Tonight, it will be the topic on everyone’s tongue: what was your resolution? A lot of people tend to use the whole resolution thing as a year-long Lent. They’ll give up this, that, or the other thing and probably complain about it all year, give up, or simply forget. Take a stand this year; make a positive resolution and keep it. (more…)

Are graduate degrees really just a fancy, expensive road to nowhere? Does it pay to stay in the hidey-hole of higher education to get a better degree, or will a bachelor’s get you where you need to go? The answers, of course, are: well, it depends.  (more…)

Bailouts now cost more than anything ever. This makes me a little nervous; I must admit. I keep getting visions of the financial collapse in Atlas Shrugged, and they’re frightening. While I don’t agree with bailouts and all the nationalizing that goes along with them, I can’t help but wonder why I’m not getting any money. (more…)

Desktop Research Replacing Traditional Research
I’m not that old, but I remember the days when you had to spend long hours at the library to find the research necessary for a solid paper.  In fact, you really couldn’t get away with not using reference books, journals, and microfiche at least several times a year.  All that seems to be changing, however, thanks to Internet research.  This is especially true within online education where the bulk of one’s studying takes place in front of a computer anyway.  Are classrooms, libraries, and campuses becoming obsolete?
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Fraternities & Sororities in Distance Education
Is it possible to pledge when you attend school online?  And if so, would you even want to?  After all, how much fun can you have without the keggers, togas, and camaraderie?  Well, it is possible to join a fraternity or sorority when you attend school online.  And there are actually many benefits to doing so.
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Online Education and Eye Health
When you enroll in an online program, personal health is probably one of the last things on your mind.  With classes, exams, and papers, you already have so much to worry about.  But there are hidden dangers of which you need to be aware.  This is especially true if you already spend long hours in front of a computer at your day job.  To add several more hours a week at a PC (plus regular book reading) could take a toll on your eyes.  Below are some tips to help you deal with this added strain.
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