Posts by Writers of UoPeople
How to Make Studying Fun and Less Stressful?
Studying for a test or exam can be intense. You will experience study burnout if you don’t try to lighten up and relax during the process. Learning how to make studying fun is an important skill that all students can benefit from. Not only will it make your study times less of an ordeal, it will also help you…
Read MoreFollow Your Bliss To Become The Best You
While we’ve all heard the term “follow your bliss,” many of us aren’t quite sure what it really means. The term was actually coined by Joseph Campbell, a well-known mythology teacher who saw it as a crucial part of living life to the fullest. Here’s what the real meaning of bliss is, and how you…
Read MoreThe Difference Between College and University
College vs University, what’s the deal? When researching higher education in the United States, you may have come across a common theme — that the words college and university are used to describe the same thing. But are they the same? The answer is no, not really. There are colleges and there are universities, but…
Read MoreWhat can be done to prevent students from dropping out of college?
When we start our college journey, rarely do we even consider the possibility of dropping out. We’ve waited long enough for this opportunity and worked hard enough to get here — giving up is not an option! Unfortunately, no matter how motivated and ready one may be, only 58% of enrolled students actually graduate within…
Read MoreDumbing Down: What to Do The Night Before the Exam?
There is no doubt about it — exams can be stressful. The night before the exam can be especially hard as you try to fall asleep and may worry about whether you have prepared enough or if you could have done more. In having such thoughts, you are only stressing yourself out more than necessary.…
Read MoreDBA vs MBA: Which Business Administration Degree Is Right For You?
For anyone looking to excel in the field of business, the idea of a postgraduate degree has probably crossed your mind. In doing any research, you will come across a DBA and an MBA. While you’re going to want to find out the DBA degree’s meaning, you’ll also be questioning, “What degree is an MBA?”…
Read MoreHow to Get Paid to Go to School or Even Go to College for Free
Getting a degree can be very valuable as it opens up new doors and expands our career opportunities. It can, however, be a very costly and time-consuming investment to make. For those with family responsibilities and priorities, it can be especially challenging to attend and pay for college. Everyone deserves a chance at higher education,…
Read MoreCognitive Science Explains Why Students Don’t Like School
Most people in the world enjoy to constantly learn as a natural factor of living a fulfilling life. However, during the school-age years, many students have an anathema towards learning, which brings us to the question: Why don’t students like school? There are many reasons that are inherent in the education system which makes school…
Read MoreCollege Dropout Going Back To School-Starting Your Second Chance At College
From financial issues to family matters, there are a large number of reasons as to why students drop out from their college programs. This has become an increasing concern, as so many professions require academic qualifications, it has become more necessary than ever to earn a college degree. If you happen to be a college…
Read MoreSelf Discipline for Students
Self discipline is an invaluable skill to learn and develop over the course of your life, and will help you tremendously throughout your academic career. Inevitably, as a student, there will always be subjects you don’t love and periods of distraction in your life, which is why it is so important to develop self discipline…
Read MoreHow to Get a Bachelor’s Degree in 2 Years. Move Fast!
If you want to know how to get a bachelor’s degree in 2 years, then you’ve come to the right place. As mentioned in our post that’s dedicated to what it takes to get a bachelor’s degree, we share the ins and outs of what is needed behind the scenes during the typical 4-year journey.…
Read MoreIs School Really Necessary?
There has been an ongoing debate as to why school is a waste of time, and how much we actually really need formal schooling for so many years of our life. Many people still strongly believe in the traditional view, that school is a vital part of becoming successful in the future and learning basic…
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