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79-Year-old Coed Who Dropped Out in 1949 Finally Graduates

Shirley Burns dropped out of Iowa State to marry engineering... 

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Dream a Little Dream

by HV Long I returned to college at the age of 28. I was ready... 

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You Are Never To Old To Go Back To School

by Kay Jones You may have been out of school for 10, 15, or more... 

Ask-a-Professor

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Are Online Classes Easier Than Traditional Classes?

This is one of the most common misconceptions about online learning.... 

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What would it take for you to fail a student?

Believe it or not, a professor does not enjoy failing students.... 

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What kinds of tools do you use in the classroom to help students understand the assignments?

I guess I’m a simple man; I tend to rely most on personal,... 

Editor's Bin

Narrative Essay for College: A Visit to the Past

I wrote this narrative essay for a U.S. history course (also known as a personal essay). I asked the professor, beforehand, if I could... 

How Our Education Systems Are Failing And Need Revamping

by Mr. Hans   We don’t need no education We don’t need no thought control All in all it’s just another brick in... 

Should Ph.D.s Be Referred To As ‘Doctor?’

by V Berba Velasco Jr.   In recent years, I’ve frequently heard people claim that individuals who hold PhDs are not “real”... 

Can I Convince My Friend to go Back to College?

All I Could See was her Life in Squalor, a Baby on the Hip, and a Minimum Wage Paycheck Without a College Education   I was having... 

Preparing for College

Why Study Business Administration?

Every corporation would need their employee to have some sufficient qualifications to do their work properly. For example, the people... 

University of Phoenix Launches New College of Criminal Justice and Security

University of Phoenix today announced the opening of the College of Criminal Justice and Security – a field-of-study and employment... 

Diploma in Bookkeeping and Payroll Accounting

Bookkeeping and Payroll Accounting — Overview Bookkeeping – Businesses need to keep track of all day-to-day financial transactions... 

Fake College Degrees: How to Know Real From Phony

By Diana Bocco Fake college degrees are a relatively new business. Before the Internet started reaching every home, in the mid-80s,... 

Sports Dietitian Jobs

A sports dietitian is a very professional and integrity driven job, offering their personal services to the athletic and sports fields.... 

How to Become a Nutritionist

What is a Nutritionist? A nutritionist is responsible for planning healthy menus and meal plans, as well as supervising how the meal...