careers & internships

A Guide to Job Shadowing for High School and College Students

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on July 22, 2025

Key Takeaway Job shadowing lets you observe, ask questions, and get a real-world look at a career you’re considering. Shadowing someone in a role you’re interested in can help confirm if it’s the right fit, give you motivation to excel in college, and even save you time and money by preventing a wrong career move. …

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Colleges for Students Interested In Space!

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are plenty of reasons for people to like space. Space is cool. It’s a great medium to work with problem-solving skills. And let’s be real, who wouldn’t want to go up in a rocket? There are plenty of job opportunities for people interested in space, too. Here’s a list of schools that might be …

college search

Reasons Why You Should Revisit Colleges

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

When it comes to finding the right “fit” with a college, visiting campus is almost essential. The space around you can have a huge impact on your psychological well-being. If you don’t feel happy wandering around campus, it will be a rough four or five years ahead. That’s why you should revisit a college. So …

student loans

What Happens to Your Original Loan When You Refinance?

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Let’s assume you’ve taken out student loans and need to start repaying them. There are several options available when it comes to making paying off student loans more bearable. Refinancing is a popular option. But what does refinancing entail, and how is it different from your original loan? What even happens to your original loan …

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What is the Common Black College Application?

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

The Common Application is well-known and well-used when it comes to applying to colleges. The Common Black College Application (CBCA) is a similar process with some key features. Whereas most of the time you pay application fees to each college you submit an application to, the Common Black College App allows you to apply to …

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Colleges for Students Who Like Extreme Sports

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Some students are content to keep their workouts confined to the safety of a gym or recreation center. Then there are those students who live for the rush of adrenaline that only a more extreme stimulation can give. Few colleges sanction extreme sports due to the higher risk to students’ health, but if you live …

scholarships

Scholarships for Biomedical Science Students

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

“Biomedical Sciences” covers quite a bit of ground. For example, medical microbiology, virology, biomedical engineering, and genetic epidemiology, to name a few. If it’s an applied science that has a basis in healthcare or public health, you’re likely in a biomedical field. Many undergraduates pursuing this Bachelor’s degree likely have to go on to graduate-level …

careers & internships

Deciding Who to Job Shadow

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Job shadowing someone is a great way to learn information about careers you’re interested in. You likely have an intended career path or field, making some decisions easier than others. If you want to get into wedding photography. For example, you’re not going to follow a muralist or an HR head. But figuring out who …

student life

College Mascots with Interesting Histories (Part Two)

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

College mascots are oftentimes the rallying symbol or figure of school spirit. Things are way more exciting with a mascot around—and these mascots have an interesting history behind them. Check out our first list! University of Iowa, Burch the Bear Nowadays, every Iowa fan knows Herky by name. Small children line up to have their …