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’? 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,
Read More.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
Read More.A Special Invitation to Alumni: Meet the Face of Albertus Today and Celebrate 90 Years!
As we approach our formal celebration of the 90th anniversary of the College’s founding by the mission-oriented Dominican Sisters of Peace, we celebrate you – the alumni of our College who have been influenced by the search for truth in all its dimensions. This mission inspires us daily as we continue to be mindful of
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Pope Francis has requested that September 1. 2015 be a World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Orthodox Churches have observed this day for a number of years. In Laudato Si’: On Care for our Common Home, Pope Francis states: “Love, overflowing with small gestures of mutual care, is also civic and political,
Read More.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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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
Read More.Top 5 Myths About Going Back to College as an Adult
Each year, more than 8 million people over the age of 25 go back to school. However, most adults are discouraged from finishing their education because of the concerns they have. We want to put those worries to rest by debunking the Top 5 Myths About Going Back to College as an Adult. I’m too
Read More.Albertus Student Crosses the Border with Across Borders
A few semesters ago I had the privilege of taking one of Albertus Magnus’ service learning classes, “Literature of the Immigrant.” Because my experience during this class was incredible, I became interested in partaking in another Albertus service learning class, “Service Learning: Across Borders.” I knew from the start of the Across Borders class that
Read More.Accelerate Your Future: 8 Steps For Going Back to College
When you have children and a job, people stop asking you what you want to be when you grow up. Then, you stop thinking about it. It may seem like your future is all but decided, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you’re interested in changing your future, the best thing to
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