My Second Year as a Theatre/Drama PhD Student

My Second Year as a Theatre/Drama PhD Student

On February 2nd I crossed the two year/half way mark in my PhD program. So it seems like time write a reflection piece on year two of the whole process. Going into the whole thing, someone was telling me about the overall process and they warned me the second year is the worst. It’s like…

My First Year as a Theatre/Drama PhD Student

My First Year as a Theatre/Drama PhD Student

I have spent a lot of the last year complaining about my finances as a PhD student, but not much time talking about actual life as a PhD student  – so today’s post is a review of what my first year as a theatre/drama PhD student has been like. It’s been a fairly strange journey.…

The Joys of Freelancing, Loss Aversion & Grad School

The Joys of Freelancing, Loss Aversion & Grad School

Between the recession and being right in the middle of this (possibly insane) decision to get a PhD, I have been dealing with more financial uncertainty than I’m used to. Every once in a while, I scroll through my old accountability updates and try to remind myself that I’ve weather periods of uncertainty just fine…

How to Study Much More Effectively

If you want to study far more effectively then you have come to the right place. This guide will show you how you can make the most of the hours you have, without making you feel as though you are constantly putting hours of effort into something that isn’t going to work for you. Space…

How To Thrive Throughout Your College Experience

If you have already dipped your toes into the fast-moving waters of higher education or are preparing to attend, you know that there are factors at play that will help you on your way to collegiate success. They are varied and depend on your unique situation. Read on for some tips on how to be…

My First Week as a Theatre/Drama PhD Student

My First Week as a Theatre/Drama PhD Student

Leading up to my first week of school I spent hours Googling, trying to find an answer regarding what my first few days or weeks as a doctoral student were going to be like. I didn’t find much. A few posts, largely from scientists (a massive amount of information out there is geared towards STEM…

5 High Paying College Majors for Kids Who Want to Make Money

Photo courtesy of Unsplash  With the cost of a degree getting higher every day, often making it impossible for students to pay for it without taking loans, it’s no surprise that undergraduates are looking toward majors that will help them get a return on their education investment. Paying for college doesn’t just mean paying tuition;…

The Benefits of an MBA

Often once you have finished gaining your degree, you might be finished with learning for the time being. However, after a few years in a role, you might be ready to skyrocket your career.  There is a clear path for many roles within a business, but after that, you need to decide where you see…

Top Digital Educational Tools For College Students

With so much to juggle, from attending long class hours and balancing part-time jobs to finding time for extracurricular activities, life as a college student is not easy. In the past year alone, student burnout was at 71%, a staggering 30% increase from the year before. College can be difficult. Fortunately, you can regain control…

Making Education More Affordable

Image – CCO License Education is quite obviously one of the most centrally important things there are in a child’s life, as well as in our society more generally. In order to make sure that people have the best possible chance of a good life, it’s vital that there is a decent education available to…

3 Effective Ways to Help Students Improve Study Habits

Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school, you have likely tried many ways to improve your students’ study habits. What works for one student may not help another at all. Traditional study methods may not serve students who frequently work with computers, tablets, and other tools that were not available in the past. To…

Masters Of The Universe

The world of executive courses had come a long way from the days when they used to be called “executive MBA programs.” Photo by Godisable Jacob from Pexels These executive education courses have transformed into excellent, cutting-edge and very informative learning modules. They include everything from short seminars and workshops to full-blown 2-3 year programs…

Tackling Exams When You’re Long Out Of School

(Image Source) Exams are one of the worst parts of school life for many people. Taking this sort of assessment can be very hard, and it’s likely that you were happy when you were finally done with this stage in your life. Of course, though, there are times in life when you won’t be able…

9 Ways to Decide If You Should Go Back to School

https://unsplash.com/photos/jCIMcOpFHig  Going back to school is an idea that many people flirt with but never actually pursue. It’s an idea that arises when you are frustrated with your job, or find yourself bored on a Saturday afternoon, wondering what else you could do.  Still, while it might be a fleeting idea, there’s a reason you…

3 Things You Should Know About Studying Abroad

Image credit. Choosing a college or university is a huge decision that requires a lot of time and research. Obtaining a degree might be a step on the road to a successful career in the field you love, but it’s more than just a box-ticking exercise. You need to live in a place for three…

The Top Tips for Tackling a Doctoral Program

If you are looking for an advanced degree that can set you apart, then you may be thinking about going to get a doctoral degree. There are plenty of short doctoral degree programs available, but you also need to make sure you place yourself in a position to be successful. Some of these doctoral programs are among the most…

How to Manage Your Finances Better as a Student

One of the biggest challenges you face as a student is keeping your finances balanced. Most students don’t have lots of money sitting in their bank accounts, and that makes managing your cash even more important. The last thing you want to do is waste money and manage your finances poorly because that’ll only make…

What Is Financial Literacy?

What Is Financial Literacy?

According to Investopedia, financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing. But what does that really mean? I think it means: how schooled are you in finance? I makes me think of my time in school growing up. All those classes left me…

How to Go Back to College for Free with Union Plus

How to Go Back to College for Free with Union Plus

A few of you may remember that I’ve actually been attending a local county college online to work on an accounting degree for the last two years, extremely part time. At best, I take two classes a semester, but for the most part, it’s one, and there was even a semester where I just couldn’t…

Stats About College Debts for the Class of 2024

Stats About College Debts for the Class of 2024

As a personal finance blogger, a particularly fun this is the tons and tons of emails I get from random people and companies with random finance info in them. But sometimes these emails contain news that is kind of interesting. Here’s are a few in honor of a new semester starting!  LendEDU is finance website…