Tag «Student life»

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Happy Birthday Goldie!

Happy birthday, Goldie!A little something for you in honor of Goldie’s birthday: We’re waiving the $25 application fee through May 31! Just use promo code GOLDIE when you apply during the month of May. As our mascot celebrates another trip around the sun, we’re taking this special day, May 14, to take a closer look …

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Environmental Benefits of Online Education

As humans’ negative impact on the environment becomes increasingly apparent, Americans are beginning to take action. According to recent studies conducted by the Pew Research Center, vast majorities of those surveyed indicated that they took steps in their daily lives to reduce food waste, reliance on single-use plastics, and water consumption.  As you consider your …

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Stress-Reduction Techniques That Take Less Than 5 Minutes

Career, family, relationships, commutes, bills, health, the news — it’s easy in our “always on” culture and busy lives to feel the effects of stress. But unchecked stress can easily become unmanageable and impact your physical, mental, and emotional health.  We’ve put together some easy, five-minute stress-reduction techniques that you can implement right away – …

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IT Technologies as a Necessary Component of the Education System

The IT-powered education system has opened new opportunities for students and provided new resources for teachers. Innovative tools and services that we use today significantly facilitate the studying process and boost educational effectiveness.  If you wonder why information technologies are considered as an essential component of the modern education system, keep reading. Education Accessible to …

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Increasing Cognitive Function With Binaural Beats

We all have our preferences when it comes to what we hear when we study, work, or sleep. Generally speaking, loud, disruptive noises are not great for focus. Soothing sounds or silence tend to help us work better. The power of a passing siren will disrupt our focus, but what about the music you’re listening …

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