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Do your child’s needs and full time job discourage you from going back to school? Working moms and dads claim they cannot pursue a college degree due to the rigorous demands of raising a child and making end’s meet; that’s why over 70% of the American adult population lacks a college education (1), and why only 15% of single mothers hold a bachelor degree. (2)

Lots of parents have heard about the merits of online education. Online education let’s you pursue the educational and professional goals of your dreams without sacrificing your current parental responsibilities or job; it provides necessary flexibility and accelerated learning to simultaneously advance a career and maintain a current one. Yet not all parents have the money going back to school; while online education is more affordable than ever, financial constraints could choke a chance to greatly increase your income.

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!

There are certain myths surrounding college education that high school students and adult learners alike walk into school believing, only to later find out they are not entirely true. DegreeGo is here to help prospective learners discover the truth behind these myths and to prepare for an educational investment that could last from two to eight years.

Are you a parent currently enrolled in college or looking to pursue a college degree? Juggling an academic career with raising a family can be a demanding struggle; many parents every year will dropout in an effort to meet their family’s needs. Fortunately, advances in education have addressed this concern and made a degree more accessible than ever! All you need to know if where to look and then utilize the benefits available to you.

DegreeGo will be participating in NaBloPoMo for the month of January, which means a post a day–even on weekends!–until the month’s end. We’ll be covering exciting topics like:

• The differences between online degree programs and campus degree programs
• The benefits of an online degree program in today’s economy
• The changes between an online degree program of today and one from a decade ago
• The different degree types available, from vocational training to bachelor degrees to master degrees
• College student life
• How to attend college while in the military
• How to attend college while raising a family
• How to attend college while maintaining a full time job

And more!

Technology drives the demand for the latest and greatest jobs, so it never hurts to plan your education for the job market of tomorrow. What fields are experiencing acute growth thanks to technological demands though? Everyone knows that healthcare is booming, but what other advancements are being made that should influence your educational and career choices? What specific advancements are being made in healthcare? Let DegreeGo direct your academic pursuits with the Ten Most Interesting Degrees for the Future.