I am pretty sure you all have heard of the idiom “march to the beat of your own drum” a social life metaphor for being independent or individualized. But, how has this catechism distorted our personal views on the association of community in which has always been a collaborative effort? What has happened over the […]
10 Essential Financial Lessons to Learn Before Leaving College
I wasn’t schooled in the fundamentals of wealth creation upon my entrance into college and probably many of you. I must say that most of my financial education hinged on observing what took place in my household. We were very frugal (Shopped in bulk, cut coupons, and carried a grocery list) and had to make […]
Tom Joyner Foundation and Denny’s to Award $25,000 Scholarships to HBCU Students
Are you hungry for a scholarship? Every day, schools across the country not only nourish kids’ minds, but also help students gain the nutrition they need to learn and succeed. To help students reach their full potential physically and mentally, Denny’s has teamed up with The Tom Joyner Foundation and other organizations to offer the […]
How HBCU Students Can Creatively Pay for College and Avoid Debt
It seems as though all we hear about college is the rising tuition rates. While this may be true many HBCU are ever working towards making college more affordable. With the in-state low cost tuition many HBCU’s provides paying for college still can become a struggle for many. This is where the rubber meets the […]
4 Tips for Developing a “Millionaire Mindset” While in College
There has been much mention lately about the future of HBCUs, expanding on facts about what needs to happen in order to remain competitive in this global landscape. There is even some debate pertaining to whether Higher-Education is even necessary; considering the plethora of free college courses on the internet. A new era of the […]
Top 5 Reasons Why We Still Need HBCUs Today
Some critics in academic circles argue that HBCUs are no longer relevant today. Where do you stand on this issue? Here are 5 reasons HBCUs are still needed.
Education and Careers in this Day and Age
It is indeed difficult to take the concepts of education and career and view them separately. One’s career development heavily depends on the level of education they have acquired in a given field, for example, skilled and manual labor, professional or clerical jobs. This is not to say that there are many well known people […]
Understanding Student Debt: Deferment, Forbearance and Consolidation
A lot of people equate graduate school with a serious amount of debt. In most cases, it is worth it to go into debt for school. A college education can lead to higher paying jobs and a more fulfilling life. Unfortunately, college costs have skyrocketed in recent years, forcing most young people to obtain a […]
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