By AlyssaEDU on April 3, 2012
While college costs continue to rise and the need for higher education becomes more and more prevalent, students scramble to find a way to cover their steep tuition bills and fees of attending college. But good news has arrived for lower-income New Jersey students, in the form of Governor Chris Christie’s proposed Urban Scholarship Program, [...]
Posted in Financial Aid, New Jersey Life | Tagged accredited institution, college, college students, education, financial aid, financial aid scholarships, freshman year, jersey students, New Jersey, students |
By AlyssaEDU on November 8, 2011
Cultural Landmarks of New Jersey The hallmarks of a state or country are what cause it to be an attractive place to live. The more attractions a state has that cater to various interests people may have the greater chance it has to be a viable tourism location and cultural center. The state of New [...]
Posted in Jersey City, New Jersey Life | Tagged college students, education, jersey students, liberty science center, museums, New Jersey, sciences: |
By AlyssaEDU on November 3, 2011
Monmouth University: A History Monmouth University started in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College, founded in West Long Branch, New Jersey. Twenty three years later, on January 18, 1956, Monmouth University received accreditation to award Bachelor’s Degrees. In March of 1995, the school received its university charter from the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education and [...]
Posted in Campus Life, Choosing a College, New Jersey Life, West Long Branch | Tagged accredited institution, colleges, colleges in new jersey, education, financial aid, jersey shore, jersey students, monmouth, New Jersey, NJ Colleges, schools in new jersey |
By AlyssaEDU on November 1, 2011
Education Equals Empowerment The story of the American ideal is one that has been repeated countless times throughout generations of families living in the United States of America. Through hard work and dedication, a person can rise up and overcome whatever circumstances they are faced with to become what they dream of being. These are [...]
Posted in Financial Aid | Tagged academics, college, college students, financial aid, financial aid scholarships, jersey students, money, New Jersey, students |
By AlyssaEDU on April 26, 2011
Graduating from college is a big deal, but what happens once you have your diploma? The hard part about graduating is the transition from student to employee. In order to make that transition you must first secure a job, but many positions are looking for experience and the entry-level jobs seem to disappear the moment they become available.
Posted in New Jersey Life, New York | Tagged college graduate, diploma, entry level jobs, finding a job, graduating college, interview experience, interview opportunity, jersey students, recent college graduates, senior year |
By AlyssaEDU on April 5, 2011
The advantage you have as a student in New Jersey is that there are so many malls, strip malls, and small businesses that there is bound to be a job ready and waiting to hire you. It might not be the job of your dreams, but you can certainly have some pocket money and maybe even save some. Some jobs are more accommodating to students’ needs than others, but most bosses are flexible and willing to work with your schedule.
Posted in New Jersey Life | Tagged animals, caretaker, clothing stores, jersey students, job, lawn care, part time, pocket money, retail jobs, retail store, small businesses, strip malls, student jobs |
By AlyssaEDU on March 29, 2011
It is such a great feeling when you know you are going to college to further your education and make something of yourself. This is usually thought to lead to a decent paying job along with a nice future. But what happens when the majority of New Jersey students who are graduating are already burdened with student loans? Student loans are a form of debt and by the time you are done paying them off you have likely paid more than your education was worth. How are New Jersey students supposed to get ahead when they start out so far behind?
Posted in Campus Life, New Jersey Life | Tagged college grants, college students, colleges in new jersey, education, free money, jersey students, job, malls in new jersey, parents, paychecks, retail stores, scholarships, student loans |
By AlyssaEDU on March 15, 2011
Students and their smart phones seem almost inseparable. Applications are exceedingly popular considering they can do everything from plan your day to save you money. New Jersey students may have some trouble at times figuring out where to go or what to do and there are plenty of applications to aid students in these dilemmas.
Posted in Campus Life | Tagged bargain, everyday activities, google maps, jersey students, lowest prices, money, movie times, scanner, smart phones, street view, trailers |
By AlyssaEDU on February 10, 2011
New Jersey students have interests just like any other state, but there are some degrees that just tend to be more popular in the Garden State. Online degrees in New Jersey are certainly popular because of their convenience so many students in NJ choose online universities to take their courses.
Posted in Online Learning | Tagged campus college, colleges, degree online, education, engineering degree, engineering firm, Garden State, jersey students, math, psychology, school districts, universities |
By AlyssaEDU on February 8, 2011
Parts of New Jersey are known for their intense academic curriculum that challenges the students and prepares them for college. There are always the schools that meet the requirements, but don’t really go above and beyond what is expected. Those students who are attending these schools, might feel like there might be a better alternative that they would perform better at, that is when online high schooling comes to mind.
Posted in Online Learning | Tagged academic curriculum, academics, freshman year, high school students, jersey students, own pace, preference, school schedules, slower pace, traditional high school |
