Archive for December, 2006
Liberal Arts –The Intellectual’s Vacation…
I'd like to quote Liberal Arts Dude in his blog about life after a [...]
December 12, 2006
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When Degrees Don’t “Deliver”
Urban Myth: A college degree means a higher salary.
Fact:The salary value of a college degree is dipping down to an all-time low. Degreed employees are a dime a dozen. So don't expect to "cash-in" on the fruits of your collegiate labor.
December 12, 2006
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Art Students: What You Don’t Want to Hear…
We’ve seen you at your local Starbucks. You come in a variety of flavors; From the I-will-not-conform dreads and hairy armpits, to the pierced and retro-clad free-thinkers. Some of you are too cool and profound to even smile. The rest of you may not take yourselves quite that seriously. Either way, you relish your bohemian [...]
December 2, 2006
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College Debt; A Life Half-Lived
I'm finding more "student loan" stories from ordinary folks like you and me. These are sad but true tales of dreams left behind because of copious amounts of college debt. "Sam" got a four-year college education like a responsible, goal-oriented, citizen. Having a degree to fall back on, his dream [...]
December 2, 2006
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