
Category: Student Experience

7 Tips to Help You Choose an Online School
Ever wonder how many 100% online degree programs are out there? For 2019, Guide to Online Schools’ comprehensive list includes over 29,757 fully online degree programs. These include degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and certificate levels. All are offered by universities and colleges accredited by agencies recognized by the Department of Education. ACU … Continued
Five strategies for success in graduate school
Excelling in graduate-level courses and securing your advanced degree requires you to up your undergraduate game in a big way. Graduate students are expected to have: A greater level of academic maturity High emotional intelligence Social professionalism Interpersonal respectfulness Strong research, critical thinking and writing skills For some grad students, this means adopting a few new behaviors. … Continued
How to Stay Motivated While Taking Online Classes
Going online for your degree program seems like the perfect fit for starting your graduate degree journey. After all, you are already busy with family and career, so there is no way you have time to physically go to class. When you actually get into your program, however, you may find that it’s a little … Continued
Prepare for Your First Online College Class with These Essential Tips
When you enroll in online classes at Abilene Christian University, you’re taking the next step in fulfilling your life’s calling. It’s a big undertaking that affects your future and it’s important to prepare for success before you even get started with your first online class. ACU Online’s Senior New Student Ambassador, Elisabeth Evan, put together … Continued
Online Learning and Graduation: Can Online Students Attend Graduation Ceremonies?
Graduation is a crucial milestone of the college experience. Whether students attend classes online or in a classroom, they desire a final ceremony in which they and their fellow students can celebrate their academic journey and accomplishments. This important ritual should not be limited to on-campus students only. It’s just as important for online students … Continued
10 Job Interview Tips for Grad Students
No matter how many or how few you’ve done, job interviews can be nerve-wracking. Once you have succeeded in earning your advanced degree, you want to find a job that will take you further. As you start preparing for these interviews, we want to help you put your best foot forward. Here are our top … Continued
Distraction Free Studying: How to Quit Wasting Time On the Internet
The internet has opened so many doors for us all — including the ability to take online classes and studying from the comfort of our homes. Unfortunately, however, it can also be a very easy place to waste time. How many times have you sat down to write a paper, study for a test, … Continued
Must Read Blogs and Sites for MBA Students
MBA students must juggle a number of different balls to get the most out of their education. In addition to challenging graduate classes, they often have work and home responsibilities. Additionally, you understand how being current on the latest industry information can excel your education…but you do not have time to sort through the … Continued
When Should Grad Students Apply for a New Job?
If you’re pursuing a graduate degree, you probably have a career goal in mind. You’re either looking to give your current career a boost or you want to pursue a new career in a different field altogether. Once you earn that graduate degree, however, taking the step toward a new career isn’t always easy. It’s … Continued