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  The rise of online education was a growing trend before the Covid 19 pandemic. However, the pandemic certainly expedited the volume of students who chose to learn online and the investment in education technology (ed-tech) is on an upward trajectory. This all begs the question: “Are online degrees respected?”   To be able to…

Are you a college student looking to make some extra cash? The good news is that there are many jobs for college students that pay well. By earning some money during college, you can help to cover the costs of college (to avoid accruing debt), take care of familial responsibilities, cover your costs of living,…

Do employers check degrees? They sure do, and here’s why and how they can… It’s no secret that resumes can be a little bit “fluffy”. Similar to how we like to filter our photos on Instagram, many people “filter” their information on their resumes. Not every bullet point is 100% true, and it’s not even…

Starting college this fall? Here’s all the NEED to know college hacks Starting college this fall? Here’s all the NEED to know college hacks whether it’s your first, second, or fifteenth semester! Written by a real American college graduate who learned the hard way (so you don’t have to!) how to study, live and enjoy…

Asking yourself “should I go to college” feels like a life or death decision. Here’s some helpful facts to make the choice that’s right for you. It’s time to consider whether or not going to college is right for you. You may be asking yourself, “Is a college degree necessary?”, “should I go to college?”…

Considering dropping out of college? Here’s what you can do to help make the right decision and best next steps. Are you considering dropping out of college, but aren’t sure if it’s the right decision for you? About 30% of students choose to drop out in their first year of college, so you’re not alone…

Are you still evaluating if going to college is for you? There are many benefits of going to college. However, for every individual, the pros of going to college may be held with different weight. Some people want to go to college to get a high-paying job. Others may choose to go to college to…

Pasadena, CA. September 6, 2018 – University of the People (UoPeople) has announced today that 17,038 students have enrolled in its degree programs from over 200 countries and territories, marking a major milestone for the world’s first non-profit, tuition-free, accredited American online university as it starts its tenth academic year. The university has doubled in…

2017 University of the People reviews: How 94% of graduates achieved their goals (including jobs & promotions) & their advice to help you do the same. If you’ve been reading our blog for a while, you know we’re deeply committed to staying in touch with our students and graduates, including understanding the unique experience our…

Pasadena (May 29, 2018) It’s commencement season and this year in America nearly four million1 graduates are readying their cap and gowns. But there’s a huge group of American students we rarely consider; those who started but never finished their degree. A new study titled, “The Opportunity Cost of Not Having a College Degree” points to affordability…

The one thing that no one can take away from anyone is their education (and knowledge). The importance of education has led to revolutionary new ways of teaching and learning, such as online colleges. When it comes to higher education, institutions were once intended to be exclusive and reserved for the privilege of the few.…

As Nigerian students graduate from secondary school, they are finding themselves facing a crisis that has long plagued graduates before them. Although they have the grades necessary to qualify for higher education, many of them will never get the chance to enroll. In 2021, two-thirds of applicants who completed the national entrance examination were not able…