CRUNCHEd: a blog about people and numbers

Finding balance and practicing time management is hard enough for people to do in their everyday lives. Many students struggle with balancing class time, studying, and extracurricular activities and when struggles become neglect it’s likely that grades will begin to suffer. And with most college students being on a tight budget, many turn to pick [...] Contine Reading »

Regardless of what type of degree you are working to earn, there are classes that can teach students a number of useful skills that they will need once they graduate, earn their degree, and are ready to start a career in the professional world. And because most degree programs have room for students to take [...] Contine Reading »

Writing is usually a major element in any undergraduate education. Students in an online program know this all too well, as most of their communication with professors and classmates takes place online via email or live chat. However, despite the high frequency of written communication, it takes some effort to work on academic writing skills. [...] Contine Reading »

When you first step on a college campus, you may have this feeling come over you, this feeling of determination. You stand tall and you walk the grounds and you think about how you are going to conquer every assignment that is presented before you. While it is a great attitude to have, the one [...] Contine Reading »

In an ideal world, every college student would wake up at noon every day, speed-read an entire textbook in a matter of seconds, ace every test without breaking a sweat, and still find time to make it to “boogey nights” at The Gyro. You can stop dreaming now. The reality is that time management seems [...] Contine Reading »

Whether you’re in your first or fifth semester at college or taking your first online class, it is important to get to know your instructors. Building a relationship with your professors, teaching assistants and department leaders is a great way to create future references and contacts. Your professors have the resources that will help you [...] Contine Reading »

It’s no secret that some industries are still suffering from the recession, and the hopes of making full recoveries and bouncing back aren’t looking too great. But while some industries continue to suffer, other industries are flourishing and continuing to grow at a rapid rate. Some industries are expected to experience tremendous growth over the [...] Contine Reading »