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2020 Candidates on Free College
Free college, an idea Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) made popular in 2016, has already become a key talking point in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election. Tuition costs are forcing students and their parents to take out high-interest-rate loans that can take decades to pay off. Currently, Americans owe more than $1.56 trillion in… Read More
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Joe Biden 2020 — On Higher Education and 6 Other Key Issues
Joe Biden certainly isn’t new to politics. Before becoming the 47th vice president of the United States, he represented Delaware in the U.S. Senate for 36 years — from 1973 to 2009. Up until Biden announced his candidacy, many people questioned if the 76-year-old had the desire to run for office. But to Biden, he… Read More
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SimplyHired Job Search for College Students
Many college graduates are underemployed, meaning the students are overqualified for their jobs and jobs do not provide much room for career growth. According to a recent study by the Burning Glass and Strada Institute, about 43 percent of graduates are underemployed. What is more alarming is that graduates who are underemployed in their first… Read More
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For Success in the Digital Age, Job Seekers Need New Skills
With the rise of technology and automation, it’s easy for some to reminisce about simpler times and be fearful of the future. But what was successful in the past — spending one’s entire education and professional career honing one particular skill — is a dangerous tactic today. Repetitive tasks are now too easy to replace… Read More
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The Complete Guide to FAFSA
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is a college student’s gateway to financial aid, be it grants, work-study programs available at your school, federal student loans, or state and school financial aid awards. Current and prospective colleges need a completed FAFSA form to determine a student’s eligibility for various forms of financial aid.… Read More
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How the 2020 Candidates Will Address Student Loan Debt
As graduating seniors unravel their freshly-printed diplomas, it’s hard for them to see anything but a bill. Today, U.S. college students are paying more in student loans than ever before. Seventy percent of students take out student loans, and they accumulated an average debt of $37,172 per person. Overall, Americans owe more than $1.56 trillion… Read More
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The Top Cybersecurity Jobs
In the cybersecurity sector, college students and recent graduates can find a job that comes with high earnings and tremendous income and growth potential. This is a rapidly growing sector that is estimated to increase by 37 percent through 2022 in the United States alone. Unfortunately, according to the SANS Institute (SANS), an esteemed cybersecurity… Read More
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12 Jobs for Architecture Majors
Architecture calls for well-rounded individuals who are not only creative, but also are versed in math and engineering. On its surface, architecture seems specific. But the skills taught through architecture programs can prepare individuals for a wide range of occupations, including jobs in education, design and fine art. Here is a list of 12 possible… Read More
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LinkedIn Job Search for College Students
LinkedIn — the social connecting site for the working world, where you can find almost everyone you’ll work with in your career — is a powerful tool for college students. First, LinkedIn helps you find jobs. With more than 500 million members, LinkedIn has over 1.5 million student jobs and internships. More than 9 in… Read More
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Innovative Online Program Prepares Students for Jobs in Cybersecurity
College students and recent graduates in 27 states now have an opportunity to discover their talents and pursue professional careers in cybersecurity, thanks to the emergence of the Cyber FastTrack program, an initiative of the SANS Institute, a distinguished cybersecurity company. The free program gives any student, no matter their experience level, the opportunity to… Read More
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12 Jobs for Education Majors
Education majors have a deep passion for teaching and learning. In college, they strive to develop the skills they need to pass down knowledge to younger generations of learners in the preschool, elementary, middle and high school levels. Although the vast majority of education majors become teachers, a degree in education can lead to a… Read More
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12 Jobs for Linguistics Majors
Trained linguists are philosophers of language. They study the origins, developments, variances and nuances of languages used in countries across the world. Instead of focusing on noun memorization and verb conjugations, linguistics majors zero in on how culture shapes language. They study slang and sentence structure, among other things. Those who major in the subject… Read More
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CareerBuilder Job Search for College Students
*Updated January 30, 2020 CareerBuilder is an online job board where employers find, hire and manage the best talent, and applicants search and apply for jobs that best suit them. It is one of the most trusted job boards, so college students should make use of it to help them find their first jobs. Compared… Read More
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12 Jobs for Journalism Majors
Journalism majors are skilled writers, readers and communicators who are curious and excited to learn. Twenty years ago, a journalism degree could be considered as a ticket to a job as a reporter for a newspaper or magazine. But with the emergence of new industries and digital media, a journalism degree can lead to a… Read More
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Pete Buttigieg 2020 — On Higher Education and 6 Other Key Issues
Pete Buttigieg, commonly known as “Mayor Pete,” is the 37-year-old mayor of South Bend, Indiana. Despite his young age, Buttigieg has a decorated resume. He is a Harvard University graduate, a Rhodes Scholar, a member of the Navy Reserves and an active musician. In 2014, two years after he started his first term as mayor,… Read More
