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10 Exciting Careers You Can Pursue with a General Studies Degree

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A general studies degree isn鈥檛 focused on a specific profession or industry, so it offers a lot of flexibility for students with a wide range of interests. With a general studies degree, you can customize your courses to your passions. This type of degree allows you to gain a wide cross section of...

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Time Management Strategies to Thrive Online

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Update: As of December 2019, Jami Rush is Dr. Jami Rush upon completion of the Doctorate in Educational Leadership program. Congrats, Dr. Rush! Online students have a lot on their plates. Many juggle work, family, and social lives on top of school. Jami Rush knows the balancing act well. Beyond her...

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Financial Aid Tips for Online Students

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Going back to school online offers many benefits, but is there financial aid available for online learning? Yes! Although several years ago it would have been harder to qualify for financial assistance for your online classes, the same opportunities exist today for online and classroom learning...

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A closer look at learning online at 麻豆夜市

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Online learning has opened the doors of higher education to students from all walks of life, but it can still seem mysterious if you haven鈥檛 seen up close how it works. Online degree programs have become a preferred way for working adults to complete degrees and advance their careers. The University...

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What is Informatics? A Pathway To Computing Careers

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Informatics is a way of using computing principles to shape and improve how people interact with technology, wherever they interact with technology. Informatics is 鈥渃omputing where we focus on the human and organizational needs,鈥 says Dr. Michael Totaro, associate professor and graduate coordinator...

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Tips for Introducing Yourself in an Online Course

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One of the first assignments you鈥檙e likely to encounter as an online student is introducing yourself either through a Moodle discussion forum or by video. Here are some tips for making a great impression and connections in your online course: The Basics If your instructor posts their own...

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Earning a Degree Online as a Military Service Member

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As a military service member, you might be contending with changing schedules and unexpected travel. Earning a degree online can provide flexibility by allowing veterans to complete coursework without having to attend on-campus classes. The 麻豆夜市 offers support through...

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What You Can Do with an Informatics Degree

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Business runs on technology driven by data. Skilled informatics professionals are in demand to manage the systems that collect, analyze, and use data to guide business decisions. Regardless of your background, if you鈥檙e looking to apply your expertise in new and exciting ways, informatics could be a...

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How to Study for Your Online Classes

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As an online student, you get used to fitting coursework or study sessions in between everything else. But when the end of the term is approaching, having a definitive study strategy can have big payoffs for your sanity and your degree plan. Use these six tips along with what you鈥檙e already doing to...

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You Should Call Your Advisor When...

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As an online student at the 麻豆夜市, you have a support team to help navigate your academic degree program as well as University processes. One of your star players will be your academic advisor. Why should I call my advisor? Advisors are available during advising...

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