by P. Carol Jones and Ferah Aziz , The Coloradoan, June 4, 2014 | Jun 4, 2014 | Future Careers, Published Articles by launchphase2
While college is the goal of many high school students, it is not for all. Some put college off for a year or more, some go into the military, some go into certification programs, and others just want to find meaningful work that pays a decent wage. For those in that...
by Ferah Aziz and P. Carol Jones The Coloradoan, November 6, 2013 | Nov 6, 2013 | Future Careers, Published Articles by launchphase2
By now, every college freshman enrolled in those over-populated introductory courses has figured out that he or she can remain anonymous the entire semester when one of 200 or more students. For some, large classes are a free ride to skip with no reprimand, while...
by P. Carol Jones and Ferah Aziz | Jul 17, 2013 | Future Careers, Published Articles by launchphase2
Participating in an exchange or study abroad program appeals to many students. It offers an opportunity for travel and cultural enrichment, and it broadens global and self perspective. It also tests a student’s maturity, tenacity, and resilience. A student may be...
by P. Carol Jones & Ferah Aziz, The Coloradoan, April 24, 2013 | Apr 24, 2013 | Future Careers, Published Articles by launchphase2
High school graduation is around the corner, and students are getting ready for the next phase of life. Some students know exactly where they will start their higher education in the fall, while others are still evaluating college acceptances and financial aid and...
by P. Carol Jones and Ferah Aziz | Jan 23, 2013 | Future Careers, Published Articles by launchphase2
Dr. Laura Hester, a professor at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, knew from a young age she was interested in how the human body works and read many books that had doctors as the main characters. As Hester did, when a student becomes interested in...