When you’re making the important choice of where to advance your education, you’ll be faced with several options. Here, we explore an important distinction in higher education: nonprofit versus for-profit universities. Nonprofit online universities are either part of a larger state system (just as CSU Global is a part of the larger Colorado State University …
When faced with pressure related to employment, education, and personal issues, it’s no wonder that some students may find it challenging to maintain balance. Whether it’s due to unexpected vehicle maintenance or deciding to add another course to your workload, life can get expensive. Luckily, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, makes …
In this blog post, CSU Global’s Community Outreach Coordinator Lauren Galena outlines best practices and benefits of networking on LinkedIn. Expanding one’s personal and professional networks is an added benefit of continuing education. While exact numbers vary, it’s known that many job seekers find a position based on referrals from people in their network. Establishing …
If you’ve never attended an online school, you may have questions. How do the classes work? Will you be able to interact with your classmates? Do you have to be present for lectures at specific times, or can you set your own schedule? However, one of the top questions we often hear: How do you …
When you attend an online school, you’ll see that virtual classrooms often revolve around the use of discussion boards. These boards are used for a variety of reasons, depending on the specific class you’re taking, and it’s important that you learn how to use them effectively. Let’s take a look at the best practices for …