It’s 2012 and an election year. Right now the GOP debate is in full gear as the Republican candidates are out there fighting for votes to become the nominee that will run against Barack Obama to become the next President of the United States. During election years there’s always a spike in interest when it [...]

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Many things hold us back, but one of the biggest hindrances to success for college students is the fear of failure. Online students are often older and have definite career aspirations, but they also have some regrets that may have caused them to become somewhat fearful – even without knowing it. The fear of failing [...]

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Everyone in life has feelings of inferiority and insecurity. Even the seemingly most confident people suffer from these feelings from time to time. We’re all human and will never be able to be perfectly secure, so we might as well use these feelings as fuel to help us move forward. Embrace Your “Darkside” and Use [...]

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  We all have inner voices in our heads that call the shots. Not actual inner voices, but the inner dialogue that serves as our conscience telling us what we should and shouldn’t do. Or more likely, what we can and cannot do. Each of us has a voice that serves as a “coach” that [...]

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It can be a challenging task when determining which career to pursue while embarking on your education, but careful planning is needed to select the path to follow.  For those who are contemplating a career in education, there are a number of things to consider. The first place to start is by taking a self-assessment [...]

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Life is often made up of a series of big moments that are important. Winners typically conquer those moments while others seem to crumble under the pressure. Maybe you have a bog exam or a presentation coming up. Maybe it’s the job interview for the promotion you’ve been waiting for. Whatever the big moment is, [...]

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Millions of sports fans tune in every day to watch ESPN’s flagship show “Sportscenter.” Sportscenter has been on the airwaves for decades and has created minor celebrities out of anchors such as Chris Berman, Stuart Scott, Dan Patrick, Keith Olberman, and Scott Van Pelt. All of these current and former anchors started out in regular [...]

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Becoming a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant takes a lot of hard work and dedication. To become a physical therapist you must graduate from one of the few hundred accredited physical therapy schools with a master’s or doctorate. Only a small handful offer masters degrees while the vast majority confers doctorate degrees. Physical therapy [...]

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A veterinary technician or veterinarian assistant works alongside a licensed veterinarian to perform routine tasks that take place in a veterinary facility.  Basic animal care duties are performed along with customer relations.  Many veterinary technicians are often the veterinarian’s right arm when it comes to duties overseen in the animal care center. Educational Requirements Most [...]

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One of the most popular majors in college is psychology, but for many who have selected this field of study they do not know what avenue to take following graduation.  With the country in economic crisis and the competitive job market on the rise, it is important to research all aspects of career fields that [...]

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You probably enrolled in school because you have a vision for your life. Maybe its financial stability, providing for your family’s future, getting the big promotion at work or being the first member in your family to get a college degree. Whatever it is, it’s a dream worth pursuing. But how do we reach our [...]

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As classroom sizes increase and online courses becoming more and more the norm, it is difficult to get face time with your instructor or professor.  What happens when you are faced with a grade you believe was issued unfairly?  You need that one-on-one interaction with your professor in order to express your concern. There is [...]

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You hear a lot about the importance of motivation when it comes to being successful in college. Motivation has been touted as the secret to success in other areas of life such as eating right, exercise, career goals..heck, everything it seems can be achieved with the proper dose of motivation. But is motivation really the [...]

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Having a college degree is often what you need to propel you to success, but it’s not a sure ticket to the Promised Land. You also don’t learn everything you need to in college. Sure, you learn a lot of things, but there are some skills that you need to utilize in the real world [...]

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The typical online student has many hats to wear – parent, employee, friend, cook, maid, provider, etc. One of the reasons that students fail when they go back to school is that they haven’t learned to use one of the most effective words of all time – NO. Your two year old is probably an [...]

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