Okay, so I’m a student at State University, and I’m really interested in studying abroad next year. I’m a Marine Biology major, specifically, and I’m looking to spend a semester, maybe even a full year, somewhere with really rich marine ecosystems. Places like Australia, the Galapagos Islands, or even somewhere in the Caribbean are all…
I taught high school history for about five years after graduating with my Masters in Teaching. I really enjoyed the work, especially connecting with the students, but the long hours and relatively low pay started to wear me down. Plus, I was feeling a little… stagnant, I guess. So, about three years ago, I left…
Okay, so everyone says standardized tests like the SAT and ACT are supposed to be objective measures of academic ability. The idea is that they give all students, regardless of their background, a fair shot at showing what they know and getting into college. But is that really true? I’m seeing so much debate about…
I’m seeing more and more online programs popping up, and frankly, I’m considering enrolling in one. However, I’m also hearing mixed reviews about how successful people are with them. One friend said they excelled in their online marketing course, while another dropped out of an online engineering program after just a few weeks, saying it…
Okay, so I’m starting to apply for college next year and I know tuition is insane. Everyone keeps telling me to apply for scholarships, scholarships, scholarships! I get it. But sifting through all the general scholarship stuff is overwhelming. I’m planning on majoring in marine biology, specifically. I’m super passionate about ocean conservation and marine…