What to Consider to Find the Right College For You

In trying to decide what type of college will best meet your wants and needs there are many things to consider. Listed below are some of the factors you will need to consider in deciding where you want to go to college.

Type of institution- Private or Public. College or University. Church sponsored.

Colleges can be either public or private. Public colleges are those that are supported by the state in which they are located. Many highly ranked colleges in the United States are state-supported institutions. These colleges can often provide an excellent education at a price for an in-state resident that is much less than comparable private colleges. At the early stages of your investigation, I would encourage you to consider both private and public colleges. Read the rest of this entry »

An Overview of Nursing Schools in Taguig City

Nursing has been the choice for most Filipinos today, especially in Taguig City, where the hope of going abroad has always been the goal.

These schools have been popping around almost all destinations in the Philippines. Schools in Taguig City offering this course is not only a quality education but can certainly produce qualified, world-class and competent nurses.

STI College Global City – College of Nursing

This college primarily focuses on information technology and health services. The school is located on STI Academic Center, University Parkway Drive, Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, near the Market Market Mall and beside the International School Manila. The campus includes a cafeteria, world-class healthcare laboratories, and gym and is exposed to different hospital areas at their own convenience. STI College Global City nursing system is one of the quality nursing schools in Metro Manila. Even the Bachelor of Science in Nursing of University of Makati has been tied up with STI College of Nursing. It has many offsite and on-site activities too intended for nursing students. One of these is its Nationwide Nursing Summit with the battle cry “PUSH 4 100″ (Preparing and Uplifting STI’s Healthcare Education for 100% passing rate). In the June 2008 Nursing Board Exam results, STI gained an 84% passing rate, which is above the 41% national passing rate. Read the rest of this entry »

How to Choose the College That is Right For You

The search for college can be a very ominous feat for students and parents alike. Planning out such an important part of their future is frightening for many teenagers. Some teenagers are lucky and know exactly what they want to do. Your friends may know they are going to The Ohio State School of Law to become a Criminal Defense attorney while you are not sure what you want to do. Being a criminal defense lawyer sounds like a good idea but maybe being a teacher or doctor does as well? You do not need to know what major you want to purse when choosing a college. If you are undecided, simply try and find a college that fits. When looking at colleges, you should investigate the surrounding area and the campus life to get a feel for a school.

Some colleges are located near or in big cities or towns, which provides a great atmosphere for certain prospective students. If you are looking for a wide array of social opportunities and a good night life, you may enjoy a college closer to the city. Colleges near big cities also offer a more diverse social experience by putting you in the real world. If a big city seems to busy for you, a more low-key college town may be more appealing. Many colleges’ campuses are located next to towns that basically are part of the campus. These types of towns are usually equipped with shopping, a few bars and clubs, and lots of restaurants and coffee shops. The location of a college campus may be the deciding factor for some prospective students. If you love an area, it pretty much ensures that you will have fun in the college. Read the rest of this entry »