Now there’s few words that I like more than consortium and portal; and that is just one of the exciting reasons why I’m getting all sorts of worked up for my university online degree. Are you thinking that I could engage in other activities that had some semblance of a connection with the words consortium and portal? I agree. But, I also want to get started on my career and don’t have the time to go to classes full time, because of my job.
The problem was that I have always been a little apprehensive of the programs that offered university online degrees. This is where my two favorite words come in. I can actually get my degree, online, by taking classes from major universities. Not simple institutions.
For example, If I used the Canadian Virtual University, or CVU, I have the option of taking classes from 13 established universities across Canada. There are several of these types of organizations, such as the Global University Alliance. This is a consortium of nine different major universities from the U.S., Britain, New Zealand, Australia, and the Netherlands. As you have probably gathered by now the Global University Alliance or CVU themselves have no classes to offer, but simply act as a portal for the major universities. This way your getting the benefits of a university online degree (classes at your own pace and convenience, yet still offering personalized attention), but also having the satisfaction that you’re not sacrificing a quality education.
By: Nelson Widrow
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University Online Degrees – Join the High Ranks On Your Computer
December 13th, 2009Are You Prepared For Your First Real Job?
December 5th, 2009Most people can remember their first job. But while it may be very far from being the pinnacle of your whole career, it is still a defining moment in your life; and there is a lot to think about as well. Preparing yourself to start your first job can take some time, depending on what you will be doing and where the job is located.
For example, some people may get a job working in a big city. If you live some distance away then you will need to arrange travel permits in order to make it quicker and easier for travelling to and from work each day.
Some companies provide an interest free loan to cover the cost of a travel pass. You may still need to buy a short term one to tide you over until you can get the loan though, so be sure you know what the situation is before you start.
Another thing you will probably need to think about is clothing. Some jobs require a uniform that is normally supplied to you, but that won’t be the case if your position is based in an office. If you have come fresh from university, smart office clothing isn’t likely to be a big feature in your wardrobe and that means you will need to think about buying some appropriate clothes to wear each day.
Therefore, once you have found out you have been offered that specific job it will pay dividends to jot down what you need to do before you show up on the first day. If you allow plenty of time to do this then you won’t get caught out in a last minute panic either.
It is well worth taking a look at your finances too. University life is very different from your working life, and it makes sense to make that transition as smooth and pain free as possible. Make sure you know which account your new salary will go into, and have all the details to hand to give to your new employer.
Now is also a good time to think about setting up a savings account for the future. If you put away a small sum of money from each pay cheque you will set up a habit that will stay with you for life. Some people can find that starting a new job can be an expensive time. However, you can prepare for this by taking out a graduate loan to tide you over if needed. This can make the transition much easier to cope with, especially if you do have a lot of expenses to cover.
In the end you will look back on this time with fondness. But while you are going through it you should make sure you are as prepared as possible.
By: Adam Singleton
The Skinny About Online Universities
November 13th, 2009For people who simply don’t have the luxury of time to go to university, going to an online university is the surest and quickest way to having the career of your choice. There are various online universities nowadays.
1. How They Work:
From the various online degrees that are available nowadays, you can take your pick from in-demand jobs such as nursing degrees, pharmacy technician degrees, massage therapy degrees as well as other health care degrees that will be able to help you in getting into the health care profession that you want.
2. Rapid Education
Still, the various online universities do not only cater to the rapidly increasing health care industry. Other online universities also offer some good alternative courses for those who are not into the health care profession. With the current rise in demand for legal assistants, there are various online degrees that are meant for those who want to be legal assistants. Legal assistants are the people who will be aiding lawyers with their work. They are the ones who will be doing all the researching, filing as well as documenting all the relevant information and data the lawyers need to help them win their cases.
3. University Program Selection
Each online university has its own style or method of teaching which is why you need to first take a look at their syllabus before enrolling to any of their online degrees. While some may think that applying to an online university will help simplify their college life, there are still a lot of work to be done for you to be able to finish your online degree. People still do fail from online universities. They are not there to spoon feed you with information. All these online universities do is to provide you with the luxury of time to be able to pick out the schedule that will most fit your current lifestyle. Whether you are already a parent, working or have to attend to some other matters, an online university will be able to help you out in terms of making you able to maximize your time.
Also, you might want to visit various online university websites before signing up for one. Aside from comparing their educational programs, you can also compare the fees that they will be charging you for your online degree, the length of time that most students will be able to finish their degrees as well as if whether their programs are accredited by various institutions that are related to that field. You always have to be careful because the internet is a good place for people who want to make money out other people’s wrong beliefs, you must really now what you’re getting yourself into. Ask around. Your family, friends and colleagues might have a good idea on which of the available online schools are the reputable ones, it really is best to take a lot of extra precaution.
4. The Capella University
This is one of the most well-known online universities. It is also one of the few that are accredited to help busy professionals with their wish to have an online degree. The Capella online university provides their students with a strong learning community that is built to motivate adult learners through the aid of real faculty members and a good education system that is directed towards helping you become successful graduates of this online university. Aside from the usual courses, they also offer some health care related online degrees, like healthcare management for bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees.
5. The Art Institute
This online university is a unique program which is specifically designed for working professionals who wants to have another degree tugged under their belts. This online university offers a lot of various online degree programs such as the Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Program wherein students can learn through this online university to be able to help them increase their opportunities in various professions. There is also the highly coveted culinary online degree from this online university wherein it includes law and ethics, human resource management as well as accounting. This is best for students of this online university who wishes to open his or her own restaurant someday.
By: John Morris
