I’ve mentioned the recession a few times. We’ve looked at decreases in scholarships and other financial aid options. We’ve looked at rising costs. We haven’t, though, broken it down. Let’s take a look at the situation closely. (more…)

Gadgets abound. I remember getting my first cell phone. At that point, everyone had the same phone, and it did two things: made phone calls and received them. Then came text messaging, which has, as I’m sure we’re all aware, taken off like no tomorrow. I’ll admit that I was a bit wary to make the jump to cell phones that were also cameras–actually, I was blown away when I needed a new phone and even the cheapest models had a color screen–but this, too, has taken off. Our advanced gadgetry has changed the face of day-to-day life, so why not education, too? (more…)

Over a few pints at a local brewery, a friend and I began to talk about education. He’s worried. Now, it seems like there’s a lot of worry going around. These are toughening times for colleges, universities, students, and public education. The budget, though, was not his main concern. What got him all riled up was his belief that America has fallen behind the rest of the world in math and science. (more…)

Recessions are depressing, no two ways about it. Every challenge is an opportunity, though, right? This must be the greatest opportunity in recent history. What are we going to do about it? Moping isn’t the answer. Complaining about won’t work either. We’re far too intelligent to let this whole mess keep us down. Let’s get creative! It’s time to innovate and exploit.  (more…)

Ayn Rand told us this would happen. Atlas Shrugged spells out, with spooky accuracy considering it’s more than fifty years old, the financial troubles of a government run amok. She tried to warn us, but we didn’t listen. This blog has taken to waxing financial of late because, well, it’s impossible to avoid it in the news and on America’s lips. We’re all talking about it, but is anyone listening? (more…)

The human brain is a wonderful thing. It’s been very helpful over the years, helping us to survive and, now, run the entire planet. It must be well-fed to perform, though. Think about long breaks from school; did you ever feel like you were getting dumber? Continuing your education, whether it be online or on-campus can help you stay creative and lead to a rewarding career.  (more…)

It’s a great time to go back to school. It’s a new year, which means it’s time for a new you. Just be careful that you don’t get up to your eyes in debt because of it. There are many options, albeit fewer now that the economy is bumpy, to get money for college. Private lenders and universities alike are adapting to the current recession scene. You can do the same, but it means adding more than just classwork to your stack of homework. (more…)

It’s been 2009 for a day and a half. How’s that resolution going? If you managed to not eat cookies–or whatever your resolved to avoid–for the past 36 hours, more power to you. I’m sure you’ll make it for the remaining 8,700-ish hours of 2009. For those with loftier, more self-improvement-rather-than-punishment oriented goals, it’s time to get to work. (more…)