10 Useful Apps & Websites to Make College Life Easier
By Kris Powers | June 23rd 2015
There is a huge selection of websites and apps for students to choose from and some can actually be quite helpful for keeping a student organized and on task. Below are ten apps and websites that we think are fun and useful!
1. Any.do
Winner of Apple's Intuitive Touch Award and Android's Best App of 2012, Any.do allows you to make and review a checklist of daily tasks and then sends you reminders when those tasks need to be accomplished.
2. College Tips
College Tips is an online college survival guide for college students that contains advice, resources and tips for surviving college written by college students themselves.
3. Flvto
Ed4Career Staff Spotlight: Allison Mack
By Kris Powers | June 16th 2015
Over the next few months, we would like to shine a spotlight on all the hard working staff behind Ed4Career. This week, we'd like to introduce our Director of Student Services, Allison Mack.
Allison has been with Ed4Career for nearly three years beginning as the company’s first registrar. She was instrumental in the development of the Student Services department and has experience in a variety of positions including student support, textbooks and student resources. As Director of Student Services, Allison oversees all departments that support Ed4Career’s student and faculty in the classroom. This includes the enrollment process, student & faculty support, textbook support, career coaching and financial responsibilities.
Allison graduated with a Sociology degree from Northern Michigan University. She enjoys working with people and helping them achieve goals & succeed in their accomplishments.
A Life Without Headaches: Prevention Tips
By Anonymous | June 9th 2015
The most common place for pain to occur in the body is in the head. Two such pains are known as headaches and migraines. Headaches and migraines are a misery and often affects our daily life and tasks such as our job and family responsibilities. They arise from pain triggered in the head or upper neck of the body which affects the tissues surrounding the brain. Some can be severe, but it is very rare that headaches or migraines are caused by something serious.
There are many types of headaches that fall into two categories. The first category is “Primary,” and the second category is “Secondary.” Pretty straightforward right? The primary category includes headaches such as migraines, tension-types, and clusters. The secondary category includes headaches that are caused by infection, diseases, injuries, or medications.
Trends in Campus Technology
By Kris Powers | June 9th 2015
What is Trending, Fading and on the Horizon for Campus Technology?
At universities across the globe, technology marches on. According to an article written by Matt Zalaznick earlier this year and published in University Business, here is an overview of what is trending in campus technology:
A Letter From Ed4Career's Founders
By Kris Powers | June 2nd 2015
This month we kick off a series of "Staff Profiles" - introducing you, our reader, to the talent behind Ed4Career. We could think of no better way to start this series than to start with the founders of this company, Dr. Rusty Barrier and Dr. Tricia Seymour. Below is an excerpt from "A Letter from the Founders of Ed4Career", written by Dr. Barrier and Dr. Seymour.
"We believe in the power of education and specifically online education to challenge us and help us grow. We both have PhDs in counseling psychology and understand the need for lifelong learning. We see the best in people and hope that they will always want to grow in both wisdom and knowledge.
Taking Control: Being Healthy with a Busy Schedule
By Anonymous | May 26th 2015
Between family and work obligations, many of us make that same excuse that we don’t have time to be and stay healthy because we are just too busy, overworked or overstressed. With such a busy lifestyle, we don’t realize how damaging this lifestyle can be to our long-term health. Finding time for ourselves or even just to relax is now seen as a luxury that many of us can’t afford to get.
Memorial Day: Let's Remember - Today and Every Day
By Kris Powers | May 25th 2015
Memorial Day, an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May and originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it also marks the beginning of summer.
Decoration Day
Seven Benefits of Taking a Vacation
By Kris Powers | May 19th 2015
Are you planning on taking vacation time this summer? If not, you will be among the 75% of Americans who fail to take all the paid vacation they are due each year. In a poll of 2,300 workers who get paid vacation, the career website Glassdoor found that only 25% of workers said they use all their paid days each year and 61% said that they continue to work even while they’re on vacation.
"Rest, relaxation, and stress reduction are very important for people's well-being and health. This can be accomplished through daily activities, such as exercise and meditation, but vacation is an important part of this as well," said primary care physician Natasha Withers from One Medical Group in New York.
Here are seven ways vacation can be beneficial for you:
B4Stage4 Mental Health Awareness Month
By Kris Powers | May 12th 2015
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, each year over 60 million Americans experience some form of mental illness. That’s one in four adults! Millions more are touched by mental illness in the lives of family, friends and loved ones. Mental health awareness month serves to highlight the important issues: to improve access to treatment, to fight the stigma around mental health, to provide support, to educate the public and to advocate for equal care.
Four Reasons Why You Should be a Continuous Learner
By Kris Powers | May 5th 2015
Whether you are just entering the workforce, are currently employed or are in transition between jobs, you should be doing little things each day to help you grow as a professional. Whether it’s taking a class or simply reading a book, continuous learning is a great way to enhance your career opportunities.
1. Grow in Your Career
It’s important to keep learning about your field even after you’re hired. Employees who show that they are eager to learn and who stay abreast of current trends and information in their career are more likely to receive promotions and/or raises. Online courses afford the opportunity of enrolling in certified programs that allow students to keep skills and knowledge up-to-date.