Hilary Cairns

Hilary Cairns is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz and has a BA in English/Creative Writing. She's an established freelance writer who also has a hand in marketing, social media, and editing for various businesses across the United States.
Technology in the classroom
majors & industries

4 Microsoft Internship Programs You Must Know About

By Hilary CairnsPublished on May 24, 2023
Internships are a fantastic way to get hands-on experience while you’re still in school. These opportunities can include pay or college credit, mentorship, and unique learning experiences. They could even lead to a full-time job with the company! Did you know that Microsoft has several internship programs dedicated to helping students enter the tech space …
careers & internships

CIA Student Internships and Programs

By Hilary CairnsPublished on May 24, 2023
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) offers fellowship programs, scholarships, and more to students in the United States. If you’re a student interested in entering the security sector, one of these programs could be an opportunity to get money to help cover education costs and real-life, hands-on experience. In this article, we’ll do a quick review …
majors & industries

College Majors for People Interested in Cosmetology

By Hilary CairnsPublished on May 22, 2023
Are you considering a career in cosmetology? From skincare to hair styling, there are quite a few jobs that fall under this umbrella! But how do you get started, and what are your options when it comes to college and your future career field? Keep reading to discover what you need to know about cosmetology, …
careers & internships

10 Best Paying Jobs in Healthcare

By Hilary CairnsPublished on May 17, 2023
Thinking about entering the healthcare field to help others? Many positions in this industry are also high paying! We put together a list of some of the best paying jobs in the healthcare industry, their expected growth rates, job requirements, and more information so you can be more educated about career goals and field expectations! …
questions & answers

What is ROTC?: A 2-Minute Guide

By Hilary CairnsPublished on May 16, 2023
ROTC, or The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, is a military program through colleges that prepares students for their military careers as an officer. There are plenty of benefits to joining the ROTC, but it is not a decision that is to be made lightly as students are making a commitment to joining the military after …
community college
questions & answers

A Quick Guide to Free Community Colleges

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on May 16, 2023
In certain states, yes, community colleges can be entirely free! Not all states offer these types of programs, however, and many of them have restrictions on eligibility. But if you qualify, you could very well receive a free ride to community college! Keep reading to learn more about which states have programs, who qualifies, and …
college admissions

Do Colleges Reject “Overqualified” Students?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on May 5, 2023
You may have heard from a friend of a friend that they were rejected from Harvard University even though they had a perfect application! Or you heard from a 2nd cousin on the other side of the family that their cousin was rejected from a school with a 50% acceptance rate simply because they were …
Graduate student jumps in excitement during his graduation day.
scholarships

6 Postgraduate Scholarship Opportunities

By Hilary CairnsPublished on May 1, 2023
Just because you’re out of undergraduate school doesn’t mean you won’t be eligible for any scholarships! There are plenty of awards out there for graduates, also known as postgraduates. If you’re planning on going after your master’s, you’ll definitely want to try applying for these scholarship opportunities for graduate students. 1. Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship …