Archive for the 'College & University Information' Category

Choosing The Right Mat Board Colour For Your Art Work

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

The framing industry has no books, no set theory, not hard and fast rules on how to pick colours. There are some personal opinions from various writers but that’s all they are. However it is not as hard as you may think.
The obvious starting point is to go for a colour that’s in the picture, [...]

9 Lessons for Success in College - That Actually Make Sense

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Most students know what it takes to be successful in college because some genius told them already. But here’s the news flash: The prescription probably won’t work. Why? Free advice is usually forgettable advice. And guess what I’m offering? More advice. But guess what? It is sensible and forgettable.
Lesson #1: Be honest about your abilities [...]

Online Degree Program and Online Degree Programs

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Online degree program is a good choice for busy individual’s seeking a degree and continuing their education. There are many institutions online that offer online degree programs. There are many reasons for pursuing an online degree program. Wishing to further your education online is a choice that is suitable for the busy professional who has [...]

PCDI - The College and University Alternative for Working Professionals

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

PCDI | Professional Career Development Institute - The College and University Alternative for Working Professionals Pursuing Their Degrees
Are you a college dropout? Are you tired of being passed over for promotions because you don’t have your college “degree”? How many times have you wanted to apply for a job, but the ad said “no need [...]

Student Moans and the Quarterlife Crisis

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

It’s that time of year again when global issues take second place in the British media, to make space for the great ‘A’ level debate. Packed with case studies of “Laura achieved nine A grades and was still rejected from her first choice”, you have to wonder how long students can maintain the will to [...]

Balancing College Life and Academics

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

1. Control Your Schedule; Don’t Let Your Schedule Control You
Organization and time management skills are two of the most valuable skills you will ever have. One of the first things you should do at the beginning of each semester is organize the dates of all class tests and project deadlines from each syllabus, and all [...]

Commercialisation of Higher Education in South Africa

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Introduction and Literature Review
South African education policies place priority on addressing historical education imbalances, but should also be sensitive to the demands of an ever-increasing global knowledge-driven environment. The educational system cannot be dominated by the needs of the domestic educational system of South Africa ignoring the trends exerted by the global world (OEDC Annual [...]

What to Look For When Choosing an Online University

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

A college degree gives a person a guarantee of higher wages and a better job. Sadly, many Americans continue to go on without having a college degree. Using an online university is a great way to get a degree while still keeping a job, or taking care of a family. There are numerous online universities [...]

College Without A High School Diploma - Possible?

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Don’t give up your dream of enrolling in an onlineuniversity just because you didn’t get your high schooldiploma. Although most colleges (online and otherwise)require a high school diploma to enroll in any program thatgrants bachelor degrees, there are still several optionsavailable to students who lack the paper to prove that theygraduated high school. See which [...]

College Entertainment for Less

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Most of these activities are free or very cheap:
* Campus music or dance recitals
* College theater productions
* Guest speakers
* Poetry readings
* Museum tours
* Sports-either participate or go route for your school
* Film and video showings
* Art openings
* Clubs on campus
If you are looking to stray away from campus here are some off campus fun frugal [...]