Why We “Speak” APA in Academics
Understanding what APA style is, and how to use it correctly, will help you skillfully speak the language of academia. Learn more about why APA is the standard.
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Opening New Doors With an Online Degree
Earning a four-year degree can be an imposing goal for any student, regardless of where he/she is in life. Understanding the real-world expectations as a college learner — the concept of paying for something and then having to work really hard for it — is intimidating. The high school perception of what college will be …
SuccessReady® Career Skills Prepare Students for Career Success
When applying for a job, you may think a degree and technical skills on their own are enough to get your foot in the door — but more is needed for continued career success and advancement. In recent years, employers have reported a “gap” for their employees in the realm of “soft skills”. This means …
Online Education Can Benefit Students Living in Rural Areas — Here’s How
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 …
A Day in the Life of a CSU-Global Student
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 …