The college you enter as a freshman may not be the college you graduate from when you are a senior. Not everyone gets into their top choice school, but if you have a plan to transfer, you can find another school that works for you. If you’re thinking about transferring, Read More

The roles of a physician assistant and a nurse practitioner aren’t interchangeable. While their job functions may be similar — including prescribing medication and operating their own practices — each require distinct career paths with several years of certifications and licensing. So you want to be a physician assistant... Physician assistants, or PAs Read More

Early decision is when students apply to one school before the regular application and admission period. If the student has been accepted to the school, they must attend. Those who aren’t accepted have their application rolled over to the regular application pool. Having an application roll over doesn’t mean the Read More

Joye Briggs of the Yellow Horse Equine Therapy Program has been riding horses since she was five-years-old, an activity that transformed into her lifelong passion and career. At the age of 15, she began to teach her neighbors to ride and she is now working towards becoming a hippotherapist, a health care Read More

A new semester means a new way to get yourself prepared and ready to complete the school year. Every course will come with its own set of challenges, so you'll need a plan to succeed and keep motivated. Use our tips to give yourself a head start on the semester Read More

If you have ever been to a doctor's office or science classroom, chances are you have seen the artwork of a medical illustrator. These professional visualization specialists create imagery that advances medical science knowledge and empowers health literacy for patients and the public. They use their artistic talent to produce this Read More

Working in groups is one of the many things you will have to do in college. In any profession, knowing how to work closely with others is a skill you will need to have. Group projects in college teach compromise, communication and deadlines. If you see you have a group project Read More

Every year, more than 300,000 American students study abroad for academic credit. There are many reasons why you may want to go to another country or continent to continue your studies, including that the experience looks great on a resume, it lets you experience other cultures and offers the ability to Read More

Do you prefer to work alone, feel uncomfortable being the center of attention or dream about a quiet afternoon rather than going out? You may be an introvert. Famous introverts such as Mark Zuckerberg or Emma Watson may have their time in the spotlight – but you won’t find them Read More

Before applying to college, you'll spend hours researching your top choices and your safety schools. In your search, you may see that the schools will be described as “private” or “public.” Public colleges are those owned and supervised by states, while private schools are just that, ones that are owned Read More