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Higher Education Is More Popular Than You Thought Among the Stars

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Higher Education Is More Popular Than You Thought Among the Stars

You might be surprised to learn that some of your favorite celebrities are exceptionally well educated. While some pursued less glamorous careers before finding fame, others chose to complete their education after finding success in the limelight. As these stars demonstrate, seeking an education is always a good choice. James Franco takes his education seriously. […]

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What Is Experiential Learning and Why Should You Know About It?

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What Is Experiential Learning and Why Should You Know About It?

Think back to high school science class. What lessons do you remember the most? What made them standout? Was it your teacher telling you about chlorophyll and photosynthesis via slideshow, or visiting a local greenhouse and learning about plant development and growing techniques, and then going home with your own seedling? The latter is an […]

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5 Easy-To-Use Apps For Managing Your Finances

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So you’ve moved out on your own. You’ve left the nest. While you may want to celebrate your new freedom, it’s also time to get serious about managing your finances. It can be a daunting task to manage your income and savings, but we’ve got some easy-to-use apps that can help you keep track of […]

Filed Under: Student Life Tagged With: budgeting, finances, money

6 Hobbies to Learn that Could Land You a Job

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6 Hobbies to Learn that Could Land You a Job

School may keep you busy, which means you have to take advantage of any free time you get. So what do you do when you find that time? You could use it to watch Netflix, hang out with your friends, or nap. But what if you used that time to pick up a new hobby? […]

Filed Under: College & Career Tagged With: employment, hobbies, jobs, skills

5 Local Day Trips in Los Angeles that Are Fun and Educational

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5 Local Day Trips in Los Angeles that Are Fun and Educational

Summer is here and you’re ready for your next big adventure. Maybe you have a big vacation planned. Maybe a trip to Disneyland or the beach. Or maybe you just want to enjoy the warm weather. Either way, there’s still a lot of weekdays and weekends to fill. We’ve come up with our top list […]

Filed Under: Student Life Tagged With: aquarium, day trips, los angeles, museums, zoo

Options Graduation Speaker Goes from Spanish to English in Nine Months

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SAN BERNARDINO – When Luz Garcia came to Options for Youth last August, the 18-year-old journalist didn’t speak a lick of English. Wednesday, June 1, more than 1,000 people will be listening to Garcia speak – in English — at the Options graduation ceremony at the Ontario Convention Center. She will be walking with 34 […]

Filed Under: OFY Updates Tagged With: english, esl, second language, spanish

7 Habits of Highly Successful People

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1. Plan, Plan, Plan! One of the most difficult things to do is to anticipate the future. Answering questions about where you will be in 5 years, 10 years, or 20 years can seem daunting and outright impossible to answer with certainty; however, individuals who are successful spend quality time examining their goals and creating […]

Filed Under: College & Career, Student Life Tagged With: success, successful

Latest Tech: 5 Brain Games Making Waves

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Over the past few years plenty of “brain games” have cropped up and claimed to help improve memory, attention span, and problem solving skills. These games come in all forms, including phone apps, websites, and even gadgets. Many promise some amazing benefits, so it’s easy to see why so many people are trying them out. […]

Filed Under: Student Life Tagged With: apps, games, tech

Rewind: Taking a Look at Some of the Best Graduation Speeches

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Spring is in full swing and June is fast approaching which means graduation season is here. Last year the state of California graduated 397,871 seniors and that number is only expected to rise this year. Students all over the US will be getting their diploma and entering a new chapter of their lives. As commencement […]

Filed Under: OFY Updates Tagged With: graduation, speech

Build Your Future Now: 7 Places to Find Great Internships

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Build Your Future Now: 7 Places to Find Great Internships

Finding a job and entering the workforce can be an intimidating thing. What’s going to make you stand out? Internships are a great way to get real-life job experience. It helps you to beef up your resume and discover what you really want to do. Those with internship experience are far more likely to get […]

Filed Under: College & Career Tagged With: experience, internship, job

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