Education Is A Powerful Force, Especially In A Tough Economy
June 20th, 2010
The country’s unemployment rate stands at 7.6 percent, meaning that more than 11 million Americans are now without jobs. However, while the employment rate among high school graduates with no college education hovers at eight percent, those with bachelor’s degrees or higher are seeing the unemployment rate drop by more than half, to 3.8 percent, according to the U.S. Labor Department.
Additionally, the average annual salary for individuals with graduate or doctoral degrees is $75,000, while bachelor’s degrees command an average salary of $51,000. For those relying on a high school diploma alone, their average salary drops significantly to $28,000.
Therefore, for anyone seeking increased career stability in this shaky economy, higher education is the answer. Now is the best time to pursue an advanced degree to further a career, as demonstrated in a newly released video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDfew0YcDTo) by EducationDynamics.
Fortunately, finding the best program to match a prospective student’s interests and goals has become much easier due to recent technological innovations and expanded access. With 4,146 colleges and universities in the United States, both on-campus and online, never have there been more educational options from which to choose.
Expanded Educational Options
Interest in online education has surged as a result of the convenience and flexibility it affords. Online learners can complete their coursework when it is most convenient?after the kids go to bed at night or even during a lunch break at work. Web-based courses also allow students to take classes at home, in effect eliminating time and money spent driving to class.
For others, a traditional campus setting is the preferred environment. Traditional classes allow students to interact face-to-face with professors and fellow students alike, and generally offer more structure than their online counterparts.
The choice between online learning and traditional on-campus programs is simply a matter of personal preference, and there are comprehensive resources, including eLearners.com and EarnMyDegree.com, that help prospective students find their ideal degree program.
Additionally, the eLearners Advisor (http://www.elearners.com/advisor/) is designed to help prospective students determine whether online learning or a traditional educational format best suits their needs and preferences. For those unsure about which academic program to pursue, eLearners.com offers the Career Interest Test (http://www.livecareer.com/default.asp?lp=TG6A&cobrand=ELRN) to help people determine the career that best matches their personality.
Important Questions to Ask
In addition to deciding which format and degree to pursue, it is also important to note that returning to school will affect a student’s personal life. Some important questions to consider when determining whether now is the best time to enroll in a higher education program include:
1. Do you have support from loved ones? To reach optimal academic performance, it is helpful to have the support of close friends and family.
2. Do you have employer “buy-in”? Ask your boss whether he or she supports you completing coursework during lunch hour and whether it is appropriate for you to use a work computer for such activities.
3. What is your plan or timeline? A three credit college course will require, on average, 10 to 12 hours per week.
4. Do you have a home classroom or study area? A separate space for studying will help you concentrate and stay organized.
5. Do you plan to seek financial assistance? Research scholarship and grant opportunities, and tax credits and deductions to help offset costs. The Debt-Free College Guide (http://debtfree-elearners.com/) is a comprehensive resource providing a state-by-state listing of options to help make college more affordable.
Knowledge opens new doors and changes things for the better. Among the millions of people who will enroll in higher education this year, several will be the first in their families to receive a college diploma. Millions more will finish their degrees online. Many single parents will pursue continuing education to improve their earning potential. A newly-released EducationDynamics video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDfew0YcDTo) provides fresh inspiration to positively change lives and the world through a commitment to life-long learning.
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i too suffer from agressive behavior and a past history of gun and drug possession charges assualt i pulled a “30 rnd mag.” 5.56 mm dalphlon AR15 on a gun on my sister ex hubby cause he was on my property trying to start a fight hes lucky i didnt shoot his worthless broke dick even though he is of no use to my neices but i figured letting him live would be far more punisment than dying atleast he’ll have to wake up and deal with his pathfetic life every mornin……tenn. has good BBQ
@ bigwillakingkilla
I haven’t been in trouble since 2001 and am hardly ever pissed off. But i’d love a gun though, not to shoot people but to use at a gun range and shooting targets etc…
move to texas all the fajitas and beer and guns you want you can even carry a gun
im sure the usa dosent have a record accounts of yopur medical conditions so i would try(if you think you are mentally capable and fully trust yourself to own a gun”)to get one if you do come down but i heard canada is nice also just like texas but healthcare and very lenleint on marijana laws but pretty much same gun laws as well and tenn.
The only thing scarier than a home invasion is this weirdo bisexual host and his fruity earrings.
Personally, given the fact that the house I live in is very small I would just focus on getting the hell out of there and phoning 911 from a neighbours house. The reason I say this is because I have two doors going outside within a short distance from my bedroom, and if I did use my house phone they could hear where I am because the phone beeps whenever one of the keys is pressed.
@ bigwillakingkilla
What about tennesse? My daughter is at vocal coaching to become a singer and wants to move to tennesse when she’s 18 years old, She’s 10 at the moment. I doubt i’ll be aloud to carry a gun in the usa if I lived there because i’ve got aspergers syndrome and tourettes (but a rare form with no jerky movements) and have a criminal record of lots of crinimal damage. I used to get pissed off and smash things but never hurt a single person.
led sun POWER!!!!!!!! blind that fucker then shoot the gut and legs but not the crouch never wanna wound a man there might as well put him out i need to get a light for my trau. milli 40cal. i have a 48 bulb led in the safe under my bed or in my bed stand where ever i feel like putting its when i fungshui the bitch and i use a key or code but imma upgrade it to a finger print id opener
hehe same thoughts here he was petting and stroking the gun while he talked to the gun guy