http://blog.degreego.com News About Online Education, Distance Learning Degrees, Online Colleges and Universities Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:07:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/09/02/deciding-between-a-trade-school-and-a-university/ http://blog.degreego.com/2009/09/02/deciding-between-a-trade-school-and-a-university/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:16:51 +0000 Randall Hawkins http://blog.degreego.com/?p=256 Whether you are a non-traditional student who is looking to switch careers; a student seeking to gain some new skills; or a recent high school graduate wondering about your path immediately out of high school, there are some important decisions to make that may affect the outcome of your future. Prospective students are looking hard at both trade schools and full-fledged universities. Both carry inherent advantages.]]> http://blog.degreego.com/2009/09/02/deciding-between-a-trade-school-and-a-university/feed/ 1 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/07/27/career-myths-debunked/ http://blog.degreego.com/2009/07/27/career-myths-debunked/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:12:22 +0000 Kourtnie McKenzie http://blog.degreego.com/?p=201 The decision to go back to school is not an easy one, but newly enrolled college students commonly face an even more difficult challenge: what should they study? Eighty-percent of college students change their major one to three times over the course of their college experience. One of the ways to tackle selecting a major is to approach it at a professional level: what occupational role do you want to fill when you exit college? Another, of course, is to pursue your passions and let your path take its course. Regardless of how you approach your major, Ashworth College's Career Myths Debunked is a useful, 6-page read on the career options available for prospective college students that may be overlooked due to inaccurate assumptions on occupations and majors like...]]> http://blog.degreego.com/2009/07/27/career-myths-debunked/feed/ 0 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/07/21/6-resources-for-students-starting-school/ http://blog.degreego.com/2009/07/21/6-resources-for-students-starting-school/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:47:12 +0000 Kourtnie McKenzie http://blog.degreego.com/?p=193 Starting your first semester of college this fall? DegreeGo is here to help! These six references are sure to aid you in fulfilling your college education. College is not just about obtaining the degree, but also part taking in the activities of higher education. The journey is just as meaningful as the end! To learn more about how to take advantage of your college experience, consider downloading the Free Education Handbook. Without further ado:]]> http://blog.degreego.com/2009/07/21/6-resources-for-students-starting-school/feed/ 1 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/07/15/ipod-as-an-educational-tool/ http://blog.degreego.com/2009/07/15/ipod-as-an-educational-tool/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:28:08 +0000 Kourtnie McKenzie http://blog.degreego.com/?p=184 Music teachers are praising the iPod for their classrooms. A teacher calls his blog in an iPod world. Elementary schools have systems developed for how to incorporate iPods into basic education. The concept of using iPods as study tools is not new. Since the introduction of mp3 players, tools were being made to utilize them beyond their music potential. It's no different than the TI-83 calculator that could whimsically do twelve other applications, including the wonderful game of Tetris. The iPod allows students to do more than listen to music. As a media tool, it offers students the ability to have a computer in their pocket, benefiting from today's entertainment technology in new and interesting ways. For an online student, an Internet-ready iPod could allow going to class without the laptop; check your e-mails from the comfort of your handheld device.]]> http://blog.degreego.com/2009/07/15/ipod-as-an-educational-tool/feed/ 6 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/07/09/new-student-loan-program-estimates-a-graduates-earnings/ http://blog.degreego.com/2009/07/09/new-student-loan-program-estimates-a-graduates-earnings/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:19:07 +0000 Kourtnie McKenzie http://blog.degreego.com/?p=108 Graduates for the past couple of years have been stiffed on entry-level earnings. A bachelor's degree used to be the guaranteed ticket to a well-paying job, but now it has transformed into a much-needed resume perk, and the master's degree has taken the spotlight of "I grant thy student a job" status.]]> http://blog.degreego.com/2009/07/09/new-student-loan-program-estimates-a-graduates-earnings/feed/ 0 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/07/07/grade-inflation-and-abolishment/ http://blog.degreego.com/2009/07/07/grade-inflation-and-abolishment/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:59:42 +0000 Kourtnie McKenzie http://blog.degreego.com/?p=102 Times Higher Education, a news site for the UK, published a few days ago an article that challenges an age-old notion: What is the purpose of grading? Is it fundamental, necessary? The article says no. "Abolishing grades may expose students to greater self-knowledge," quotes John Summers. Stepping back several generations, college grades looked drastically different than they do now. C was the average, B was above average, and A was drop-dead stellar. Now there are employers that are demanding their college students to apply for 3.5 GPA averages (B+ across all their classes) for modest salaries. A C-average bachelor's degree is the new high school diploma. A look at classroom performance reveals more A students than ever before.]]> http://blog.degreego.com/2009/07/07/grade-inflation-and-abolishment/feed/ 1 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/06/18/financial-aid-from-your-employer/ http://blog.degreego.com/2009/06/18/financial-aid-from-your-employer/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:58:18 +0000 Kourtnie McKenzie http://blog.degreego.com/?p=84 Did you know that the majority of large corporations offer reimbursement for their employees to attend college? This is a golden opportunity employees can take advantage of from participating employers to aid them in today's economy. The only stipulation is that your degree must benefit your current position at the company. Getting your employer to pay for college could bolster your current income, as well as provide a more educated employee for your company.]]> http://blog.degreego.com/2009/06/18/financial-aid-from-your-employer/feed/ 1 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/06/11/five-differences-between-campus-and-distance-learning/ http://blog.degreego.com/2009/06/11/five-differences-between-campus-and-distance-learning/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:58:35 +0000 Kourtnie McKenzie http://blog.degreego.com/?p=75 accredited online university offers the same benefits as a campus-based university, the experiences are not entirely the same. DegreeGo has compiled a list of the differences between campus and distance learning that should aid you in finding out which college experience is right for you:]]> http://blog.degreego.com/2009/06/11/five-differences-between-campus-and-distance-learning/feed/ 5 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/06/09/degrees-whats-hot-and-whats-not/ http://blog.degreego.com/2009/06/09/degrees-whats-hot-and-whats-not/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:03:22 +0000 Kourtnie McKenzie http://blog.degreego.com/?p=70 Employment Projections, the following are the jobs prospective to receive the highest growth up until 2014:

• Registered Nurse
• Network Systems Administrator
• Physical and Occupational Therapist
• Health Diagnosis Technician
• Computer Software Engineer
• Dental Hygienist
• Law Enforcement Officer
• Accountant
• Teacher (all levels)

]]> http://blog.degreego.com/2009/06/09/degrees-whats-hot-and-whats-not/feed/ 2 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/06/05/the-successful-world-of-small-business/ http://blog.degreego.com/2009/06/05/the-successful-world-of-small-business/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:42:48 +0000 Kourtnie McKenzie http://blog.degreego.com/?p=68 Entrepreneurship leads to the establishment of small businesses, the leading provider of occupations. Whether you are a prospective college student trying to select a degree to meet the expectations of your desired career, or a current college student thinking about where you will find employment in today's economy when you graduate, looking into the world of small business is immensely beneficial.]]> http://blog.degreego.com/2009/06/05/the-successful-world-of-small-business/feed/ 0 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/05/13/the-quintessential-college-degree/ http://blog.degreego.com/2009/05/13/the-quintessential-college-degree/#comments Wed, 13 May 2009 18:11:06 +0000 Kourtnie McKenzie http://blog.degreego.com/?p=55 business degree, or similar degree related to the field (an accounting bachelor's degree has quite a bit of value in today's economy.) These degrees are no longer certificates guaranteeing higher pay--they're certificates guaranteeing being paid at all.]]> http://blog.degreego.com/2009/05/13/the-quintessential-college-degree/feed/ 0 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/05/05/ten-successful-college-degrees-in-todays-economy/ http://blog.degreego.com/2009/05/05/ten-successful-college-degrees-in-todays-economy/#comments Tue, 05 May 2009 18:35:41 +0000 Kourtnie McKenzie http://blog.degreego.com/?p=51 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/05/05/ten-successful-college-degrees-in-todays-economy/feed/ 1 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/05/04/college-choices-affected-by-economy/ http://blog.degreego.com/2009/05/04/college-choices-affected-by-economy/#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 19:06:34 +0000 Kourtnie McKenzie http://blog.degreego.com/?p=49 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/05/04/college-choices-affected-by-economy/feed/ 0 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/05/01/military-students-may-now-apply-for-the-post-911-gi-bill/ http://blog.degreego.com/2009/05/01/military-students-may-now-apply-for-the-post-911-gi-bill/#comments Fri, 01 May 2009 21:06:36 +0000 Kourtnie McKenzie http://blog.degreego.com/?p=47 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/05/01/military-students-may-now-apply-for-the-post-911-gi-bill/feed/ 0 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/04/29/5-popular-college-degree-choices/ http://blog.degreego.com/2009/04/29/5-popular-college-degree-choices/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:28:31 +0000 Kourtnie McKenzie http://blog.degreego.com/?p=45 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/04/29/5-popular-college-degree-choices/feed/ 1