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College Basketball Merchandise

College Basketball Merchandise

College Basketball Merchandise College Basketball is big business. There is a lot of money to be made, and it’s not just going into the pockets of overpaid pro athletes. The demand for college basketball apparel, memorabilia and footwear continues to grow. Fans of all ages purchase autographed caps to promote their favorite players, and they’re taking a nostalgic turn and buying basketball jerseys of their own college teams. This demand is met by the modern generation of kids that live on the fashions launched by their favorite basketball stars. When the NCAA tournament begins in March, the demand for college...

The College Student Credit Card; A Working College Student’s Best Friend

The College Student Credit Card; A Working College Student’s Best Friend

The College Student Credit Card; A Working College Student’s Best Friend Not all of us are born lucky with a silver spoon jutting out from our mouth. Not all of us are fortunate enough to be able to acquire a scholarship, either academically or through athletic programs. That’s why there are a number of college students who combine having to study hard and work hard just to lay claim to a diploma in 4 or 5 years and get the best opportunities for him or herself. We all know how expensive college life is, and lets face it, community college...

Which Online Learning Program is Right for You?

Which Online Learning Program is Right for You?

Which Online Learning Program is Right for You? Which Online Learning Program is Right for You? –Are you looking for an education plan to fit your busy schedule? –Do you have family obligations that keep you from attending campus-based programs? You might want to consider getting your education online with a program that is flexible enough to meet the demands of your busy life. Before attending a traditional university, you will want to visit the campus and see if you might fit in there. With a traditional campus based university program you will spend the better part of your week...

Facing the Challenege of College Dating

Facing the Challenege of College Dating

Facing the Challenege of College Dating What’s so challenging about college dating? Let’s take a look at this important period of change in a person’s life. Students facing the transition from high school to college are likely facing the biggest challenge they’ve ever had to face. Expectations are raised, both for themselves and from others. Moving on to college means moving on to a new level of academic performance. It’s the time when most of us move beyond being a not so serious teenager to a very serious adult who is focused on furthering their education and planning for their...

The Essential Guide To Searching For Scholarships

The Essential Guide To Searching For Scholarships

The Essential Guide To Searching For Scholarships Many people agree that a college education is one of the most important ways to get ahead in this world – but often don’t see eye to eye when it comes time to pay the bill. After all, education is getting more expensive all the time. The truth is that everybody deserves at least the chance to finish some sort of post secondary degree. 1. Education Is The Key Without a post secondary education, you don’t stand a chance in today’s job market. Sure, you might be able to get an unskilled job...

Do You Really Need Continuing Education to Get Ahead?

Do You Really Need Continuing Education to Get Ahead?

Do You Really Need Continuing Education to Get Ahead? You have heard of all the promises that your guidance counselors and teachers have made talking about what will happen once you get a college education. The way they make it seem, money will be falling at your feet and you will achieve all of your wildest dreams. Is that an exaggeration? Sure, of course it is. However, you will find more happiness and achieve more of your life and financial goals if you pursue continuing education than if you simply start working after you graduate from high school. For starters,...

Obtaining College Education Online

Obtaining College Education Online

Obtaining College Education Online Most people put off attending college because they feel that it will interfere with a work schedule or family responsibilities. When they find that obtaining a college degree is a structured pursuit, and that getting a college education can be accomplished through the completion of online courses, many people begin checking out which degrees are available and what the cost of attending college online will be, as compared to day or night classes at the local university. Getting a college degree through an accredited institution is one of the first things a college student will consider...

A Federal Direct Student Loan Can Make A College Education Possible

A Federal Direct Student Loan Can Make A College Education Possible

A Federal Direct Student Loan Can Make A College Education Possible A college education is a good investment. If you want to advance in your chosen career fast, you should get a college education. Having limited financial capacity should not be a reason for you to stop going to school. Even if you do not have much money, you can still get a college degree by availing of a federal direct student loan. Since a federal student loan will neither really require you to put up collateral nor does it imposes huge interest rates, you can easily finish your college...

Why You Must Apply For As Many University Scholarships As You Can

Why You Must Apply For As Many University Scholarships As You Can

Why You Must Apply For As Many University Scholarships As You Can Most of the college and university scholarships available today are not awarded based on financial need as they were in the past. The scholarships are also not only awarded for the academic genius, the star athletics superstar, or the captain of the chess club, but they are awarded based on a wide variety of different factors such as the major you have declared (and you can always change your mind!), your heritage, your last name, and many other things. There are even scholarships for left handed students! The...

Help Your Child Build Skills During the Summer Months with Continuing Education

Help Your Child Build Skills During the Summer Months with Continuing Education

Help Your Child Build Skills During the Summer Months with Continuing Education Summer is fully underway and your school-aged child is busy with his daily regimen of playing video games and eating chips all day while you go to work. Hard life huh? Well, you do not have to let your child simply sit around the house all summer and forget all of the important facts he learned during the previous school year. You can enroll your child in on of the countless continuing education programs out there today for young children and help him mold his brain while school...