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Universities Must Accommodate for Food Allergies

Parents of teens who have celiac disease, and who will be heading to college this year, may have concerns about what will be served in the school cafeteria. You may not be aware of it, but the Department of Justice announced in December that universities must make meal plans that are inclusive of students will food allergies. Last year, I wrote a blog about something that will make parents of young adults with celiac disease, or a gluten allergy, rest a little easier. Some universities were starting to make accommodations for students who had celiac disease, or a gluten allergy … Continue reading →

Community Colleges Gaining in Popularity

When it comes to higher education, community colleges haven’t enjoyed a great deal of admiration from the educational community. In days where having a four-year-degree is pretty much mandatory for business and a masters degree is even better, two-year colleges aren’t usually seen as the first choice for many students. But that perception is changing. Community colleges are gaining in popularity presently, and both students and parents are seeing the benefit of these colleges. The Associated Press is reporting an increase of community college enrollment of 8 percent this past fall. Why the change? Well in theory, it is probably … Continue reading →

America’s Best Colleges for 2009

Are you wondering what the best colleges in the nation are? Did Harvard beat out Yale? Id your chosen school on the list? U.S. News & World Report has released a ranking of the best colleges in America for 2009. The ranking is based on data that was collected from more than 1,400 colleges. You can read below for some of the highlights, or visit the story on the U.S. News & World Report website. The link is below at the end of this post. This report is not simply a one to 100 type of listing. It breaks the … Continue reading →

The Frugal Dorm Room

Back to school is around the corner and big kids are getting ready to head off to college. It seems that the list of stuff they need is enormous, isn’t it? Your wallet might be hurting just about now (and I’m not even talking about the tuition!) So, it is nice when you can put your frugal hat on and get creative, especially when it comes to sprucing up the dorm room itself. There are plenty of great ideas out there for furniture and decoration that will make a nice comfy home away from home for your college student. An … Continue reading →

Violence and Slang Terms

It seems hard to blog about something as insignificant as celebrity gossip in the wake of what happened yesterday at Virginia Tech. Thirty-three innocent people are dead just for doing what most think of as the American dream – receiving a higher education in hopes of improving themselves. Whether we like it or not, violence seems to be a part of our American culture. Have you ever used the term “going postal” to describe a coworker, friend, or even yourself? Normally people use it to describe someone who is filled with rage and anger – someone who seems just at … Continue reading →

Single Moms Going Back to School – Part Two

In the first part of “Single Moms Going Back to School”, we talked a little about the importance and convenience offered with online education. As mentioned, I made the decision after my divorce to take advantage of the online opportunity, doing something for me and for my kids. While it took me a little longer to earn my degree than most people attending traditional school, I finally achieved my goal! As a part of this article, I wanted to discuss if a college degree is really, beneficial, especially for single moms. Although some people will work toward a degree just … Continue reading →