Albertus sends two students to ACUI I-LEAD® Program

Zaida Velazco ’17 was awarded the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Region VIII I-LEAD® Scholarship in May and traveled, along with Carla Tapia ’17, to Colorado Mesa University in July, where the ACUI I-LEAD® (Institute for Education Leadership and Development) took place. The Institute for Leadership Education and Development (I-LEAD®) is ACUI’s premier student

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Can I Go Back to College After I Start a Family?

Despite the sleepless nights and countless dirty diapers, we can all agree that your children are one of the greatest gifts that you will ever experience. You get to watch them grow up, become adults, and eventually go off to college. However, if you’ve delayed your own college experience as a result of raising your

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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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