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5 Ways to Find a Professional Mentor
June 5, 2013
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AIU Online, General
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Having a professional mentor can be the difference between floating aimlessly at sea or landing squarely on dry land. The question is, how and where do you meet this person? Here are five ideas on how to find the mentor that’s the best fit for your needs.
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How to Build a Productive Relationship with Your Professor at an Online University
June 5, 2013
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AIU Online
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Learning online doesn’t have to be an impersonal experience. With all the tools at hand for interaction and connection at today’s online universities, creating productive, one-to-one relationships with professors isn’t just a good idea—it should be your goal for every new class.
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Writer's Block? Here's How to Use a Mind Map to Complete Class Assignments
June 4, 2013
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AIU Online, General
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Whether you’re studying in an on-campus or online degree program, sometimes just getting started on an assignment is the toughest part. AIU student Jason Dieter offers four steps to shake off writer's block so you can get your work done.
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How to Form an Online Study Group
May 28, 2013
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AIU Online
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Whether you’re pursuing a degree at an online university or on campus, sharing ideas and studying with classmates can improve your chance for in-class success. Here’s where to start, what to consider and how to get the most from your study time.
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Q&A: AIU Professor Jerrod Johnson, Named Teacher of the Year
May 23, 2013
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AIU Houston, AIU Online, Staff Spotlight
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AIU Professor Jerrod Johnson was named Teacher of Year for Post-Secondary education by The Houston West Chamber of Commerce in Houston, Texas. We spoke with Johnson about his teaching style and what drives him to push forward after facing numerous challenges of his own.
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How to Sneak “Me” Time into Your Nonstop Schedule
May 20, 2013
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General, AIU Online
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Your day often includes work, school and home obligations, so it’s hard to make time to take a break and unwind. But the thing is, the busier you are, the more important it is to take care of yourself. Here are a few tips on how to find much-needed time for yourself so you can not only feel better, but also stay motivated and focused.
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AIU Alumna Q&A: Autumn Albright, MBA
May 16, 2013
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Alumni, AIU Online
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When Autumn Albright, 33, first enrolled at American InterContinental University (AIU) Online for an associate’s degree, she was a single mom with three kids, working full-time and feeling burned out in her job. Today, she’s earned three online business degrees at AIU. Read more of her amazing story.
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5 Reasons to Join LinkedIn Groups Related to Your Degree Program
May 15, 2013
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Business, Career Services, AIU Online
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LinkedIn walks the line between the social and business worlds. Consider these five reasons to join LinkedIn and specifically, a career-specific LinkedIn group.
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What to Expect from Your Career Services Department
May 9, 2013
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Career Services, Serious Talk, AIU Online
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AIU's Career Services department is all about you. That’s because your success is our mission – our only mission. When you contact Career Services, you’ll discover that you have a partner in your future.
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Tips for Standing Out During Your Job Search
May 8, 2013
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Career Services, AIU Online, Serious Talk
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Standing out from the crowd should be part of everybody’s job application skills. Check out these tips on making sure you stand out during your job search.
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