Voice-recognition technology has long been heralded as an ultra-futuristic luxury. Even as early as the 1960s, the public recognized the potential of voice-recognition technology. The original ’60s Star Trek series saw the Enterprise crew navigating through space with a voice-activated computer that could also read back relevant data to help Captain Kirk more effectively command [...]
Getting your degree in three years isn’t impossible, especially if you’re earning your degree online.
While most Associate’s Degrees require two years of study, many new traditional degree programs and online colleges offer a lesser form of the degree after only one year in the form of a certificate. This is beneficial for many students, because while they are not receiving a true degree, they are still attaining a certification [...]
First impressions matter. In fact, within the tenth of a second of meeting someone new – literally in the blink of an eye – you are looked over, sized up, and labeled, according to research published by the Psychological Science journal. In addition, first impressions are hard to shake. Most people will continue to perceive [...]
Twitter, Facebook, and even the slowly dwindling MySpace – no doubt you have heard of these social phenomena that have infiltrated the everyday lives of modern teenagers and young adults across the country. These sites are dubbed "social media sites" because they encourage users to connect with one another and use their own pages as [...]
By Jill Gordon Twitter’s popularity has soared recently, and for good reason. What started as a simple way to update friends about daily life has grown into a powerful tool for business, communication, and education. While many campuses are just picking up on the educational rewards possible with Twitter, there is still plenty of room [...]
Working students have always had it the hardest for traditional classroom colleges. First of all, they have to coordinate their work schedule (if it can be altered) to match their school schedule, and then worry about having time to study later at night. Many times, full time working students have to take classes part time, [...]
Moving out of the house for the first time can be a daunting task. Questions suddenly pop up everywhere: What do you bring? What is the room going to be like? What exactly is a Twin Extra Long-sized bed sheet? And of course, what is your roommate going to be like? If you are not [...]
Even if you were the type who never had to work too hard to earn an ‘A’ in high school, you will need to start brushing up on your studying skills once you get into college. This is because the learning environment in college is dramatically different than that of a high school classroom, especially [...]
Sharing what you know, and getting paid for it, can be a great way to make a little extra money both during and after college.
