Over the last several years, I've noticed that business has become an increasingly popular intended major among my students. At times, I wonder if some of these students are truly interested in business or if they feel pressured (by their parents, society, etc.) to major in it in order to [...]
In today's job market, experience almost always gives you an edge. This is especially true for college students and recent college graduates who are looking for their first job. One of the best ways to get relevant experience is through an internship, and colleges are doing more and more to [...]
Would you believe me if I told you that the most successful people don't get straight A's in college? Probably not. In fact, you might look at me like I had three heads. But I'd be telling the truth. In a recent New York Times column, Dr. Adam Grant, a [...]
As the cost of college climbs higher, more students and parents are approaching the college search with a new focus: Return on Investment (ROI). Essentially, this is a calculation of the value of a degree from a certain college. It involves determining the amount of money it will cost a [...]
Parents often ask me if their children should begin their college education at a community college and then transfer to a four-year college to complete their Bachelor's degree. Community colleges offer a number of benefits, such as lower tuition, smaller classes, and in some cases, more support. Yet there are also some drawbacks [...]
Guest blog post by Danielle Roessle, Certified Career Coach Are you trying to figure out how to choose your major and how it will lead to careers after college? As a career coach who has worked with high school students, I suggest using informational interviews to gather information about different [...]
On Tuesday, August 12, career development specialist Danielle Menditch, MSW, will be offering a free workshop for high school and college students and their parents. Entitled "Using Reverse Engineering to Discover Your Educational Path," the workshop will help participants explore their educational options (majors, minors, and various areas of study) from a different [...]
