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The Pros and Cons of Being a Double Major

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
If a student is a double major, they pursue two different fields of study and complete two sets of requirements before graduation. It can be a great way to bolster one field with another—say, Business with a double major in Marketing, for example—or earn a degree in two entirely different fields that the student is …
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How to Jump Start Your First Graduate Job Search

By Kelly SmithLast updated on December 22, 2022
After slugging your way through the endless drudgery of academia, you have finally arrived. You are a graduate with a diploma, eager to begin your career. While the economy has been improving over the last few years, the job market for educated yet inexperienced graduates is tough. Many people find themselves overwhelmed by the effort …
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Most useful college degrees

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 23, 2026
Key takeaways: Every college degree holds value, but some college degrees have higher rates of employment after graduation than others. Nursing, Construction Services, Engineering, Accounting, and Special Education are some undergraduate majors with low unemployment rates. When selecting a major, consider job placement rates, salary potential, interests, strengths, weaknesses, required education, and more. Although all …
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Myth: Only the Grades in Your Major-Related Classes Matter

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022
Going into college, it’s easy to think that your grades don’t matter for the first couple of years. They won’t matter until you really start to hone in on your major, right? A common misconception is that you don’t have to worry about general education classes and electives are ones. However, there are several reasons …
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Myth: Everyone Else Has Their Life Figured Out

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022
Think of a peer you admire, whether it be a friend, classmate, or someone prevalent on campus. How do you perceive their life and their success? Chances are, if you admire someone, you probably think that their life is all put together and that they know exactly what they are doing. However, you can never …
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Should You Start Your Small Business While You’re Still In College?

By Tess PajaronLast updated on December 22, 2022
The perks and pitfalls of acting early on that entrepreneurial spirit. For some entrepreneurs, starting a small business while still in university can be the best decision they’ve ever made. Facebook’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, is perhaps the most well-known success story in this regard. But not all budding business owners will have the same circumstances …

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