Abigail Claire Tilton’s Blog
Providing Prisoners Access to Higher Education
Every person has the right to an education. This should be true even for people who have made some mistakes in their life. The simple fact is that prisoners should be provided with access to higher education. Unfortunately, many prisoners are not given this...
Student Loan Forgiveness
Student loans are a harsh reality for students all over the country. Now that they've earned their degree, the question comes up of how to pay the thousands of dollars that they borrowed back. Many students go to school and focus on their grades, but don't worry about...
Senior Citizens Return to College for Higher Education Courses
Retirees Can Participate in Lifelong Learning and Social Engagement at Colleges An increasing number of retirees are now on college campuses, seeking learning, culture, and social interaction. Some live year-round on the campuses in buildings designed for senior...
3 Reasons to Give Back to Your Alma Mater
After you earn a degree from the university you attended, the experience doesn’t have to end there. Your university is a strong source of connections and opportunities. Not just for yourself, but others too. If you’re looking for a way to pay it forward and to enhance...
The Benefits and Disadvantages of Online Degree Programs
Traditional degree programs take place in a college or university from all around the world. With the help of technology, students can now earn their degree online. Over the years, more and more online degree programs have emerged. With so many popping up and...
Women in STEM: Importance Beyond Sheer Representation
When discussing the importance of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers, the focus often lies on creating a more diverse workplace. But in order to better understand why women in STEM fields matter, one must look at the impact that...
5 College Safety Tips Every Student Should Know
Campus safety is often a point of discussion for students attending university. While most colleges do their best to ensure measures are put in place to provide a safe environment, students should also follow best practices to protect themselves and their belongings....
Trends in Higher Education to Look for in 2019
As we kick off 2019, it is crucial to understand how higher education will evolve in the coming year. As concerns about government funding and the transition of students skills into the workplace remain at the forefront, we will see many new approaches and trending...
Higher Education for Low Income Students
Every student deserves the opportunity to have a higher education, no matter what their financial situation may be. But because colleges and universities have now become notoriously expensive, lower-income students feel they will not be able to afford it. To make sure...
Companies That Provide Opportunities For Higher Education
As education continues to become more important for a person’s career, more large-scale companies across the United States have begun implementing new education programs for their employees. The education programs not only allow employees to go to school to complete a...