Over 18

Education articles and issues for those ages 18 and over.

Over 18 Articles

Should I Attend a Junior College
Do you know if you should try going to a Junior College instead of going straight into a State College or University? This article will give you some ideas to look at, ask some pointed questions to help make your decision.

Choosing a Vocational School
Likely you have seen the commercials advertising career training schools. Some offer certificates, others explain that with their education, you can get a better job or higher pay. So what do you look for in choosing a career training school, or otherwise known as a vocational school?

Types of Vocational Schools
Vocational schools, also known as trade schools or career colleges and sometimes vo-tech schools, provide specific, focused job training. Vocational schools can be found both as an alternative to high school and as a post-secondary education choice.

Choosing a College Major
Choosing a major in college is an important decision and can be shaped by a variety of factors.

Choosing a College Minor
Declaring a minor as well as a major can serve several purposes, learn what to look for in this article.

The Bachelors Degree
Learn what to look for in a Bachelor's degree in this article. What is a bachelor's degree,  types of bachelor's degrees, and the benefits of getting a bachelor's degree.

The Masters Degree
The master’s degree is an advanced or graduate degree, find out what types of master's degrees are available and the value of getting a master's degree in this article.

Financial Aid Options for College
Find out what financial aid options are available for students headed to college in this article.

Financial Aid Options for Graduate School
Find out what financial aid options are available specifically for students wanting to get a graduate degree.

Adult Literacy
In its Universal Declaration of Human Rights, more than 50 years ago, the United Nations declared literacy to be a human right. Nevertheless, one-fifth of people 16 years of age and older are not literate. To focus attention on the 861 million adults and 113 million children who do not have access to literacy, the United Nations declared a Literacy Decade from 2003-2012 to focus particularly on adult literacy.