Category Archives: Student Life

Leaving further education and entering the job market for the first time can be a daunting affair – these articles share some tips and advice for students and graduates planning their next step in life.

Dorm Room Business Startups That Pay Off

We have all been to the college keg party where some guy is selling beer for an exorbitant amount for each cup. There are much better ways to become a dorm room entrepreneur. Many college students find that the expenses of college life go well beyond what their parents or financial aid provide. Many students end up working part-time jobs to make ends meet. Instead of struggling away working for someone else, why not start your business out of the comfort of your dorm room? There are many small business startups that you can begin while in college. Coming up with business plans that will benefit your peers is an excellent way to make income and gain business knowledge before you graduate.

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Gap Year and Working Abroad Tips for Graduates

As we move towards a more globalised job market the accessibility for working abroad increases and becomes more appealing to those who can; in particular the university graduate who has spent the last two decades in education and is yet to forge a career path in their home country.

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Understanding The US Education System

American education offers a rich field of choices for the international student. From abroad, and even from within the U.S.A., there is such an array of institutions, programs and locations that they choices may overwhelm the student.

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An Overview of Studying Abroad

An international education, be it a semester abroad or a full degree program in another country, can be one of the most rewarding and exhilarating experiences in a person’s life. There is so much to be gained from learning a new culture, experiencing new challenges and opening your mind to a whole new world.

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Scholarship Essay Example (3)

Fulbright Application Essay

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Scholarship Essay Example (2)

WINNING NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR ESSAY

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Scholarship Essay Example (1)

CRABIEL SCHOLARSHIP WINNER – won $3,000 scholarship

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Say What? Pay A Buck!

For four years, I served as a vice president for a Dallas based marketing and advertising firm. One of my responsibilities was to teach monthly sales training classes with up to 50 students at a time.

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Graduating With A Plan Of Action

Congratulations, you’ve just graduated with a degree in your chosen field. So what’s your next step going to be to launch your long-anticipated career? Like a young racehorse at the starting gate, you have tons of energy and determination, and are anxious to get out there and seize new career opportunities. But are you ready? Do you know what you need to do? Do you have a plan of action to turn those opportunities into a reality? If you don’t, you will need to get one.

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Top Five Techniques for Getting Into Your First-Choice College

Applying to college is an exercise in self-promotion. When you send in a college application, you’re sending a sales pitch to a customer with thousands of competing offers at its fingertips.

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