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Soon-To-Be-College-Freshmen: How To Make Your First Semester at College a Success
Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz

You've already faced one of life's biggest challenges:

You did it! Congratulations! The next challenge is to take full advantage of everything your college has to offer, get good grades, all the while having a great time. As someone who worked on the Stanford University Dean of Student's staff (and was in charge of a dorm with many freshmen), I have some personal advice about making your first semester the beginning of four of the best years of your life. In a nutshell, my advice is to START STRONG.

The Five Biggest Mistakes Students Make When Choosing a College
Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz

Okay, you're a senior and getting ready to apply to colleges, but the question is which colleges? Some students begin thinking about colleges their sophomore year, but most students avoid the topic until the last minute. Remember, it's never too late to come up with a good college list.

Unless you're a glutton for punishment, you'll probably apply to no more than 10 or 12 colleges. How are you going to come up with that list? Which colleges fit you are as a person and student? How do you avoid the five biggest mistakes students make in choosing colleges? Here they are:

Career Planning-Factors You Must Consider
Catherine Trebble

When it comes to planning for a new career, it's important to not only look at the present, but also the past. Who you were ten years ago may not be who you are today. A lot may have changed when you compare your present with your past. But there are things from your past that may overlap with your present life. Such things include your strengths, personality, experience and education.

Job Prospects for Graduates
Jamie Lyons

With the vast increase in the number of individuals going to university in recent years there has been a seismic shift in the job landscape for 18-30 year olds. Historically it was predominantly the academically focussed who progressed through A-levels to tackle a degree at university. In more recent times the percentage of young adults taking the university route has increased vastly. On the up side this has lead to a generally higher level of education throughout society: with many more people educated to a high level and

Top Tips To Help You Choose A Business English Course In England
Peter Hayes

English is undeniably the international language of business and there has never been a better time for a to improve his or her English language skills. Most non-native English speaking executives these days agree that they have no time to spare when it comes to training. Leaving your family and your office for just short period of time is a big move for the contemporary manager.Also, a company making a personal investment in a manager also needs to see a good return on their training investment.

7 Ways to Reduce Stress During Exam Time
Jim Sarris

January is prime season for taking exams. The first half of the year is over and it's time to show all you've learned until now.

The only problem is students get incredibly stressed and anxious when it's time to remember the mounds of information they've accumulated.

But, according to Jim Sarris, veteran teacher and author of Memory Skills Made Easy, there are things students can do to manage their anxiety and feel more confident and prepared on test day.

"If students can reduce their stress, they are able to actually show what they know," says Sarris.

Speed Reading Is An Important Skill
Jon Kelly

Almost everyone has seen someone speed read, they appear to skim the text and still have read and absorbed the content. It is normal for everyone to read at different speeds, even before some people have mastered the skills of reading fast.

The people who have studied speed reading techniques will still read at different speeds; however they will undoubtedly beat those without experience.

Online Education: How To Know If It's Right For You
Randy Gilbert

" could be the perfect path to improving your job skills, finishing a degree, or changing careers," says Susan Deane, Author of ONLINE EDUCATION, Is It For You, "especially if you want to improve your lifestyle and income."
The problem is that not all online education is right for everyone and there are important pitfalls and traps to avoid.

As an online education expert, Susan Deane takes the mystery out of deciding how or if to pursue an online course with her simple tips and strategies based on experience as a student, teacher, and now, course developer.

Teaching Our Children the Value of Work
calviz versone

There has been a lot of discussion recently about whether children today are more self-centered than children of previous generations. Researchers such as Dr. Jean Twenge argue that not only are they more self-centered, they are also more miserable. Parents are perplexed by the research. "Have we not given our children everything they need to be happy?"

Seven Ways to Save on College Education
Mark Shead

Many people graduate from college owing thousands of dollars in student loans. It isn't uncommon for students to graduate owing $30,000 to $40,000. For people that get married shortly after graduation that means starting out with around $80,000 in debt. Thats a lot of debt for a young couple just looking to buy a house and possibly replace their aging vehicles.
While you may not be able avoid taking out a loan for college, here are six tips to help minimize the cost of your college education.