OnlineSchoolsCenter.com’s “HIGHLIGHTS” section is composed of a large dose of “neat stuff” (Can you tell I’m a child of the 70’s?). From Champion Debate Teams and College A Capella Groups to Tuition-Free Schools and High Paying Jobs, we’ve got it all…and then some, right here in this list!
Let’s HIGHLIGHT… those AMAZING college elites!
TOP 20 COLLEGE A CAPPELA GROUPS
A cappella music is performed by singers without any musical instruments. Collegiate a cappella groups, according to Wikipedia, usually perform a pop-centric music genre. A cappella groups associated with a college are not usually directly affiliated with the school’s music program but are most often directed and operated by the students.
COLLEGES WITH CHAMPION DEBATE TEAMS
Speech and Debate on American college and university campuses is one of the oldest traditions in academic history. Many schools have been supporting their speech and debate clubs since their founding more than 150 years ago, and the multitude of members across the generations have come to perfect their tactics and strategies for oration and argumentation.
THE 20 MOST IMPRESSIVE SCHOOL NEWSPAPERS
Student newspapers, newsletters, and periodicals can be found all across the country in physical form, and almost every college and university has a school paper that’s published, at the very least, online. These are essential resources for students to learn about what is going on at the college, on campus, throughout the surrounding community, and around the world.
Let’s HIGHLIGHT... JOBS! JOBS! JOBS!
30 HIGH PAYING TRADE SCHOOL DEGREES AND JOBS 2020
Acquiring a professional trade at a vocational or trade school may be the perfect way to realize one’s dream of a high-paying job and a personally rewarding career. For those who don’t necessarily have four (or more) years to invest in college, pursuing an apprenticeship or attending a trade school may be the way of gaining the needed skills and knowledge that will pave the way towards stable and well-paying work.
THE COUNTRY’S HIGHEST PAYING JOBS
So… you want to make some sweet dough? Check it out! Below are the top 11 highest paying jobs in the US! Keep in mind as you stroll through the list that all of these positions have a low-end pay and a high-end pay and several factors determine the salary you would receive, such as the size of the company you work for, whether you are self-employed, location, level of schooling, work experience, etc.
Let’s HIGHLIGHT… Colleges that ROCK!
- Most Affordable Online Colleges
- Top Accredited Online Colleges
- The 30 Most Technologically Savvy Online Schools
- Most Popular Online Colleges Based on Highest Enrollment
- The 30 Most Innovative Online Colleges
- Top 10 Accredited Online Colleges – Online Focused
- Top 10 Most Affordable, Accredited Online Colleges
- Top 10 Online Christian Colleges and Universities
- 30 Colleges with the Most Impressive Job Placement Rates and Career Services
- 30 Online Schools With The Highest Graduation Rates
Let’s HIGHLIGHT… Certificate Programs and MOOCs!
30 FASTEST ONLINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS IN 2020
As students of today look for convenience and flexibility, distance education has become a primary option. Online learning presents working adults and professionals the opportunity to dovetail their career and personal life. And for those who cannot commit to the demands of a fully online degree, online certificate programs are a viable option—which you can obtain on an accelerated basis.
30 EASIEST ONLINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS IN 2020
Online certificate programs, offered today by several educational institutions, consists of specialized, hands-on training and informal courses mainly in the technical fields. As emphasized by the National Center for Education Statistics, certificate programs that help students obtain in-demand skill set typically require educational institutions to collaborate with employers.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT TOP ONLINE SCHOOLS
Do you have your degree but you want to expand on it to increase your hiring potential?…advance in your career? ….get that promotion? ….or maybe you just want a few courses to get your certification in Pet Grooming or Massage Therapy?Do you have your degree but you want to expand on it to increase your hiring potential?…advance in your career? ….get that promotion? ….or maybe you just want a few courses to get your certification in Pet Grooming or Massage Therapy?
MOST POPULAR MOOCs BY CATEGORY
Most of the MOOCs listed below are free and self-paced meaning that you have no monetary investment, only your time and drive to educate your mind. Let’s talk a little about what exactly a MOOC is… MOOC stands for Massive Open Online Course and is pronounced (/mu:k/). So, as it states it’s an online course that is available to most anyone no matter the student’s age or educational status and is accessible via the web in the form of many types of resources but mainly streaming video taught by a professor educated in the field.
Let’s HIGHLIGHT… Stunning Graphics with Valuable Information… better known as, INFOGRAPHICS!
Doing It Their Way: Gen Z And Entrepreneurship [INFOGRAPHIC]
Raised during the Great Recession and the Student Loan Crisis, Gen Zers are looking for lucrative career paths that don’t come with a mountain of debt. Born after 1996, Gen Z includes 61 million Americans 一 and the oldest members are entering college and the workforce
Life After AI: Will The Future Be Free? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Computers are getting smart enough to take over more and more complex jobs―soon there won’t be any human work left. Will Robots Take Our Jobs? By 2025, the number of robots in the U.S. could quadruple. On average, 1 robot does the work of 5.6 people.
Let’s HIGHLIGHT… College Town Standouts!
50 MOST HAUNTED COLLEGE AND CAMPUSES
Some universities are said to have been built on ancient burial sites; others were apparently the scenes of tragic suicides and unexplained deaths. It’s probably little wonder, then, that so many college campuses are supposedly haunted. Taking in everything from possessed paintings to mischief-making poltergeists, haunted college ghost legends are as varied as they are chilling.
50 COLLEGE TOWNS WITH THE BEST CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS
In nearly every home in the world, Christmas is synonymous with festivity. All over the United States, Christians commemorate December 25th as the day of the Lord, a worldwide religious and secular celebration. Dubbed as the holiday season, it emphasizes the values of love, forgiveness, joy, thanksgiving, and the gift of family and friendships.
9 AWESOME U.S. FINE ART GALLERIES FOR ART MAJORS
Art is what keeps the human race stay alive. Robin William’s beloved movie character, John Keating, has beautifully said that “…human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.”
Let’s HIGHLIGHT… the “always needed” TUITION HELPERS!
15 COMPANIES THAT HELP EMPLOYEES WITH COLLEGE TUITION
A college education may well be considered a luxury every high-reaching student would love to easily afford but with tuition increasing up to 6% each year, not everyone gets the chance to fulfill their college dreams. It’s hard to do that with even public colleges already reaching the $35,000 mark for boarding and college tuition alone.
TUITION-FREE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES 2020
Students without the necessary means to afford a college education should fret no longer! This list includes outstanding free colleges and free universities (or as close to free as possible) that also offer superb degree programs and majors. There are schools on this list that cater to musicians, Christian students, engineers, members of the military, and more! Those students who meet certain standards and criteria are eligible for these tuition-free colleges, yet still, have the same opportunities and resources available to individuals who pay full price. These programs are made possible thanks to donations and endowments, as well as the inclinations of the school founders.