Online degrees are a godsend to many people. Gone are the days of long commutes, costly rents, and having to attend school at specific hours. Now, with online degrees, people can get the education they want without having to upend their lives. In the past, online degrees have been looked at with suspicion. How could…
School is expensive, and many people rely on financial aid (usually student loans) to pay for it. But sometimes, the amount of aid you qualify for is more than you need to pay for your education. That’s where refund checks come into play. The system works like this: you apply for financial aid, then, once…
College is expensive, especially if you want to attend a prestigious one. Tuition costs have been constantly rising over the years, making it difficult for students to afford an education. And, if you’re not able to get scholarships or financial aid, it can be even more difficult. But what if I told you that there…
The ocean is the largest natural habitat on Earth and it’s estimated to contain 97% of all life on the planet. It also contains over 95% of the world’s water, but alas for land dwellers, 98% of that water is saltwater. That means that when you go scuba diving or snorkeling in a coral reef,…
The Ivy League was officially born in 1954 when Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, and Princeton universities decided to form an athletic conference. The eight schools are some of the most prestigious and selective universities in the United States. They all rank in the top 20 of the country’s best universities. The Ivy League…
Choosing a major is difficult. There are so many different options to choose from, and it can be hard to know which one is the right fit for you. Plus, you want to pick a renowned program that will make looking for a job a breeze after graduation. UCLA was founded in 1919 and is…
Cheerleading is a long-standing tradition in American colleges. It can be traced back to the late 1800s at Princeton. Since then, the popularity of collegiate cheerleading has only grown. It’s so ingrained in the culture that it’s considered a spot. Cheerleading consists of a team of people who lead chants and cheers to support the…
It is no secret that the arts are in decline. Fewer students are taking the arts, and when they do, many of them drop out before finishing school. This is because of 2 main reasons. One, the arts are not considered a “serious” subject. Two, they require you to devote your life to them. The…