At Carrington College California we do everything we can to prepare our students for a smooth transition to the working world. Our Career Services Department offers support in areas such as resume writing, interviewing techniques, and provides guidance and support throughout your job search. If you didn’t think those services were valuable – read this and think again. A recent article in USA Today highlighted the interview difficulties…
You don’t need to be a student in a Medical Assisting or Registered Nursing program to know that good nutrition is important for a healthy body, but did you know it’s also important for a healthy mind? When you’re studying at Carrington College, as well as working a job, and perhaps caring for a family, it can be difficult to find the time, energy and money to maintain…
My mom, April, and I didn’t always expect that our paths would lead us toward the same direction, all the way to Carrington College California’s Stockton Campus. I wasn’t sure that I wanted to continue my education and my mom didn’t necessarily plan to. But because she was my first teacher, my mom wanted to lead by example. So, she did. She set up meetings at local colleges…
While it’s becoming more common for jobless college graduates to move back in with their parents after earning their degrees, even those who have been able to score entry-level positions in their fields of choice are entertaining the idea. PRO: Save money A huge reason why many college grads are choosing to move home is the need to save money. Living on your own is expensive – there’s rent, cable and…
Rainy days can be a bit of a drag when all you want to do is be outside, but now that classes have ended for the semester you’ll be able to use that extra time to do something fun! After throwing on your rain boots and getting in some good puddle-splashing time like you did when you were a kid, cozy up and try out these inexpensive activities…
Did you forget Mother’s Day yesterday? We hope not! If it did slip your mind then unfortunately you may have a lot of making up to do! A gift or flowers would have been nice, but your mom knows you’re at school and on a tight budget so that’s ok; but no card, not even a phone call? Ouch – She may not say it, and it may…
Summer vacation offers the perfect opportunity for college students to reward themselves for all the hard work they did this year by doing a bit of traveling. Unfortunately, being a college student almost guarantees that you’re on a tight budget, which can make travel of any kind a bit difficult. But if you are determined to make your dreams of going on vacation a reality, use these tips…
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