JLV College CounselingPresentation Skills for College Students: The Beginners Guide
We’re going to let you in on a little secret: nobody likes public speaking. In fact, it’s the thing that people are afraid of more than anything – including death.
But despite that, it’s also a vital skill that every college student should make a point of learning. Presentation and communication skills are useful in all walks of life, but it’s particularly noticeable once you enter the workforce and need to deliver presentations to clients and colleagues.
Believe it or not, college is the best place to learn and to perfect these skills. After all, the stakes are a lot lower and you’re usually presenting to your peers in an environment of constructive criticism, which allows you to learn in a controlled environment so that you’re ready for the future.
Don’t worry if you’re a beginner because everyone has to start somewhere. Instead, teach yourself these key skills to get started. Read More
Colleges to Consider in Nashville
Nashville is the capital and largest city of Tennessee. The city has almost 700,000 people and has been named the friendliest city for three years in a row. Nashville is also known as “Music City, U.S.A.” because it is home to Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and many major record labels. In addition to music, visitors to Nashville visit Civil War battlegrounds, art centers, museums, and eat the great food. Some of the popular foods in Nashville include hot chicken, hot fish, barbecue, and meat and three (choice of one meat and three side dishes).
Nashville is also known as “Athens of the South” because the area is home to 24 post-secondary educational institutions. Below are some of the colleges that are located within the city of Nashville. Read More
Filling the Void: 5 Reasons a Healthcare Degree is a Good Career Move
As you’re trying to figure out what you want to study in college, you have an array of options in front of you. At least giving some thought to the decision to purchase a healthcare degree is a wise move for a variety of reasons. Read More
How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?
One of the most common questions students have during the college admissions process is, “how many colleges should I apply to?” The number is really up to you. However, school counselors and college counselors typically recommend anywhere between five and eight colleges. A lot will go into your decision when it comes to determining how many colleges to apply to, but there are some things you should keep in mind as you are building your college list. Below are five things to consider as you are building your college list of the colleges that will receive your application. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – August 26, 2017
The deadlines for the scholarships that were on this list have passed. To see scholarships that are still accepting applications, visit more recent Scholarship Saturday posts.
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