Category Archives: June 2014

Savor the Journey

After a stressful year of completing college applications and waiting for admissions decisions, students and parents are relieved to make a final choice and send the enrollment deposit. But while the anxiety about getting into college is over, the emotional … Continue reading

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Majors: Foreign Languages

A rise in global business ventures has led to an increased need for multilingual individuals.  Proficiency in a foreign language opens up a world of opportunities.  Language majors may find jobs in diplomacy or international relations, tourism,  journalism,  global industries … Continue reading

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Pre-College Financial and Legal Matters

There are a few legal and financial issues that should be addressed before your son or daughter goes off to college. If your child has turned or will turn 18 during the next year, she is legally an adult, and … Continue reading

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Internships and Volunteering

Still searching for a meaningful summer experience?  With the job market still very weak, you might want to concentrate on obtaining an internship or a volunteer position in a field of interest to you.  Although these programs are unlikely to … Continue reading

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Finding that Special College Experience

Lauren Pope’s book, Colleges That Change Lives, features a collection of small liberal arts colleges that provide opportunities for students to grow and expand.  These colleges focus on the learning process and provide students with an engaging and challenging educational … Continue reading

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