Number of Needy College Students Increases
It’s been found recently that the number of college students who aren’t able to contribute to their tuition is growing rapidly. With more adult students than ever before attending college…
Know Where You’re Going or You’re Already There: Selecting Your College and Degree
Know Where You’re Going or You’re Already There: Selecting Your College and Degree is a free ebook put out to address the plethora of concerns facing the soon-to-be college freshman.…
How to Start Your Own Student Organization – Part 1
In this past week, we have been looking at the different types of student organizations, from nationally recognized to major-specific to interest-specific. What if, however, you have browsed the student…
The Royal Library of Alexandria
The Royal Library of Alexandria possessed one of the greatest collections of papyrus scrolls of its time. Destroyed by fire, the history of its demise is surrounded in mystery. But…
Instant Attitude Adjustment
When I was younger, I used to be completely rebellious against school. I figured college would be as pointless as high school was to me, especially since I didn’t want…
What Is a Resume Really For?
Do you have gaps in your employment? One of the specific things that recruiters look at is whether or not you have large empty spaces of time between jobs. If…
Student Organizations: Major Specific
Student organizations are a great way to enhance your college experience. Through involvement in student organizations, you can meet people you might not otherwise, bolster your academic profile, and gain…
The most employable majors are…
Last week, I wrote about the five majors with the highest unemployment rate. This week, it’s time to look at some majors that have a high employment rate! I want…
The Bayt Al-Hikmah: A Fabulous Centre of Learning
The House of Wisdom in Baghdad University education is not new. The Bayt al-Hikmah, a centre of learning and translation, was founded by the Caliph Al-Ma’mun and his father, Harun…
The Ancient University of Nalanda in Bihar, India
One of the greatest universities of ancient times was the Buddhist University of Nalanda near Bihar, India. A lot of the information on this centre of Buddhist learning comes to…