While tuition is the most obvious, there are other hidden costs of getting a PhD that most people don’t consider. For example, PhD candidates lose time that they could devote to their families or other personal pursuits. They may also lose out on opportunities for promotions, training, or career advancement if they have to stop working, not to mention they lose out on benefits such as 401K and health insurance.
Designed to assist members of the educational field, student information systems (SIS) are software systems providing structure and organization to educational institutions. SIS are used to organize student information, regulate grades and test data, and manage online learning platforms. Genius SIS has created the following infographic to provide an overview of student information systems.
Social media can have a positive influence on education, helping students improve their academic performance. From helping students complete their assignments, get to grips with intricate educational concepts, prepare for quizzes and exams, to improving their practical skills and finding the right career opportunities, social media is playing a vital role in helping students stay on top of their studies.
Do you have a child that might go to college someday? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. In the following infographic, NextGen Wealth provides some of their best college savings tips regardless if your child is 10 years away or 1 year away.
High school is one of the best years of a student’s life. It is way more challenging than grade school because of added school loads and responsibilities. Yet, it’s still memorable because it is the time to meet new friends and discover yourself more. It is also the time to discover which type of learning style best fits you to maximize your learning potential. In the following infographic, discover 4 different types of learning styles.
Student loan debt has reached a staggering $1.4 Trillion in the United States and it is starting to drag the economy down with it. Learn more about the impending student loan crisis in the following infographic.
Which cities in the United States are considered to be the most educated? And which are the least educated? Many would expect to see bigger cities sitting at the top of the list, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Using 2017 census data and taking four different factors into consideration, this infographic breaks down the top 10 most educated and the top 10 least educated cities.
It’s virtually impossible to name an industry that hasn’t been transformed by technology. Education is no exception. From Apple computers to smartphones, iPads, and virtual reality, students and teachers are embracing the exciting educational opportunities offered by technology. American University’s School of Education has created the following infographic which looks at the future of education technology.
Purpose built student accommodations are one of the most lucrative assets to the UK property market. The student population in the UK is growing, with rates of overseas students rising and leaving some of the UK’s major cities such as Manchester with a demand for high-quality property. Here is an infographic that outlines some of the key facts about the student population and the student housing market in the UK.
To get better grades in college, you could try your usual last-minute approach where you cram before your exams, or use a brute force approach of spending every minute of the semester studying. However, a better way to meet your GPA goals is to create a targeted plan that’s designed based on research in cognitive science, learning methodologies, behavioral psychology, and leveraging university policies to your favor.
