Three Major Issues College Students Are Struggling With
College is a time of change. Students are getting to experience life out on their own, without a parental figure to guide them, protect them, and comfort them. Because of the freedom they are now encountering, temptation and urges are taking hold, as is frustration and exhaustion.
Should Traditional College Education Matter in the Jobs Market?
College education has become a focal point in society, no matter where you stand. Those without degrees see them as the stepping stone to a better life — a key that opens doors to untold opportunity. Many employers, on the other hand, see degrees as a requirement to work, an indicator that a person is serious about the jobs market, whether they’re qualified for their position or not.
Sharks Tanked: Alternatives As Tech Startup Funding Declines
We’ve all heard of frugal individuals tightening their belts, but venture capitalists cut off circulation to their legs in 2012. Nationwide spending on startups dropped 10 percent in 2012, and the number of total deals dropped 6 percent, according to the quarterly Moneytree Report based on data supplied by Thompson Reuters. North Texas saw one of the most dramatic declines as venture funding dropped 79 percent and total deals fell 18 percent from 2011. The anti-climactic IPO of Facebook was one of the primary culprits in venture capitalists shying away from tech startups. But there is still plenty of money to be had out there and here we provide some…