potential school will help ensure you make an informed decision that will set your child up for future success.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a University for Your Child

10 Things to Check Off for a High School Graduation

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Is your Senior getting ready for a high school graduation? It is truly such a bittersweet time. You have feelings of "Yay! We made it!" to "oh no my baby is turning into a grown up". With all these feelings, comes the festivities and events leading up to the big day. For many students, senior year involves lots of homework, lack of sleep, deadlines, and essays plus college research, college applications, counselor meetings, and scholarship deadlines.

10 Things to Check Off for a High School Graduation

Here is a check list to help you celebrate your senior for their graduation day:

How to Help Your Children Find the Top Student Accommodation

Friday, March 24, 2023

Finding the right student accommodation for your child can be an intimidating task. Whether your child is starting college or university, you want to make sure they find a place that fits their needs and preferences – one that both feels safe and secure and provides access to quality education. As parents, it's natural to worry about where our children will live when away from home, so having the tools to help make this decision easier can be invaluable. In this blog post, we'll guide you through how to help your children navigate finding the best possible student accommodation – helping them create a comfortable space within which they can learn, grow and engage with new experiences.

How to Help Your Children Find the Top Student Accommodation

Ways for Parents to Help Their Children Transition to College

Monday, March 20, 2023

Remember how you felt when you were going to college for the first time? You felt excited, eager, nervous, and perhaps a little overwhelmed at the thought of turning the next chapter in your life. Now, your child is going through the same thing. As a parent, ensuring your teenager's college experience is a happy and successful time should be your priority.

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Is University The Best Route for Your Children?

Monday, December 12, 2022

Starting a family, parents are often overwhelmed with the desire to make sure their children have access to all the opportunities that maybe they didn’t have themselves when they were growing up. This is such a natural urge - to create a life that is hopefully better.

So anyone who has sat and tried to instil the discipline of homework and study in their children knows that it is a stress-inducing battle.

3 Topics to Bring Up with Your College-Bound Student

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Whether or not you have already sent some kids to college, it’s important to have some time to talk to your student about making responsible choices while they are at school. Even if they don’t appear to be listening to you, parents are still one of the most important sources of information for young adults. There are several things you may want to speak with them about before they head off.

How Moms Can Further Their Education without Sacrificing Time at Home

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Moms who want to further their education often feel that they don't have the time or energy to devote to schoolwork. However, there are many different strategies that can help moms balance their responsibilities at home with pursuing an education. It's important to remember that furthering your education doesn't have to mean sacrificing time with your family. Here are some tips for making it work.

Top Tips for University Students to Get Rid of Math Phobia

Saturday, September 24, 2022

Math is a subject that many students find challenging and difficult to learn. Some people suffer from math phobia, and it can be difficult to get rid of this phobia, especially when you are in university or college.

You might not feel motivated or interested in doing your math assignments, and even if you do, they might be incomplete or incorrect.

How to Go Back to College as a Parent

Sunday, September 11, 2022

Becoming a parent is one of the most exciting and unforgettable moments of your life. It may be a responsibility, but raising a child is something a lot of people look forward to. But becoming a parent doesn't mean that's all there is to you. You're not just mom or dad. You have your own wants, needs, thoughts and goals. One of them might be enhancing your college education. You may think that going to college while being a parent is difficult, and while juggling two of the biggest responsibilities can be a challenge, it's far from impossible. In this post, we'll be going over how parents can go to back to college and remain organized.

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