Big return on investment

As mom and dad and their high school seniors wrestle with making final choices for post-secondary education, our friends at College Humor offer some critically important information generally left out of college recruiting brochures. We recall a college recruiter from the dark ages (1970) who informed us at a college fair, that his university had 51 bars within a 3 mile radius of campus and that 3-2 beer was served in the student union. Never made it to all 51 bars during the freshman year but sure did make an honest effort to do so. By the way, the student union started serving at 11am!! Bottoms up.!

STORY: The Top 10 Slacker Colleges

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRmlkbd2h_sfDNvOPcS7RLCU_hbmHHFuwq9L3Wt7lk4zIirf755" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRmlkbd2h_sfDNvOPcS7RLCU_hbmHHFuwq9L3Wt7lk4zIirf755" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> As mom and dad and their high school seniors wrestle with making final choices for post-secondary education, our friends at <b>College Humor</b> offer some critically important information generally left out of college recruiting brochures. We recall a college recruiter from the dark ages (1970) who informed us at a college fair, that his university had 51 bars within a 3 mile radius of campus and that 3-2 beer was served in the student union. Never made it to all 51 bars during the freshman year but sure did make an honest effort to do so. By the way, the student union started serving at 11am!! Bottoms up.!<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/13/top-slacker-colleges-according-college-humor_n_1272873.html#s690406&title=10_Michigan_State">The Top 10 Slacker Colleges</a>

Occupado

Higher education is cashing in on the Occupy movement by offering a variety of courses at a number of colleges and universities. Let's suggest that they include in the curriculum disclosure as to how heavily invested the institutions are in Wall street, how many donors are 1% ers, and why so many college grads leave with huge debt and no job prospects. Other wise, sexy title to a course, but probably little else.

STORY: Occupy Wall Street Heads To Class With College Courses On The Movement

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQo0rvUPjLSTm2DajdIxD9pqlTw_zNAuES2bI3SrMtsYHugAAnssg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="299" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQo0rvUPjLSTm2DajdIxD9pqlTw_zNAuES2bI3SrMtsYHugAAnssg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Higher education is cashing in on the Occupy movement by offering a variety of courses at a number of colleges and universities. Let's suggest that they include in the curriculum disclosure as to how heavily invested the institutions are in Wall street, how many donors are 1% ers, and why so many college grads leave with huge debt and no job prospects. Other wise, sexy title to a course, but probably little else.<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/13/occupy-movement-college-course_n_1273855.html">Occupy Wall Street Heads To Class With College Courses On The Movement</a>

Life long learner

We highly recommend that you read this compelling personal success story of Priscilla Santiago! She had a horrific childhood and through will, determination and encouragement to pursue her education, she earned her GED, Associates degree and in 2011, her Bachelors degree from Post University. This IS the power of education and we congratulate this Great Grandmother ( she is truly great!) and all those who helped her realize her dream. Investing in dreams is the best investment we can ever make!

STORY: Going To College At 63: 'You're Never Too Old To Live Your Dream'

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRnANk1af6kWYCmwHRq322jFLp5QVIS9yqti7zHbhLZ9B-iXuEu" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRnANk1af6kWYCmwHRq322jFLp5QVIS9yqti7zHbhLZ9B-iXuEu" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> We highly recommend that you read this compelling personal success story of Priscilla Santiago! She had a horrific childhood and through will, determination and encouragement to pursue her education, she earned her GED, Associates degree and in 2011, her Bachelors degree from Post University. This <b>IS</b> the power of education and we congratulate this Great Grandmother ( she is truly great!) and all those who helped her realize her dream. <b>Investing in dreams is the best investment we can ever make!</b><br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/14/going-back-to-college_n_1274049.html?ir=Education">Going To College At 63: 'You're Never Too Old To Live Your Dream'</a>

College of Conservative Arts

So much for a liberal arts degree! Our former Senator from Pennsylvania, Rick Santorum has put all colleges and universities on notice...stop brain washing our vulnerable youth with secular ideology from the far left wing. He even suggests that this is why President Obama would like to see more students attend college...add to the mindless ranks of the liberal army. We have witnessed Rick's paranoia before but we must admit that the GOP primary campaign has flipped all of his switches to high alert. Under President Santorum any college or university offering a liberal arts degree or housing a School of Liberal Arts will be summarily punished...Rick will deliver the commencement address.

STORY: Rick Santorum Says The Left Uses Colleges For 'Indoctrination'

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSXQ9ao9eBW4gpbgSUYi3KytJoYzdw3WNM9OJmUEDE3Qxk1Rtwehg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSXQ9ao9eBW4gpbgSUYi3KytJoYzdw3WNM9OJmUEDE3Qxk1Rtwehg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> So much for a liberal arts degree! Our former Senator from Pennsylvania, Rick Santorum has put all colleges and universities on notice...stop brain washing our vulnerable youth with secular ideology from the far left wing. He even suggests that this is why President Obama would like to see more students attend college...add to the mindless ranks of the liberal army. We have witnessed Rick's paranoia before but we must admit that the GOP primary campaign has flipped all of his switches to high alert. Under President Santorum any college or university offering a liberal arts degree or housing a School of Liberal Arts will be summarily punished...Rick will deliver the commencement address.<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/26/rick-santorum-college-indoctrination_n_1233820.html">Rick Santorum Says The Left Uses Colleges For 'Indoctrination'</a>

Everything old is Newt again

GOP Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich finds today's college students a coddled bunch, flush with free money as they take a leisurely stroll through their studies. He advises that they borrow little and get a part-time job while in school. Newt's path? Lean on family members for dough, avoid taking on a part-time job and when pressed, assume a part-time teaching position at West Georgia College. But, he apparently spent little time actually teaching and had a high rate of absenteeism. Talk is cheap Newt, but college isn't.

STORY: Newt Gingrich Says College Students Should Have Jobs, But Did He?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSqPcXRo3Kt-MQMbz3iEHl5s8wNBz2zGTdomvyUKy00ui_MfwL9" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSqPcXRo3Kt-MQMbz3iEHl5s8wNBz2zGTdomvyUKy00ui_MfwL9" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> GOP Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich finds today's college students a coddled bunch, flush with free money as they take a leisurely stroll through their studies. He advises that they borrow little and get a part-time job while in school. Newt's path? Lean on family members for dough, avoid taking on a part-time job and when pressed, assume a part-time teaching position at West Georgia College. But, he apparently spent little time actually teaching and had a high rate of absenteeism. Talk is cheap Newt, but college isn't.<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/30/newt-gingrich-college-students_n_1242616.html?ir=Education">Newt Gingrich Says College Students Should Have Jobs, But Did He?</a>