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You’re probably used to reading and talking about back-to-school plans during summertime. What once was a time to engage in conversations about how you’ll pay for tuition and where you’re going to college has become a time with an increased focus on the idea of taking a gap year. What is a gap year and…

If you like people and want to make a difference in the world, social work might be the right career path for you. How can you get started? With a social work degree. One of the best ways to study these days is online — it’s a flexible, affordable, and attainable way of earning a…

Epic is the name of the largest and most used EHRs (electronic health records) in the United States. It is used by most large hospitals, and continues to get contracts for new hospitals. IT professionals that work in healthcare usually get Epic certification. If you are interested in getting Epic Certified, looking for more information…

Access to higher education should be a natural-born human right. At the University of the People, our founding is based on this principle — and it’s also what is at the heart of World Access to Higher Education Day (WAHED). Without access to higher education, people suffer from more inequality and experience immobility in their…

History is a topic that many find boring to study or a waste of time. But there is more to studying history than meets the eye. So, why is history important? Let us explain. Understanding history helps us develop critical decision-making skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to anticipate future trends based on historical patterns.…

In time, all that was once considered the norm is innovated upon. When it comes to education, the story is no different. We have witnessed changes like the evolution of online colleges to new modalities of learning. Competency-based education is just one example of education reform that is spreading across schools all over the world.…

Speaking and writing a language are two different fields. Speaking a language entails understanding, recognizing, and using grammar rules efficiently. Writing involves a new set of rules different from the ones applied in speaking. Several people always get stuck in writing and identifying the letter to capitalize.    Do you understand how to use capitalization rules…

When searching for universities to attend, you may choose to look for schools with campuses near where you already live. This can make the transition to college life much easier, and can work better for you if you already work full time and are looking to add a college program to your schedule. Check out…

Headed to school this fall as a first generation college student? Or maybe you are already in the full swing of things but are looking for extra resources. Whatever the case may be, we’ve got you covered. Find out here what it means to be a first generation college student, special challenges you may face,…

Did you know that there are over 70 million displaced people around the world? Nearly 26 million are refugees (most of whom are running from Syria, South Sudan, and Afghanistan). A refugee is someone who has to flee their home countries to escape war, natural disasters or persecution. In an effort to broaden awareness of…

If you’re seeking to earn your higher education degree, you have probably put together a list of schools that you are interested in attending. It’s also very probable that when looking up their application requirements, you’ve come across the acronyms SAT or ACT. So, what is the ACT test? And how is it different from…

At University of the People, innovation is the name of the game. We’re always looking for ways to improve your online experience because, after all, we are the Education Revolution! That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve made the application process as simple and as fast as possible. With our brand-new process, you can…