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Beginning an online degree program is a significant investment of time and energy. It is critical that you begin planning now for the journey to ensure you complete your degree on time and on budget. Here are some tips to consider before you begin classes.

For those who are interested in teaching English as a new language or teaching English learners, the path to a certification, licensing, or degree program can be fraught with a multitude of acronyms that lead to many questions: Do I need a TESOL or TEFL certificate? Or is it TENL? Some universities call it TESOL and some call in TENL…what’s the difference? My school has an ESL program, so what degree do I need to teach there?

There is a slight crispness to the evening air, the local goose population is shrinking by the day as they head south, and from my office I can hear students excitedly hurrying up and down the stairs on their way to class — another semester is officially in full swing!

College is a huge transition, and it can be intimidating to start over at a new school with people you don’t know. It’s natural to crave a sense of belonging and want to make friends in college, but sometimes that feels like an impossible task. The good news is that you are not alone — everyone is nervous about making friends in college!

What you need to plan for and expect during your college years.

Beginning the application process can be daunting. The best overall strategy is to navigate the process one step at a time.

Don't let the 'bigness' of the decision stop your future in its tracks!

Time management is a constant discussion across occupational therapy education. Occupational therapy doctoral programs require graduate students to juggle intensive courses, research initiatives, doctoral capstone projects and experiences, and extracurricular activities at the university, state, and national organization levels. The generic responses addressing time management are overused. How can we actively change our habits, roles, and routines to improve this critical skill?

The HyFlex course model is not new, but as more universities and students become comfortable with multiple learning modalities, it is becoming increasingly popular. This ultra-flexible format allows you to attend class face-to-face, join class live via video from anywhere, or complete work asynchronously on a weekly schedule. That choice is then extended to how you attend class on a week-to-week or course-to-course basis.

Choosing your college major doesn’t have to be a mysterious process. If you have ever thought about what you want to do with your career and what your interests are, you already know how to choose a major — now is the time to take all of those great ideas and put them to work!