Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Education on campus

For some of the adults who work a full time job and who want to get a degree studying online is the only option. Online study is convenient, you save time, money and keep on working towards getting that degree. Once I considered that option for the reasons mentioned above, but was always hesitant as I know that nothing can substitute a classroom experience.
Having mentioned some of the benefits the online education has, it greatly deprives a learner the most valuable experience- being able to interact with peers, professors and being on campus. Spending time in academic environment and surrounded by the people who share the same goal is empowering, it gives you the sense of direction and makes learning so much fun. A simple conversation with a professor on campus urges to want to know more, talking to peers before class or on break about projects, assignments and same interests is invaluable. In the classroom, all the questions you have can be answered. So glad to be back.

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Suze Orman on Student loans

As I was asking about some advice on taking a Student loan, a friend of mine sent me a message that he was watching the Larry King's talk show "Politicking", and Suze Orman was his guest, talking about the student loans.
Suze Orman talked about many things- American dream, the current market, home buyers, poverty in America and college education. What she said about the education was that one should go to college he can afford and never borrow for college more than the first year salary would be (if you decided on your career path you should know how much it pays, therefore, you can calculate approximately the first year salary).
Suze is a great financial advisor and an inspiration. She told her story how she was a waitress until she was thirty years old. She is a self-made millionaire, author and a passionate motivational speaker. For those who are looking for an answer her advice is definitely worth keep one's ears open, on many subjects.