Tag «Student life»

Reinventing Your Career Over 50

If you’ve read my earlier blog posts, you’ll know I’m a recent retiree from a large telecommunications company. I also spent 30-plus years as a freelance editorial cartoonist. In late 2016, after seeing so many changes in my parallel careers, I decided that the time had come to make a really big life change. My …

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Online College Course Survival Guide: What to Expect in an Online Classroom

Enrolling in an online course can be intimidating and the fear of going back to school can be overwhelming. After spending years in a traditional classroom, I didn’t know what to expect. Would there still be class lessons? Would participation count toward my grade? The simple answer to these questions is YES and CSU Global …

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Building the Perfect Home Study Space

You may have a home office, or work on a flex schedule at home, but consider establishing a dedicated study space separate from your professional work space.  If you have the option to create a study space, you may find it easier to focus and concentrate on your classes and school work. Completing class assignments …

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Nontraditional Students in the Age of the Millennial

Whether you’re earning a master’s degree, switching careers, or completing an undergraduate degree, the idea of reinventing yourself can be intimidating. You might also be worried about competing with a new generation of college graduates and young professionals. Although you may feel behind, the life skills and experience you take for granted are more important …

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