How humanities classes benefit students in the workplace and combat loneliness

In a world obsessed with tech and science, the humanities are quietly taking a back seat, and thatā€™s a loss we might not recognize until it’s too late. With a 24% drop in humanities majors since 2012, the pressure to focus on so-called “practical” degrees is palpable. But dismissing subjects like literature, history, and philosophy

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The Man Who Shed Light On Why College Keeps Getting More Expensive

The cost of higher education has been rising sharply over the past two decades, and there are many ideas as to why and probably more than a few factors contributing. In terms of economics, education is an interesting study, and this article from NPR highlights some of the challenges.

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50 Percent Off A College Education? Not Such A Good Deal After All

The skyrocketing cost of tuition has pushed some colleges into the arena of competitive pricing and discounting, but in an industry heavily subsidized through federal programs, it’s creating some funny economics.

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6 Cost-Savers to Make Paying for College Easier

  Got a kid heading to college in the next few years? Worried about the rising cost of tuition? Worried about your kid graduating beholden to the bank? If you answered yes, this article has a few simple tips that might save you from sticker shock.

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College Applications Made Easier

A little advice from someone who’s been through the process recently and a little financial support to help lower income students… it’s all apart of Minot’s CollegeĀ Application Day at Minot High.

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