Academic Advising Blog
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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…
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What Do Accountants Do? A Look at the Life of a CPA
Have you ever wondered what accountants really do? Accountants have various job opportunities available to them outside of the general pencil-pusher cliché — especially when they opt to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). To become a CPA there are strict educational requirements that must be met. A prospective CPA must hold a bachelor’s degree…
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How to Tackle the Admissions Process, Head On
The admissions process can seem to be a daunting task from the onset; that is why we decided to compile a list of practices to follow when applying to a school or program. The following are our tips for tackling the admissions process: Be Yourself Schools often sift through a lot of applicants touting their…
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FNU’s Course Selection Strategies for Undeclared Students
It returns: another semester and you have not yet determined your major. Don’t be embarrassed or frustrated—deciding what to study can determine your life’s path; that mean’s that it is a big decision! Still, entering college or even another semester as an undeclared student can prove to be far from reassuring for many students in…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Write it Right!
“Writing is an extreme privilege but it’s also a gift. It’s a gift to yourself and it’s a gift of giving a story to someone,” — Amy Tan. Writing is the main basis upon which your education, work, and your intellect will be judged in college, in the workplace, and in your community. Florida…
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Considerations for Selecting a College Major
Just when you thought you had made it through all of the tough school-related decisions, life throws another curveball at you: picking a college major. Deciding on a major is a difficult process for young adults that can take months, or even years to accomplish. The New York Times writes, “What’s your major? It’s the…
