3 Valuable Time Management Strategies for Student-Athletes

by Katelyn Sanders

Last Updated: Sep 9, 2022

Originally Posted: Sep 9, 2022

The life of a student-athlete can be gratifying, but it can also bring a lot of stress and difficulty. Student-athletes must balance sports, deadlines at school, time …

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5 Tips For Success For The Non-Traditional Student

By: Jessie Daniels

Online BBA Program Coordinator

Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia

Many online students are non-traditional, meaning they aren’t right out of high school seeking a “traditional” college experience. This isn’t a bad thing. In …

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5 Tips for Navigating the H-1B Visa Process

Each year, thousands of international students apply for H-1B visas—temporary non-immigrant visas that allow individuals to work in the U.S. Since only a limited number of H-1Bs are given out each year, the H-1B visa process can be stressful, not …

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Tips for first-generation college students navigating the job search

Embarking on the job search can be both exciting and overwhelming. There are many things to consider when looking for a job, from the work environment to career development, but what are the most important factors to keep in mind? …

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3 Essential Job-Search Strategies for International Students in 2021

To say the least, the Trump administration didn't extend a warm welcome to international students at U.S. colleges and universities. Will the Biden administration be more welcoming? Will international students have a better chance of securing H-1B visas? Will they …

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5 Tips for Commuter College Students

By Kat Tretina Updated on October 20, 2022

With the high cost of college, commuting to school, rather than living in a dorm room, can be a smart decision. The College Board reported that living on campus at a public four-year …

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Your “Sweet Spot” for Job Interview Success

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Achieving a balance between confidence and terror as you anticipate a job interview takes some doing. J You want to be well prepared and eager to make a genuinely good impression on the interviewer, but …

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What Companies Can Do to Support LGBTQ Employees

Larger companies, such as multinational corporations, exist not only to provide a product or a service, or to drive profits for their investors, but they also have a role to play on the world stage. Large corporations can influence public …

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Navigating Your Rights as a Disabled Student in College

Male college student in wheelchair at library. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

Many, very capable, students happen to have a disability. I have heard reports from students that the services they receive in college are helpful and adequate while others report …

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This Northwestern Mutual Advisor Wants to Close the Gap for People of Color in the Financial Industry

Originally from Togo, Africa, Bilal Afolabi came to Connecticut with his family when he was eight. Afolabi credits his entrepreneurial spirit to his father, a small-business owner who started his own trucking company at a young age.

“Growing up, my …

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