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Adult Education

5 Best Online Degree Programs for Working Adults: Mom Edition

July 4, 2023 |

More than 70% of mothers work. But for many of these moms, the hours are long, the pay is inadequate and the time spent away from kids feels awful....

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Adult Education

What Are the Best Degrees for Parents Going Back to School?

January 6, 2022 |

Working parents have a powerful incentive to find the right career: the future of their families. A better job can mean a better neighborhood with...

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Student Success Tips

[Infographic] How to Create the Perfect Resume

January 13, 2021 |

It’s no secret that your resume is critical to advancing your career. Employers look at hundreds (if not thousands!) of resumes when filling a...

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Student Success Tips

13 Ways Your Phone Can Be a Valuable On-the-Go Study Tool

November 10, 2020 |

The lifestyle of an adult student can feel a bit like that of a squirrel—endlessly bouncing from one thing to another, tending quickly to one task...

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Adult Education

8 Ways Adult Students Can Stay Motivated in the Face of Adversity

September 29, 2020 |

The choice to return to school as an adult student is life-affirming and potentially life-changing. It’s a vote for your future, for yourself, and...

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Adult Education

8 Lessons Adult Students Learned While Studying from Home

September 15, 2020 |

The COVID-19 pandemic quickly turned the things many of us take for granted—going to the doctor, attending a birthday party, sending the kids to...

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Adult Education

16 Essential Apps Every Adult Student Needs to Download

August 11, 2020 |

Returning to school offers a great bargain: spend a few years invested in learning new material, and emerge a more competitive member of the job...

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Adult Education

Do You Have the Time to Go Back to College?

June 9, 2020 |

A college degree remains one of the most valuable investments, boasting an incredibly high return on investment. Bachelor’s degree holders in 2019...

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Student Success Tips

Essential Study Skills for Adults Returning to School

April 30, 2020 |

Adults returning to school are taking the first step toward a better job and higher earnings. It’s natural to feel mixed emotions during such a...

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Adult Education

Infographic: Time Management Tips for Adult Students

December 19, 2019 |

Today, college is no longer just for people fresh out of high school. In fact, more than a third of today’s college students are over the age of 25....

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