Students living in rural areas tend to live and work farther from higher-education institutions — including community colleges — than their suburban- and urban-dwelling counterparts. This inconvenience equates to lower rates of college and university attendance for rural students, as well as fewer opportunities to advance in their careers and earn higher salaries. Online learning can present solutions to …
Choosing a college or university to attend is a decision that potential students do not take lightly — and one of the factors that people take most into consideration when choosing where to pursue their education, is cost. With steadily rising tuition rates, students are seeking more options when it comes to the type of …
If you’re considered the “numbers expert” by people you know, or if you’ve always had an interest in or passion for mathematics, a career in accounting may be a great fit for you. Career opportunities are available in just about any industry, with many of them yielding lucrative salaries. Many companies need qualified professionals with …
As a modern learner, your experience is likely to be different from that of a traditional student, who takes classes full-time and on a physical campus. Perhaps you study during lunch breaks or during your daily commute. You may be balancing school work with your career, family life, or community involvement. Community involvement and interaction …
In this blog post, recent CSU Global graduate/alumnus Breanna Dahlin describes a typical day from her experience as a student. Two years ago, I was taking online courses at two different colleges, because the online options at each were very limited. Since I was working in a full-time position, I did not have the ability to attend …