The cannabis industry is full of jobs, from horticulture to marketing to finance, and more. It can be overwhelming deciding which path fits your skills best when deciding to pursue your dream of working in the cannabis industry. If you’re interested in hydroponics and cannabis horticulture, here’s a quick rundown of what it encompasses …
Robert Trawick, of Fayetteville, NC, retired from the U.S. Army in 2018 after 30 years and began the process of transitioning to civilian life. Transitioning from the military to civilian life can be different for everyone and fortunately for Trawick, he started pursuing his …
The health sciences include multiple disciplines that focus on a better understanding of human health and the application of that knowledge to improve the delivery of healthcare. Graduate program students in the health sciences move on to jobs in clinical and non-clinical settings, including public health planners, health professions educators, health informatics technicians, quality assurance …
Procrastination is the avoidance of completing or even beginning a task or assignment that needs to be accomplished. Another aspect of procrastination is seeking out and actually participating in events or things that you find enjoyable to avoid those tasks that need to be done. Procrastination is common, especially among those who are trying to …
A study plan is a chart or schedule that allows you to block out time needed each day for well-defined learning activities, goals, and routine daily tasks. It’s especially helpful when trying to make time between your work life, social life, and other responsibilities to do your schoolwork. How do I create a study plan? …
Albany, NY –Every year, College Factual updates college rankings with the newest data to reveal the best colleges for veterans. The rankings highlight schools that are supportive of veterans and active-duty military members. In New York, Excelsior College ranks No.1 out of 131 colleges reviewed for the study. Excelsior College also ranks in the top …
If you’re ready to apply to an associate degree in nursing program, congratulations, you’re on your way! You’re probably also on your way to learning about the TEAS. The Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Test of Essential Academic Skills, or TEAS, measures basic essential skills in reading, mathematics, science, English, and language usage. The test is …
Tanya Deshaw from Waterford, N.Y., graduated from Excelsior College in July 2019. Her personal journey is a powerful story of overcoming life’s obstacles. Deshaw dropped out of high school in 10th grade. Until pursuing her degree, she had always worked for a police department; she married her best friend and had three children. At 29 weeks pregnant …
Ross Johnson is a 2000 graduate of Excelsior College. As a safety manager at Naval Station Great Lakes, Johnson plays an important role supporting the training and mentoring of sailors for the future of the fleet. Naval Station Great Lakes is the Navy’s largest training installation. It is also the home of the Navy’s only …
ALBANY, N.Y. (August 13, 2019) – Students at Excelsior College have several ways to earn college credit without having to complete a college course. One way is to take high-stakes exams. Excelsior College offers two exam programs: UExcel exams and Excelsior College Exams (ECEs) in nursing. Both programs allow students to study independently and then …