The Value of a Catholic College Education

Students often fail to realize the quality and value of an education developed at a religiously-affiliated institution. When considering higher education, there are many benefits that give Catholic colleges and universities a direct advantage over the ‘big guys,’ where students can get lost in the crowds. Read below to discover how your future can be

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Teams, who needs ‘em’?

Teams, who needs ‘em’?  I’m better off on my own.  I can trust myself to get the job done right.  I don’t want to deal with the drama.   Teams, who needs ‘em’? Sound familiar?  Do you feel this way when you embark on a new project at work, when your professor says those dreaded words,

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What SALT Can Do For You

SALT, is a college website that helps students plan their finances and figure out the best method when taking out loans. “ SALT makes it simple to take control of your finances, helping college students and alums live well today while planning for tomorrow” (SALT). There are many other beneficial tools that SALT provides. For

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How to NOT Pay for College

Looking to find a way to cover your out-of-pocket school expenses? Interested in reducing your student loan debt? Sounds like you should start applying for scholarships.  Applying for scholarships sounds like it takes hard work, creativity and time, but these tips will help demystify the process. Here are some “Do’s and Don’ts” for the scholarship

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Fun in the Connecticut Sun

This morning, I woke up full of anticipation for the day ahead. Today is the day that I’m starting my internship with the Connecticut Sun, Connecticut’s professional women’s basketball team. I couldn’t wait to see what tasks I’d be given! As soon as I arrived, I found out some amazing news. Despite it being my

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SAA takes Washington, D.C.

My name is Stacie Hurley, and I am the current president of the Student Alumni Association (SAA). The purpose of the SAA is to bridge the gap between students and alumni. We host events that invite alumni back to campus to keep our many traditions alive and thriving.  We also provide opportunities for students to

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Six Seconds to Emotional Intelligence

Being an emotionally intelligent person requires us to remain poised when our stature, ego or psychological well-being is being threatened.  Emotionally intelligent people are able to prevent the emotional hijacking of their brain; more specifically the part of the brain called the amygdala.   When things heat up and stakes are high emotionally intelligent people prevent

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Summer Swims at Albertus

Hi! My name is Lindsey Wiber, head lifeguard at the Albertus Magnus College Cosgrove Marcus Messer Athletic Center in New Haven, Connecticut. I have been a lifeguard here for almost two years. You can find me here Monday through Friday mornings, and around the building in the afternoons and weekends teaching future generations Lifeguard or

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