Online Colleges: Responding to 10 FAQ


Nowadays, it is possible to get an education without having to leave your home. It seems like a very complex idea so here are the answers to 10 frequently asked questions about online colleges:

 
1- How does an online college work?
Online colleges basically offer a structure that is similar to the traditional college educational system, except things are done virtually. Students sign up for a college program, select classes, and pay for tuition online. Professors give required readings, assignments, and exams that students need to accomplish and submit to have their performance assessed to move on with their program. All processes from the educator’s end and the student’s end are computer powered, down to portals for turning in papers and checking for plagiarism.

11 Secrets College Students Won’t Tell You

College is a brand new experience for young people and new freshmen have a lot of learn when they start their university adventure. Here are 11 secrets that your fellow college students may not tell you when you first get there, but they will certainly help you to survive better the next four years:

11. Don’t rush into buying books for your classes

College books sometimes cost hundreds of dollars and then the professor may not even use it to teach out of! Other times they use the book all the time and you better have it if you want to pass the exams. The answer is that you should wait until you have gone to class a couple times and figure out the professor’s style of teaching. Then, even if you need the book, try to find a used copy or perhaps go in with one of your classmates and share the book. This way you can save money your first year and thereafter too.

10. Don’t be afraid to make some new friends at college

If you are normally a rather shy person, you may find it hard to make new friends when you get to college. But you can’t stay in the dorms forever and you never know when you could be introducing yourself to your next BFF. When you are in college you should try to make an effort to do things like join a club, hang out with your classmates, and do other things where you will get a chance to meet new people and make some new friends.

10 Super Tips for Getting a Job After College


If you are in college, then you are likely going to want a job after you graduate. However, you can’t wait until the day after graduation to start promoting yourself and applying for jobs in today’s competitive world. Here are some tips and hints on getting a job after you graduate from college:

1. Create a LinkedIn profile.

LinkedIn is a social networking site for business professionals. It can be very helpful in promoting someone and getting references and leads towards a job after graduating from college. If you don’t have a profile and LinkedIn account, then you should get one right away. The basic version is free. It allows you to get your name out there, post your resume, find like-minded individuals and have people endorse your skills and abilities. This should be done by your senior year in high school, so don’t wait until the last year in college to start a LinkedIn account.