Monthly Archives: July 2008

Need Loans? Try Peer-to-Peer Student Lending

With the 2008-2009 school year just around the corner and the credit crunch tightening lenders' belts, students are turning their pockets inside-out to find adequate finances for their education. But the latest in lending alternatives might surprise you. Some private … Continue reading

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The Greatest College Movies of All Time

College is a time to grow, learn and… emulate the greats? Of course it is! Hollywood films have been glorifying the college experience for generations. From the newfound independence to the forum-type classes, every high school student couldn’t wait to … Continue reading

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Spy Cameras for Distance-Learning Students?

According to a recent article in The Chronicle of Higher Education, distance education students may be in for an ‘invasive’ awakening. A small portion of a 1,200-page Higher Education Act suggests that distance education providers must require spy cameras in students’ … Continue reading

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Unfriendly Economy Means Less Women in Work Force and More Women Back to School

Since the Women's Movement, the number of women entering the work force has been steadily climbing – until this decade, that is. Economists chalked up the decreasing number of working women to the motherhood movement just two or three years … Continue reading

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Federal Loan Rates Dip

The federal government annually evaluates the rates for federal loans. Despite this year’s dismal economy, the government has cut interest rates and fees for federal loans, putting more money back into the pockets of student borrowers. New rulings for specific … Continue reading

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An Inconvenient Truth: Gore Calls for Complete Renewable Energy by 2018

Former Vice President Al Gore is urging Americans to abandon the use of electricity generated by fossil fuels within the next decade and rely solely upon "environmentally friendly sources of power, or risk losing their national security as well as … Continue reading

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Things You Should & Shouldn’t be Allowed to do Online

We’ve all been there. Sitting online, staring at the Facebook page of someone we don’t even know, or shopping online when we’ve sworn we wouldn’t spend money until our next paycheck arrives, or just wasting time on our PCs. Like … Continue reading

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Blurring the Lines between Safety and Discrimination: The Struggles of International Education

Foreign and American policies spilled into the world of education recently as three Gazan Fullbright scholars were denied access into America by Israel, deeming them "too dangerous." The students, all former scholars or teaching assistants of the Islamic Univeristy of … Continue reading

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Choosing the Right Loan

Many students need financial assistance in order to pay for tuition. When considering student loans, there are many options including federal and private loans. Before applying for a loan, it is important to consider which loan is right for you. … Continue reading

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Top 15 Strangest Scholarships

Thousands of soon-to-be students are hunting for extra financial assistance for college tuition. Without a perfect SAT score or the ability to run a sub 4.5 forty yard dash, you might find your chances of securing a scholarship aren’t looking … Continue reading

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