Going to college is an exciting time for young adults, but with the recent murder of Yale student Annie Le, it's crucial for every college student to practice campus safety tips.

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Emerging technology and Blackboard distance learning play increasingly important roles for both students and professors in modern online classrooms. With such tools, it's possible to hold class discussions, encourage students to interact and engage with others' ideas, provide supplementary learning materials and enhance study experiences in ways that can't always be accomplished in on-site classrooms.


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If you want to design your degree instead of choosing from a list of preexisting programs, you may be in luck. An ever-increasing number of institutions are opening up to more creative, self-designed degree programs from students, and the results are almost always impressive.

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You may be totally intimidated by your professors, or you may be eager to meet them but not know what to do first. It's important to remember, however, that most professors are professors because they like teaching and interacting with college students. Talking with your professors outside of the lecture hall just may be one of the most rewarding aspects of your college career.

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We know high school students are extremely busy. Between homework, after-school activities, and everything that comes along with applying to college, you barely have a moment to breathe, let alone research and apply for scholarships. But it's worth it. The more free money you get for college now, the less you have to pay back in student loans later.

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Q: How will the recent financial and economic troubles affect my college scholarship?
A: Anyone who has already qualified for any kind of grant or scholarship this fall should be fine. But charities and governments are already planning to cut back the amount of money they'll be handing out next year.

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There are many online companies that provide structured educational courses in what is becoming known as virtual high school. While detractors might see this as an isolating way to complete four years of study, you often will have the ability to communicate with other students from around the globe. Furthermore, you'll have the flexibility to study at your own pace, taking more time on subjects with which you're having trouble.


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Student Loan Basics

With the ever rising costs of a college education, It is vitally important that we teach our young adults about their student loan options, and the resulting consequences of making the important decision of taking out student loans.

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Like many students graduating high school, I knew I was going to go to college. A few months after my high school days had ended, I had moved into a college dormitory and was attending classes full time. This lasted for two years, with all the ups and downs common to a new college student. I struggled to find my place and make new friends.

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Definition: Non-traditional students are in the news. Why? And who are they

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