I just got done reading an article written in the New York Times this morning about different ways that colleges and universities are cutting expenses. The article really illustrated to me that there are a lot of unnecessary expenses being created up at college. It’s made me aware of some of the fringe benefits that some teachers and students enjoy up on campus. Not all these cuts were fringe benefits though, there are quite a few things that some colleges have done that really help show how responsible some colleges are becoming with their budgets.
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24 Small Expense Cuts That Are Saving College Faculty Jobs
June 19th, 2009 by Brandon ButtarsWhat the Web Does for Me
June 3rd, 2009 by Kate Lehnhof
This is a personal essay by My Colleges blogger and resident wordsmith Kate Lehnhof. Enjoy.
I’m one of those Generation Y college students who has always enjoyed the benefits of the internet throughout my scholastic career. Let me cite a few examples for you:
-Second Grade: My Dad used to let me get on the internet for a half an hour a day to look at pictures of the Spice Girls. While this was not technically school-related I did master some navigation skills. (Picture me clicking on sparkly pop-ups offering free lip gloss).
Beauty and Brains: How educated are the members of People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful list?
May 20th, 2009 by Kate LehnhofEvery year People magazine announces their list of the “100 Most Beautiful People.” The list of stacked with actors, actresses, musicians, enertainers, activists and politicians. While there is no shortage of sex appeal, we aren’t so sure about smarts. Is it all brawn and no brains? We did a little investigative work for you. The entertainment industry tends to value experience over formal education; that being said, taking a few college classes never hurt anyone. Many celebs earned their degrees through online online or alternative means of education due to their irregular schedules. Check out the list below to find out which sexy celebs made the grade:
