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College Sports Offseason: Tips for Staying Fit

College athletes tend to spend several hours in the gym, on the field, and in gear throughout the season. With so many practices, games (and maybe even championships) to participate in, athletes can easily feel drained and exhausted by the end of the semester. This feeling, however, introduces a problem: after exercising and playing a…

The Best Textbook Rental & Purchasing Apps

It’s safe to say that today’s students can vouch for the fact that technology is transforming the educational system. That is true in many avenues of education—from the way students learn, to the materials professors use. As it turns out, even the simple, everyday textbook is no stranger to this shift in technology. Today’s students…

10 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Starting College

Beginning the journey toward new, great adventures never seems to come without fear. The risk of trying to be successful at something new mingles with the pressure to do well, fit in, and feel comfortable—it’s no wonder that many college freshman feel nervous about starting their first year! Here is a collection of the fears…

Meet Beth Sullivan U.S. Service Member and FNU Online Learning Student

When working for a University as an administrator, it is sometimes difficult to get to know every student on a one-to-one basis. Especially if that student is an online (or distance learning) student and he or she is in the military. Well, we are able to catch up with one such student who earned her…

Tips for Coping with Job Interview Rejection

Are you afraid of job interview rejection? Although it hurts to hear that you weren’t accepted for a position, you will inevitably face this reality throughout your career. Seasoned professionals tend to fare better when it comes to job interview rejection because they are able to comprehend it from an objective perspective. Nonetheless, job hunting…

Florida National University Holds Pinning Ceremony for Its Respiratory Therapy Graduating Class

On Wednesday, August 20th, 2014, Florida National University’s Respiratory Therapy Department hosted the pinning ceremony for graduating class number 8. The ceremony took place in the Hialeah Campus of Florida National University (FNU). Three members of the graduating class were also inducted into The Lambda Beta Society: The National Honor Society for the Profession…

College Prep for High School Athletes

It is an exhilarating feeling: the excitement and humidity of a high school gym, filled with screaming fans. School spirit runs high as the scoreboard clock races through the last four seconds of the game. The senior team captain shoots the ball from the three-point line, boosting your team’s score over the rival’s by a…

Volunteering: The Best Alternative to Summer Internships

While students, professionals and universities understand the value of an educational internship, it is not always a feasible option for students. Often, time constraints and the competitive nature of summer internships can make attaining one a difficult feat. The best alternative to a summer internship is to become a volunteer. Why Volunteer? Although volunteering does…

The Advantages of a Master’s in Health Services Administration

Following recent reforms in national health care, individuals educated in Health Services Administration are currently in high demand. Professionals with modern knowledge and specialized education regarding health services are crucial to the smooth operation of healthcare facilities in the United States. What is Health Services Administration? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health services…

FNU’s Top 8 Hacks for Planning Life After Graduation

Graduation is a defining moment in one’s life. After four or more years of study, an individual receives a diploma as the emblem of proof documenting their accreditation and expertise in a particular subject. However, life after graduation can seem intimidating to many students. For a person’s entire life, school dictates their schedule, availability and…

High School Student Ms. Yansly Marrero Performed Her Community Service Hours at FNU

Summer has been quite busy. All of my friends are having fun at the beach or at the movies, but I started working on completing my required community service hours for high school. I’ve been working in an office at Florida National University (FNU). The office is the Online Learning Department, and the man that…

Mikki Thompson, FSRC Delegate Holds Seminar at Florida National University

On Wednesday, July 30, 2014, Mrs. Mikki Thompson, Director of Pulmonary Services at South Miami Hospital and Florida Society for Respiratory Care (FSRC) Delegate to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Congress visited the Florida National University (FNU) Hialeah Campus to address the University’s respiratory therapy students about the importance of becoming members of…

Benefits of Taking Summer Classes at FNU

By the time finals roll around at the end of the spring semester, you are probably anxious to finish your exams and jump into summer. It’s finally time to relax, get a summer job to save up some money, travel, intern or volunteer. While these are all sensible ways to spend your summer vacation, taking…

The 2014-2015 Job Outlook for Accounting Graduates

If you walked across the stage this spring to receive a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, then you should feel confident about your decision. Accounting graduates are currently one of the most sought after degree holders. Ranking at No. 3 in the National Association of Colleges and Employers The Job Outlook for the Class of 2014…

What Are Your Career Opportunities with an Accounting Degree?

You may have heard that an accounting degree can leave graduates with numerous career opportunities. As the fundamental language and tool of business, accounting is a stepping-stone to every kind of business. Due to the drastic changes in the field over the last two decades, namely technology, increased government regulations, frequent tax law changes, the…