Student’s Guide: Time Management

Learn to manage time when studying online, and stay ahead of everyone in the class. Earning a degree online is not that challenging but being the prominent one can be a slightly tough. Those students who are always top of the line everywhere, there are a few guidelines for them to retain that image. Students who want to stay on top should possess qualities such as discipline, dedication, and management.

"A good student possess some qualities which set him/her apart from everyone, whether in a traditional classroom or learning online”

- University of Atlanta Expert Faculty Member

It’s a little challenging for students to cope up with requirements online because they are not in contact with their peers or mentors in-person, and interaction is online.

“Studying online is easier, because student have the advantage to learn on his/her own pace” says an expert on online education, he added “Student have the freedom to manage time and concentrate because they are getting individual attention, which every student thrives for “

A Recent study about online education revealed that “Flexibility is what attracts student the most towards studying online —Enrollments went to the highest percentage during 2010-2014 more than 10 million students enrolled and earned a degree.

For students who have a lot going on, be it kid’s recitals to attend, an important meeting to present or parent-teacher meeting. These tips will help a student to stay ahead and make their life easier.

Mark your calendar

Make your own personal calendar, and mark all the important date in it, Keep checking your syllabus. Mark time and dates for each course and commit to it.

“Every night I set my calendar, usually after kid’s bedtime. Its helps me coordinate work, family and my learning” – Says a Student of University of Atlanta currently enrolled in an online nursing program.

Daily go through your course

The most useful thing about distance learning is, that you can take your classes anywhere with access to the internet. Stay up to date and organized with your Android or tablet. All these mobile devices can help student revise and study, even if they are at their kid’s baseball game or daughter’s recitals.

“Adding learning to your daily routine eliminates the last minute pressure and being up to date makes them more flexible towards last minute course changes or exam changes. “Says the Program director of University of Atlanta.

Look ahead

Make sure you know about your due assignments and what’s next. This activity will prepare you for the future submissions and allocate your time accordingly.

If you are someone who studies last minute or make assignments at the eleventh hour, you need to let go of that habit. It’ll not only make your life difficult but majorly affect your work and family.

Need help? Ask for it!

Student often doesn't ask for help, they try to figure it out on their own, this habit might waste a lot of your time, don’t stay silent. ”Students are always hesitant to ask for assistance and they take drastic measures, which ends up in ma”- Faculty member of UofA

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Learn About the Most Captivating Six Flags Over Georgia – University of Atlanta Educate, Explore and Evolve

If you love to travel and adventure excites you the most. Then, “Six flags over Georgia” is the place for you. University of Atlanta Explore, Educate and Evolve campaign lets you discover the most remarkable things just about everything. Our goal is to evolve everyone and enlighten them with a shower of knowledge and understanding.

With this campaign today, we will learn about Six Flag Over Georgia! A famous amusement park in Atlanta, Georgia.

Learn about the most breathtaking rides in Six Flag Over Georgia

Acrophobia

This mind-blowingly tall tower soars 200 feet straight up. This is no regular free fall. Usually on those types of rides, you at least have the benefit of a ground to rest your feet on as you scoot up to the top of incredible heights. But not this time, because you’re going floorless.

Georgia Scorcher

This is known as Georgia’s famous stand-up coaster, delivering white hot fun on a daily basis. Visitors be strapped in fully standing for this soaring blast through the sky. Right away you’ll feel how standing adds smoothness to an intimidating journey through the most pummeling thrills the South has to offer.

Georgia Cyclone

There is nothing more exciting than a wooden roller coaster ride. The remarkable wooden architecture unfolds over 2,970 feet of track. But before you go anywhere you’ll first have to climb up a 95-foot hill. It’s so tall there’ll be plenty of time to savor the long haul up to the great adventure waiting on the other side.

Mind Bender

In fact, many courageous heroes have been on this riddle before you, on this triple-looping 50 mile-per-hour steel roller coaster. This classic looper has been shocking riders for many years now.

These are just a few rides out of many, Six Flag is definitely a place to be! With University of Atlanta’s unique campaign, you will learn about the most exciting facts about places, people and life.

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How Successful Professionals Ace An Interview? University of Atlanta Explore, Educate & Evolve Campaign

Interview is the single most important point where the interviewer decides whether you are hired or not. It provides you an opportunity to really wow the interviewer so you need to be prepared to win it. Here is what successful professionals do to get the hiring manager like them at the spot.

1.        Prove You Are the Best Fit

The interview is about finding the employers need and proving them that you are the best solution to their need so always go for an interview fully prepared. It is estimated that 47 percent of the candidates are rejected because they have little or no knowledge of the company and the position. Look at the company website, earning reports, learn about their business model, their products and their achievements.

2.      Anticipate & Be Prepared

Anticipate and prepare a list of all the questions that might be asked to you beforehand. Remember to look up the interviewer on LinkedIn as 91% of the interviewers now are viewing candidate profiles on social media. Always remember that your first impression is the key as you know that:

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”

3.      Ask Good Questions

It is also important to ask relevant and good questions to let the interviewer know that you understand the position and want to find a match between your skills and the position requirements. You should know that you are interviewing them too and the interview is your chance to know more about the position, culture and the company. Top professionals remember to ask intriguing questions like:

•  What is the definition of success for the company?
• How do you see this position evolving in the coming two years? 
• What will I be doing that will make my manager’s job easier?

4.      Always Know the Job

But the most important thing that makes professionals ace every interview is their ability to project themselves on the job. Every successful professional always had either a mental or a written plan of action for at least the first six months. They always know what they would be doing on the job and they are ready to share it with the employers. This proves to be the main differentiating point between them and every other candidate.

The University of Atlanta Explore, Educate & Evolve Campaign provides meaningful information that takes students and professionals a step closer to success. Keep up with our campaign by following us on Facebook, Google plus, Pinterest and Twitter.

Why was Steve Jobs so Successful? University of Atlanta Explore, Educate & Evolve Campaign

The most successful entrepreneur, innovator, leader and a true legend; Steve Jobs is surely the one to look up to when you need a road-map to success. It was Jobs who was successful in building the most valuable brand in the world and providing the world with some of the greatest innovations of all times.

Today, Apple is one of the largest companies in the world with revenues of US$ 182 billion and with more cash reserves that the U.S. treasury itself. Jobs proved his genius and success over and over again, be it bringing a garage company Apple to compete with the tech giants IBM or creating NeXT and Pixar after getting fired from his own company or be it coming back again at Apple to transform the music industry with iPod and iTunes and to change the world’s lifestyle with iPhone and iPad, Steve’s success is unquestioned and undoubted.

So what was it that made him so successful?

There are long debates on what factors led to his breakthrough success. Most say it was his personality traits like attention to detail and high standards that made him so successful, but there is more to it than just personality quirks.

There are specific principles of success that can be learned. Yes! There is a secret to his success.

It was his insatiable curiosity and maniacal razor-sharp focus that led to everything else in his life. From the very beginning curiosity fueled him and he always remained focused to the applications of his leanings. It was his curiosity and focus that made him audit the class he liked even after dropping out of college, taking a calligraphy class that later on reflected in the varied fonts that we have today in our computers. Similarly starting NeXT in his wilderness years later on led to NeXT becoming a core operating system for Mac and his lifelong passion for music later on became iTunes.

Jobs envisioned a world where technology would be simple, integrated and easily accessible, a world where it would deeply change people’s life. He had described the iPod, iPhone and the iPad nearly two decades before the world saw them. He always remained focused and never let the current world limitations hold him back and finally he did it. The most sincere piece of advice in his own words:

“Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith.” -Steve Jobs

The University of Atlanta helps students to find their innermost talents through providing an immersive online learning environment. The University of Atlanta Explore, Educate & Evolve Campaign is all about providing meaningful knowledge and information that will shape our student’s future and would prove to be stepping stones on their road to success. Join the Explore, Educate & Evolve Campaign of the University of Atlanta on Facebook, Twitter, Google plus and Pinterest.

Getting a College Degree Will Make You Eligible For 90% of Jobs in America – University Of Atlanta Explore, Educate & Evolve Campaign

The American economy is becoming more and more advanced with each passing day. In this increasingly technologically advanced industry the need for qualified and competent professionals is soaring. This advancement has given ‘being qualified’ a new meaning in the recent few years in America. The minimum level of education has increased and now 90% of all jobs in America require education or technical training beyond high school. College education has become a necessity and good college education is nowadays tied to a good paying job.

It is a fact that in today’s American workplace, 85% of current jobs and 90% of new jobs requires at least a college or post-secondary education and according to the White House, by the year 2020, an estimated 35 percent of jobs in America will be requiring atleast a bachelor’s degree and 30 percent will require some college or an associate degree.

The times have changed and it is now crucial to get a college degree because today’s economy is a knowledge-based economy where knowledge is power and it now controls your every opportunity and career advancement. The cost of education is also soaring but the only thing that will prove to be more expensive than going for a college degree in America is not going for one.  Nowadays, a college degree is not only tied to getting a worthy job but it is also directly related to an affluent lifestyle and income stability.

University of Atlanta is a leading education provider that aims to spread knowledge globally. Keeping in mind the objective, the University has recently launched a campaign (Explore, Educate & Evolve) that aims to spread knowledge across the board and overcome the barriers in learning. Become a part of the Explore, Educate & Evolve Campaign to take advantage of the unique learning opportunities.

Things You Just Don’t Say To People from Atlanta – University of Atlanta Explore, Educate & Evolve Campaign

People of Atlanta are proud their significant history, being one of the most influential city, Atlanta makes an active contribution in higher education, art and sports. This city has a fascinating and distinctive background. University of Atlanta truly believes in learning and revealing historical facts among students which were unknown to the world until today. With University of Atlanta Explore, Educate and Evolve campaign we aim to share small bits and pieces of information which will add up to your awareness about the city.

We are well aware of the fact that every city has its own norms and rules. Today we will share something interesting about the citizens of Atlanta. We will share a few things which you just don’t say to people from Atlanta.

1.        “You live in Atlanta? But you don’t have an accent.”

Too many people venture to the South expecting to hear that stereotypical thick, exaggerated drawl — the kind that charms up images of a 90’s movie with mint juleps, and white suits. Truth is, that drawl is a creation of Hollywood’s imagination. But in reality it’s not true, it’s just a perception!

2.       Yes, every street is named Peach tree!

People from Atlanta are constantly teased about street named “Peachtree”. Yes there are number of streets called peach tree street, lane or avenue. It’s a fact, there are about 90 Atlanta streets that incorporate some variation of “Peach” and “Tree” into their labels.

3.       Atlanta is not bad in sports!

Recently, a magazine column labelled Atlanta as the “The Worst Sports Town in America”, a label people didn't like and, more importantly, don’t deserve to be labelled. People of Atlanta are huge fan of sports, it is home to four professional sport teams and they love to out for games. Last year, the Atlanta Falcons ranked 13th out of 32 NFL teams. The Atlanta Braves also ranked 13th out of the 30 Major League Baseball teams.

4.      Don’t compare Atlanta with New York

Atlanta takes pride in its own morals, uniqueness, and panache. Although, there are a few things which cannot simply match New York. But Atlanta is more than happy with its own cultural values.

5.       Mind your manners.

People of Atlanta are known for being particular about their manners. If you go a restaurant and yell, Waiter!!! No sire they do not stand this behavior. Saying “please,” “thank you,” and “how are you?” may slow things down, but social details are something Atlantans happily make time for.

We are experiencing a great deal of response and appreciation from students and everyone involved, University of Atlanta is keeping up with the tradition of giving to the world. The results keep on getting better with more and more individuals becoming connected with the cause.

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Why is Atlanta represented as a symbol called the Phoenix? – University of Atlanta Explore Educate Evolve Campaign

We all love this mythological Egyptian bird called the Phoenix. But have you ever wondered that what is the relation between this magical bird and the city of Atlanta?

The University of Atlanta has launched this new campaign where we will share the most amazing facts just about everything with our students worldwide. There are hidden glorious yet knowledgeable facts about things that we see every day but don’t get time to search about the history behind them. We strive to make learning interesting for our students all around the world. With University of Atlanta Explore, Educate & Evolve campaign. Let’s make learning an exploratory rendezvous!!

Phoenix the Magical Bird

In Greek mythology, a phoenix or phenix is a long-lived bird that is constantly renewed, reborn and regenerated, Magical isn’t it!? It is associated with the sun, a phoenix gets new life by arising from the ashes of its ancestor. But there are a few versions where this mythical bird expires. According to some myths, the phoenix could live over more than a thousand years before its rebirth.

Why is Atlanta represented as a symbol called the Phoenix?

Atlanta is represented as a symbol of the mythological Egyptian bird called the Phoenix. Here is why!?

A historic fire incident that was purposely set to destroy the city justifies the symbol. Atlanta, like the Phoenix, rose from the ashes to become a powerful city.

Atlanta rose from the ashes

Atlanta is all about return, renewal and rebirth just like its symbol – The Phoenix. Although most people know that the city burned during the Civil War, few of even her own present citizens are aware that the city suffered another shocking fire incident in 1917. So Atlanta has factually risen from the ashes not once, but twice. 

No wonder that the legendary phoenix was adopted as a symbol for the expanding city. Established as a railroad hub, the city suffered through the Civil War, led the way during the civil rights movement, became a transportation phenomenon, and rose to greatness.

Unfortunately, until recently, the powers that be and the citizenry placed too little value on preservation, and much significant historic architecture was lost. Today, saving historical buildings is still a challenge.

Fraklin Garrett – Former official historian once said - “In Atlanta, there’s nothing they wouldn’t tear down to make a parking lot. The only thing in the Atlanta area that never has been moved is Stone Mountain.”

Most of the stunning buildings in today’s intense, breathtaking and beautiful skyline are less than thirty years old. Therefore, despite the city’s antebellum roots, Atlanta looks and feels vibrant and lively and is constantly reinventing and modernizing itself.

There’s a reason why students of the University of Atlanta feel privileged to be a part of such a great city and studying in the university which had a strong historical background. Like Atlanta, our motto is to “never give up” get up and never let anything come in your way.

Live your life, follow your passions and achieve your dreams. Explore! Educate! Evolve!

How To Deal With Increasing U.S. Student Debt - University Of Atlanta Explore Educate Evolve Campaign

It has been two years that every month Mark Hodge makes a $1500 payment for his outstanding student debt which has left him with another year of being unqualified for a home mortgage.

With every monthly payment of $800, Glenda Camarillo makes for her student loan she believes that she should have been saving it in her retirement account.

A vast majority of the U.S. students rely heavily on the student debt and roughly there are 37 million U.S. students who have taken more than $1 trillion student loans. This doesn’t end here, as the cost of education is still increasing, the students taking the debt believe that they will eventually climb out of it and start to build their wealth but, unfortunately the repayment of this debt is a major issue in the later life of the students.

This is increasing disparity, which is widening the gap between the wealthy and everyone else. The debtors are less likely to catch up with their wealthy fellows who began their life free of the debt. Even if they are making the same amount of money after getting the same masters or doctorate they are still making less and would accumulate fewer assets in the long term as compared to their fellows because they don’t have any debt to pay.

In the U.S. a typical loan repayment schedule standard is 10 years and it has been observed that those graduates who immediately start building their wealth through stocks, bonds or housing see their investment grow more while the indebted ones have to keep paying interest and principal for years.

Well, no other students need to be another one of the 37 million victims of this student debt. The students need to explore better financing options, they need to educate them about the aids, scholarships and immediate value for money from their program and they need to evolve with the online learning solutions at University of Atlanta. Come explore, educate and evolve at the University Of Atlanta and help us defeat student debt once and for all.