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What to Do When You Don’t Get Accepted to the Program of Your Choice

Thank goodness, high school is finally behind you. Now, on to bigger and better things! Whether you are entering university for the first time, or you are a returning student, college can be a very exciting time in a young person’s life. First, the glorious acceptance letter comes in. Next, the mailman delivers the letter…

Top 10 Mobile Applications for Students

Once upon a time, college students went to the library for hours on end, searching, reviewing, studying, and finding material to supplement their education. When they were finished, they headed home, tuned into their favorite FM radio station, checked their wall calendar for homework assignments, and called up their friends’ landlines to see what was…

What are the Benefits of Having an MBA in Today’s Employment Market?

Nowadays, it’s commonplace to discuss whether or not a graduate degree is worth it. While this isn’t true about every degree, especially ones that relate to professions that are expected to rapidly expand as the economy evolves, the value of an MBA degree has come under intense scrutiny over the last few years. Since this…

The Advantages of Going to College in Miami, Florida

After 4 years locked away in white-painted, cinder block, high school classrooms, it is the moment you’ve been waiting for: Heading to college in the warm, tropical air of Miami, Florida. Those of us that did not grow up here remember the excitement of moving day. Experiencing the exhilaration of leaving behind your icy, snowy…

Write it Right!

“Writing is an extreme privilege but it’s also a gift. It’s a gift to yourself and it’s a gift of giving a story to someone,” — Amy Tan. Writing is the main basis upon which your education, work, and your intellect will be judged in college, in the workplace, and in your community. Florida…

FNU Alumni Scholarship

Effective July 1st, Florida National University (FNU) will be awarding a scholarship to FNU Alumni. The FNU Alumni Scholarship is a Florida National University scholarship. This scholarship is to be awarded every year to any graduate from one of FNU’s programs who enroll in another program. The purpose of the scholarship is to help the…

8 Health and Wellness Tips for College Students

Freedom comes in many forms to the new college freshman, and continues to reign throughout college. Students are faced daily with new decisions, new problems, and new difficulties. From budgeting to learning to cook, students have a lot on their minds. Your parents are no longer breathing down your throat and the cafeteria is full…

Diabetes and Exercise

Your group is working on a big project for class, and the deadline is quickly approaching. The clock strikes 3pm and you realize you have not eaten. None of your peers have taken a lunch break, and they seem to be OK (aside from the loud, grumbling noises erupting from their stomachs). You begin to…

Florida National University Attends NAFSA Annual Conference

In May of 2014, I had the privilege to attend to the National Association of Foreign Student Advisers (NAFSA) Annual conference in San Diego, California representing Florida National University, and I must say Dean Guillermo Araya and I had a very productive week. This conference had in attendance close to 10,000 people from over 90…

Criminal Justice Event in Miami, Florida: FNU’s 1st Ever Criminal Justice Symposium

Since its inception, Florida National University (FNU) has recognized the valuable role criminal justice professionals play in modern society, which is exemplified through the creation of the Dr. Jose Regueiro Law Enforcement Award. To maintain its appreciation for the field, FNU organized its First Annual Criminal Justice Symposium on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at FNU’s…

Victor Guembes Valedictorian and FNU Student Success Story

Victor Guembes was born in Lima, Peru. While in Peru, he joined the Commissioned Police Officer Academy in Lima-Peru in 1982 and after three years of education he served as a 2nd Lieutenant for an elite counterterrorism team. In 1989, Victor immigrated to the United States. Upon his arrival to the United States, he joined…

Considerations for Selecting a College Major

Just when you thought you had made it through all of the tough school-related decisions, life throws another curveball at you: picking a college major. Deciding on a major is a difficult process for young adults that can take months, or even years to accomplish. The New York Times writes, “What’s your major? It’s the…

How to Build a Brand Called “You”

Scan the room in which you are sitting. Everywhere you look, your eyes are swimming in brand after brand. The computer you are reading this on, the shoes you are wearing, and the lunch you are waiting to eat are all associated with different brands. So, how can you make your brand stand out in…

FNU Conquistadors Sign Two Champagnat Catholic School Seniors

On Friday, May 9th, 2014 Florida National University Conquistadors’ Athletic Director/Head Coach Scott Schmidt and Assistant Coach James JJ Thatcher visited Champagnat Catholic School in Hialeah, Florida to sign on Antario Collie and Jonathan Chapotin as the latest members of South Florida’s newest men’s college basketball team. Antario Collie is a 5’11” Point…

Miami-Dade Police Department to Showcase Special Units During FNU’s Criminal Justice Symposium

The Miami-Dade Police Department’s DUI Mobile Education Center, Static Display Helicopter and Crime Prevention Bus will be on display during Florida National University’s First Annual Criminal Justice Symposium on Wednesday, May 14th, 2014. In addition there will be representatives from various agencies providing information on domestic violence prevention and intervention as well the Missing Children…