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7 Things to Consider if You’re Thinking of Going Back to College

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 If you're considering going back to college, here are some tips to help you! Many of us didn't finish college when we were young. Some of us didn't even attend college at all. But now, in adulthood, with families…
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Alternatives to University: Vo-Techs & Community Colleges

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These days it’s assumed that a four-year college degree is a necessary credential for most job applications. As a matter of fact, it feels as though college is just an extension of high school—and an expensive one at that. But is college…
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How to Attend College & Not Break the Bank

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All those horror stories about the expense of attending college are true. Attending a four-year college or university in the U.S. has never been so expensive. And the prices keep climbing. A Recent New York Times article pointed out that more…
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A College Heritage

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The story of Luis Alberto Juarez, a student at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is nothing short of remarkable. Just 10 years ago, Juarez did not speak English. His mother, Agustina Juarez, fondly remembers his…
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More Latinos Than Ever In College

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Latinos in higher education; we’re finally making it happen. The image that comes to mind is of Edward James Olmos in Stand and Deliver, grinning from ear to ear, fist-pumping with one arm in the air. According to the Pew Hispanic Center,…
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How To Make The Most Of Your Money During College Years

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As a college student, you should try to make the most of your money so you can focus on school instead of stressing about finances. Due to limited opportunities to make a substantial income while going to school, managing money can be pretty…
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The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Honors Latina Achievers

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On Wednesday, October 17, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) will host its annual Alumni Hall of Fame induction to recognize the achievements of past recipients. Among the six inductees for 2012 are Monica Gill and Dr. Yolanda García Romero. Gill…
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Millennials Who Make Us Proud

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Most of the people I know have a horror story about a Gen Y employee or child which often ends with a comment along the lines of: They have a strong sense of entitlement; They don’t care about details; or They want to begin their careers…
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Taking a Child to College Tests a Mom’s Strength

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Moving my eldest son to college last August was one of the toughest things I’ve ever done as a mom. And I don’t need experts to confirm that point. I thought a part of me was being ripped from my chest. I could barely walk those last few…