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CLEP Exams: What to Know by Cole Claybourne
05/31/23
Students can test out of entry-level college courses and save money on tuition.
Earning a college degree requires a significant investment of both time and money. Those seeking to save in both areas can earn college credits by testing out of entry-level courses via the College Level Exami -
13 Ways to Win a College Scholarship By Farran Powell and Emma Kerr
05/29/23
1 - Private and institutional scholarships can be lucrative.
While universities provide the bulk of scholarship awards to college students, there are still thousands of dollars up for grabs through private scholarships. Around $6 billion in nonfederal scholarships was paid out to undergraduates -
Working College Students By Madeline St. Amour
05/28/23
The vast majority of college students today work, but their motivations and experiences vary widely based on demographics.
Most college students are working as they study, but the amount and type of work varies widely. And the forces behind those variances aren't random.
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How to Manage the 5 Generations in the Workplace
05/27/23
Bridging the generational gap in the workplace doesn’t have to be a difficult task. Learn how to manage employees from Gen Z, to Baby Boomers.
What is the generational gap in the workplace?
How does a multigenerational workplace affect companies' management styles?
How ca -
My College Students Are Not OK By Jonathan Malesic
05/27/23
In my classes last fall, a third of the students were missing nearly every time, and usually not the same third. Students buried their faces in their laptop screens and let my questions hang in the air unanswered. My classes were small, with nowhere to hide, yet some students openly slept through th -
OPINION: Why working while in college can be a bad investment for students by RUTH BAUER WHITE
05/27/23
We need to find better ways to support students while they study — here are a few
Every school year and summer during my time as a first-generation college student, I worked to put myself through college. I worked at fast-food restaurants, a gift-basket delivery service, a local grocery -
Students Helping Businesses Take the Next Step
05/25/23
Maxine Chapman’s first venture into business started in her family’s kitchen.
Growing up, Chapman would help her father – a chemist – brew batches of sunscreen at home. Compared to store-bought brands, it was cheaper, better for your skin, and for the environment. Each batch would -
Leading Indonesian Fintech JULO Pioneers Education Financing in a Few Clicks for Any School, College or Online Course in Indonesia by prnewswire
05/24/23
Financial inclusion focused Indonesian digital lending company JULO has launched a unique Education feature that will empower customers to ensure uninterrupted education for them and for their families. With just a few in-app clicks, customers can use their JULO digital credit limit to cover any edu -
Bulgarians Learn Leadership Through Collaboration at Babson By Hillary Chabot
05/23/23
Ana Alexieva, a program director at a nonprofit organization in Bulgaria, figured she’d sharpen her professional skills and explore new leadership abilities when she applied for a two-week program at Babson College.
But the exposure to innovative thought leadership and the close bonds s -
The Crucial Role of Marketing Consistency Across All Channels by Eric Mrley
05/17/23
In today's digital era, businesses have access to an ever-expanding array of marketing channels to engage with their target audience. From social media platforms to email marketing, websites, and offline advertising, the possibilities seem endless. However, amidst this vast landscap -
California’s New Math Framework Doesn’t Add Up by Tom Loveless
05/17/23
California’s proposed math curriculum framework has ignited a ferocious debate, touching off a revival of the 1990s math wars and attracting national media attention. Early drafts of the new framework faced a firestorm of criticism, with opponents charging that the guidelines sacrificed accelerate -
High Level Security Assessment of the Canvas and Moodle Learning Management Systems
05/16/23
Background
Learning Management Systems (LMS) are integral to institutes of higher education. They help
facilitate the dissemination of course materials, facilitate communication between students and
faculty, and can track and quantify student learning. The purpose of this document is -
5 Things You Didn’t Know Required Coding
05/15/23
Coding has become a necessary skill in today’s technology-driven society, and everyone should have some understanding of it. Coding is no longer optional – it is required.
We often think of coding as something only necessary for developing software or applications. However, coding is -
4 Reasons Why UX Design is Good for Business
05/14/23
The online world is changing. Web design is becoming imperative. Even more important than the actual content. In particular, one concept stands apart as the future —UX design.
When given 15 minutes to scroll a site, two-thirds of people prefer to look at something beautiful versus plain -
Bridging the skills gap: Fuelling careers and the economy in Pakistan by Ritu Bhandari
05/13/23
Economist Impact, supported by Google, conducted a survey of 1,375 employees across Asia-Pacific (APAC), including 75 employees from Pakistan, between November 2022 and January 2023. It also interviewed employers and industry experts across the region to understand their perspectives on skills gaps -
OECD education survey shows 'unprecedented' drop in student performance By: NEWS WIRES
05/12/23
Asian countries dominated the top spots in a keenly watched survey of education capabilities published Tuesday, while levels in Europe slipped at a record pace – and not just because of Covid.
However, the report also showed that students in top performing countries were not necessari -
The Best SEO API Tools For Marketers And Businesses In 2023- Debamalya Mukherjee
05/10/23
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and SEO API tools have become a necessity for all businesses. In this digital age, your website needs to rank on the top ten (first page) of Google search even to be visible to the audience. You search for something, and 90% of the time, you will get what you need on -
A woman in Texas worked 4 jobs — but still couldn't keep up with her $250K in student debt. Here is the advice she got from a famous finance YouTuber by Bethan Moorcraft
05/09/23
Teryca Brooks-Long was desperate. Despite working four different jobs, she had racked up nearly $250,000 in student debt and was only sinking further into the red. Unable to keep her head above water, she called on personal finance YouTuber Caleb Hammer for help.
Hammer hosts a show on th -
Intel layoffs announced after company sees largest quarterly loss ever by Bailey Schulz
05/09/23
A wave of layoffs continues to rattle the tech industry, with semiconductor chip manufacturer Intel on Monday confirming that it plans to cut its workforce to reduce costs.
The company declined to share how many workers would be affected but said the layoffs would take place across the co -
CAREERS FEATURE MEET MR. INTERNET: VINT CERF Even after 50 years, he’s still extending and evangelizing the Internet BY TEKLA S. PERRY
05/08/23
It was June 1973. For the past three months, Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn had been working together on a problem Kahn had been pondering for some time: how to connect ground-based military computers seamlessly to communications satellites and mobile radios.
The ARPANET and the way it handled co -
What is Brand Equity and How to Use it to Your Benefit
05/07/23
How do your customers perceive your brand?
In her latest article, chief transformation officer at Mediacom UK, Sue Unerman, states, “There’s a clear correlation now between clarity of purpose and brand equity. Abandoning a brand because you don’t like what you hear about it is becom -
You might want to avoid using free public charging stations. Here's why. By Amanda Pérez Pintado
05/07/23
The FBI recently warned against using free public charging stations, saying hackers can use the connection to transmit malware onto your device.
The agency advised consumers have their own charger and USB cord and use an electrical outlet.
"Avoid using free charging sta -
The Power of Influencer Marketing: The Rise, Impact, and 5Ws of This Marketing Strategy by AdSkate
05/06/23
Influencer marketing has emerged as one of the most effective ways for businesses to reach their target audiences. Through influencer marketing, a product or service is promoted by partnering with individuals on social media. Brand awareness, sales, and customer trust have increased. Inf -
Building a Skilled Workforce for Mexico's Digital Future by By Cinthya Alaniz Salazar
05/06/23
The frontier between humans and machines has undergone a significant shift, altering not only the dynamics of human labor but also reshaping the very fabric of job roles, skill requirements and the impending displacement of certain professions, says the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs 2023 r -
A College Student's Guide to Freelance Writing by Patrick Young
05/03/23
Whether being a freelance writer is your dream job or just a desirable side hustle, there's nothing stopping you from starting your writing career today. Business experts believe that freelancing is great for college students, particularly because the experience can help you land other jobs aft -
What’s the real key to success for online businesses? Is it social media? Will the likes of Facebook, Twitter or their kin be the best way to generate traffic? Sure, social media is part of good marketing, but it is not the site or the platform that attracts readers, followers and customers. Rather, it’s the substance of an article, tweet or update that catches their attention and leads them to the business itself. Technology startups have risen in prominence, and many of the products and online services you use today are likely to be the work of tech startups. Do you use an Android smartphone? Are you fond of Twitter or Facebook? Do you chat using Viber.com or Whatsapp.com? These are all products of tech startups, and some have risen in prominence to become multibillion-dollar companies. As a freelance writer, you can offer your services to tech startups and help them get the attention they need. By providing quality and organic content, startup companies would get the boost they require to catch up with other existing companies or startups that have had a headstart over them. First, you will need to hone your skills. Fine-tune your writing abilities and knock the cobwebs off if necessary. Build up your confidence and come up with a presentable portfolio that will impress the company and your future boss or client. If you’re an expert in a certain niche, focus on that particular industry. If you are a writer, you can maintain your own personal blog. Regular updates will show that you keep abreast of the current trends and styles. As an alternative, you can also showcase your portfolio on writing platforms like Medium.com, which offers collaboration and feedback, aside from having an already sizable audience. The same goes if you’re a design freelancer. You can set-up your own portfolio on design sites like DeviantArt.com or Dribbble.com. Besides practicing your own skills through your blog, you can also try and test out new techniques in optimizing your content to rank higher on search results. See which techniques are effective and which ones are not, thereby increasing your expertise and knowledge in quite a lot of things, expanding your horizons and allowing you to be more flexible, desirable and important. Ready to put your pitching skills to the test? Get ready to hunt for companies that are in need of your services. 1. News Sites Your first stop would be news sites and databases that feature tech startups. These include Venturebeat.com, TechCrunch.com and Angel.co. 2. Social Media Social networking sites are also popular virtual watering holes for startup founders. They are often involved in startup communities on Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn, as well as developer-oriented forums. 3. Job Boards Job boards are also a great way to find tech startups in need of talent. While most of the listings at the likes of Angel.co/jobs, StartupHire.com, and e27.co/jobs are for developers, you can still get yourself introduced as a creative individual who can offer contributions on non-technical aspects of a business. 4. Founders Get in touch with the startup founders directly, and introduce yourself as someone who can help improve their business. Become involved in the community. Even if you’re not a technical person, not all startup founders are developers, anyway. Many of these people do have a vision and hire the technical, marketing and creative personnel that can turn their ideas into a reality. Finding the right company for you to work with may take some time and it might not be that easy, but persistence is key and patience is a virtue. A company that needs you, your writing style, and your technique might take time, as different companies have different necessities and each and every writer has his or her own persona and skillset. In case you are turned down, it does not mean that you are not good. It simply implies that you may not be the person they are looking for at the moment. What Services to Offer The range of services you can offer would be dependent on your skillset. You could offer anywhere from writing web content to minor or major editing, content overhauls, improving site details such as fixing “about us page” and “home page” and the like. You can also offer content-related services such as Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Marketing (SMM), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), data entry, blogging, press releases or even copywriting if you wish. Again it would depend on what you know and on what you can do. One area that tech startups would greatly benefit from is user experience or UX, which will require a keen eye from someone who can take the perspective of both a product manager and an end-user. With UX, simple copy-related details such as buttons, prompts, user agreements and forms will require streamlining in order to be effective. At the end of the day what is important for tech startups is gaining traction by improving their online presence. Freelance writers, web designers, and other professionals can help in this aspect, whether it’s helping improve the user experience or helping get the word out through content development, marketing, SEO and social media updates, and even handling the startup’s human resources, accounting or other business needs. by Dennis Francis
05/02/23
You don’t have to be broke in college. If you know how to write (you’re going to be doing a lot of that in classes any way) why not make some cash doing it?
College is a period of dramatic change. It’s still a time to pinch pennies for many. It’s the end of high school and the beg -
7 Practical Tips to Start Freelance Writing as a College Student by Anonymous
05/02/23
It’s hard to keep yourself afloat as a self-supported college student, especially if you aren’t able to get free textbooks, scholarships, or meals.
Not to mention, it’s difficult to juggle a job alongside an education — especially if you’re trying to balance life as a PhD studen -
'The Godfather of A.I.’ just quit Google and says he regrets his life’s work because it can be hard to stop ‘bad actors from using it for bad things’ by PRARTHANA PRAKASH
05/01/23
Geoffrey Hinton, Chief scientist, told Fortune in a statement. “As one of the first companies to publish A.I. principles, we remain committed to a responsible approach to A.I. We’re continually learning to understand emerging risks while also innovating boldly.”
Hinton did not immed -
How online hate infiltrates social media and politics
05/01/23
In late February, the headline of a news commentary website that receives more than 2.8 million monthly visitors announced, “Jews Destroy Another One of Their Own Graveyards to Blame Trump.” The story, inspired by the recent desecration of a Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, was the seething fant -
Freelance Writing for Tech Startups
05/01/23
What’s the real key to success for online businesses? Is it social media? Will the likes of Facebook, Twitter or their kin be the best way to generate traffic? Sure, social media is part of good marketing, but it is not the site or the platform that attracts readers, followers and customers. Rathe
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