Category: Student Experience
Aaron Watson concert, tree lighting to kick off Christmas Around the World celebration at Ģý
Singer-songwriter and Ģý alumnus Aaron Watson will headline a concert at Ģý Nov. 7 as the first event of Christmas Around the World, a two-week-long celebration sponsored by the Student Government Association and the International Students’ Association. The Nov. 7 kick-off event will include food trucks, vendors, photo spots and displays showcasing a … Continued
Ģý student investment fund hits $2 million
Students at Ģý are managing a now-multi-million-dollar investment fund that is part of the university’s endowment. The Student Trading and Research (STAR) Fund gives students first-hand experience with investing and financial management, and their success led to the fund reaching a new high of $2 million at the start of the 2021-22 academic … Continued
Can I Earn a Master’s Degree in a Different Field Than My Bachelor’s?
Selecting a college major is often a challenging task. As many as 30 percent of students will change their major at least one time during their undergraduate program. This uncertainty does not disappear once people graduate. Earning an undergraduate degree can provide you with the tools you need to get started in your career. It … Continued
In Times of Uncertainty, Focus on Faith and Well-Being
In times of uncertainty, fear and anxiety can set in. Illness, job loss, financial pressure—these real-life stressors can leave a person feeling deflated and anxious. As individuals wrestle with these thoughts, how should Christians respond to the stress, anxiety, and fear they are facing? At Ģý, our passion is helping our students approach … Continued
5 Time Management Tips for Online Students
If you believed “there just aren’t enough hours in the day” before enrolling in an online degree program, get ready to feel even more time-constrained once class begins. Perennial procrastinators and masters of mañana face the toughest time-management challenges in online programs. But even the most self-disciplined and efficient distance learner can struggle to stay … Continued
Are You Ready to Go Back to School?
Is “getting a degree” on your New Year’s resolution list for 2020? It’s never been easier for adult learners to return to school than it is right now. Distance learning via online degree programs has made it possible for working professionals and those with families to pursue advanced degrees without travel, without room and board … Continued
Student Spotlight: Andrew Jones
From firefighter to theology professor is quite a career transition, but if anyone can pull it off, Andrew Jones can. Currently tackling two graduate programs with seeming ease, Andrew estimates he’s about halfway through Ģý’s online Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and the residential Master of Arts in Theology (MAT) programs. Andrew Jones received his Bachelor’s … Continued
5 Strategies for Success in Graduate School
Excelling in graduate-level courses and securing your advanced degree requires you to up your undergraduate game in a big way. Graduate students are expected to have: A greater level of academic maturity High emotional intelligence Social professionalism Interpersonal respectfulness Strong research, critical thinking and writing skills For some grad students, this means adopting a few … Continued
Why Attending College is Worth It
The value of college has become one of the most hotly debated topics in recent years. With student debt ballooning to an incredible 1.6 trillion and reports of graduates putting off major life milestones such as buying a home and even getting married because of their student debt, many people have begun to question … Continued