Fun Facts

The Internet is a great place to learn things. But did you know it is also a great way to open up opportunities for learning in the real world? It’s true!

Of course we can all name tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg who dropped out of college and went on to become millionaires. But times have changed. Tech companies in Silicon Valley are now populated with computer science graduates from Stanford, UC Berkeley and other great schools from all over the world. These jobs have gotten very competitive, especially now, and even if you have the skills, you will need a degree to compete.

Sure, you say, you can learn a lot in the real world in expensive colleges. But what good does it do you if you if you graduate college and find yourself living in Zuccotti Park, saddled with the weight of more student loans and college debt than you can ever repay? Nothing can beat the price of learning what you need to know in the blogosphere: absolutely free. Well, I have news for you. A college education doesn’t have to be expensive. There are lots of scholarships and tuition assistance programs out there that I am sure you have never even thought of. And the Internet is a great place to start.

For example, a quick Google search will lead you to scholarship contests like the Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest, which awards $2,000 every year to the high school senior with the most convincing duck call. You may have all sorts of obscure skills you didn’t know were valuable. Can you speak Klingon? Can you predict the future? It could be your ticket to a college scholarship. But I guess you already knew that, didn’t you?

If you can’t find a scholarship to match your existing obscure skills, maybe it’s time to create new ones. Work study programs help students learn the vital skill of stacking library books while they are learning about Kirkegaard and titration. And then there are organizations like the coast guard, which can help you pay for a college education in exchange for your service. Coast Guard tuition assistance takes a number of different forms and is a great way to serve your country while getting the education you need to succeed once you move on from the armed forces.

Do a Google search today to find the right financial aid program for your particular skills and background. With the right educational opportunities, someday you might be working for Google!

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Downloadable content is scattered all over the Internet, and it’s easy to lose track of all the sites you may visit to add extras to your hard drive. Instead of sorting through bookmarks, trying to remember URLs or scrolling through your Programs List in hopes of getting lucky, connect to your favorite software sites with social media. Many of the companies you download packages from have profiles on popular social sites, just like you.
Following Your Favorites

As any Facebook user knows, you get to see what your friends are up to when you check your social media homepages. Anytime your sister posts that she’s bought another holiday present or your brother announces that he’s watching the game, you see it (whether you want to or not). But sometimes, those random updates can be helpful…depending on who you’re following.

When you follow your favorite software sites, you’ll be among the first to [...] Continue Reading…

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People have built a sub-conscience image of what they believe to be the traditional college student. To many people, college students are typically in their late teens to early 20s, living in dorms, and partying it up while occasionally studying for tests. While that description may describe some college students, it can hardly be used to describe all students who attend a college or university.

The following are some interesting facts and statistics that have been collected on various college students. While this information won’t change how everyone views college students, it can help give people a better understanding of what the typical college student might be.
Many College Students Attend Community College
With college tuition costs on the rise, many college students are starting to rely upon community colleges to start their college careers. Community colleges are appealing because they offer a variety of undergraduate courses that students could attend at [...] Continue Reading…

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