College Career

The first few weeks of college can establish patterns that make or break a student’s success. Full of tips, advice, and strategies, this book helps students develop a foundation of personal goals that will keep them on the road to success through the challenges and choices that the college years bring. Guidance considers all areas of a college student’s well-being, including the academic, financial, social, emotional, and personal aspects that all contribute to a positive college experience.

In this eBook, we explore the landscape of college education, with a keen focus on tuition-free institutions and affordable alternatives. I will share my story on how I got my free college education and employer assisted graduate studies. There are about 18 colleges in the United States which offer tuition-free education. Drawing on my experiences in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and teaching in colleges, we will describe a strategy of transferring from community colleges to four-year institutions. We encourage readers to develop educational plans, aligning ...

I appreciate that you are considering my book. Here is something to make us both feel good. I will donate 10% of my royalties to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital each year. I recently updated this book to provide more examples and topics that I couldn't include in my video. This is why there are so few reviews. This book shows you how to spend less time studying and actually learn more material. If you spend time studying in an ineffective manner, your learning will be slow and frustrating. This new edition contains several additional chapters that cover Learning Styles, Testing, ...

No everyone is meant to attend a four year college or university. And yet, we all need to do SOMETHING after high school. That's why after five years working at a community college I can emphatically say that this is a GREAT idea for students just out of high school OR returning students finding a new career. This is Book 2 of the "Making 'Work' Work for You" blog collection from SilverPeak Development

I call it the universal question. So far, I haven’t met anyone who didn’t wrestle with it. I certainly did, and if you’re reading this so have you. The question is this: “What should I do with my life?” For whatever reason, it’s the one question we all struggle with, but few have found the answer to. Why is that? And why is it so difficult to figure out the answer? If we are meant to live lives of purpose and meaning, then why do so many of us trudge along doing meaningless things? Most of us make a decision about our college major and future career based on an “outside/in ...

These days if you’re interested in a corporate career, interning is probably how you're expected to spend your college or grad school summers. But – Is interning actually for you? And if so, how can you optimize the experience? How To Intern Successfully aims to help you be informed and confident as you explore and then successfully complete your internship. Beginning with self-reflection to boost your clarity of intent and gain the peace of mind necessary for an extraordinary internship, each chapter’s theme aims toward helping you wake up to your deeper sense of career intent. The ...

The college bargain is not what it used to be. Gone is the exchange of four years in return for a guaranteed, lucrative job. Today's higher education is more competitive and more expensive. It not enough just to get a degree. Candidates considering a first or second career path must approach the matter with clarity and precision. Career Recon is a data-driven approach to career transition, leveraging unconventional techniques to maximize success in a new field. It provides a framework to reconnoiter the path forward, to avoid pitfalls, and to take advantage of little-known opportunities in ...

Conquer the RICP Exams: Your Guide to a Career as a Retirement Income Certified Professional is a comprehensive study guide designed to help aspiring financial professionals successfully pass the RICP (Retirement Income Certified Professional) exams. Divided into three parts, this guide covers essential topics such as retirement income strategies, risk management, tax-efficient distribution planning, Social Security optimization, and healthcare planning. The guide is structured to offer practical, real-world examples and in-depth explanations, preparing readers not just for exam success but...

Can we trust the Bible, or has it been distorted over the centuries? If Christians believe that the Bible contains the very words of Almighty God, why have most never read it cover to cover or made it part of their daily lives? How did we get the Bible? How should one respond to legitimate criticism? Everyone believes something when it comes to religion. Atheists believe there is no God. Atheists are not unreasonable, they are just arguing from a different starting point. How should we think about atheism? Are angels and demons real, or just a Hollywood invention? If the devil exists, why ...

AI is everywhere, in every industry, all over social media, even right in your own home. There is no escaping it – artificial intelligence is reshaping our everyday lives. As a college student, it can be tricky to decide what’s okay and what’s not, what’s real and what’s not, and to guess the course of the future. That’s where this guide comes in. If you’re wondering what impact AI might have on education, careers, or even society, the look no further. You’ll discover: The remarkable benefits and ethical challenges of AI How AI is revolutionizing learning and research, ...

This book starts at "square one", before you know what questions to ask, what colleges to read about, or what statistics to look up. Sowell candidly describes the inner and outer workings of scores of American colleges and universities, big and small. He gives special attention to special programs, financial aid, and the academic environment.

Need help with Big 4 Interview Questions? The most important part of the big 4 interview process is…confidence. How can you get confidence? You can gain access to the questions that you will be asked, and you can also learn how to answer those questions. Imagine walking into a big 4 interview and knowing the type of questions that you will be asked and how to answer them? Wouldn’t that feel amazing? That what the Big 4 Interview Questions book offers. Blow the big 4 recruiters and big 4 partners that you interview with away with your confidence and knowledge after you read this book. ...

When Megan Gebhart graduated college in 2011, she knew she couldn't resign herself to life at an aimless 9-to-5 job climbing the corporate ladder. So instead, she challenged herself to have a single cup of coffee with a different person every week for a year to see what lessons she could learn about life and careers. What started out as a strange, unconventional, and slightly awkward experiment soon transformed into a year filled with adventure, hardship, courage, and personal growth. Whether she's grabbing a grande coffee with a former Starbuck's Vice President, discussing recess politics ...

For the first time in league history, NBA coaches and general managers are just as likely to have played Division III basketball as they are to have played in the NBA. While the number of former D3 players working in the NBA is higher than ever, small college alums have served in leadership positions since the league's founding.

Skilled Trade Career Planning For Teens will provide you with the Trusted and Proven path to a successful and REWARDING career in one of many hands-on skilled trades that make BIG MONEY! Many high school students ponder their career and financial goals as they go through high school. Wouldn’t you like to know all of the options before making such a big life-changing decision?

This is the thoroughly revised and updated second edition of the best-selling book Exploring Leadership. The book is designed to help college students understand that they are capable of being effective leaders and to guide them in developing their leadership potential. Exploring Leadership incorporates new insights and material developed in the course of the authors work in the field.

Based on a mix of interviews, research and personal experience, this book's upbeat advice focuses on tangible tactics that recent college grads and experienced 20-somethings can put to work immediately to enhance their employability now and in the future.

What would you do if you could go to college without going to high school? Would you travel abroad, spend late nights writing a novel, volunteer in an emergency room, or build your own company? What dreams would you be pursuing right now? College Without High School shows how independent teens can self-design their high school education by becoming unschooled. Students begin by defining their goals and dreams and then pursue them through a combination of meaningful and engaging adventures. It is possible to pursue your dreams....

Seven Sexy Sins. One Mr. Sinful. Faith Hillman is in trouble. She’s writing an article on ways to spice up your love life for her popular blog, but she’s hit a major snag—she hasn’t experienced any of the Seven Sexy Sins on her list. Luckily, her brother’s best friend, Rusty Thorne, offers to help with her research. Having had a crush on him since the age of twelve, Faith agrees, on the proviso that he signs a contract keeping their short-term relationship a secret. Her brother once decked him for kissing her on her eighteenth birthday, so Rusty’s happy to concur. While they ...

Affinity For a mature audience. Sexual situations. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Affinity" is a beautifully written tale of love, growth, and the bonds that shape us. The author masterfully weaves nostalgia with present-day challenges, creating a story that is both inspiring and deeply moving." — **Carlos Mendoza** Affinity is a profoundly moving tale of love, friendship, and the intricate dance of life's unexpected turns. Follow the heartfelt journey of Lory and Samantha, two women whose lives were forever intertwined during their vibrant college days. Bound by an unbreakable connection, they ...