Academic Advising Blog
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9 Ways to Prepare for College Over the Summer
Whether you are a first time learner or a returning student, there are innumerable ways to prepare for college during the summer. While there are many activities to partake in over the summer months, as a college student, there should always be some proactive planning going toward your academic studies—even on the “off” months. Don’t…
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Are There More Career Options with a Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN)?
Naturally, the first place a nursing graduate may look to for employment is a hospital. It’s a large medical facility that is usually in constant need of nursing assistance, not to mention it’s equipped with an emergency room that may need to pull doctors, nurses and staff away from their department at any given moment.…
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What Memorial Day Means to FNU
Sadly, Memorial Day might be looked at as just another holiday and a day off from work or school, for some people, but it’s so much more than that. Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors all of the soldiers who fought and died while serving in the armed forces. Originally it was recognized…
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South Florida Careers for those with a Criminal Justice Degree
Most students might assume that in order to earn a career in criminal justice, they will be required to go through an extensive period of schooling. That actually all depends on the type of job you’re looking for. If you want to be a criminal lawyer, then you should prepare yourself for a long career…
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Benefits of Earning an Online Degree While Working Full-Time
Acquiring an education is mandatory if you want to land a decent paying job. There may be some exceptions, but it’s rare—very rare, and it’s not recommended to gamble on it. Companies and corporations will overlook a resume that has no college education as fast as they picked it up. With so many colleges and…
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What to Look for in Nursing Program in South Florida
With all of the different requirements, waiting lists, and limited admissions for most nursing schools, prospective students who aspire to pursue a career in the nursing industry, might be struggling to get admitted into an institution. While getting accepted into the nursing school of your choice needs to be top priority, it is also wise…
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Online College Programs in South Florida
It may be easy to argue: if a student is planning to take a college course online, why bother considering the location? Oftentimes, prospective students are looking for a college or university where they can take on-campus as well as online classes. In particular, non-traditional students find that online programs are the most convenient to…
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How the GI Bill Helps Veterans Receive the Education They Deserve
According to The White House Office of the Press Secretary, the veteran unemployment rate has currently dropped to 3.9%. This is considered to be at a 7-year low. They further reported that the unemployment rate for Post – 9/11 veterans dropped 4.6% from 2011. The Administration recognizes this and has made strides in ensuring that…
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Earn Your Health Service Administration Degree Online
Trying to find the right career path can be easy for some, and harder for others. When you aren’t sure of what to do, but know that you want to help people, you might want to consider a career in the healthcare industry. Even then, trying to find the right career within the healthcare field…
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Radiologic Tech vs. X-Ray Tech: Which is Right for Me?
When you get to the point in life where you need to decide which courses you might like to take, it can be intimidating. Not only is it a big decision, but also so many of the degree programs sound similar to one another. How do you know which one is the right choice? If…