Do you know the difference between an idea and a goal? With a goal, you have a plan for moving an idea to reality. If you think to yourself ‘Someday I’d like to be a nurse…’, that’s an idea, a dream or a wish; it’s not a goal. While ideas and dreams have a place in our lives, a goal is only a…
Every year the month of April is designated Financial Literacy Month on a state and national level. It’s a month committed to raising awareness of the importance of learning the basics of managing your individual finances. At Carrington College and Carrington College California, our Student…
Over the next four to six weeks, a projected 3.37 million students* will be graduating high school and moving on to the next exciting stage of their young lives. Many already know ‘what’s next’ because they have known from an early age what they want to be ‘when they grow up’, and they already…
If you want to turn your love of animals into a full-time job, veterinary assisting may be right for you! Animals of all shapes and sizes – from dogs and cats to cows and chickens – need quality medical care, and as a veterinary assistant you will be prepared to confront the daily challenges…
If your carefully cultivated music collection just isn’t cutting it come study time, chances are you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for somewhere on the web. But instead of trolling the internet for hours at a time looking for the perfect song to download, why not try one of these free…
With busy class schedules, multiple assignments and work, it’s essential to always feel your best. There’s never a good time to come down with an illness. When cold and flu season rolls around, you’re left on the couch clutching Kleenex and DayQuil, wondering when you’ll get the energy to finish…
After an academically rigorous year, you may be tempted to spend your summer vacation relaxing. But if you plan on applying for an internship or job in the near future, these few months off are the perfect opportunity to give your resume a boost. Choose to do one of these activities over the…
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