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By tamaraAs student loan debt continues to climb, and more students face the challenge of paying for their degrees, our country’s leaders continue to look for creative programs to help more students gain access to college. In Florida, for example, Governor Rick Scott issued a challenge to the state’s college administrators to lower the cost of a bachelor’s degree to under $10,000 over four years. Although only a handful of colleges accepted the challenge, at least …
By tamara World Health Day was first celebrated on April 7, 1950 to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). The organization, which is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, deals with international public health. Since its creation, the WHO has played a crucial role in eradicating smallpox and helping to reduce the spread of communicable diseases, such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. This year’s World Health Day initiative will focus on educating people …
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By tamara Today is National Dentist’s Day, but we’re guessing it’s not one of those holidays you eagerly look forward to each year. Honestly, who enjoys going to the dentist? It’s definitely not high on the list of places to go, and just consider those in the profession. Could you image spending all day looking at teeth? Or continually having to deal with bad breath? It takes a special person to follow that career path. So, …
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By tamara Last year, a record number of students applied for AmeriCorps. Why? For some, the opportunity to serve others while learning valuable skills was enticing, but others joined for an entirely different reason. After completing just one term of service (12 months or less), they were eligible to have their student loan debt reduced by up to $5,500. Unfortunately, budget cuts have made it impossible for AmeriCorps and other service-based organizations to provide this opportunity …
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By tamara If you have ever spent any time in a hospital, you probably know that one bright aspect during your stay usually has to do with your nurses. Very rarely do you encounter a nurse like Nurse Ratched from One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest — most nurses are compassionate and willing to go the extra mile to make your stay as tolerable as possible. Many who choose this profession are like angels with stethoscopes. Unfortunately, acquiring a nursing degree can …
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By tamara “What do you want to be when you grow up?” How many times have you been asked this question? We start hearing it in elementary school, where we dream of being ballerinas, firemen or doctors. In high school, the question gets a bit more serious, as we face the decision of declaring a college major. If you find yourself at a crossroads, not quite sure of which direction to take, now might be a …
By unigooffice Do we really know how to choose a college major? Choosing a major can seem like one of the most stressful decisions to make once you become a college student. With several different options and career paths to take, it can all seem a bit overwhelming. While it can be a daunting task, don’t think that you need to know what you want to do as soon as you graduate high school. In fact, …
By unigoofficeNavigating On-Campus Jobs, Work, and School, Alexandria Mae Meinecke Heading off to college I was worried. My singular work experience as a real-estate secretary for my dad’s company did not qualify me for a job, and a job is exactly what I was looking for the first week of orientation. FASFA granted me federal work study and I searched through the possible on-campus jobs. I applied to a couple, two that happened to be secretarial positions, …
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The college admissions process may seem far away during the hazy days of summer, but if you’re reading this, you’ve probably already begun thinking about it. It’s never too early to start planning for college, and there are plenty of
Our parents (well, most of them) did the dinner-and-a-movie thing, but our generation has pioneered the random hookup. This February, we thought we’d take some time before Valentine’s Day to investigate exactly what goes on when the lights go out at campuses across the country.