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Updated: October 04, 2021
Blended Learning — 6 Handy Tips on How to Organize Your Student Life
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, more than 1.2 billion students face a different learning approach called blended or hybrid learning. The model itself presents a variety of challenges for the educational system, teachers, and students.
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Updated: October 26, 2021
UDayton Live Master’s Degree Options Are the Right Choice for Right Now
Start your master’s degree at home, finish on campus with UDayton Live.
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Updated: August 13, 2020
12 Tips for Learning a Foreign Language
Learning a foreign language can feel like climbing Mount Everest — there’s so much work to be done, and no shortcuts to take.
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Updated: August 12, 2020
Who to Ask for a Recommendation Letter
As college students, we are often applying to internships, scholarships, extracurriculars, and jobs. These applications often require a letter of recommendation.
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Updated: August 12, 2020
11 Job Application Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Job applications can be intimidating, especially when you are applying for your first major job. Knowing how to avoid common mistakes can help you stand out and boost your confidence in yourself and your application.
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Updated: August 12, 2020
Cool Online Courses that Will Also Make You Stand Out
Being a student isn’t ever easy, but it’s even more difficult when you’re taking online courses, as it’s hard to tell what’s worth your time and what isn’t. Online courses can be a great way to stand out, but when it comes to choosing the right ones, to say the choice is difficult is an understatement.
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Updated: August 12, 2020
7 Tips for Staying on Top of Your Schoolwork
Although it does take some work and discipline, you can definitely stay on top of your assignments and readings. If you are proactive in setting aside time and setting goals for yourself, you will do well.
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Updated: August 30, 2022
6 Employability Skills for the Modern Workplace
Workplace skills are something that is necessary for you to do your job, obviously. But in the grand scheme of things, skills can get overlooked and forgotten about.
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Updated: August 13, 2020
How to Study Robotics in the U.S.
As the future rushes toward us at an ever-increasing pace, the relationship between humans and technology continues to weave itself together more tightly.
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Updated: August 12, 2020
AP Classes: Are They Worth It?
Taking AP (or Advanced Placement) classes in high school can help you prepare for college-level courses and earn credit toward a college degree. Are they worth the extra work and stress? Here are some pros and cons to help you decide:
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Updated: August 11, 2020
The Truth About College Rankings
Every year, as a new college admission cycle begins, there’s always a lot of news about rankings. Editors from U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, The Princeton Review and others have once again begun to provide a parade of ranking guides that presume to reveal the “best values” in education, identify the best “party” schools or, simply, quantify the mythical pecking order of colleges.
Before you get out your credit card or rush to print out a list of the “best” colleges, though, take a moment to consider the following:
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Updated: August 11, 2020
Starting A Career In Medicine: Where To Begin
Pursuing a career in medicine is at the top of many young students’ minds. The industry has many opportunities, it is noble, and the pay is well above average. But what deters most of these dreams is the fact that becoming a medical practitioner takes lots of dedication, is expensive, and not anywhere near the list of the easiest things to do. That is why many opt for the shorter, cheaper, but rewarding career path of being medical assistants.
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Updated: August 11, 2020
4+1 = Fast Track to a Master's Degree
Hoping to get a master’s degree from a U.S. college or university? For most students, the process will take at least six years: four years of undergraduate study plus two or more years of graduate-level work.
But what if that degree could be earned in just five years — saving both time and money?
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Updated: August 12, 2020
How to Handle Homesickness
Many students feel homesick when they leave home for the first time. Being away from friends and family can present you with an opportunity to grow but getting through the initial emotion of being on your own is difficult for many students. If you’re experiencing homesickness, use these tips to help get you back on track and ready to make the most of your time at your new university.
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Updated: August 13, 2020
Four Easy Stress Relievers for Students
The first thing to do when you feel overwhelmed is take a deep breath. Being a student can be overwhelming. Hours of homework, studying for tests and writing papers added to being attentive in class and making time for your friends can leave you feeling fatigued. If you’re feeling stressed out, the best thing to do is get out of your current headspace for a little while and shake out all the anxiety. Try some of these “brain break” ideas the next time you’re feeling stressed.
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Updated: August 11, 2020
Bandar from Saudi Arabia: Studies English at ELS Language Centers, Grand Rapids, Michigan
ELS/Grand Rapids is the best place to learn because if you want to save the money, the city is affordable. The city is also friendly. The people in the city are friendly, and the teachers at ELS are more than friendly, and you will not feel homesick. Also, you can get a host family—they will help you to find good one. The bus is free. You can ride the bus anytime in the day without paying anything.
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Updated: August 11, 2020
Alejandro from Brazil: Studies English at ELS Language Centers, New York-Manhattan
Favorite thing about ELS: Teachers at ELS. They always respect you, and that is an important thing when you want to learn a language. I made friends from Japan, Taiwan, Cuba, Venezuela, Peru, and China, and I am very grateful that I can meet people from other cultures.
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Updated: August 12, 2020
Tips for Staying Focused Through Finals
Your final exams are the last box to check before you head home for a well-deserved winter break. But after a long semester, it can be difficult to stay focused. Use these tips to set yourself up for success and finish your semester strong.
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Updated: August 13, 2020
What to Consider when Applying for Universities in the U.S.
Applying to universities and colleges after high school is probably one of the biggest decisions in a student’s life.
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Updated: August 10, 2020
Studying Fashion in the USA
Fashion is an artistic expression of cultural mores and attitudes. Learning about fashion in the U.S. offers students the chance to get to know the American culture and its place in the world of fashion.
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