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Guide to Going Back to School as an Adult (Student Stories)

Written by Laura Amendola on Wednesday, 28 August 2024. Posted in Career

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Not everyone has the experience of completing their degree on a traditional timetable, but that doesn’t mean your academic dreams are over. If you’re considering going back to school to pursue your education, you may have a lot of questions, including if it is even possible at this stage of your life. Don’t worry, though. Even if you have a busy schedule, it is possible to go back to school as an adult.

5 Jobs You Can Get in a Doctor’s Office if You’re Not a Nurse

Written by Laura Amendola on Wednesday, 28 August 2024. Posted in Healthcare

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Working in healthcare offers the opportunity to start a career in a variety of settings, from hospitals and clinics to private physicians’ offices. If you prefer working with a smaller team and seeing the same patients regularly, finding a job in a doctor’s office could be the perfect fit for you. In this article, we outline five healthcare jobs you can get in a doctor’s office, as well as speak to Penn Foster Group’s Allied Health Academic Lead Theresa Sinkevich for some tips on getting your foot in the door.

Your Guide to Balancing College and Parenting

Written by Nicole Krempasky on Thursday, 28 July 2022. Posted in Online College

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Going back to school after time off can be difficult at first but going back to school while taking care of a family can be an entirely different challenge. While it won’t always be easy, it is possible to balance college and parenting if you have the right mindset and follow a few tried-and-true rules to keep you on track.

What is Learning Style – and How Can it Help Your Online Education?

Written by Mara Hyman on Wednesday, 15 June 2022. Posted in Life Hacks

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Every person learns information differently based on the style of learning that works best for them. Knowing what your learning style is can help you approach online learning with confidence and help you perform better.

Read on to discover your learning style and how you can use it to help find academic success.

3 Tips for Surviving Your Hardest Courses

Written by Des Sinkevich on Thursday, 09 June 2022. Posted in Online College

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Online college offers flexibility and the opportunity to take your time when you’re working through tough courses and classwork. That doesn’t mean, however, that it’s easy. While you do have the time to study at your own pace and prepare for exams on the timeline that works best for you, that doesn’t mean you won’t run into an especially challenging class. When you’re struggling with a tough lesson or problem, you may start to feel discouraged or like you just can’t move past it. But there are ways you can survive your toughest courses and even come out on top! Instead of quitting, try these 3 tips for surviving your hardest online courses.

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