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Will your associate degree give you the boost needed for higher degrees?

Sometimes, an associate degree is not enough. If you're an associate degree holder who's been working for a while, and you've decided it's time for more training, you might be wondering if you can count your associate toward a bachelor's degree. There are now bachelor's degree completion programs that can help you build on your associate degree. Read More

Design contests offer experience, exposure and excellent prizes

Entering design contests can give you valuable, practical experience if you are currently attending or planning to enroll in a graphic design school or animation school. Read More

Alternate option: Six reasons why high school grads should consider online degrees

If you're a high school junior who's thinking ahead to senior year, you're probably starting to look into higher education options. Wherever you stand on your plans for life after high school, there's now an increasingly popular option to consider: an online degree. Read More

What you need to think about when considering a career change

In this time of economic uncertainty, people of all ages are considering career changes. People are forced to explore other career options because of layoffs. Others seek a new direction as they experience declining satisfaction with a job they once found exciting. Professionals who have made successful switches to different careers offer advice to help others do the same. Read More

How to make the most of your interview

With the economy slowly healing after the financial crisis of 2008, competition for jobs is at an all-time high, making interview skills a vital tool for applicants. Here are tips to help communicate the skills you possess that will set you apart from the others. Read More

What do IT professionals do when viruses attack?

Before computers even started making their way into people's homes, programmers were writing "viruses" that could cripple entire systems. Here is an inside look into what experienced IT professionals do when their networks are attacked by viruses. Read More

Parents seek ways to protect their investment in a college education

Soon, millions of parents will send their children off to college for the first time. As the car pulls out of the driveway, they will reflect with nostalgia as their children embark on the next adventure in their lives - while they are acutely aware of how much of an investment they are making in their education. But what if, mid-semester, your son or daughter becomes ill and has to leave school? Read More

Teens: Join Twilight's Nikki Reed to 'do something' good this summer

Are you a teen that is going to camp, hosting a neighborhood block party, or playing baseball this summer? Are you a parent who wants to encourage your child to do something good for others or get more involved in their community? This summer, join the Do Something 101 school supply drive: www.dosomething101.org. Read More

Help keep tweens and teens healthy with up-to-date vaccinations

Vaccinations are not just for younger children. Even though kids may have received their recommended vaccinations when they were younger, they still may need additional vaccines as adolescents. Read More

Decorate your dorm room to express yourself

Freshmen heading off to college don't have to over-think decorating dorm rooms. Save all that mental energy for your studies. Creating inexpensive and interesting living spaces is easier than your high school finals. Read More