Law and Order, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Minds, and True Detective have enjoyed huge popularity because of our society’s collective fascination for crime, both true and fictional. Of course, the personal motivations for pursuing a baccalaureate degree in criminal justice and legal studies will differ among students! But it’s safe to assume that it’s […]
Did you know that girls weren’t taught how to write during the early years of education in the US? Instead, their education focused on reading! The three Rs –reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic–weren’t the focus, as the early public schools emphasized the virtues of religion, family, and community. Indeed, we’ve come so far from the time […]
First, let us get this longstanding confusion out of the way: the Liberal Arts and Humanities are not the same. The Humanities is a subset of the Liberal Arts, along with Anthropology, Social Science, Philosophy, History, Political Science, and English, and all other “B.A.” degrees (with a few “B.S.” degrees as well), which we will […]
$91,250 per year: this is the median annual wage (May 2020) for employees in a wide range of computer and information technology occupations. With a $41,950 median annual wage for all occupations, it’s more than double, and it’s among the reasons for the popularity of baccalaureate degree programs in computers and technology. And there are […]
Many universities and colleges in the United States are known for their rich history, from humble beginnings to their moments of glory. While numerous factors contribute to the glorious past of college campuses all over the country, nothing seems more iconic than the college cathedrals that many of them house. They make such interesting landmarks, […]
The best thing about a bachelor’s degree in art and design is the countless opportunities to express your creativity in meaningful ways and establish your professional credentials! A wide range of career paths is open for you, from graphic designer and illustrator to photographer and filmmaker. Whatever artistic talent you have will become finely-tuned skills […]
Safety is still one of the highest priorities when college students choose their colleges and universities, whether across the road or state lines. This notion is understandable in light of some colleges and universities being the site of the deadliest shootings since Columbine. Students must also consider the usual safety concerns from burglary to sexual […]
Did you know that the discovery of X-rays led to the development of radiation therapy to treat cancer? By 1896, the year after Wilhelm Conrad Rцntgen discovered X-rays, Emil Herman Grubbe used them to treat breast cancer! From the 1970s until the 1980s, radiation therapy made significant improvements, including proton beam accelerators. Nowadays, more sophisticated […]
Did you know that Stanford University has the highest application fee in the United States? Individuals who apply for admission into the prestigious university pay $90, and it won’t guarantee admission, and it’s non-refundable! Most institutions with the highest application fees are national universities, such as Columbia University, Duke University, and North Carolina State University […]
Today, college degrees are increasingly essential for success in the workforce as more occupations require advanced education. One of the most important decisions both students and parents make is choosing the right school for college. Attending college gives students the chance to meet new people with different passions and diverse backgrounds, which allows them to […]
