Many students talk about an interest in business as a career, and they immediately assume that a business degree is the way to go. For some, a business degree might be the appropriate academic path. For others, it is important to explore a major that sparks his or her intellectual curiosity and will prepare the student for a career in the business world without committing specifically to an undergraduate business degree. One of the questions that students often ask is, “What is the difference between a business degree and an economics degree?”
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Posted: 7/30/09
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Community colleges are becoming more innovative to mimic the amenities and programs offered at larger colleges and universities.
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Posted: 4/6/09
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When I was applying to Denison, some highlighted aspects about the school were not quite what I have found as a student. This doesn’t mean that Denison lied or even misrepresented the facts — it just means that certain qualities or situations about the school were different from what I have experienced. The following is a list of important information that you might like to know before you arrive at Denison.
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Posted: 11/17/08
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How much should your career influence your major? There’s no right answer—it all depends on your priorities, your goals, and your school. On one extreme: College is meant for exploring options and expanding boundaries. You have four years to take classes that interest you; you have the rest of your life to be career-minded. On the other extreme: College is a training ground. You should go in with a career goal and take courses that will help you succeed.
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Posted: 9/3/08
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