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Higher Education Career Paths Inside and Outside the Classroom

When it comes to choosing your higher education career path, it's all about finding the best fit for your interests and goals. Like most fields, higher education is exceedingly diverse and caters to a range of professionals with varying levels of education and expertise.

4 Ways Eating Candy Can Help You Get More Out of Your Study Time

Eating candy can help you become a better student! Wait, haven't you been trying to tell your parents that since elementary school? Well, as it turns out you were right all along. Indulging in sweets (in moderation, of course!) might actually help you get the most out of your study time. If you've been holding off those sugar cravings for years, sweet relief is finally here!

In order to maximize the benefit of each delicious bite, it's best to have a game plan (and shopping list) in place. So before you grab your wallet and run, take a few minutes to browse the advice below.

10 Tips for a Stellar LinkedIn Profile

The job hunt has changed. It's not just about your resume. Today it's about your online profile. 94% of recruiters look at social media during the hiring process. While managing your reputation on all social networks is important, LinkedIn is THE business social network.

94% of recruiters look at social media during the hiring process

Time Management Exercise: Calendar Blocking

So, what exactly is calendar blocking? Put simply, it's reserving blocks of time on your calendar for specific tasks. This exercise can help you save time, get well-organized and become a more productive version of your current self.

If this sounds like something you might benefit from, you're right! Set aside some time to follow the steps below and get the process started for yourself, you'll reap the benefits faster than you think.

Tips for Raising Confident Girls

As anyone who has tried to be Superwoman knows, it can be tough to be a girl no matter what age you are.

5 Characteristics of Marriage and Family Therapists

Whether you are looking to become a marriage and family therapist (MFT) or are considering seeking treatment from a professional marriage and family therapist, but don’t know exactly what to look for, this blog introduces some basic characteristics of marriage and family therapists so you know what to expect.

What You Need to Know about the Doctoral Dissertation Milestones

Have you heard the statistic that says only about 50 percent of doctoral students in the U.S. actually finish? I’m going to go out on a limb and say it’s not by choice. While a select few may be satisfied with passing their Doctoral Comprehensive Examination and joining the ABD Club (all but dissertation), most are committed to beginning the dissertation writing process with the goal of conducting research and defending their dissertation to earn a coveted doctoral degree.

Active Reading Strategies Can Improve Reading Comprehension and Retention

How do you most enjoy reading? Maybe you would prefer to be stretched out on a sunny beach or curled up on the couch with a book. However, when it comes to reading that takes serious focus, you need a different approach

The Materials You Need in Online Education

The days of deciding between college-rule and wide-rule notebooks are over. Education has evolved and entered the age of online – no notebooks required. Northcentral University, an accredited university offering a wide variety of degree programs, has embraced the transition, offering a 100% online learning experience. And while you can leave the Trapper Keeper and Pink Pearl behind, a few materials can improve the education experience. 

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