Posts Tagged ‘adult learners’

Facebook Really Does Know How to Make Friends January 13, 2010 No Comments

Popular, powerful Facebook really knows how to make friends and treat them well! Their new Facebook Fellowship program is a great example of two important higher education themes: graduate school has value and there is financial aid beyond federally funded assistance and private student loans.

Jill Laster of the Chronicle of Higher Education described the [...]

Part-Time Business School: Pros and Cons December 16, 2009 No Comments

If you are looking into a part-time business school program, chances are that you have a fulltime or part-time job and possibly a family to look after. Fortunately, since the MBA is not only a popular graduate degree but also a program that many students pursue while continuing to work, there’s plenty of advice out [...]

My Online Bachelor’s Degree Experience, Part III December 11, 2009 No Comments

A post in 3 parts by Jaemi Sawyer, Guest Blogger. Jaemi is a Marketing Manager in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. She is currently a student at Franklin Pierce University eCollege.

My goal when I first started this online college adventure was to finish as fast as I could. I just wanted that degree in [...]

My Online Bachelor’s Degree Experience, Part II December 9, 2009 No Comments

A post in 3 parts by Jaemi Sawyer, Guest Blogger. Jaemi is a Marketing Manager in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. She is currently a student at Franklin Pierce University eCollege.

In my first post, I mentioned that you might find your online program requiring much more personal investment than you’d think. The reason I say [...]

My Online Bachelor’s Degree Experience, Part I December 7, 2009 No Comments

A post in 3 parts by Jaemi Sawyer, Guest Blogger. Jaemi is a Marketing Manager in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. She is currently a student at Franklin Pierce University eCollege.

My online bachelor’s degree experience: If only I knew then what I know now.

There are so many reasons why people to return to college [...]

10 Tips for Adult Learners Considering an Online Degree Program September 11, 2009 No Comments

Adult learners who are serious about going back to college can consider the following 10 tips as they research potential online degree programs in order to find the best match:

1. Be confident that you’re taking a step toward your future!
2. Be clear about your education goal - is this for your passion or for your [...]

10 Questions for Adult Learners to Ask About Online Degree Programs September 9, 2009 No Comments

For adult learners, going back to school is not as simple as buying a new backpack and getting a good night sleep prior to the first day of class. There are many factors to consider before making the financial and time commitment of pursuing an online college degree.

If you’re an adult learner returning [...]