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My College Experience: Why It’s Never Too Late To Go To College

October 2, 2019 by Dawn McAlexander

My College Experience: Why It's Never Too Late To Go To College

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HigherEdWorks #CollectiveBias As far back as I can remember, I have always dreamed of going to college. Neither of my parents were college graduates nor was anyone else in my family that I can recall, but I always had that drive to go. Even though I did not start my … [Read more...] about My College Experience: Why It’s Never Too Late To Go To College

College Student Gift Idea: Why Your Child Needs A Scooter

September 7, 2019 by Dawn McAlexander

College Student Gift Idea: Why Your Child Needs A Scooter

Are you an energy conscious parent with a child going back to school? Or perhaps they are already there? No need to panic! It's never too late to get your child something they can really use for school. Help your child make it to class easily [and on time] with the Jetson Quest Electric Scooter - our pick for the perfect college student gift idea. And let's not forget how cool … [Read more...] about College Student Gift Idea: Why Your Child Needs A Scooter

How To Prepare Yourself For Your Degree

May 13, 2019 by Dawn McAlexander

How To Prepare Yourself For Your Degree | The New Classy

If you’re going to be starting your degree soon and you don’t know where to begin, don’t worry, you have come to the right place. With so many different things to remember and to prepare for it can be easy to feel overwhelmed, especially if you’re travelling far away from home to study. Whilst it may seem scary to begin with, there are lots of tips and tricks you can follow to … [Read more...] about How To Prepare Yourself For Your Degree

Education As An Adult: What You Should Know

January 26, 2019 by Dawn McAlexander

Education As An Adult: What You Should Know

Are you thinking of going back to school as an adult? Millions of adults are going back to school every year, and although the tools have changed, along with other elements of the learning experience, around 40 percent of college students in the United States are 25 or older. This is great news for more mature learners who want to learn new things and develop new skills … [Read more...] about Education As An Adult: What You Should Know

Save 5% On School Supplies With Barnes And Noble MasterCard #sponsored #BNSchoolSavings

September 2, 2015 by Dawn McAlexander

Save 5% On School Supplies With The Barnes and Noble MasterCard #ad #BNSchoolSavings

This post is sponsored by the Barnes & Noble MasterCard, powered by Barclaycard. All opinions are my own. My daughter just headed back to college for the semester. This is her final year towards her Associates Degree. This is also the year where she will be applying to other schools to continue her education toward her Bachelors Degree. In preparation for this exciting … [Read more...] about Save 5% On School Supplies With Barnes And Noble MasterCard #sponsored #BNSchoolSavings

Get Help Planning For College With The KapMap #sponsored #JourneyToCollege @SheSpeaksUp

August 18, 2014 by Amber {contributor}

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Kaplan Test Prep. I received compensation to write this post, and any opinions expressed are my own, and reflect my actual experience. This week, I started my senior year. Since I am enrolled in a program called Early College, I will have to go to school an additional year as compared to other people my age. However, … [Read more...] about Get Help Planning For College With The KapMap #sponsored #JourneyToCollege @SheSpeaksUp

College Textbooks: How To Get Them For Cheap @textbookrentals #spon

January 17, 2013 by Dawn McAlexander

College Textbooks For Cheap

College Textbooks For Cheap ~ It's January. You know what that means - a new college semester. Personally, I loved the college experience. I loved all of the cool things to do, cool people to experience and all of the freedom. But there was one thing I really did NOT like about the whole college thing - the high cost of my college textbooks … [Read more...] about College Textbooks: How To Get Them For Cheap @textbookrentals #spon

Give The Gift of Education This Holiday Season With GradSave #sponsored

October 30, 2012 by Dawn McAlexander

Give The Gift of Education With GradSave #sponsored

GradSave Gift Card ~ Do you have little ones to buy for this holiday season? Most of us probably do and many times it can be difficult to decide what to buy for them. How many kids really need more toys that they might only play with for a few weeks before they toss them aside for the next big thing. How about trying something else this holiday season? Why not invest in … [Read more...] about Give The Gift of Education This Holiday Season With GradSave #sponsored

Win $10,000 From @Gradsave – GradSave $10,000 Scholarship Sweepstakes! #spon

October 18, 2012 by Dawn McAlexander

GradSave $10,000 Scholarship Sweepstakes ~ How would you like to win $10,000 towards you child's college eduction. Well, I have good news for you! GradSave would like to hook you up with $10,000 for your child's education! Enter the GradSave $10,000 Scholarship Sweepstakes here! It's an easy entry form that only takes a couple of minutes to fill out! They also have a … [Read more...] about Win $10,000 From @Gradsave – GradSave $10,000 Scholarship Sweepstakes! #spon

Earn $100 Towards Your Child’s Next Birthday Party With GradSave #spon

October 13, 2012 by Dawn McAlexander

GradSave ~ There is nothing more fun than throwing your child a birthday party. All the planning and invitations and the food! You do all this work to see the awesome reward of the big smile on your little one's face. But birthday parties do have a downfall - the cost. They can be really expensive. GradSave has an awesome idea for you. GradSave would like to help you … [Read more...] about Earn $100 Towards Your Child’s Next Birthday Party With GradSave #spon

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