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Turning A Hobby Into A Business: 3 Real Stories of Self-Made Success

November 16, 2020 February 2, 2021 / Hobbies, Student Stories / By Joshua Kraus

Some successful entrepreneurs get into the game with a specific purpose. They research the market, find an untapped niche, and capitalize on it. Others don’t take such a direct path. Rather, they realize through hard work and social feedback that something they’re passionate about has business potential. The following three entrepreneurs didn’t take up a …

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How 4 College Students Are Meeting Online Learning Challenges Head-On

October 30, 2020 February 8, 2021 / College Admissions, College, Student Stories / By Joshua Kraus

College students are now well over a month into their fall semesters, and for those whose bedrooms have become their classrooms, it’s been a tough adjustment. But many students have proved resilient. Despite the long list of virtual learning challenges, students are quickly developing online learning strategies to help them make the most of their …

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Can You Really Learn An Instrument Online? 2 Students and a Teacher Share Their Virtual Music Journeys

October 20, 2020 February 8, 2021 / Student Stories, College, College Admissions / By Joshua Kraus

More people than ever are discovering how to learn an instrument online. It’s been quite the adjustment for those used to playing with others in a shared space, or learning from an instructor via one-on-one lessons. Naturally, there are plenty of challenges to distanced music learning, but there are also some unexpected benefits. We spoke …

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Meet 4 Students Who Actually Prefer Their College Classes Online

September 24, 2020 February 8, 2021 / Student Stories, College, College Admissions / By Joshua Kraus

With campuses closed throughout the country, an unprecedented number of students have begun taking their college classes online. While many of these students are struggling with online learning, some have come to realize they actually enjoy online classes more than traditional learning. To better understand the advantages of virtual learning, we spoke with four students …

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Clarrom vs Online 3 College Student Share Their Struggle with Learning Experiences

Classroom vs. Online: 3 College Students Share their Struggles Between Learning Experiences

September 17, 2020 February 8, 2021 / Student Stories, College, College Admissions / By Joshua Kraus

All over the world, college students have been forced to trade lecture halls for Zoom sessions and chemistry labs for online modules. Not surprisingly, many students are having trouble adapting to this new normal. To find out what it’s like to transition from in-person college classes to a completely virtual learning environment, we spoke with …

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A Co-founder Up Against Time, Fear, and Statistics

June 22, 2017 January 20, 2021 / Student Stories / By Wyzant

While immersing himself in a new work project, Brian Sullivan found himself at a crossroads – and realized he needed help. “I’m in a position where I’ve co-founded a new business in the technology software service field, which is competitive – you have to move quickly and be willing to pivot. I didn’t anticipate just …

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