For college students today, access to technology and all the advantages it affords may seem like a fact of life. Can you remember a time when the internet wasn’t your go-to research portal? Or when you didn’t have an app on your phone to help you remember the time of your next final exam? According to a study from NortonLive, 81 percent of college students said it would be a…
The Starting Point is a new feature on the Carrington Blog, for students, by students. The Starting Point chronicles the educational journeys of Carrington students as they start their educational journeys into their professional careers. Our first feature student is Calynn who is currently studying Medical Assisting at the Sacramento Campus in California. Hi there Carrington Flock! I wanted to take a minute to introduce myself before…
Recycling is one thing, but dutifully reusing your paper cups, plastic bottles and aluminum cans takes it to a whole new level. Finding a new purpose for these items within your home can help you save the environment and money in the process! If you’re not sure where to start, check out these creative ideas: 1. Mini-planters If you have a caffeine habit you just can’t kick, put all…
During exam week, while you’re holed up in the library or your apartment studying for hours on end, a healthy diet is probably the last thing on your mind. Although a continuous supply of caffeinated beverages and vending machine snacks may be convenient, they’re certainly not going to do anything to improve your energy and brain power. Instead of reaching for yet another cup of coffee and bag of chips, test…
The City of Spokane, Washington, was incorporated in 1881 and is the second largest city in the state. Did you know that Spokane is named for the first residents of the area? The Spokane Tribe, which translates to ‘Children of the Sun’, has inhabited northeast Washington, northern Idaho and western Montana for many centuries. Spokane is also home to one of our Carrington College locations. To learn more…
For many prospective students the thought of the college enrollment process may seem daunting, but at Carrington College it really isn’t. Each campus has a dedicated Enrollment Services Team whose primary mission is to walk you through the process, making it as simple and painless as possible, while offering you help, guidance, and plenty of information along the way. To give you a clearer understanding of what the…
We all know time is precious – in fact it is the only thing money can’t buy! So as a busy Carrington College student, how do you find the time to combine your family and your studies? We’d love to hear your comments about your own personal study time strategies, but we’d thought we’d share some ideas. The strategies you adopt will depend on the age of your…
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