Learn To Manage Your Time
November 27th, 2013 by schoolbound
(This post was originally published on September 4, 2013 but with exams looming it is good to revisit) Everyone at some point wishes they could have more hours in their day to finish all they needed to accomplish. Some days are so jam packed that the time flies by and you realize with sudden horror […]
Mind Mapping As A Study Technique
November 20th, 2013 by schoolbound
This blog was originally published on August 21, 2013, but as exam times draws near it is a great technique to revisit) If you are not familiar with Mind Mapping it is worth a look into. I first witnessed a coworker doing this in a meeting. From where I sat, it looked like he was […]
Finding the Perfect Fit: Degree (Part 3 of a 3 Part Series)
November 13th, 2013 by schoolbound
In this mini series we’ve talked about finding the perfect school which entails a lifestyle consideration as well as a degree choice. And we’ve talked about career aspirations and what would make you happy in the future as well as right now. Now let’s talk about degree choices. And when we talk about what degree […]
Finding the Perfect Fit: Career (Part 2 of a 3 Part Series)
November 6th, 2013 by schoolbound
Some folks are lucky enough to know at a very young age what they want to be “when they grow up”. And then there are those who end up going in a direction for a while and deciding later in life to change directions. Finding your career path, or the RIGHT career path for you […]
Finding the Perfect Fit: School (Part 1 of a 3 Part Series)
October 30th, 2013 by schoolbound
I recently had a discussion with a good friend of mine about what we would do differently, looking back now at our college choices and career paths that we chose in our late teens. If only I knew then what I know now! How many times have you said that? I know I am not […]
Scholarships for Just Being YOU! – Weird, Odd, Strange & Wacky Scholarships
October 23rd, 2013 by schoolbound
Don’t be discouraged if you look at scholarships for your school and you feel you do not qualify for any of the ones they promote. All students are definitely not created equal. Even if you are not a Valedictorian, or your GPA is not a 4.0, no worries, you can still find and qualify for […]
College Credit for Life Experience?
October 16th, 2013 by schoolbound
What if you have been a retail manager for six years and you are now interested in pursuing a business degree to propel your future. Maybe you have been a babysitter or even a stay at home Mom for 10 years and you decide you would like a degree in early childhood education. Learning is […]
The Benefits Of Online Coursework
October 9th, 2013 by schoolbound
Online learning, e-learning, distance learning, whatever you call it, can be a great way to advance your education, training, knowledge and paycheck. Taking classes online is a popular way for working professionals to have the time and opportunity to earn a degree at their own pace. People who take online classes usually are looking for […]
A Return To College After A 20 Year Hiatus
October 2nd, 2013 by schoolbound
In late 2008, after a wonderfully successful 17 year climb up the career ladder, suddenly like so many Americans I found myself laid off in a mass wave of cutbacks from a job I thought I would have for life. It was a devastating blow both financially and to my self-esteem. What followed for the […]
Stressed Out? 11 Tips For A Healthy School Year
September 25th, 2013 by schoolbound
Does this sound familiar? You have an exam coming up and you are 3 chapters behind on your reading, you have to take online quizzes by the end of the week or you do not get credit which counts towards your grade, you have 2 essays due this week, you are working tonight, you have […]