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Perspective is Everything
Studying abroad was life altering for me. It changed my perspective on the world. Traveling in nine countries, encountering new people, and learning to navigate in strange places (before GPS was a thing) all helped me…
Friday, March 1, 2019
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
5 Tools for Collaboration Online
As businesses expand and become more global, many employees are transitioning to working from remote locations. Some businesses don’t even have a main office because all their workers login from home or a coffee shop….
Friday, February 8, 2019
BLOG Academics, Career & Leadership Development
5 Free Resources for Learning to Use Excel for Financial, Investment, and Statistical Calculations
If you work in the business world, you probably have used Excel to create spreadsheets. Most people are familiar with the basic functions of Excel since it has been around for several years. However, many people admit…
Friday, February 1, 2019
BLOG Parents
Perfect Parenting?
Some words demand our honesty. The word PERFECT, for instance, is something we know, without a shadow of a doubt, does not apply to us. Identifying ourselves, or anyone else for that matter, as perfect, would be a…
Monday, January 28, 2019
BLOG Alumni
Slinky the Snail by the Bartz Brothers
A Florida vacation, a speaker in chapel, and a Minnesota snowfall created a very unique opportunity.
Monday, January 28, 2019
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Quick Guide to Professional Communication
Have you ever wondered what the appropriate form of communication should be in the work environment based on what you need to say? Have you ever been asked to attend a meeting only to realize that an email would have…
Friday, January 25, 2019
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3 Free Resources for Learning Basic Design for Digital Advertising
Most successful companies have an online platform, even if it is minimal and not updated regularly. Millennials have changed the way businesses advertise because everyone is glued to their smart phones now. Print…
Friday, January 25, 2019
BLOG Academics, College Preparation
9 Bible Study Software Programs for College Students
If you are thinking about getting a degree in a theology or ministry program, you may want to use a quality Bible software program to aid you in your studies. There are several options available, each with unique…
Friday, January 11, 2019
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Faith, Family, and Basketball: Four Brothers and their Northwestern Legacy
Two siblings both playing the same college sport and meeting their spouses at the same school is unique, but four brothers all choosing to be Eagles and then all meeting their wives at Northwestern? What an incredible…
Friday, January 4, 2019
BLOG Academics, Career & Leadership Development
A Guide to Academic Writing in APA Format
Need to write an academic paper using APA format? APA stand for the American Psychological Association and it is a standard writing style in most scientific papers. Here are some guidelines to keep your writing within…
Friday, December 21, 2018
BLOG Parents
Two, Not Twenty
There will always be more good ideas than there is capacity to execute. Especially with your student and even more so during the holidays.
Thursday, December 20, 2018
BLOG Academics, Career & Leadership Development
Law School Preparation Information
Are you interested in law school? Most law schools recommend that undergraduate students major in a good liberal arts degree such as History, English, Literature, or Philosophy. Also, taking a course in logic is…
Friday, November 30, 2018
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Graduate School Resources
Many people choose to go back to school after they’ve finished their bachelor degree. Sometimes they need additional training for their job, other times they will have a salary increase with graduate school under…
Friday, November 30, 2018
BLOG Parents
No Lawn Mowers Needed in December
When we can put away our parenting lawn mowers and work on our sideline skills instead, we are helping our students build the confidence to handle future challenges with independence and grace.
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Choosing a College Major
Does thinking about your major make you stressed? Does it seem like you’re the only one who is still uncertain about your major? Did you pick a major because you had to, but you’re not sure it fits you? Are you sure…
Friday, November 23, 2018
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
A Guide to Informational Interviewing
A great way to network is to ask someone for an informational interview. This person could be someone who you’ve never met or it could be a friend or family member. Most people are happy to give informational…
Friday, November 23, 2018
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Resume Readiness Checklist
Writing a resume can feel daunting at times. Every recruiter wants to see something different. There isn’t one correct way to write a resume because every industry focuses on different concepts in a resume. However,…
Friday, November 23, 2018
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Types of Interview Questions
Many people often feel extremely nervous during a job interview. This is normal, especially if you haven’t been interviewed in a long time. There are several types of questions that most employers will ask since they…
Friday, November 23, 2018
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
4 Tips to Build Your Professional Network
The job market has changed dramatically over the years. In today’s world, people rely on more than just skills and education to help them land a job or become successful. Most people recognize that their success was…
Friday, November 23, 2018
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Career Next Steps for College Seniors
Waiting until graduation is not the time to begin preparation to enter the workforce. Starting the process early will allow for a smoother transition from college to career. All college seniors should consider…
Friday, November 16, 2018
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