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At National University, we strive to make higher education accessible to all adult learners. View our blog articles below that provide insights and information to help navigate your education path.
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April 27, 2021
Scholarship Options for Children and Grandchildren of Military Veterans
Are you the child, grandchild, spouse, or family member of a U.S. military Veteran or servicemember? If so, you may qualify for valuable scholarships that can shave thousands of dollars off your college expenses. Combined with military tuition assistance, tuition discounts, and/or other sources of financial aid, military dependent scholarships can make higher education affordable and ...
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April 20, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions: California Teaching Credentials
Teaching has the potential to be a rewarding, fulfilling, and flexible career. Today’s educators have countless opportunities to inspire some of tomorrow’s brightest young minds. In California, where educators are paid more than in almost any other U.S. state, a teaching career can also be financially attractive. If you’re considering a career in education, read on to ...
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April 8, 2021
Eye on the Prize: Tips for Staying Motivated in College
Let’s face it: staying motivated can be a challenge. Whether we’re trying to lose weight, quit smoking, learn a new language, or just finish that book we’ve been meaning to read, there are times when we feel like we don’t have the drive to follow through and achieve our goals. Whether it’s too much stress, ...
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April 1, 2021
Time Management Tips, Tools, and Apps for Adult Learners
Time management is an essential skill that every student can benefit from mastering. On the surface, it seems deceptively simple — just keep an eye on the calendar, right? — but once the assignments begin to pile up, the difficulty starts to increase. For students who are raising children, going to work, serving in the ...
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March 25, 2021
Computer Science vs. Computer Engineering: What's the Difference?
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the computer and information technology sector is growing at a faster pace than most fields. With burgeoning job growth of 15 percent projected over the period spanning 2021 to 2031, IT and computing is rapidly emerging as one of the nation’s hottest, most in-demand industries. ...
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February 23, 2021
Best Degrees for Work from Home Careers
As technology grows both more powerful and more portable, greater numbers of Americans are choosing to work from home — an employment trend that’s only been spurred by the COVID-19 outbreaks of 2020. While there’s no question that the work from home “trend” is here to stay, the real question for job-seekers is, what are ...
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October 5, 2020
Can You Transfer Online College Credits?
In the decades since online learning emerged, colleges and universities have been able to refine their online curriculum to make it more engaging and accessible to students, giving them an education that is on par with what they would learn in an in-person education setting. With the rise of online education, many of the questions ...
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October 1, 2020
What to Know About Transferring Old College Credits
If you’re considering returning to school after some time away, you may be able to transfer your college credits, helping you earn a new degree faster. By transferring credits to your new school, you can avoid redundant courses that cover subjects you’re already familiar with. That gives you the freedom and flexibility to earn your ...
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September 28, 2020
Associate's Degree vs Bachelor's Degree
If you’re on the fence about getting a bachelor’s or associate degree, we’re here to help. There are various advantages associated with both degree programs, and the best degree depends heavily on the individual. Here, we’ll talk about the key differences between an Associate’s degree vs Bachelor’s degree program to help you decide the best ...
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September 24, 2020
3 Reasons to Go Back to School After Dropping Out
Returning to school after being out for any length of time is no easy task. However, if you dropped out of college in the past, you may have some concerns about the process of re-enrolling and how to set yourself up for success. First, it’s important to understand that dropping out of college is not ...
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September 10, 2020
Best Online Undergraduate Degrees
Earning an online undergraduate degree is more than just a personal accomplishment — it’s also an investment in your future. To get the best possible return on your investment, you should choose an in-demand degree that will help you build a satisfying, stable, and lucrative career. But with so many career paths to consider, how ...
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September 7, 2020
Most Employable Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree empowers you to advance in your field, dive deeper into a niche of your industry, or even change careers altogether. Perhaps even more importantly for ambitious professionals, a master’s degree can also unlock substantial increases in your earning potential. For instance, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) reported that professionals ...
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September 3, 2020
Best Master's Degree Programs
We live in an evolving world. COVID-19 has reshaped almost every aspect of our daily lives, while innovations in the tech sector are constantly resculpting the ways we communicate, learn, socialize, and work. From Fortune 500 companies to small local businesses, every corner of the U.S. economy has been impacted by forces like automation, globalization, ...
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August 31, 2020
Finding Your RN Specialty: Forensic Nursing
A career as a registered nurse (or RN) can present you with many different paths. While some RNs choose to take a more generalized approach to their career, others choose to specialize in specific areas. One unusual, yet intriguing RN specialization is that of a forensic nurse. These nurses work in the arena of criminal ...
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August 27, 2020
Finding Your RN Specialty: Become a Travel Nurse
Registered nurses (or RNs) traditionally work with patients in a hospital or clinic close to where they live. However, there are different types of nurses that work in a variety of other settings. Given the current health and social climate of the world today, more and more nurses are going into travel nursing to help ...
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August 24, 2020
Finding Your RN Specialty: Become a Public Health Nurse
In many cases, a registered nurse (or RN) works one-on-one with patients in a hospital or private practice setting. However, some RNs take up the cause of looking out for the health and well-being of entire communities. These nurses are public health nurses. If you think you may want to work with your community to ...
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August 20, 2020
Finding Your RN Specialty: Become a Nurse Manager
Whether you just earned your Registered Nursing (RN) license or you’ve been working in a hospital or medical center for years, you may be curious about the different avenues you can pursue within the nursing field. Once you have your nursing degree and RN license, you have the ability to explore new specializations, or switch ...
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August 17, 2020
Most Useful Degrees for Business Owners
If you’re thinking of starting your own business or you’re already a seasoned business owner, earning your degree can promote your individual and professional growth and help you earn more. While some business owners may have a bachelor’s in business or a related field, there is not necessarily a clear-cut educational path for entrepreneurs. However, ...
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