By Guy Williams
Alumnus at American Public University

While education and experience complement each other when seeking a job, a college education bridges the lack of experience gap young job applicants’ face when entering the work force or changing career fields.

By J. Mason
Editor, Online Learning Tips

Sitting behind a computer screen gives you the power to do multiple things at once. You can pay your bills, chat with friends, read up on the latest news, and watch the latest Star Wars trailor. If you’re doing all of these things during your classwork time then it sounds like you have a lot of bad habits to overcome.

By Beth Dumbauld
Director of Content, StraighterLine

At some point, any adult who is serious about going back to college will need to determine how to fit their degree goals into an already busy life. If this sounds like you, you’ll be happy to know that you’re not alone. Here are a few strategies that are guaranteed to help.

By Ryan Laspina
Senior Specialist, Red Flags and External Reviews at APUS

As with any major life decision, it is ultimately up to you to decide how much education is right for you. There are some fields that do not even require any college education, and there are other fields that require a doctorate. It may be hard to balance these financial decisions before making a decision, but being aware of the above pros and cons can help you with that decision.

By J. Mason
Online Learning Tips Editor

Being an online learner doesn’t mean you have to spend all of your time learning alone. There are a few ways to insert peer interaction into your studies. For some it’s as simple as finding a public wifi spot so you can work with the buzz of people around you. Other students need a real-time connection to other students. This way you get the collegiate experience even when you can’t see all the other people learning around you.

By Susan Lowman-Thomas
Full-time Instructor in English, American Public University

Writing an essay as part of the process for applying for a scholarship can be daunting. It may be even more intimidating than writing an essay for a grade. The stakes may be quite high. It is, therefore, essential that such an essay is written with great care, attention to detail, passion, and confidence.

By Dr. Ron Wallace
Faculty Member, Criminal Justice at American Military University

The intent of a research paper is to report the findings of existing research that have been conducted on a specific topic. The writer assumes the role of a researcher from the perspective of identifying and reporting what has already been discovered about a specific topic.

By Chandra Saurwein
Alumna at American Military University

When I started my journey with AMU I began with a simple goal – to put in no less than my very best effort as I worked toward getting core classes out of the way. Attention to detail and time management helped me greatly and I took every bit of advice or feedback I was given from classmates and instructors into consideration.

By Craig Gilman
Faculty Member at American Military University

Make July 4th memorable in 2015. Share this heritage and make it fun and meaningful for following generations. There are a number of ways Americans traditionally celebrate Independence Day. Here are a few of my top suggestions for celebrating the 4th.