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What to do the First Day in Online Courses

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No first day of class looks the same for ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø online students. For some, the first day of class starts alongside a morning cup of coffee, others might open the UL ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø app during a lunch break, others won’t begin until all the day’s work is done and the rest of...

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5 Job Hunt Questions Career Services Can Answer

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Before you’ve even started cramming for that final exam, the prospect of graduation sets in motion a series of events that will hopefully lead to a job offer or promotion. The ÀÏ˾»ú¸£Àû꿉۪s Office of Career Services has a number of resources to help prepare for each step of...

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4 Things to Know About ProctorU

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The ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø Spring 2019 semester is underway and by now you should be aware of whether your course will require proctored exams. If your instructor requires you to use ProctorU, these are the things you need to know: ProctorU Cost Proctored exam fees vary depending on...

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Writing Resources You Need This Semester

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Among the top skills online students need to be successful are strong written communication skills. Regardless of what your schedule looks like this semester, anticipate a fair amount of writing. If you need help, there are several places to look before you even begin your assignments. Spelling and...

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Health Services Administration Career Opportunities

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Politically, personally, and culturally, health care is one of the most important topics in American life today. As the country moved into 2025, a Pew Research Center study found over half of all Americans considered health care to be the most important issue facing the country — outpacing inflation...

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Prep for Next Semester Without Opening a Single Book

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Even after you click submit on that last final of the semester, you’re still a ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø online student. So why not spend some of the time between semesters improving your student skillset? Growing these skills may allow more time for non-school work, or allow you to take...

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4 Key Reasons to Take Online Courses This Semester

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Managing school, home, work, and trying to maintain some semblance of a social life is a decathlon-level feat for which there is no training. But there are ways to relieve some of the pressure. Although learning online is as academically rigorous as face-to-face, if you’re looking for flexibility in...

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Make the Most of Your Advising Session

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Advising can be the key to not only preventing your education from flying off the rails, but graduating as soon as possible. Make sure you’re making the most of advising with these preparations. Complete orientation If you're just beginning your journey as an online student, our online student...

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Careful: Costly Moodle Quiz Mistakes to Avoid

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Online instructors may choose a number of ways to test your knowledge and progress as you move through an online course. You may encounter exams requiring a proctor, quizzes in lecture videos, essays, or Moodle quizzes, to name a few. With Moodle quizzes, there are a few things you should know...

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Five Steps to Make the Grade in Online Learning

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While online learning programs provide students with flexibility and convenience, they can also be more challenging than traditional in-person courses. It takes a great deal of self-discipline and sustained motivation to earn an online degree or graduate certificate. This year is expected to be the...

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