The Office of Student Services would like to congratulate Patricio J. Estupinan from South Miami Senior High School, recipient of the Jose Regueiro Scholarship. The scholarship will cover the complete tuition cost of any A.A. or A.S. program here at FNU. Estupinan graduated from his class with a 3.5 GPA and participated in a number…
According to a recent Associated Press article, Miami ranked last in a 50 city survey on volunteering. For an idealist like me, the news was depressing to say the least. I firmly believe in the concept of unlimited human potential and the strength of community, but ultimately, it is not my belief that is important.…
According to the 2004 census, the voting rate among young voters was almost 30% lower than older voters (47% vs 74%). The difference lies in voter registration: While 79 percent of citizens 55 years and older were registered to vote in 2004, [only] 58 percent of the younger citizens were. (http://www.census.gov/prod/2006pubs/p20-556.pdf) This year, Florida National…
Attention: Prospective Students You’ve worked hard for your degree–now what? It takes more than just a diploma to get a good job. It takes a finely honed resume and stellar interview skills. According to Careerbuilder.com, you have 30 seconds to make a lasting impression. You better learn how to use your time wisely. On Friday,…
Would you love to participate in a student organization but can’t seem to fit it into your busy schedule? Why not join us online! Designed to give students an enriching co-curricular activity with enhanced flexibility, the FNU Book Club is conducted entirely online! Utilizing Facebook fan pages, FNU opens up the world of co-curricular activities…
Let’s be blunt. Excuses are fears masquerading as responsibilities. I confess, even I use them. Take writing for instance, as a freelance writer, I use a Nome de plume (a pen name). It removes the inhibition of writing. When I write using my real name, I am much more self-conscious, much more careful not to…
College students are particularly susceptible to identity theft. They often have clean credit histories and are generally not as vigilant about identity security. Here are the top 5 things you should do to protect yourself. Be Social Media Savvy: Your status update is not the only thing that can reveal sensitive information. Does your profile…
Congratulations! You’ve decided to pursue your higher education, and doing so online is the way to go if you are interested in a flexible, student-centered teaching approach. Studying online allows you to pursue other interests and attend to other obligations while still working your way toward a degree. However, this can sometimes mean that it’s easy to get distracted. Here are 10 easy steps to ensure success in your online classes.
It’s safe to say that the fall semester is in full swing across the country. The onslaught of a new college career can be mentally overwhelming and exhausting for many individuals. For those students who are officially in the midst of your very first semester, follow these tips to keep your head above water: Organize…
Contrary to popular student belief, university faculty are more than just lecturers. The faculty are made up of professionals, intellectuals, researchers, analysts, artists, writers, clinicians and more. These people dedicate their careers to educating the next generation and can be of the greatest resources in your life. Learn more about the benefits of taking the…
