DegreeGo Blog

2010 is a big year for adults that plan on going back to school; in fact, the government reports “get a better education” as the second highest 2010 New Years resolution under “drinking less alcohol.” Going back to school is a complicated process that requires research and decision-making though, and adult learners and recent graduates alike are encouraged to take the process step-by-step to avoid getting overwhelmed with the New Years resolution they’ve made; kind of like how losing weight is done in small stages in a log!

Sites like DegreeGo allow the prospective college student to find the ideal school for them within a set of given parameters; for instance, a student looking for an online school that offers a degree in marketing may use the search tool on DegreeGo to look up the schools within those prerequisites and do further research to find which college works the best. That’s only the beginning of the benefit of online school directories, though.

These online directories also provide a wealth of knowledge for the prospective college student; students that are at a directory are typically making school choices and thus need to educate themselves on things like accreditation, the differences between distance and traditional education, and the different types of degree levels available. Rather than read about these things over several Google searches and article searching, online school directories provide the answers right at the student’s fingertips in a convenient, one-stop source.

What was education like in the 1800s? DegreeGo takes a look at an old educational time line to give students a little bit of history about the college and education of the past; it puts into perspective the amazing advancements education has made up to today and how distance education really is an evolutionary step in how we learn.

What’s a good pet for college? The best answer, of course, is none; college students have a hard time feeding and taking care of themselves, so throwing an animal into that could complicate the equation. For college students looking for a logical pet choice for their dorm though, here is a list of the seven best pets available. Make sure your dorm is alright with these pets before bringing them into your living space!