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Permalink for 'Duke Looks to Rewrite the Global MBA Model'

Posted: September 20th, 2008, 1:52pm MDT

Duke University is introducing an ambitious new model for its global MBA program, according to Business Week. The new model will have students moving between campuses in Shanghai, Dubai, London, St....

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 7:43pm MDT

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Posted: September 18th, 2008, 7:43pm MDT

MenuMatic - greengecko design

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 7:43pm MDT

Digg the Blog » Blog Archive » Digg Database Architecture

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 7:43pm MDT

Free Alternatives to 10 Popular Commercial Mac Applications | MakeUseOf.com

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 7:43pm MDT

35 Tutorials for Mastering Photoshop Brushes | Vandelay Website Design

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 7:43pm MDT

Main Page - Deletionpedia

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 7:43pm MDT

Moue Magazine »Stanford Offers Free Online Courses in CS, Robotics

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 7:43pm MDT

Lifehacker Top 10: Top 10 Right-Click Tools

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 7:43pm MDT

How Search Engines Work - Search Engine Watch

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 7:43pm MDT

Become an Efficient Researcher: Top Twenty Firefox Add-ons that Make Firefox the Researcher's Browser of Choice | Res Ipsa Blog

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 7:43pm MDT

8 Simple Tools for Better Bookmarking - Webmonkey

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 7:43pm MDT

Stanford School of Engineering

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 7:43pm MDT

Jonathan Haidt on the moral roots of liberals and conservatives | Video on TED.com

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 7:43pm MDT

JBox2D Demos

Posted: September 18th, 2008, 7:43pm MDT

Stanford School of Engineering

Permalink for 'Coping with Sexual Harassment in the Dorm'

Posted: September 16th, 2008, 11:22pm MDT

"Although coed dorms can be fun, they also can be hotbeds of sexual harassment." Naomi Rockler-Gladen has a gift for understatement... In a recent piece at Suite101, Naomi talks about how to...

Permalink for 'No SMOKING! Anywhere. Period. (Pennsylvania Colleges Go Cold Turkey).'

Posted: September 16th, 2008, 10:27pm MDT

OMG. Talk about radical... University Business has a post today about how the chancellor of Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities "has stepped beyond the state's new indoor smoking...

Permalink for 'Making It In College With A Learning Disability'

Posted: September 14th, 2008, 11:49pm MDT

My certification as a teacher includes learning disabilities and I've written about the topic occasionally on my education blog, The Green Cup, and at Suite 101. So when I saw Aaron Smiths piece,...

Permalink for 'And This Year's National Champs Are...'

Posted: September 14th, 2008, 6:58pm MDT

Okay, I don't know who the national champs will be yet. But I know who they won't be: the Ohio State Buckeyes. If Ohio State had played a halfway competitive game and lost at USC, it might be...

Posted: September 14th, 2008, 2:24pm MDT

West Virginia Public Radio had an intreresting piece a few weeks ago on a common campus issue - texting in class. Should you send text messages in class? Marshall University doesn't have a campus...

Permalink for 'Tips for Getting College Grants, Scholarships and Loans'

Posted: September 9th, 2008, 10:09pm MDT

If you need financial aid to attend college, you should make sure to choose a school that participates in federal student aid programs. These programs offer a wide variety of grants, scholarships and low-interests loans.

The first step in finding financial aid to help fund your college education is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA, http://www.fafsa.ed.gov). This application gathers information on the income of you and your parents, and based on those numbers, an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is calculated and provided to you in a Student Aid Report (SAR). The EFC is how much you and your family will be expected to contribute to your education for the coming year. You must then give the SAR to the colleges you are interested in attending, and their financial aid department will create a payment plan for you based on your EFC.

The financial aid packages from your schools will most likely be combinations of grants and loans. Grants may come directly from the school, or you may be awarded a federal grant based on academic achievement. Loans are frequently from the Stafford, PLUS or Perkins federal programs. Some schools will offer more grant money than others depending on your academic achievement, and these are often the better financial choice.

What happens if you and your family will not actually be able to meet the EFC, as is often the case? You will have to turn to other sources, like private scholarships or loans with higher interest rates. Some state governments have educational loan programs for residents. Consult your high school guidance counselor and web sites like:

http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/
FAFSA
Federal Student Aid

Posted: September 8th, 2008, 10:01pm MDT

Hat tip to College Admission Counseling for finding the College Survival Guide and pointing it out to me. The guide, published by PsychCentral, deals with issues that have to do with both the...

Permalink for 'Which college degrees help you qualify for careers with the best employment outlook?'

Posted: September 8th, 2008, 2:11pm MDT

Registered Nurses
The number of registered nurses in the United States is expected to increase by more than half a million over the next decade, making it the fastest-growing occupation in the country. Responsibilities include performing routine tests, educating patients about their ailments and providing them with treatment and medication.

Post-secondary education is a necessity for a position as a registered nurse. Most nursing programs are either two or four years and lead to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, respectively, although some hospitals offer diploma programs that usually take three years to complete. Entrance into nursing specialty fields often requires a master’s degree.

Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
Network analyst positions are expected to grow by 37% in the coming years, which is the largest percent increase among of all types of jobs studied. Network analysts design, implement and test communications equipment for computers, from small office networks to the internet.

The degree requirements vary with each specific network analyst position. Most employers are looking for those with a bachelor’s in computer science or a related field, while some positions require only an associate’s and some require an MBA.

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Positions as veterinary technicians are expected to increase at a much faster than average rate as well. Veterinary technicians work alongside veterinarians, performing diagnostic tests and providing treatment to all types of animals.

Most veterinary technologists have an associate’s or a bachelor’s degree in the field, and both involve extensive laboratory training with live animals. The associate’s programs are nationally accredited and usually take two years to complete, while the bachelor’s programs are offered at only a handful of colleges.

Bureau of Labor Statistics–Registered Nurses

Bureau of Labor Statistics–Computer Scientists

Bureau of Labor Statistics–Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Bureau of Labor Statistics–Charts from the ‘Tomorrow’s Jobs’ Section

Permalink for 'How Colleges Become Accredited'

Posted: September 8th, 2008, 10:27am MDT

In the United States, non-governmental organizations evaluate colleges and universities and grant accreditation to those that meet nationwide standards. The accreditation process is therefore not conducted directly by the government, although the accreditation agencies are themselves evaluated by the US Secretary of Education. The process is intended to assist students in deciding on where to continue their education, to promote the general elevation of educational standards around the country and to determine which institutions are worthy of private or public funds.

Accreditation begins with the establishment of educational standards, which is continuously performed by the accreditation agencies in cooperation with colleges. Colleges seeking accreditation conduct an intensive internal evaluation of their own practices and educational environment to determine whether it is up to par with those of other schools in addition to the agreed-upon standards. This evaluation includes close scrutiny of the curricula of specific courses at the college, judgment of the caliber of the professors leading the institution and the quality of the work of the students themselves.

Following this self-evaluation, the accreditation agency visits the school and conducts its own assessment of those same aspects with guidance from the school’s report. The agency then determines whether or not to grant accreditation, and in the case of a successful application, the college is listed in the agency’s publication of accredited schools.

After the initial process, the agency makes periodic reevaluations of the college to ensure compliance with its standards. The process is an important step in the establishment of a new educational institution, and most are not successful without winning accreditation.

US Department of Education – Overview of Post-Secondary Accreditation

Permalink for 'Finding Online Schools That Make the Grade'

Posted: September 4th, 2008, 6:32pm MDT

A Google search for ‘accredited online schools’ serves up more than 2.74 million results. Confusing? Yes. And the process of choosing an accredited distance learning program can be, as well. But here are a few guidelines to keep in mind to ensure that your efforts, and your money, don’t go to waste.

Sifting Through the Acronyms
According to The Council for Higher Education Accreditation, accreditation is the primary means of assuring and improving the quality of higher education institutions and programs in the United States’. This goal is accomplished through an intense process of review by one or more of the 19 national and regional accrediting organizations. CHEA. SACS. HLC. As you look at the college or university that you plan to attend, it’s a good idea to find the acronyms that represent the accrediting bodies, usually listed on the school’s home page. These acronyms are a good indicator of the legitimacy of the program you intend to complete.

Take It a Step Further
Don’t be fooled by fancy seals. Online diploma mills can easily post an official-looking emblem on their site in an attempt to satisfy your accrediting curiosities. Do your homework and contact the office of enrollment. Ask them what national or regional accreditations they have earned and what they’re doing to maintain or improve their standards. Still not satisfied? Contact the accrediting agencies directly to verify the information you receive. Also, you can check with your industry to find out which agencies they recognize. Just a little legwork before you begin your program will save you tens of thousands of dollars, as well as a great deal of heartache.

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CHEA
Community Foundation

Permalink for 'Online Schools Live or Die by Accreditation'

Posted: September 1st, 2008, 10:33am MDT

Accreditation: The process by which students, families, government officials, and the press know that an institution provides a quality education. Colleges and universities in the US are accredited by one of 19 recognized institutional accrediting organizations.

Accreditation Means Value
The definition of “accreditation,” offered in the leader of this article by Community Foundation, is only half the story. Ensuring the quality of the degree program you choose has implications in your profession and in your wallet. Degrees without national or regional accreditation are typically ignored in the real world, a fact that most students don’t realize until after graduation. They’re then passed over for promotions and pay increases due to a diploma that carries little to zero weight. Colleges and universities recognize this, so they pour a great deal of human and financial resources into accreditation. Schools that do flourish in enrollment; those that don’t will fall by the wayside.

Why Colleges Seek Accreditation
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation has been tracking the last century of accreditation efforts by US colleges and universities. Currently, there are 7,000 higher education institutions and 17,000 specific degrees programs accredited by one or more of the national bodies. Some of the top reasons why colleges seek accreditation include:

Earning federal and state government funding, as well as private sector financial support

Protecting students and consumers from fraud and abuse

Encouraging major innovation while maintaining quality

Facilitating states that carry out licensure of the professions

Responding to the current climate of accountability

Accreditation is in the best interest of all stakeholders, including students, federal and state governments, and the college and universities themselves. And as accrediting standards and procedures continue to fine tune, the distance learning concept will grow in popularity and application.

Source(s)
CHEA
Community Foundation

Permalink for 'Online Education Earns High Marks for Credibility'

Posted: August 31st, 2008, 11:53am MDT

According to Sloan Consortium, almost 3.5 million college students took one or more online courses in 2006-2007. And as distance-learning programs continue to garner credibility with industries and employers, that number should rise considerably over the coming decade. Here’s why.

In the Beginning: The Age of Degree Mills
Those brave enough to test the waters of the birth of online education found a mixed bag. Most of the big-name schools offered only a few sparse courses online or snubbed the concept entirely. For example, the Washington Post reports that you can take business courses from Harvard Extension if you have online access. No one, however, can earn a Harvard MBA online.’ And because the Internet inevitably promotes commercialism, cardboard-fronted colleges began offering degrees based on life experiences (read: no academic rigor required). Degree mills allowed anyone to pay a small fee to receive a diploma that wasn’t worth much more than the card stock it was printed on.

Accreditation Arrives: More Schools, More Options
The notion that working students could earn a valid university education without compromising their professional or personal obligations was too valuable to die. The demand was too great, and colleges knew a good thing when they saw one. So distance learning followed the path of accreditation. Validation groups such as The Council for Higher Education Accreditation and The Higher Learning Commission began the arduous task of examining online degree programs and ensuring their applicability to learning and professionalism.

The Future of Online Education
With an economy that is unsure at best, students, recognize the potential of the online education. And so do investors. According to BloggingStocks, a slowing economy and corporate layoffs are sending the population of unemployed and mid-career changers back to online school. And AOL reveals that total degree enrollment in Apollo Group Inc., a player in the distance education industry, rose 11 percent to 345,300 students versus one year ago. The bottom line? The point where online learning meets meaningful accreditation has given distance education a renewed credibility.

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America
AOL money & finance
BloggingStocks
Washington Post

Permalink for 'Does Your College Care What You Do Off Campus?'

Posted: August 28th, 2008, 11:25pm MDT

More and more, the answer to that question is "yes!" University Business pointed out an article this week by the Associated Press on how many universities have started enforcing their codes...

Permalink for 'Texas A&M Breaks Attendance Records'

Posted: August 27th, 2008, 7:43pm MDT

The Dallas Morning News is reporting that texas a&M University now has a larger student body than ever before in the school's history - with 47,925 students. According to the Dallas Morning...

Permalink for 'U Mass Cracks Down on Drinking'

Posted: August 26th, 2008, 11:05pm MDT

The University of Massachusetts at Amherst is trying to shake its reputation as a party school, according to the Boston Globe. According to the Globe, U Mass has "an aggressive campaign that is...

Permalink for 'Presidential Debates to Be Held on University Campuses'

Posted: August 26th, 2008, 8:46pm MDT

The blogosphere and wire services are covered up with different reports on the three presidential debates coming up in September and October - all to be held on university campuses. The debate...

Permalink for 'College Presidents Want Lower Drinking Age!?!'

Posted: August 20th, 2008, 11:44am MDT

You heard right. CNN is among a variety of sources reporting on the story:College presidents from about 100 of the nation's best-known universities, including Duke, Dartmouth and Ohio State, are...

Permalink for 'Forbes: College Rankings for Idiots?'

Posted: August 14th, 2008, 9:37am MDT

College Admissions Counseling has an astute review of the new Forbes ranking of America's Best Colleges 2008 and, quite frankly, you'd expect better from a company like Forbes... The writer at...

Posted: August 13th, 2008, 11:35pm MDT

"We're redefining geography and space," according to author John Zogby. And part of that trend includes a widening acceptance of online education. The Chronicle of Higher Education...

Permalink for 'University of Florida is Breaking Up the Party'

Posted: August 11th, 2008, 1:38pm MDT

The Gainesville Sun published a story last week on how the University of Florida is rewriting its student code of conduct in the wake of being named the nation's best party school for 2009 by the...

Permalink for 'Shanghai Univerity Rankings Place US on Top'

Posted: August 10th, 2008, 9:16pm MDT

It wasn't that long ago that we reported on how Tsinghua led the world in sending its undergraduates on to obtain American doctorate degrees. Now The Chronicle of Higher Education is reporting on...

Permalink for 'The Gap Year (Is It a Good Idea to Take a Year Off?)'

Posted: August 4th, 2008, 11:00pm MDT

National Public Radio aired in interesting story last month on the gap year - the idea of taking a year off between high school and college to see the world (or something like that). More kids are...

Permalink for 'Alert! We Have a New BEST Party School: The University of Florida'

Posted: August 1st, 2008, 11:24pm MDT

Move over WVU. With the publication of the 2009 Edition of the Princeton Review College Rankings we have a new "best party school" - the University of Florida. The Huffington Post published...

Permalink for 'Princeton Review College Rankings Out For 2009'

Posted: August 1st, 2008, 9:09pm MDT

Hats off to Todd Johnson over at College Admissions Partners for pointing out that the 2009 Edition of the Princeton Review College Rankings is out. The rankings tell you everything. Want to know who...

Permalink for 'Congress, College, and Your Credit Cards'

Posted: July 22nd, 2008, 11:26pm MDT

It's always bothered me just a little when I get a credit card offer that seems to have something to do with the fact that I'm a student. I don't know the bank sending me the offer. Why do...

Permalink for 'The Cost to Remediate California...'

Posted: July 22nd, 2008, 6:16pm MDT

The Pacific Research Institute has a report out on the price tag for remediation at california colleges. The report seeks to measure the expense involved in remediating students who leave high school...

Permalink for 'Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Celebrates in Style After 100 Years'

Posted: July 18th, 2008, 7:46pm MDT

Alpha Kappa Alpha celebrated its 100th birthday in style this week.

The African-American sorority held a dinner at DC's Walter E. Washington Convention Center that the Washington Business Journal described as "the largest-known banquet-style dinner in the history of conventions." Over 17,000 guests attended the dinner and the caterers used 3.5 miles of linen table clothes for the event.

AKA is base in Chicago and was founded at Howard University. Among it's newest member is Michelle Obama, the wife of Democratic Presidential Candidate links

Sen. Barack Obama, who recently accepted an invitation for induction into the sorority.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Celebrates in Style After 100 Years

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Celebrates in Style After 100 Years

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Permalink for 'More on Where Doctoral Candidates Come From'

Posted: July 17th, 2008, 1:54pm MDT

I blogged on Tuesday about a new piece in the Chronicle of Higher Education on the recently released 2006 Survey of Earned Doctorates. It took a couple of days, but I got my own copy of the tables on Baccalaureate-Origin that show where a doctoral candidate earned their undergraduate degree links

.

I can't figure how the people at the Chronicle arrived at their conclusions. As I read the numbers, Tsinghua U. and Beijing U. are first and second - which is what the Chronicle said. But Berkeley ranked third, Seoul National University ranked 4th, and Cornell ranked fifth. (The Chronicle placed Seoul NU third, Cornell fourth and Berkeley fifth.

A spot at the top of this list is a mark of prestige for major universities. It says that their undergraduate programs produce students who can go on. For a list of the top 50 institutions whose undergraduate alumni went on to earn doctorates in 2006, click "read more" under the picture...

New doctor at Rice University

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Permalink for 'U Cal System Looks at Changes to Admissions Policy'

Posted: July 17th, 2008, 1:13pm MDT

For decades it's been this way in California. You take the right classes, you keep up a minimum GPA, you make at least a certain score on the ACT or SAT - and you're in, promised a spot on one of the ten campuses of the University of California. Otherwise, too bad. Go some place else.

Now Education Week is reporting that that may soon change...

An Associated Press article published in Education Week said this:

A committee of the UC Board of Regents on Wednesday opted to discuss rather than vote on the multifaceted plan, which would give high school students who have not completed the prescribed college-prep courses or earned minimum test scores a shot at attending a UC campus.

"It's too important to rush through, it's too important to delay," said Regent Eddie Island, who chairs the educational policy committee reviewing the recommendations. He advocated scheduling another meeting where the full board could study the eligibility issue in depth.

The faculty proposal would mean that students could be considered for admission by individual UC campuses beginning with the Fall 2012 term.

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Permalink for 'Where Do Doctoral Candidates Come From?'

Posted: July 15th, 2008, 8:52pm MDT

Would it surprise you if I said China?

The Chronicle of Higher Education reported recently on the release of a report by National Science Foundation - the 2006 Survey of Earned Doctorates.

American Universities awarded 45,596 doctoral degrees links

in 2006. Of those, 63% went to U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents. Another 31% went to non-U.S. citizens studying in America on a temporary visa. (About 6% of the doctorates in 2006 were awarded in cases where citizenship couldn't be determined through the NSF survey).

A number of Asian countries were represented when doctorates got handed out at U.S. institutions in 2006...

On the campus of Tsinghua University - in China

On the campus of Tsinghua University - in China

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Permalink for 'Strike: Service Workers on U. California Campuses Hit the Picket Lines'

Posted: July 14th, 2008, 1:48pm MDT

The Chronicle of Higher Education is reporting that 8,500 service workers on the campuses of the University of California System started a five day strike today.

The University of California System has 10 campuses, including UCLA links

, UC Davis, and UC Berkeley.

The Chronicle sums up the reasons behind the strike as follows:

The union, which is affiliated with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, known as AFSCME, represents bus drivers, cooks, custodians, and other service workers on all 10 campuses of the university system. The union and the system have failed for nearly a year to reach an agreement over wage increases.

The strike comes in violation of a court order.

On the UCLA Campus

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Permalink for 'University of South Carolina Gets New President'

Posted: July 11th, 2008, 3:08pm MDT

Harris Pastides has been named president of the University of South Carolina today, according to Times-Democrat of Orangeburg, SC. The paper said that the decision was a unanimous vote by the School Board links

of trustees.

Pastides has served as the university's vice president for research and health sciences and executive director of the South Carolina Research Foundation since 2003. He was named president after a national search to fill the position.

Koger Center for the Arts on the USC Campus

Koger Center for the Arts on the USC Campus

See full article.

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Permalink for 'Magrath Named Interim President at WVU'

Posted: July 11th, 2008, 2:42pm MDT

West Virginia University has a president again - for now.

WVU has named C. Peter Magrath to be interim president starting August 1st, according to the State Journal.

WVU's Board of Governors announced the decision on Tuesday, July 8, at a news conference.

Magrath served as interim Presidency links

at the University of Nebraska (he'd been the provost there) back in the 1970's. he's served as president at State University of New York (SUNY), Binghamton; at the University of Minnesota (1974-84), and at the University of Missouri (1985-91).

You can find a fuller list of his academic credentials at Who is C. Peter Magrath, published by the Wheeling News-Register.

On the WVU Campus

See full article.

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Permalink for 'TEACH: The Grant That Isn't'

Posted: July 9th, 2008, 11:53pm MDT

An interesting piece at the College Admissions Counseling blog: the new TEACH grant for aspiring teachers probably won't be a grant most of the time.

The grant provides $4,000 a year for students that agree to become teachers for at least 4 years within 8 years of graduation. To qualify, according to the blog post, the student must maintain a certain grade point average and agree to teach in a "high need" subject in a "high need"

In other words, just becoming a teacher isn't enough. Even becoming a math teacher may not do the trick. You have to teach in a particular area - an inner city school, or a rural poverty zone.

Four out of five TEACH grants will probably go to students who end up not fulfilling those conditions. And in that case the "grant" becomes an additional loan payment - an unsubsidized Stafford loan links

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Permalink for 'Select Your Own Room Mate?'

Posted: July 8th, 2008, 8:53pm MDT

I got an email today from Pablo today. Pablo works for Lifetopia, a company that makes software for colleges to set up a room mate self-selection service - pick your own room mate. I thought it was a fascinating idea...

The latest school to come on board? Tulane.

Pablo described the program this way: "Lifetopia provides a set of applications that enable students to self-select roommates and housing in a controlled and secure environment. Students are able to create their own unique profiles and then search for, communicate with, and select their own prospective roommates, as well as to select where they wish to live."

Some other schools using Lifetopia at the moment include Harvard University, Arizona State University, Baruch College, Rutgers links

University, and Georgia Southern University.

So how will you college pick YOUR room mate next year? Food for thought...

Who else gets to live in YOUR dorm room...?

Who else gets to live in YOUR dorm room...?

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Permalink for 'California Community Colleges Fall Short'

Posted: July 6th, 2008, 11:08pm MDT

I almost let this story slip past me. University Business brought my attention to the story. 4 LA Kids also had a good write up on it. California's community colleges aren't cutting it, according to a report released last month by the state's Legislative Analyst's Office.

According to a story in the Sacramento Bee, "Many students who are behind in their skills are not overcoming their deficiencies in the state's community colleges, according to a study by the Legislative Analyst's Office released Monday."

Bakersfield College

See full article.

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Permalink for 'Yale Ups Undergrad Enrollment by 15%'

Posted: July 6th, 2008, 7:05am MDT

Yale President Richard C. Levin announced last month that the university will expand undergraduate enrollment by about 15%.

The enrollment increase is part of a plan to built two new residential colleges on the Yale campus. In a letter to Yale alumni, faculty, students and staff, Levin said he expected the new colleges to open in 2013. He pointed out that at the moment Yale admits less than 10 percent of its 20,000 or so applicants each year.

News of the expansion came out in February.

Yale Ups Undergrad Enrollment by 15%

See full article.

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Posted: June 20th, 2008, 12:00am MDT

The University of Missouri-Columbia has decided to stop taking applications from potential freshmen for the 2008-09 school year, according to University Business.

Mizzou's freshman class for next year (students who have already been accepted and paid their deposit) has reached a record size of 5,860 incoming students. That's about 850 more than last year. Mizzou decided to close the doors links

on Monday.

Mizzou Shuts the Door

© JayBuffington

According to the Associated Press, Chancellor Brady Deaton said it was in the best interest of the incoming class to stop accepting applications.

The size of the incoming freshman class will put new stress on the campus dormitory system. See full article.

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Permalink for 'Va. Tech Settles with Victims' Families'

Posted: June 19th, 2008, 4:57pm MDT

University Business is among the blogs covering this today. A settlement has been reached between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the families of most of the Virginia Tech links

shooting victims. According to UB, "A Virginia judge on Tuesday approved an $11 million settlement from the state to the families of victims killed or injured in last year's Virginia Tech shootings."

Va. Tech Settles with Victims' Families

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The settlement covers 24 of the 32 victims on the April 16, 2007 campus shooting spree at Virginia Tech. It also compensates 18 people who were injured that day. See full article.

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Permalink for 'WVU President Resigns, Finally'

Posted: June 6th, 2008, 6:16pm MDT

West Virginia University President Mike Garrison resigned to after weeks of pressure of the Heather Bresch affair, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette links

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Garrison's resignation is not effective until September 1st, so he has about 12 weeks to aid the university in it's transition to new leadership.

The Post-gazette describes garrison's resignation this way:

It capped six months of turmoil sparked by the revelation that top WVU administrators falsified records to retroactively grant a master's of business administration degree to Mr. Manchin's daughter, Mylan Inc. executive Heather Bresch.

The tangled web of relationships involved in this story made suspicion of corruption almost impossible to avoid. Bresch and Garrison are long time friends. According to the Post-Gazette story, Garrison reported to Bresch when he worked as a lobbyist for Mylan Inc., the drug company that Bresch now leads. And Milan Puskar, the chairman of Mylan Inc., is WVU's biggest donor.

Garrison had been asked by faculty bodies at least twice to resign in the past few weeks. The resignation comes just days after the university's board of governors voiced support fro Garrisonn.

Mountaineer Field is inside Milan Puskar Stadium...

Mountaineer Field is inside Milan Puskar Stadium...

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Posted: May 31st, 2008, 11:13pm MDT

In an emergency session on Friday, the west virginia links

University Board of Governors "found nothing to suggest that President Mike Garrison influenced the awarding of an unearned Executive M.B.A degree to Mylan Inc. executive Heather Bresch." This, according to an article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

The Bresch controversy has plagued WVU since the post-Gazette broke the story six months ago. Bresch is the daughter of West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin. She was awarded an Executive MBA in October without actually completing the MBA program, according to an independent panel set up to investigate the controversy.

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Permalink for 'BYU's Dixie Campus? Not Quite...'

Posted: May 30th, 2008, 11:00pm MDT

The Desert News had a feature this month on a college that could be mistaken for an extension campus of Brigham Young University: Southern Virginia University.

SVU is a relatively young college in the Blue Ridge Mountains links

of Virginia. The student body is 97% Mormon. The college is in Buena Vista, Virginia - about 40 miles north of Lynchburg.

Religions News gives a brief synopsis of the school's history:

SVU began as a girl's finishing school in 1867 and became a junior college before a group of Mormons rescued it from financial peril 12 years ago. Since then, it has grown from 76 students to 700, and in early May graduated 129 students.

The school is accredited by the American Academy for Liberal Education.

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Permalink for 'Some Specific University Blogs...'

Posted: May 29th, 2008, 11:00pm MDT

While I don't have room for all of them on my blogroll, there are dozens (maybe hundreds) of excellent blogs that focus on a single, specific university or college. If your interests are confined to ONE SCHOOL, you should look for a blog on that institution.

Here are a few examples:

The Sam Jackson College Experience - Sam just finished his freshman year at Yale.
The Daily Clog - Looks at college life in Berkeley, California. From U Cal Berkeley students.
Rattler Nation - Focused on Florida A&M University.
The Daily Skiff - From Texas Christian University.
BlogVU - From the Vanderbilt News Service.
EMUtalk - Focused on Eastern Michigan University.

Of course, there are plenty more. But you get the idea...

UC Berkeley Campus

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Permalink for 'University or Community College: Where Should You Start...?'

Posted: May 27th, 2008, 11:00pm MDT

Alexa Harrington over at Education Nation has a nice piece online at the moment comparing the community college experience to life on a university campus.

The development of community colleges became an important trend in higher education in the 1950's and 1960's. There's probably a community college campus not far from you. Community colleges have their advantages - with affordability being one of their main attractions. Small class size and the availability of two-year technical degrees also make community college's attractive to many students.

On the other hand, if you're a college freshman at a community college, you probably live at home. That's not the typical university experience. And there are degree and majors you can never get at a community college.

Alexa looks a little more closely at the choice. Check out her post...

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Permalink for 'Blog Review: A Guide to College Life'

Posted: May 26th, 2008, 11:18pm MDT

Not sure how I've missed this blog until now, but yesterday I stumbled across the Guide to College Life...

The blog's current post is on How To Get In To College When You've Been Wait-Listed. The most obvious answer is one people don't often consider: communicate. Give the college's admission office a call and let them know you plan to wait and that if you can't simply be admitted, you want to be on the wait list. Then follow the phone call up with a note or letter thanking the admissions office for putting you on the wait list.

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Permalink for 'Clemson Looking for Diversity'

Posted: May 25th, 2008, 11:00pm MDT

Twenty-nine percent of South Carolina's population is African-American, but only seven percent of the student body at Clemson is Black. So Clemson is looking for a way to increase the diversity of its student body, according to Greenville Online.

On July 14 Clemson will have its first chief diversity officer. That's when Leon E. Wiles starts his job in that post.

According to Greenville links

Online, "Wiles' agenda at Clemson is to increase the number of black and other minority students and employees on the campus and enhance support resources for those of different backgrounds and experiences."

The overall minority population at Clemson is 22% of the student body at the moment.

Clemson Looking for Diversity

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Permalink for 'University Podium: Bush to Speak at Furman; Students and Alums Upset'

Posted: May 24th, 2008, 11:12pm MDT

In a break with their usually practice of having a member of the senior class speak at Commencement, this year Furman University has slated an outside speaker for its graduation ceremony: U.S. President George W.Bush. As one anonymous Furman alum points out, the decision has become controversial.

Furman students and staff have started a petition drive to prevent President Bush from speaking at the ceremony on May 31.

The Chronicle of Higher Education reported last week that one campus group is trying to get the University to force faculty to attend the Bush speech.

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Permalink for 'Freshmen: Things Not to Do Next Year...'

Posted: May 23rd, 2008, 11:02pm MDT

Naomi Rockler-Gladen over at Suite 101 has a nice list of common freshman mistakes to avoid online at the moment.

The freedom that comes with being away from home can lead to a lot of mistakes during your first year of college. Some come from a lack of maturity and the irresponsibility that characterizes the end of your teenage years. But many of the mistakes have their roots in the transition from high school to the more adult world of college life. Many freshmen don't really understand what college professors expect of them.

Attendance is a classic issue. My mother tells the story of her freshman biology class at Radford back in the day (I hope she forgives me for using this). The professor said that she didn't have to come to class; so she didn't. She tells the story as if she was unhappy with the outcome at the time.

Freshman Mistake #1: Sleeping when you should be in class...

Freshman Mistake #1: Sleeping when you should be in class...

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Permalink for 'Rejection! University of Washington Says "No" to Record Numbers'

Posted: May 22nd, 2008, 11:00pm MDT

Swapped with 20,000 applications to attend in the fall, the University of Washington has had to turn down a record eight thousand potential freshmen for the 2008-2009 academic year.

The Seattle Times is among the news sources reporting on the tidal wave of applications and rejections coming through the Huskie admissions office. The college admissions community is calling it "the baby boom links

echo." The babies of the baby boomers are starting college.

The wave isn't expected to crest until 2013. So get used to applying to six or eight colleges in order to ensure that you get at least one acceptance letter...

Meany Hall on the campus of the University of Washington

Meany Hall on the campus of the University of Washington

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Permalink for 'U of Oregon Guide Makes Tour Group Take Off Beaver Gear'

Posted: May 19th, 2008, 11:00pm MDT

In one of those classically laughable moments of public stupidity likely to get you mentioned in Jay Leno's monologue, a tour guide at the University of Oregon made a group of middle school students touring the campus take off shirts and hats that had the logo of rival Oregon University on them before the students were allowed to enter the athletic facilities on campus, according to the Corvallis Gazette Times.

According to the Oregon paper, the incident took place last Friday. The paper interviewed eighth-grader Alex Owens, who went on a tour of U. of O. with his class from Jefferson links

Middle School. Owens describes himself as "hard-core Beaver fan." He says that a tour guide at the home of the Oregon Ducks told the group that "no one displaying the logo of any other Pac-10 school would be admitted to the Ducks' athletic facilities." Owens says half a dozen students in the class reluctantly removed their Beaver gear.

Autzen Stadium, home of theUniversity of the Oregon Ducks football team

Autzen Stadium, home of theUniversity of the Oregon Ducks football team

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Posted: May 18th, 2008, 11:00pm MDT

I read about this story first at the Chronicle of High Education's news blog. But the blogosphere is humming with the story. Cal State has fired an adjunct faculty member at cal state fullerton links

, Wendy Gonaver, because she refused to sign an oath to "defend" the constitutions of California and the United States "against all enemies, foreign and domestic."

And here I though Joe McCarthy was dead.

The instructor in question, Wendy Gonaver, is "a Quaker and a lifelong pacifist," according to the Chronicle's story. In other words, her religious beliefs prevent her from signing the oath. Another faculty member was fired in February after altering the oath by adding the word "nonviolently" to it. That person was rehired because the media attention surrounding the issue. Too bad they weren't rehired just because the U.S. Constitution probably prevents them from being fired over their religious beliefs. Part of the irony is that Gonaver teaches in the school's American Studies program.

Some notes from the blogosphere...

On the campus of cal State in Fullerton

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Permalink for 'Is it financially better to go into debt to go to school or go straight to work? Statistical Answers'

Posted: September 6th, 2007, 8:18am MDT by admin

Imagine accumulating more than $30,000 in debt to study something that may seem useful, only to find out post college graduation that your degree is almost worthless. This is a challenge many college graduates are facing today. It seems like employers are looking for experience first and education second. This, among other things, is a leading cause for deterring recent high school grads from attempting the college life.

On the other hand it seems like in order to be branded as successful one must go to and graduate from college. After all it’s what we’ve been told since we were young: going to college equates to making lots of money! Whatever the case may be one thing’s for sure, with enough ambition almost anything is possible.

Which path is right for you? Are you a go getter that’s ready for a shot at financial independence now, or do you strive to further your education in hopes of obtaining a brighter future? Whatever the case may be, we’ve prepared a brief guide highlighting both sides of the argument.

Hopefully with this information you’ll be able to decide which course of action is right for you: attending college, or joining the workforce.

Viewpoint A: High school is not enough

Job security: Today’s dramatically changing job market maintains competitive entry-level requirements – options that may have been available to your parents no longer hold true for you. For instance, when the baby boomers flooded America’s job market, a high school diploma was enough to assure employers that job seekers could handle the basic tasks in their organizations. Once recruited, most large companies ensured that the baby boomers were provided with internal training and development programs. This meant that the generation which is now enjoying its well-deserved retirement usually worked for just one or two companies during their entire career.

Unfortunately the global job market doesn’t allow for such luxuries anymore – yes, stability in one company is a luxury! In fact, most workers entering their first job today are expected to change career paths at least seven times before they find their niche. This could be one reason why there is such a heavy emphasis on education – few companies can afford to invest heavily in employee development. Instead they expect job seekers to develop their own skills before they come aboard. The most obvious way to go about doing this: obtain a college degree.

Increased earning power: It is generally accepted that greater level of education you peruse, the more money you will make… and well the figures don’t lie. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, workers with a college degree make nearly $25,000 more per year than workers with only a high school education. When compounded, this figure amounts to more than $1 million more in lifetime earnings — how’s that for retirement?

So, how big a burden is the average loan for college graduates? Actually, pursuing degrees in high-paying professions helps you earn much more – at least threefold more than what you must pay back. For instance, if the average law student graduates with over $80,000 in debt, s/he can easily expect to earn an average of $100,000 once s/he graduates. Or take business-school grads. They may have to take loans to the tune of $40,000 and above, but upon graduation, they get jobs that pay at least $90,000 a year. (Graduate Management Admissions Council figures)

Viewpoint B: Attending college is a waste of time

A world of opportunity: Not everyone can afford to invest the amount of time and money required to becoming a full time student right after high school. For many people the lure of having a few extra dollars in their pockets and being offered a chance at financial independence is too much to tie them down for at least four more years of classes. Instead these people choose to live in the now and wish to have full time jobs that prepare them for real-world challenges. In fact many professionals start their careers in retail sales, customer service, and various other jobs that offer immediate training. As ironic as it sounds, some people are just too ambitious for college.

College degrees don’t cater to real-world challenges: Yes, a college degree program does refine your critical thinking skills; however, very few colleges and universities can actually prepare you for the majority of real-world challenges. In most colleges, the closest parallel to the working world you’ll be exposed to is being required to complete and submit your assignments on time. In short, most college experiences rarely match the demands of a regular full-time job.

Moreover, if the regulated method of teaching doesn’t suit you, you may find that though you didn’t do too well in high school, you are quite comfortable once you enter the workforce. These environments don’t have the tedium of the classroom, and can actually encourage you to succeed on your own terms. Just look around, you’ll find MBA graduates for sure, but the entrepreneurs – the guys who actually make it big – may not have those much coveted degrees. Many successful entrepreneurs and business leaders have achieved success with little more than a high school diploma.

The price of the degree may not be worth paying: Numerous degrees in low-paying fields are really not worth the effort and money we spend on them. Some of these degrees are actually quite useless as you can get the job you desire if you simply remain in the workforce. You really don’t need to spend all your time and money on a course that brings you no monetary benefits.

A job allows you to plan your future: Most youngsters are unaware of the career paths they wish to take, many of them use college as a self-seeking quest; some even have to stay until grad school before they figure out what they’re suppose to do. However, in this process these youngsters end up collecting a huge debt. Instead if they had worked for sometime before going to college, they could not only have built their education fund, they would also have a better idea of what they want to do.

While we cant advise you on an individual basis to determine what’s right for you, hopefully we’ve given you some insight into making the decision that will maximize your earning power and give you a lifestyle you’re comfortable with.

Permalink for '5 US Laws That Every College Borrower Should Know'

Posted: September 5th, 2007, 8:22am MDT by admin

Today, most students rely on loans to fund their education. This strategy can allow students to earn degrees that they otherwise would not be able to afford, but it leaves them open to changes in laws and regulation of their funding. Here are 5 of the laws that students can’t afford to not know about.

1. Bankruptcy issues

The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act was made in 2005 to include private student loans as one of the 10 debts that can’t be forgiven. Federal bankruptcy laws now make it very difficult for borrowers to discharge student loans.

How this law affects you:

Student loan borrowers who fall behind are now subject to garnished wages, income tax seizure, even withholding of professional certifications in addition to the standard damage to credit records and other collection activities. A Supreme Court decision even allows the government to withhold Social Security money to collect on old student loans.

2. Increased Rates

The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 hit the federal student loan program hard with $12 million in cuts. Higher interest rates for student loans kicked in on July 1, 2006. Interest rates for new loans disbursed on or after July 1, 2006 also grew as a result of earlier legislative action in 2002 and 2006.

How this law affects you:

First and foremost, you’ll pay more interest for the same amount of money. As a result, you may choose to refinance your loan and stretch out your repayment period. The ensuing fall in attractiveness of federal loans means that you may want to step up your efforts in a search for grants and scholarships, which will help you avoid or reduce your debts considerably.

3. Relief Act

To combat the fallout from the aforementioned Deficit Reduction Act, the US House of Representatives recently voted to reduce interest rates for student borrowers. The College Student Relief Act of 2007 was passed with a massive majority in favor of the bill. This new law will apply to the 5.5 million Stafford loans given to students whose families earn between $26,000 and $68,000 per year. The bill establishes gradual reductions in the interest rate over a five-year period, bringing the rate down from 6.8 percent to 3.4 percent.

How this law affects you:

With attractive rates for qualifying families, Stafford loans will be harder to come by. If you qualify, you’ll reap the rewards of an average savings of $2,300 in interest payments on a 15-year loan. If you don’t qualify, you’ll still suffer under the interest rate hike of the Deficit Reduction Act.

4. A Federal-State Partnership Program

The Taxpayer Relief Act enacted into law in 1997 created education IRAs. This allows taxpayers to save $500 per year tax-free for the higher education expenses of a named beneficiary under 18 years of age. In 2001, these IRAs were renamed Coverdell. With Education Savings Accounts, the annual tax-free contribution limit was raised to $2,000. The provisions passed in 2001 are set to expire in 2011.

How this law affects you:

This law allows your family to accumulate tax-free savings which can go into your future education, providing an incentive to save as much as you can. It will help you reduce the total amount of loan you need to take, which will clearly have a reductive effect on your loan debt.

5. New Rules

The Higher Education Reconciliation Act (HERA) and the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act changed some of the terms of Federal Consolidation Loans made under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Thanks to these acts, your loan has been subject to some changes. For instance, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act effectively ends the single-holder rule for student loans.

How this law affects you:

Now, borrowers who have student loans with just one Federal Family Education Loans Program (FFELP) lending company can choose to consolidate those loans with another FFELP lender.

Permalink for 'The Ultimate Guide to College Gadgetry: 20 Toys No Student Should Live Without'

Posted: September 4th, 2007, 7:33am MDT by admin

Gone are the days when geeks were the only ones with gadgets. Now, just about everyone has some sort of hot tech accessory and the college crowd is no exception. Students need tools for note-taking, communicating and entertaining, so we’ve compiled a list of 20 gadgets that are designed to make a college student’s life easier.

1. Notebook computer: Small, sleek, powerful laptops are quickly edging out their space-consuming desktop counterparts and becoming an essential part of every student’s toolkit. Instead of working on a computer at home, a computer in the library and a computer in the lab, you can have the same system no matter where you are. Your documents, music, calendars, and reminders are all on one machine, accessible at the touch of a button. Apple’s MacBook is a surefire favorite, while Toshiba’s Satellite line and Dell’s Inspiron series are affordable. Sony’s VAIO and IBM’s ThinkPad products also good for those willing to spend a little more.

2. PDA: Personal digital assistants are increasingly being seen as all-in-one devices, a smaller and more compact alternative to notebook computers. Often, they can connect to the Internet, allow you to work on documents and spreadsheets, transfer files using Bluetooth technology and more, all in the palm of your hand. If you prefer to keep your phone and PDA separate, the Dell Axim is a great choice. Alternatively, you can chose from the PalmOne series of PDAs from Palm. For those who want the features of a cell phone bundled in, T-Mobile’s Sidekick and Palm’s Treo Smartphone are two good options. Samsung and O2 also offer a range of high-end mobile digital all-purpose devices.

3. Recorder: A good recorder is a must for students who have trouble taking down notes or remembering lectures. This device also comes in handy when you’re unable to attend class: just have a friend record what’s going on, and it’s like you’ve attended the lecture in person. There are various models available, starting from those with micro cassettes like Sony’s M570V recorder to those with built in memory like the ones from Olympus. Some even connect to your computer’s USB port so you can transfer files and clear internal memory.

4. MP3 player: Portable music players are very hot on college campuses these days. They’re used to stream podcasts, watch videos of lectures, play back MP3 files, listen to audio lessons on the go, or to just chill out with some cool music downloaded from iTunes or the Internet. If you’re not interested in the iPod, consider alternatives like Creative’s Zen Vision and Samsung’s YP-Z5.

5. Scientific calculator: Students enrolled in college courses like advanced mathematics and science may find that they require a lot of algebraic, trigonometric and calculus calculations. They can add computing power to their arsenal by choosing a good scientific calculator. A few good options are the advanced graphing calculator from Texas Instruments and HP’s 33s model.

6. Flash drive: These small devices have virtually rendered CDs obsolete because of their extreme portability and convenience. They’re a must-have if you need to transfer files from one system to another. They really come in handy if you don’t have your own laptop: carry around your presentation for class or transfer files easily from the library to your home computer. Storage sizes start at 16 MB and go up to 4 GB. Prices vary according to the brand. SanDisk, Kingston, Memorex and USB Drive are some of the more popular names in the business. If you store sensitive information on your device, the password-enabled USB drive from Thanko can help you keep files private.

7. Digital dictionary: Handy to carry around in your tote bag, these nifty gadgets effectively replace heavy paper dictionaries. They can come bundled with MP3 players or PDAs, offering definitions as well as translations from English to various foreign languages. Digital dictionaries are extremely useful when you’re working on term papers or foreign language assignments.

8. Alarm clock: Do you have trouble waking up on time to attend your morning classes? Check out these cool wakeup machines to find one that suits your style. After all, it’s important to be punctual to class on a regular basis.

9. Mini refrigerator: Perfect for not only storing drinks, but also for keeping healthy, homemade meals and snacks in your dorm room. After all, you can’t always depend on cafeteria food. Prices start from just below $100 and move higher as the size becomes larger. The top-selling models include those from ThermoKool, BebeSounds, and Vector, but your best bet for under $100 would be GE’s GMR02BK model.

10. Smoothie makers/blenders: Are you in such a rush to get to class every morning that you tend to skip breakfast? Or worse, grab an unhealthy, fat-loaded snack on the way to your lecture? Stop right there and buy yourself a good smoothie maker. A mix of fruits and yogurt is just what you need to kick-start your morning the healthy way. Try out any of the various models from Kenwood, Back to Basics, Hamilton Beach, Juiceman and Villaware.

11. Vacuum cleaner: Don’t let your dorm room turn into a pig sty. Invest in a good vacuum, preferably one that does the cleaning for you. The iRobot Roomba cleans your room at the press of a button, gathering up dust from almost all floor textures and medium pile carpet, then returns to its base unit when it’s done.

12. Microwave oven: Keeping a microwave in your dorm room allows you to eat more versatile food than what’s being offered at the cafeteria. Go out and get one with an built in toaster to save space and money. Check out models from Sanyo, Sears, LG Electronics and Samsung.

13. All-in-one printer/copier/scanner/fax machine: With one of these machines, you won’t have to leave your room for any printing, scanning, copying or faxing needs. These machines also come in handy when you need printouts outside of normal working hours, like late at night or early morning before your class. They retail for under $200 from HP, Canon, Epson and Lexmark.

14. Video game consoles: Take time off from your grueling schedule and unwind with the latest in gaming consoles. Sony’s PSP and Nintendo’s DS Lite are two hot handheld favorites with the gaming crowd. The Sony PSP doubles as a TV or DVD player, while the Nintendo DS allows you to play games online.

15. Boom-box: An iPod is ok if you want to go solo, but when playing music for a crowd, it’s best you turn to Cisco’s Linksys Wireless Music System. This boom-box allows you to play songs on your PC through its speakers using a built in wi-fi connection and also plays radio stations from the Internet. It’s also a great way to relax and unwind as you work on assignments and papers for the following day’s classes.

16. Voice Recognition Software: Voice recognition software provides an easy way to get your notes and lessons typed. All you have to do is voice your words out loud. For those who don’t want to type or are tired of hand-written notes, try the voice recognition software Naturally Speaking 8.0 from Dragon.

17. Digital pen: Are you too tired to transfer your hand-written notes to your computer? Just invest in digital software from Logitech and get the job done in a hurry. The set, which includes a digital pen, digital paper and related software, allows you to jot notes that are directly transformed into word or spreadsheet documents on your computer. The best part is that you can catalog your notes into search-friendly files for easy retrieval at a later date. The cost may be an inhibiting factor for some, however: the digital paper does not come cheap, especially if you take a lot of notes in class.

18. Web camera: If you’re homesick, you’ll want to keep in touch with friends and family. Make frequent calls and chats home more personal by using a webcam. Windows users can do well with offerings from Logitech, while Mac owners can grab the Apple iSight.

19. Portable bike: Biking is the most cost-effective way to get around campus. Your bike can be an ultra-convenient accessory, especially if you can fold it and carry it around wherever you go. Sinclair’s A-Bike, weighing in at just 12 pounds, is the perfect solution for your transportation needs. It is extremely portable and can be folded or unfolded in around 10 seconds.

20. Backup solution: If you lose your phone, chances are you’re not going to be able to remember most of the phone numbers you’ve got stored on it. Don’t be left without a way to get in touch with your friends, find help with coursework or get together for a weekend party. Get a solution that allows you to create a backup of the stuff you store on your phone. One option is Advanced Wireless Solutions’ Backup Pal. Just plug it into your mobile and download all of your contacts, numbers and email addresses at the press of a button.

Permalink for 'Student Debt Forgiveness: 50 Public Service Jobs That Include Debt Forgiveness'

Posted: August 29th, 2007, 8:53am MDT by admin

For 90 percent of Americans, a college degree comes with student loan debt. Fortunately, there are a number of occupations that allow students to work off all or part of their debts in return for a few years of service. These jobs, almost all in the public sector, are designed to attract qualified professionals to work in areas and professions that are short-staffed. Read on for a comprehensive list of jobs that can help you overcome your student debt.

The U.S. Department of Education (ED):

Students under the umbrella of Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL), William D. Ford Direct Loan Program (DL) (Stafford Student loans) and the Federal Perkins Loans are eligible to have their loans forgiven by the U.S. Department of Education. If you’ve borrowed a Stafford loan, the various positions that allow you to clear your debts are:

1. Teaching in elementary schools that cater to the needs of children from low-income families ($5,000 in five years).
2. Providing child care in facilities that serve low-income communities for five years (20 to 30 percent).

If you fall under the Perkins loan, the jobs available are:

3. Teaching full time in elementary schools for low income students for five years (15 percent each in the first two years, 20 each in the next two and 30 in the fifth).
4. Teaching full time in secondary schools for low income students for five years (15 percent each in the first two years, 20 each in the next two and 30 in the fifth).
5. Taking on the responsibilities of a full-time Head Start staff (15 percent each year).
6. Teaching special education full-time (15 percent a year).
7. Providing early intervention services for the disabled (15 percent each year).
8. Serving in the Armed Forces in hostile areas allows you to clear 50 percent of your debt in four years (12 ½ percent each year).
9. Serving in AmeriCorps, you will receive $7,400 in stipends for a year and $4,725 that you can use towards loan repayment.
10. Volunteering in Vista allows you to clear 70 percent of your debt in four years (15 percent each in the first two and 20 each in the last two).
11. Volunteering for the Peace Corps alllows forgiveness of 70 percent of your loans in four years (15 percent each in the first two and 20 each in the last two).
12. Working as full-time law enforcement officers for five years (15 percent each in the first two years, 20 in the next two and 30 in the fifth).
13. Working as full-time as corrections officers for five years (15 percent each in the first two years, 20 in the next two and 30 in the fifth).
14. Teaching full time in areas where there is a shortage of qualified teachers for five years (15 percent each in the first two years, 20 in the next two and 30 in the fifth).

Federal Agencies:

There are a number of federal agencies that offer student loan repayment programs. From the military to healthcare, check out these jobs that let you serve the greater good while earning back money for your student loans.

15. Working as a civilian in federal agencies for at least three years (Up to $60,000, up to $10,000 per year).

Under The Army College Repayment Program, you are entitled to debt forgiveness by:

16. Enlisting for full-time active duty in the Army for three or more years (Up to $65,000).
17. Joining the Army National Guard for six years (Up to $20,000).
18. Signing up for the Army Reserve for six years (Up to $20,000).

You can avail debt forgiveness through The College Loan Repayment Program (CLRP) for Auxiliary Loan Assistance for Students (ALAS), Stafford Student Loans, Parents Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), Consolidated Loan Program, Federally Insured Student Loans (FISL), Perkins Loans and Supplemental Loans for Students (SLS) by:

19. Enlisting for active duty in the Air Force for four years (Up to $10,000 for non-prior service persons).
20. Signing up with the Navy Reserves for six years (Up to $10,000 for non-prior service persons).
21. Joining the Air National Guard for designated shortage Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) enlisted jobs Reserve for six years (Up to $20,000).

Under the National Institutes of Health’s intramural and extramural loan repayment programs, you can have your debt forgiven by:

22. Working as a clinical researcher for two years ($35,000 per year of qualified educational debt and an additional 39 percent of the repayments to cover Federal taxes).
23. Signing up as a contraception and infertility researcher for two years ($35,000 per year of qualified educational debt and an additional 39 percent of the repayments to cover federal taxes).
24. Working as a Health Disparities researcher for two years ($35,000 per year of qualified educational debt and an additional 39 percent of the repayments to cover Federal taxes).
25. Working as a pediatric researcher for two years ($35,000 per year of qualified educational debt and an additional 39 percent of the repayments to cover Federal taxes).
26. Working as an AIDS researcher for two years ($35,000 per year of qualified educational debt and an additional 39 percent of the repayments to cover Federal taxes).
27. Working as a general researcher for three years ($35,000 per year of qualified educational debt and an additional 39 percent of the repayments to cover Federal taxes).
28. Working as a permanent employee or as a Title 42 employee serving on indefinite appointments at NIH.
29. Serving on term or excepted appointments at NIH with a minimum of three years of appointment left.
30. Serving on excepted appointments that may become term or career-oriented.
31. Working as a temporary employee under 5 C.F.R. 315.704 and serving appointments that may become term or permanent.
32. If you’re with the National Health Service Corps, you can have your loans repaid quicker by working as primary health providers in areas identified by the Department of Health and Human Services as facing a shortage of health professionals for two years (Up to $50,000).
33. Under the Nurse Reinvestment Act, you can have your loans forgiven by working as a nursing faculty for a certain period of time.
34. Under the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program, you can have your loans repaid by practicing as a registered nurse in areas that do not have adequate medical facilities as well as remote or economically backward areas.
35. If you’re with the University of California, Berkeley’s School of Law (Boalt Hall), you can repay your loans by working at government jobs or public service jobs that use your law degree and pay salaries equal to or less than $58,000 annually over a period of 10 years (Up to $100,000).

Other law schools also offer similar, if not as generous, incentives for loan repayment. You can avail these benefits by earning $50,000 or less per year by working:

36. As a public defender
37. In non-profit firms
38. As a prosecutor
39. Full time for legal aid or legal services organizations
40. For the Judge Advocate General Corps
41. For an academic, law-related, non-legal organization that serves the public.

State Programs:

Different states have their own loan repayment programs that allow teachers and medical professionals to repay loans through their services. Some examples of these programs are:

42. California’s Assumption Program of Loans for Education allows up to $11,000 of your debt to be forgiven if you teach a designated subject four years in a shortage area.
43. Teaching Mathematics, Science or Special Education will allow you to cancel an additional $1,000 every year.
44. Teaching the above three subjects in the lowest performing schools lets you off the debt hook by another $1,000 each year.
45. Teachers in Mississippi who have their Alternate Route Teaching license and teach in shortage areas are eligible for the Teacher Loan Repayment program.
46. The American Federation of Teachers has loan forgiveness options for teachers in various states.

Other Programs:

47. The Office of Statewide Health and Planning, California, the Nicholas J. Pisacano MD Memorial Foundation Inc., the Indian Health Services and the American Academy of Family Physicians’ Foundation have various loan repayment programs for medical and health professionals.
48. The American Physical Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association allow debt forgiveness for occupational and physical therapists.
49. The Michael Murphy Loan allows forgiveness for students who study subjects like law enforcement, law, probation, parole and penology that allow them to work one-fifth of a year as a State Trooper or related law enforcement official in Alaska.
50. The Baker University’s College of Arts and Sciences allows loan forgiveness for students who complete a bachelor’s degree at the college.

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Posted: August 28th, 2007, 9:13am MDT by admin

When it comes to the college experience, it’s quality, not quantity, that matters. You’ll never be able to relive your college years, so it’s important to not leave things undone. Here are 100 things to do in college to make sure your experience will be unforgettable and without regret.

There’s no crystal ball, but it helps to look to the future…

1. Think about your life after college from the day you set foot on campus.
2. Learn marketable skills to get ahead in the job market. Pick up a few things about computers, take an accounting class, or learn something about scientific research.
3. Join a course that builds your leadership and team-building skills.
4. Hone your communication skills beyond “Wassup.”
5. Learn the art of short-order persuasion. The real world throws up opportunities while on elevator rides you only have a few minutes to convert possibilities to sure things.
6. Take on an internship position in your chosen career during your summer vacation.
7. Take a few summer courses. They help you graduate faster and reduce your tuition expenses.
8. Make a clear decision on whether you want to go to graduate school or find a job after graduation.
9. Set up an alternative plan (job/post-grad studies) as a backup measure if your original falls through.
10. Attend career fairs and visit your college career office regularly.
11. Take a crash course in microeconomics. No matter which field of work you choose, you have to know the business of making and managing money.
12. Enroll in a professional association of your chosen field of work.
13. Develop a network of associates and contacts in your preferred career.
14. Create a perfect resume.
15. Learn how to write a good cover letter.
16. Perfect your signature.
17. Develop your people and interpersonal skills.
18. Work out all of the ways in which you can search for a job once you graduate.
19. Read the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
20. Browse career websites.
21. Learn to get your point across in five minutes
22. Brush up on your interview skills.

Enrichment comes in small steps, at an affordable cost…

23. Pick up a skill that’s completely unrelated to your course of study.
24. Learn at least the basics of a foreign language.
25. Overcome a personal fear. If you’re scared of water, learn to swim; if you’re scared of heights, go bungee jumping.
26. Learn keyboard shortcuts to impress people watching you work.
27. Learn how to create a PowerPoint presentation that doesn’t take forever to complete.
28. Learn the names of all the 50 states in the United States of America.
29. Make it a point to read one good book every semester.
30. Take part in at least two extra curricular activities on campus.
31. Volunteer your services when they are helpful.
32. Learn how to have a formal telephone conversation.
33. Learn how to leave an effective voice mail message that gets your point across.
34. Practice and fine-tune the art of official correspondence.
35. Learn to write emails without using text message abbreviations.
36. Learn to accept blame for something that is not your fault with good grace.
37. Learn to choose which battles to fight and which to give up; it’s not worth fighting all of them.
38. Learn to be gracious in victory.
39. When victorious, allow the loser a way to exit the situation without losing face.
40. Learn to share credit with your team even if the effort was mostly yours.
41. Become wise enough to realize that older people may have knowledge that you do not. Seek their advice before you embark on what you may think is a brilliant idea.
42. Force yourself to do something you consider boring, at least for an hour a week. It will prepare you to stick to essential tasks that are sometimes thrust on you in the real world.
43. Visit your college library at least once a month.
44. Become a part of one or more student organization.
45. Spend a few minutes in silence every day.
46. Learn not to take rejection personally.
47. Get into the habit of writing thank you notes.
48. Learn to plan your days.
49. Stick to your plans.
50. Learn to figure out how to do things on your own. Use the Internet, your library, or any other resource at your disposal.
51. Don’t wait until the last minute to write a term paper.
52. Learn to write a concise and complete one-page document.
53. Work out regularly.
54. Fight with your best friend and make up as soon as possible.
55. Quit drinking/doing drugs.

What goes around comes around…

56. Teach someone something you know and they don’t, like how to play a guitar or format a computer.
57. Take a foreign exchange student under your wing.
58. Pay your own credit card bills instead of pushing them on mom and dad.
59. Make peace with a friend you’ve had a falling out with.

It’s a happier life ahead if you’re not in debt…

60. Work part-time to earn money for tuition or other expenses.
61. Avoid using a credit card for frivolous expenses
62. Spend a summer or spring break working at a job instead of partying.
63. Look for debt forgiveness programs that will allow you to work off your student loans while earning a comfortable living.

Totally goofy, fun things…

64. Summon up the courage to walk up to the object of your desire that you see on your way to class and say hello instead of assuming she/he is out of your league.
65. Give yourself a makeover; try a completely different look from the one you usually sport.
66. Write a journal or a weblog.
67. Go over every inch of your college campus.
68. Try cooking your own meals.
69. Go on a vacation with the bare minimum money.
70. Attend class in your pajamas one day.
71. Wake up in time to see the sunrise.
72. Attend class on time at least once.
73. Clean out your dorm room.
74. Visit a live theater.
75. Go to a theme park and enjoy yourself like a child. It’s a good way to blow off steam.
76. Go a whole day without using any electronic gadgets. Switch off your mobile phone, iPod and laptop and enjoy a day of peace and quiet.
77. Go for a walk by yourself.
78. Get drenched in the rain.
79. Try different cuisines.
80. Leave your credit card behind and go window shopping.
81. Change your regular weekend routine.
82. Show up unannounced at your parents’ house and watch the joy on their faces.
83. Remember your mother’s birthday.
84. Write at least one hand-written letter using pen and paper.
85. Stay awake throughout a lecture.
86. Restrain yourself from throwing a party when your parents are out of town.
87. Walk instead of using your car for a day a week.
88. Avoid eating junk food once a week.
89. Sing loudly at a karaoke bar, even if you can’t carry a tune to save your life.
90. Support a friend during a crisis.
91. Don’t use email to communicate with your roommate.
92. Delete your MySpace/Facebook profile.
93. Let your mom hug you in front of your friends.
94. Go into class without a smidgen of makeup.
95. Learn the names of all the people in your dorm.
96. Enter a hot-dog eating contest.
97. Eat an ice cream cone in every flavor.
98. Get a whole 8 hours of sleep in a night.
99. Stay awake an entire night.
100. Wear a wacky hat to class as a trial run for the day you graduate!

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Posted: July 13th, 2007, 11:39am MDT by admin

Greetings! Welcome to the 10th edition of the Carnival of Student Finance. We have received 6 posts for this edition. Here are the posts in the order they were received.

Dean presents Huge List of Restaurants that Give You Free Birthday Meals posted at Mr. Cheap Stuff Coupons. Broke college students can’t turn down a free meal.

Steve Faber presents - Help Paying Medical Bills posted at Debt Free. What can you do if you need help paying medical bills? Well, there are some places you can find help and some ways you may be able to reduce your medical bills. First of all, there are some things you should not do in this situation.

Edithyeung presents Edith Yeung.com Dream Think Act » Blog Archive » 7 Habits of Highly Effective Money Managers posted at Edith Yeung.Com: Dream. Think. Act.. Money can’t work hard for you unless you are in control of the money. Money is like a child. The child can be easily tamed if you spend time to teach and nurture them. Otherwise, they can easily take over your life.

Ted Reimers presents Benefits of Student Loan Consolidation posted at College Tips. If you have many student loans, you should consider Consolidating your Student Loans with the U.S. Dept. of Education.

The Mad Money Analyst presents Systematic Investing Could Yield Greater Returns posted at The Mad Money Analyst. Investing isn’t a set it-and-forget it process. The first step in the process for you may be setting up an account and making the initial investment, but it certainly does not stop there.

FitBuff presents I Can’t Stand My Stand Up Desk! posted at FitBuff.com’s Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog. A story about my stand up desk, plus a very affordable way to set up a test workstation, so even students on a budget can try the benefits of a stand up desk.

That concludes the 10th edition of the Carnival of Student Finance. Next edition of this carnival will be hosted here on 22 July 2007. You can submit your posts here.

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Posted: July 6th, 2007, 9:36am MDT by admin

Greetings! Welcome to the 9th edition of the Carnival of Student Finance. We have received 9 posts for this edition. Here are the posts in the order they were received.

Tushar presents How much should your Monthly Mortgage Payment be ? posted at Life of a Resident Alien…. An article on Yahoo has this interesting piece of information about how much should you spend monthly on your mortgage.

Ted Reimers presents Cheapest Colleges posted at College Blog. Get a quality education at a good price with these best bargain colleges.

The Skilled Investor presents PIRATES OF THE CREDIT SEA - Part 6: Default under the Citibank credit card contract posted at THE SKILLED INVESTOR Blog. This article in this series discusses the seven conditions of default under the Citibank / AT&T Universal card agreement. It also expresses my opinions about contractual relationships in general and about the Citibank / AT&T Universal credit card contract in particular.

Tim Ramsey presents Reduce Credit Card Debt Quickly posted at My Debt Relief Blog. Stop Using Your Credit Card. This is a massive way you can start to reduce credit card debt quickly, it isn’t rocket science to realize that by continuing to use your credit card is going to plunge you deeper into debt than you already are.

Eric Stanley presents Saving Money - A Top Strategy For Saving Money posted at Personal Finance Blog Articles. Do you find it difficult to save the money you work hard to earn? If so, then this article aims to help you get on top of your funds and start investing in your future.

John presents The Almost Debt Free Approach to Student Loan Debt Reduction vs. Investing vs. Savings posted at Queercents. John finds himself grappling the age-old debate of what’s the better option: paying down the student loan or investing and saving. There’s so much back and forth on this issue… he explores the options here.

Matthew Paulson presents What To Do When You’re About to Graduate posted at Getting Green. Most students who are about to graduate high-school or college and head off into the real world do very little to prepare for what’s ahead. They take their classes, enjoy their time in school, and before they know it, it’s a few weeks before graduation, they haven’t found a job, or have any real idea what they’re going to do after the graduate.

Warren Wong presents Why You Should Start Saving Money Today posted at Personal Development for INTJs. Starting Saving Money Today! Why? It’s the difference between being broke and being a millionaire!

ChristianPF presents 9 Tips from Warren Buffett posted at ChristianPF.com. Nine tips about investing, business, and life from the world’s greatest investor.

That concludes the 9th edition of the Carnival of Student Finance. Next edition of this carnival will be hosted on 13 July, 2007. You can submit your posts here.

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Posted: June 25th, 2007, 12:33pm MDT by admin

Greetings! Welcome to the 8th edition of the Carnival of Student Finance. We have received 12 posts for this edition. I must say that these are useful and interesting. Here are the posts in the order they were received.

Ted Reimers presents Best Colleges posted at CampusGrotto College Blog. Here is a list of the 10 Best Colleges. Did your school make the list?

Allen Taylor presents Making Big Money By Looking At The Seasons Of Investment posted at Investing World Today. All forms of investment markets have “seasons” just like the very predictable weather patterns of spring, summer, fall and winter.

Tim Ramsey presents Student Debt Relief - How To Get Yourself Out Of Student Debt posted at My Debt Relief Blog. In this article you will find out how to get yourself out of student debt the smart way.

Eric Stanley presents Free Up 2,000 A Month - Easily posted at Personal Finance Blog Articles. Applying these examples, you can easily free up extra $2,000 per month.

Thomas Humes presents Millionaire Mind - Think Like A Millionaire posted at Wealth Building World. Millionaires, multi millionaires and billionaires have a unique way of looking at money. Learn about it and apply it to your own thinking.

Baz L presents Air Conditioning At 69 Degrees - Way To Save! posted at Day In The Life of Baz.

Tushar presents You are in financial trouble if… posted at Life of a Resident Alien….

Matthew Paulson presents College Students: Get More for Your Used Textbooks posted at Getting Green.

Rick MacGuidwin presents It’s Really All About Asset Allocation: Part 1 of 2 posted at Tips from Rick. Rick says, “One thing I learned at Merrill Lynch was a great system for retirement planning. The system is much like any Algebra course where you simply solve for the unknown.”

Scott presents 7 Surefire Ways to Save Serious Cash in College posted at College and Finance.

Warren Wong presents Why Not To Drive posted at Personal Development for INTJs.

Steve faber presents - Avoid Some of Those Nasty Extra Car Repair Fees posted at Debt Free. If you’ve had the misfortune to spend a ton of money on car repair lately, you may have actually looked closely at the invoice from your autocare provider to find out why the hell it was so large.

That concludes the 8th edition of the Carnival of Student Finance. Next edition of this carnival will be hosted here on 05 July, 2007. You can submit your posts here.

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Posted: June 18th, 2007, 2:38am MDT by admin

Greetings! The 7th edition of the Carnival of Student Finance is up. We have received 9 posts for this edition. Here are the posts in the order they were received.

Gustav S presents American Social Security, our World Economic meltdown? posted at success-is-in-you.com. If you are looking for credit better be aware of this upcoming events.

Grey Swan presents Should Wealthy Children Attend Top Schools? | Grey Swan posted at Grey Swan. First in a series of Blogs about Student Financial decisions.

Steve Faber presents - Debt Consolidation – A Great Debt Solution, or Stupid Move? posted at Getting Debt Free. Debt consolidation is great because it allows you to use a secured loan, with subsequently lower interest rates, to pay off higher interest financial obligations.

David presents Success Advice for Recent Graduates posted at Worldwide Success. As many young people graduated from college and high school in the last few weeks and started their journeys in the “real world”, this is the perfect time to talk about what these young people should do in order to achieve success.

Bill presents You Suck, Girl posted at Ask Uncle Bill. Seems there is another study out there about wage inequality. Here are the ‘facts’–newly minted college graduates (females) earn about 80% of what a male graduate makes ‘right out of the gate.’

Trent presents Student Loans And The Philosophy Of Debt posted at The Simple Dollar. Low interest debt, like the student loan debt above, should be left alone and you should only avoid high interest debt (right now, anything over 7% or so); instead, you should be building up a big emergency fund and a fund to buy more expensive things (like cars) with cash. This plan offers breathing room and security, but does leave some debt in place.

Scott presents College Football and Basketball Tickets, a Great Investment posted at College and Finance. An investment strategy for students.

Ruby presents 25 Ways to Make Money Quickly and Easily (and Legally)! posted at Advice and Rants. How can you earn some extra money easily and quickly? You may be broke, debt, and desperate to make some money quickly, or you may be unable to work full-time (maybe because you’re a student like me?). Don’t worry, there are ways to make money quickly, easily, and without robbing a bank.

Ted Reimers presents College Admission Tips posted at College Blog. Follow these 15 steps when applying for college and increase your chances of getting in.

That concludes the 7th edition of the Carnival of Student Finance. Next edition of this carnival will be hosted here on 24 June, 2007. Submit your posts here.

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Posted: June 9th, 2007, 7:28am MDT by admin

Welcome to the Carnival of Student Finance. We have received 10 posts for this edition. Here are the posts in the order they were received.

Ted Reimers presents Best College Internships posted at CampusGrotto College Blog. An internship at one of these companies will be fun, knowledgeable and career building.

David presents One Million Dollars Generators posted at Worldwide Success. Any activity that generates $10 a day for 10 years will turn into $1 Million in another 30 years if the money is invested at a 10% rate of return.

English Major presents What I Wish I’d Known About Money When I Graduated posted at An English Major’s Money. English Major is thinking about the financial mistakes he made as he tried to set up his life, and the things that he learned from them.

Stingy Student presents Oh, the places you’ll go posted at Stingy Students. Despite the fact that you’re probably going to have to spend money (unless you luck out and manage to find a job where you go), there are many ways in which this can be accomplished in the stingy student manner.

Abdulrasool presents The Dark Sides of Debt Consolidation posted at Debt Consolidation. When paying off their debts, consumers have their minds on only 1 thing, and that is the monthly payments. Some debt consolidation companies will therefore lower your current monthly payments, which is nice, but they will also stretch your payback period.

Ted Reimers presents How to Get a Job after College posted at College Blog. Getting a job after just graduating from College can be difficult if you are not prepared. Follow these Ten Tips to help secure post college employment and get a start on a new career.

Erik presents Your Options For Paying Back Your Student Loans posted at Money Crashers. Loan consolidation puts all of your payments into one lump sum payment. You don’t need to keep track of 6 to 8 different payments you need to make every month.

The Skilled Investor presents PIRATES OF THE CREDIT SEA: Part 2: What are my rights? posted at THE SKILLED INVESTOR Blog. When you deal with a credit card company, however, things just seem not to be that easy after 60 days. Unless, you watch every billing statement like a hawk and contest any problems in writing within 60 days, which we did not do, your road to recovery could be more difficult, if the credit card company wants to make it harder.

Tushar presents Credit Score Breakup and ways to boost it posted at Life of a Resident Alien…. Avoid applying on your own for a lot of loans and credit cards, particularly in a short period. And avoid excessive card-hopping.

Tim Ramsey presents How to Obtain Low Card Interest with Bad Credit posted at My Debt Relief Blog. Many major credit card companies actually provide lower interest rates to cardholders that have bad credit and poor payment histories. They do this to help the cardholder prevent defaulting on the debt by filing for bankruptcy or going to collections.

That concludes the sixth edition of the Carnival of Student Finance. Keep submitting your posts to the future editions of this carnival. Thank you for your contribution.

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