According this this New York Times article (http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/26/nyregion/online-summer-courses-attracting-college-bound-high-schoolers.html?_r=0 ) an increasing number of high school students are taking online college courses. Though MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) were originally intended for college-level work that would be available to anyone, college admissions teams are noting more and more prospective students are taking these courses. For some
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5 Reasons to Eat an Apple a Day
In the spirit of the beginning of the fall semester, let’s talk back-to-school snacks. Apples are a classic fall fruit. Here are just a few good reasons to enjoy “an apple a day”: 1. They’re seasonal and local: New York State is the second largest producer of apples in the US, producing over 29 million
Graduate Career Fair
The Office of Career Services held a Graduate Career Fair with 28 employers looking for local talent. Many of the grads filled out applications and had on the spot interviews. Some of the companies that attended the Grad Career Fair included MTA Metro-North Railroad, NYS Dept. of Taxation & Finance, People’s United Bank, and WESTMED
Look what came in today’s mail!
I am of course delighted to receive a letter from President Barak Obama on the 100th Anniversary of The College of Westchester. To quote from the August 5 letter that I received on behalf of CW today; (begin quote) The White House Washington I am pleased to join in celebrating your school’s 100th
A Career Adventure
The Summer Exploration Academy for rising High School Juniors and Seniors at The College of Westchester, wrapped up the season with very interesting four-week courses and trips to New York City. This year’s trips included the Sony Wonder Technology Lab, Google New York Headquarters, Body Worlds in Times Square, and The Wall Street Experience Tour.
Students Drawn to the Flexibility of Online Learning
Today’s students are busier than ever, often juggling work and family obligations with school. Online education has become increasingly popular because of the flexibility if offers. This article explores the appeal of online education for traditional and older students. The College of Westchester offers a variety of online programs to suit your education needs. Check
Backwards on High Heels
Val Chmerkovskiy and Rumer Willis won the 2015 Dancing With The Stars contest here in the US. Dancing has always intrigued and entertained people. Many years ago, one of the first duos to capture the hearts of people all over the world were Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. One of Ginger Rogers' most famous quotes
The Liberty Science Center
The Allied Health Club, along with some faculty members visited “The Liberty Science Center” in Jersey City, NJ. The students first enjoyed the movie “Humpback Whales,” followed by a featured presentation allowing the students to take a dive into the world of humpback whales and learn about their social structure, courtship and reproduction, as well
Student Artwork Showcase
Getting your work reviewed and making sure your portfolio will shine and speak for itself during a job interview, is not an easy task. Digital Media Students Migdalia, Brandon, and William had the opportunity to get their work reviewed by members of the Faculty and Staff at CW. The students received the feedback really well
Online Courses Drawing A Younger Crowd
Studies looking at the kinds of students applying for an enrolling in online college programs have uncovered insightful data that may help improve programs. surveyed about 1500 prospective online college students and found that the popularity of online programs is growing among a younger demographic. Though distance learning students have long been assumed to be