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Stay Focused on School During Summer

June 29th, 2010

stra family 300x200 Stay Focused on School During Summer At Strayer University, we understand that while your school work is important, you need to find a healthy balance of life, work and family at the same time. With the summer months upon us, this can can prove to be more difficult. That’s why we’d like to provide you with five tips to help you stay focused.

1. Plan Ahead: Vacations and Trips

Summer is often a time for travel,. While the warm weather encourages us to spend time outside, also be prepared to devote time to your school work. Careful planning and scheduling during your trip can help you enjoy your vacation while also remaining a productive student.

Plan on studying during your vacation? Make sure you remember to pack all the proper supplies. Don’t plan on studying? Ensure that all your assignments are submitted prior to leaving, and make arrangements for any class or lecture time you may miss.

2. Prepare for Proper Child Care

If you are a parent who is going back to school, balancing schoolwork with family time can be complicated. When summer arrives, and the kids are out of school, it can become even more difficult.

Explore childcare options so that you can have more time to focus on your schoolwork.

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Tags: adult education, Adult Learning, adult students, Balancing Family, Continuing Education, Strayer U, Strayer University DC, time management
Posted in Academics, Career Advancement, Family, Study Tips

You’re Really Never Too Old to Learn

November 18th, 2009

edguestinclass You’re Really Never Too Old to Learn Remember the post about Ed Guest, a 77-year-old Navy retiree who became a Strayer University student? Well it seems that Ed Guest is now the big man on his Strayer University Charleston campus. CNN recently covered the story, with Reynolds Wolf interviewing Mr. Guest about his experiences, both in life and at Strayer. When asked what he wanted his grandchildren to take away from his return to college, Mr. Guest gave this inspirational answer, “That it is possible to obtain a college degree if you want to.”

Here at Strayer University, this amazing story continues to inspire us. See CNN’s video coverage of this story.

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Tags: adult education, adult students, Continuing Education, continuing education dc, DC adult education, Strayer U, Strayer University, Strayer University DC
Posted in Academics, Continuing Education

Careers for Long Term Growth

November 13th, 2009

A while back, we let you know about the top jobs of 2009. While these are the top jobs right now, don’t forget to think about the future; your education is an investment for long-term success.

StrayerPic1 300x200 Careers for Long Term Growth With that said, CNN Money just released a list of careers with the most opportunity for job growth over a ten year period. In other words, the demand for the jobs listed below will increase drastically, resulting in companies looking for educated people, with the right skill sets, to employ. Some of the programs with the most opportunity for job growth are:

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Tags: Adult Learning, Career Advancement, Continuing Education, Online College Degree, Strayer U, Strayer University, Strayer University DC
Posted in Career Advancement, Career Building

Maintaining Balance Between Family and School

July 29th, 2009

Family Family is important. They are a source of strength, stability, and security and often your greatest ally in your academic pursuits. Understanding their needs is as important as their support of yours, so communication is key. Here are some practical ideas to help your family understand your challenges and responsibilities as you pursue your degree, and to help you understand how your school life may affect your family.

It is important that your significant other understands how important he or she is in your life. Make time for each other – even if it requires scheduling.

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Tags: adult education, Adult Learning, DC adult education, Strayer University DC
Posted in Continuing Education, Family

Balance and Children

July 22nd, 2009

Many Strayer University students balance raising children while earning a degree. Check out these tips to help you manage both your classes and your kids.

As with your significant other, communication is equally important with your children. If you are a single parent, communication is critical.
Help your children understand the importance of your education to you and to them.
Let the children know when you need quiet time and establish rules for when you are on your computer or engaged in school work.
Bring your children to your campus and give them a tour. Introduce your children to your favorite professors and staff.
Let the children know how important their help is in helping you around the house. Make a list of chores that will be their responsibility.
Post schedules, including yours, so there are no surprises, especially during stress times.
Make sure your children do not resent your school time. If your child is receiving special recognition at school or church, or is in a performance, and the event is in conflict with your class, discuss the conflict in advance with your professor. While you are still responsible for the coursework, your professor should be able to assist you in working out an alternative to the missed class time.

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Include your children in your education when you can. Depending on their age:

Do your homework and study together. That way you can both develop healthy study habits.
Have the children read over your papers and offer suggestions.
Let them help in some of your academic choices.
Give your children Strayer University pens, notebooks, clothing, or other Strayer University paraphernalia. Let them share in your pride and let them brag about you to their friends.
Take them to the library with you.