Both internships and externships are work experiences that offer participants the opportunity to gain experience in a chosen field. This field is usually related to the intended career path of the intern or extern. For example, a graduate student who plans to teach might take an internship at their university to gain teaching experience. But, what are the differences between internships and externships? Although the differences are often subtle, knowing what an internship versus externship is is important for students looking for these types of work experience.

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At its heart, this book is about successfully saving and investing money for future college costs, on one hand, and paying little or no tax, on the other. And if that were the beginning and end of the matter, you'd be looking at a fairly straightforward task, one in which, if you followed all the rules, you'd achieve the desired result at the end of the game.


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Like many nontraditional students, I found the process of returning to school intimidating. Worries hung over my head. How would I pay my bills? Support my family? Pay my tuition?


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College is a big investment, as expensive as buying an automobile or a house. You insure your car and your home, why not insure your child’s college education?


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Students are often told that getting to know teachers on a more personal level can add up to more academic insight, better grades and stellar reference letters. But there’s such a thing as crossing a line. Here, we map out the warning signs that you -- or an instructor -- may be entering dangerous territory, emotionally and academically.

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Are you interested in finding a sample scholarship recommendation letter or wondering how to figure out the best person to ask for a recommendation? As is often the case with college recommendations, it can be difficult to figure out who is best suited to write a similar letter for a scholarship. If this is a problem you have been having, keep reading to find a sample scholarship recommendation letter and some advice on who to ask for one.

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The Cornell system for taking notes is designed to save time but yet be highly efficient. There is no rewriting or retyping of your notes. It is a "DO IT RIGHT IN THE FIRST PLACE" system.

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As a parent, you want the best for your child’s future. Planning should begin as early as middle school. If you wait until the junior or senior year of high school, you’ve waited too long. This brochure will help you and your child make the right decisions now, when it counts. The selection of a college––including the cost––is an important decision for the whole family. Going to college costs a lot; but if you need money, it is available, provided you plan ahead.

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It can be very difficult for a student to deal with the feeling of being denied admission to a college or university he or she wished to get into. The following article would help you deal with the situation in a positive way...

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As new students arrive at colleges around the country this Fall, an equal number of younger students begin their own personal search for the right college. But as they will soon learn, finding that perfect college can be anything but simple. I am writing this article for you - the high school juniors and seniors who are looking for that one perfect school. As someone who has been through the experience myself, I feel I can offer some helpful tips. Obviously, not all of these tips will apply to every student, but I hope you can find some that pertain to you.

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