Sitting for an exam, whether online or in-person, can be difficult. Tommitrise Collins from Macon, Georgia has a tough decision to make when she found herself in labor at the time of a scheduled online exam. She impressed her family, friends, and hospital staff when she opted to take her psychology exam on her laptop
How Positive Thinking Can Improve Your Work and Life
With New Year’s Resolution season officially in swing, many of us are striking out to improve our work, health, and life. There will be a point, sooner or later, where challenges and stress threaten to drag us down and admit defeat. This is a normal part of life—no day is ever perfect, but the way
Why you should look at the past to get ahead
With 2016 right around the corner, it’s exciting to think ahead about your goals for the coming 12 months. This is also a great time to reflect on the past year. Despite the best of intentions, unfortunately, a lot of New Years resolutions fall by the wayside come February. Re-examining what you set out to
Redefining what “college” means
An education from an accredited two or four-year college program is a must-have for many career fields. Credit hours completed Students achievement has long been used a measurement of readiness to receive their diploma. However, as different class formats such as online and hybrid courses change the landscape, more people are pushing for a learning-based
Microsoft and the YMCA visit CW
Cindy Rubino CEO of the YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester and Cindy Wager-Meyer, Community Development Specialist of the Microsoft store in Westchester visited CW to get marketing feedback from the students. The Marketing and Management class shared ideas on bringing more traffic to the Microsoft Store and the YMCA. Students also provided feedback on
Toy Drive
SGA and Phi Theta Kappa students Calving Miley, Brittany Rosario, and Susan Paniagua Santos, along with SGA moderator Terry Keyes delivered toys contributed for this year’s Toy Drive campaign. The Toys were delivered to the White Plains Hospital. The staff from the Pediatrics Ward offered their gratitude as CW students distributed the toys in the hospital.
Winter Clothing Drive to Benefit Caritas of Port Chester
The Stars and Stripes Club at CW collected winter clothing for Caritas of Port Chester. Through their Open Closet Program, the organization distributes clothing to men, women, and children. Nellie Capellan, Veterans Affairs at CW led the Clothing Drive drop-off this year, “as members of the military forces of this country, our service can be
How Younger Students Can Make the Best of Online College Courses
An increasing number of 18 to 24 year-olds now complete at least some of their college coursework online. Though the flexibility to work from virtually anywhere, anytime can be an asset, some structure may be helpful, whether it’s living close to where the program is based, considering hybrid courses, or taking advantage of additional offerings
Portfolio Review Day
Getting your creative work reviewed and making sure your portfolio will shine and speak for itself during a job interview, is not an easy task for both the students and reviewers. However, once you listen to what CW students have to say, the actual review just turns into an enjoyable conversation. “I talk to hipsters
Take a Walk
When working to meet work and school deadlines, it’s easy to get stuck in front of a computer or behind a desk too long. Getting up and getting some fresh air, though, can actually help boost your brain function and productivity. This article shares 9 reasons to take a walk: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2015/11/03/need-reasons-to-walk-let-me-count-the-9-whys