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How Your Student Life in South Florida Will Be Unique
Deciding where one wants to go to college is the same as choosing where one wants to live for the next four to five years. It is a decision that should not be taken lightly. It is important to research which school will be the best fit for a student according to what area of…
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6 Tips for Students Enrolled in New Language Courses in South Florida
If there were ever a place in the United States to learn English as a second language, South Florida is it! Thanks to the huge contribution of technology, the world has become a small global village fusing into a melting pot of diverse customs and cultures. However, there is one aspect of every culture that…
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What Martin Luther King Jr. Accomplished for Minorities
According to CBS News, 44% of the United States (US) population is part of the minority race. They further reported their findings referencing the US Census Report that 50% of Americans under the age of five are minorities. Ten years ago, that wasn’t the case. Then, only 33% represented the minority race. Historically speaking, non-minorities…
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Balancing a Healthy Lifestyle Around Exams
There’s no doubt about it, college life will have its challenges. While there is the fun and excitement of becoming independent and experiencing a new lifestyle, once the ‘newness’ of it all wears down, students are then faced with the reality that is college life. This means meeting deadlines and lots of studying and juggling…
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Top 6 Activities Around FNU
As a student, it’s easy to get bogged down with the responsibility of completing homework assignments and meeting the expectations of extra-curricular activities. There’s not doubt about it, college life is challenging. However, in the midst of studying for exams, one will always find some down time. It may not seem that way in the…
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Social Networking Dangers in South Florida Colleges
Today, the most informal and ironically personal way to connect with a person is through the use of social media. The phenomena of social media started with MySpace in August 2003. It was used as a casual platform for people to be the star of their own webpage, and then it evolved into a way…
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Let’s come together as One Voice and One Community to Eradicate Human Trafficking
By: Dr. Maria Cristina Regueiro, President and CEO of Florida National University Human Trafficking is indeed a malady that is affecting not only Florida, but our entire world. More often than not, our news media outlets are constantly reporting that young girls and in several instances boys, are being trafficked, meaning bought, sold, and traded…
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Why Take Your Accounting Classes Online
There’s a lot of back and forth about online studies. Some may argue that employers don’t appreciate applicants who earn their degree online, that an in-classroom experience is much more recognized and appreciated, and that this is what job seekers are looking for. Others may counter that pursuing online studies is just as demanding and…
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Conquistadors Stay Hot with Rout of Warriors
The Conquistador Men’s Basketball team won their 4th game in a row, thrashing Webber 82-63. After pulling out a close game against Florida Memorial 73-72 and blowing past Dickinson State 105-72, the Conquistadors have found their rhythm. In the game against Webber the Conquistadors were without their starting point guard Quantavis Hall and Senior shooting…
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Real Benefits Behind Becoming Involved in School Activities
It can be said that non-traditional students that work and attend school, and even those who are juggling the responsibilities of an academic life while trying to raise a family, find it challenging to maintain their daily lifestyle. These days, getting a college degree is just the starting point to landing a successful career. As…
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Career Training Programs at FNU
Thinking that all our worries end once we graduate is what keeps us motivated until we walk across that stage. The truth of the matter is, however, that education is a continual task that is necessary in order to keep up with not only technological advancements but with new information that may surface in general…
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What Does a Medical Assistant Do?
The medical field is a lucrative place to pursue a career because the demand for good health is top priority. As technology continues to advance, physicians and surgeons are relying more on medical assistants to help them manage their practice. While doctors are certainly trained and capable to do it all, this could slow down…
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A University Checklist for First-Time College Students
Students who are considering a new college career have several things to account for when entering their new educational institution. Florida National University (FNU) has compiled a checklist of the most important details first-time college students should maintain and complete. Here are just a few of what students should take care of prior to beginning…
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Human Trafficking Symposium
On Thursday, October 8th, 2015, Florida National University (FNU), the Dr. Jose Regueiro Scholarship Foundation, INC. in collaboration with members from the local, state and federal government, non-profit and private organizations held the Human Trafficking Awareness Symposium: Prevention ● Apprehension ● Rehabilitation. The event took place in FNU’s Hialeah Campus. A panel of experts in…
