How to Continue Learning After College

How to Continue Learning After College

Once you walk across the stage and receive your diploma, you’ve entered a new chapter in your life. Life after exiting the college bubble can be confusing, challenging, and, at times, overwhelming. You spend four years absorbing as much information as possible and developing successful habits and patterns. But how do you take what you’ve learned in college and carry those skills over into the real world? Moreover, how do you find relevant ways to continue learning even after you’ve said goodbye to your alma mater? You can continue learning after college by seeking professional development opportunities at your workplace and ... Read More About How to Continue Learning After College

What is it Like to Attend Ohio Wesleyan University?

What is it Like to Attend Ohio Wesleyan University?

Hannah earned her bachelor’s degree in theatre and English literature from Ohio Wesleyan University. She specializes in American literature tutoring, test prep tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Ohio Wesleyan University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.  Hannah: Ohio Wesleyan University is located in Delaware, Ohio—a small suburb of the state’s capital, Columbus. One of the best parts of OWU is its location; you get the college-town community of Delaware with big-city Columbus right in your backyard. I never had a car during my time on campus, but I had ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend Ohio Wesleyan University?

Internship vs. Co-op: Know the Difference Between These Two Programs

Internship vs. Co-op: Know the Difference Between These Two Programs

In most career fields, a strong college GPA is only one aspect of nabbing an entry-level job. Employers are more likely to interview—and ultimately hire—job candidates with relevant work experience. There are two main ways students can gain job experience while in college: through either internships or cooperative education programs, also known as co-ops. While both are similar programs with the same end goal, it’s important to know the difference between an internship and a co-op. What is an internship? Colleges and universities often strongly encourage students to complete an internship. Internships can be paid or unpaid ... Read More About Internship vs. Co-op: Know the Difference Between These Two Programs

Where Will You Go Next? Study Abroad with Semester at Sea

Where Will You Go Next? Study Abroad with Semester at Sea

In this new series, the Varsity Tutors Blog will showcase unique study abroad programs that offer college students a world of educational possibilities. Have you participated in an unusual study abroad program? Let us know at blog@varsitytutors.com. If you’re seeking a study abroad opportunity that will allow you to explore many different countries and cultures during one semester, Semester at Sea might be the right fit. Over the course of a semester, you will travel thousands of nautical miles, visiting 10-12 destinations spanning four continents. Originally known as the University of the Seven Seas, the first voyage was held in 1963. ... Read More About Where Will You Go Next? Study Abroad with Semester at Sea

What is it Like to Attend the University of Utah?

What is it Like to Attend the University of Utah?

Edwardo is a current senior at the University of Utah. He is majoring in chemistry, and specializes in Spanish tutoring, calculus tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at the University of Utah: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Edwardo: The University of Utah’s campus is fairly large. There are on-campus busing options with various routes and directions. In addition, there are also city buses that go all over the surrounding areas and the TRAX train system that reaches the far corners of the city. You don’t need a car to get where you want to go, but a bike, scooter, or s ... Read More About What is it Like to Attend the University of Utah?