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3:00PM Angus Kidman | Online services for everything for registration to course materials are a critical part of the university experience. Which institution in Australia has the best options?
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How Do Your University’s Online Services Rate?
3:00PM Angus Kidman | Online services for everything for registration to course materials are a critical part of the university experience. Which institution in Australia has the best options?
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Best Jobs for College Students?
10:00PM Tamar Weinberg | Since students are super-busy writing papers, studying, and surviving finals, the GoCollege Weblog says that you shouldn’t have to venture far off campus to get a good job. In fact, one of the most in-demand positions is a campus network technician. Many colleges also offer a “residential network” program, also known as ResNet, where students can get help from fellow students on computer network troubleshooting issues (wired or wireless) at any time of the day. All you need is to make an appointment. Benefits include working face to face with college students and being able to maintain a real flexible schedule. What other jobs do feel are ideal for college students? Share your past positions or best tips in the comments. The Best Jobs for College Students [GoCollege] More »
Hone Your Craft with Free Online Writing Courses
12:00AM Kevin Purdy | Web learning site Education Portal points to 10 universities (and semi-universities) that offer free online writing courses. Covering everything from fiction and screenwriting to technical documentation, the offerings range from course notes and texts to full lecture videos. For anyone looking to get started in the field or just explore their creative side, it’s a helpful list of resources to keep in mind. For more higher learning at very low prices, check out Wendy’s trip through the .EDU underground and ten universities with free online courses. 10 Universities Offering Free Writing Courses Online [Education Portal via Red Ferret Journal] More »Why You Don’t Have to Get Straight A’s in College
3:13AM Gina Trapani | College grad Jon Morrow busted his butt to get straight A’s in college, but his 3.92 GPA didn’t do much for him in the “real world.” Now he regrets spending all that time worrying and working on his grades. I was told that having a high GPA would open all kinds of doors for me. But you know what? I interviewed with lots of companies, received a total of 14 job offers after graduation, and none of them asked about it. They were much more impressed with stuff like serving as Chief of Staff for the student government and starting a radio station run by 200 volunteers. Of course, a high GPA is important to students going onto grad, law, or medical school, but for the rest of us, it looks like being a well-rounded student will do more for you in the long run than being a straight-A student. Twentysomething: Why I regret getting straight A’s in college [Brazen Careerist] More »
