2011

Applying to a doctorate program part 1

With the amount of schools that offer doctorate programs, which school should you be applying to for the Ph.D?

Do you know what degree to pursue and will the degree actually help you get the job you want?

As I venture through the many Ph.D school options, for profit and not-for-profit, I was wondering who else has had questions about which school and which program should be chosen….

How did you pay for college?

There are many different ways people pay for college. From parents setting up a 529 plan or a savings account when they are in childhood to scholarships, grants, student loans, credit cards or just good old cash.

How did you pay for college education?

During my undergraduate studies, I paid my schooling through student loans or FAFSA. I actually got a grant for a few semesters as well…

Red Fez, Austin, Texas

While attending South by Southwest 2011, we spent a Friday night downtown at the Red Fez in Austin, Texas and had an awesome time! I mean, a really great, old skool time.

Besides the cool atmosphere of a middle eastern themed bar, the staff rocked, DJ Daze was just great! He knew what to play and when to play it to get the crowd dancing and continue dancing for 4…

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Is the Adult Student the New ‘Traditional’ Student?

As written on HigherEdJobs.com: There are many varying definitions of the terms adult learner and non-traditional student. A fact that can be agreed on, however, is that the number of students falling into these categories has been on the rise over the past several years and at most institutions, this demographic outweighs the number of traditional students who enter directly after high…