Nebraska Cornhuskers - One of the Most Competitive in College Teams

By Freddie Brister

Competition is one of the things that make the life of every College Student great. It can be everywhere, in classes or extra-curricular activities. Life of a college student could never be as exciting without struggles for excellence and dreams of being on top. Without competition, there is no way for us to identify outstanding students who can represent the schools for tournaments.

Competition is most popular in sports. This is the spice of every game. It attracts people to watch the games as it makes the games very exciting. Because of this, there are rivalries. With its arousal, there will be champions. The champions are the best competitors for a season and can win trophies, recognition and individual awards. If you want to know one of the most competitive varsity teams in the history of college teams, then you should get to know the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. They are a member of the Division I of the National College Athletics Association. They are also members of the Big 12 Conference taking part of its Northern Division. They have great varsity teams that have won national titles and the most popular ones are their football, volleyball and gymnastics. Their varsity team is called the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

What makes them successful? Let us get up close and personal to their top varsity teams which are notable for this school. Below are some of them

Gymnastics

This is a sport full of flexible bodies and it is one of the teams that win more for this school. Both men's and women's divisions have been hailed champions for years. The women division grabbed 10 Big 8 Championship titles and 8 Big 12 Titles. For the men division, they have 8 National titles. Because of their performance not only they get a chance to bring glory to their schools but they also gave glory to their country when 10 of their gymnasts represented United States in the Olympics.

Football

Who would not love muscle men in tights? The American passion is also one of the most loved teams in this university. This is one of the longest teams to play for college football since they started in 1890. Their winning era for the National Championships began way back in 1970. They won a total of 5 National Titles to which the latest was in 1997.They have 2 of the best coaches in the face of football: Paul "Bear" Bryant and Tom Osborne.

Volleyball

The Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball team is one of the best in the country. They won 3 NCAA Championship titles under the coaching of John Cook and Terry Pettit. Sarah Pavan was one of their star players who have been the leader in the team since her freshman years. Her presence in this team helped the Huskers to be one of the greatest in the history of College Volleyball.

These are just the teams that won the most championship matches. They are one of the many bests in their school. No wonder they have such great fans as they continue to fight to become the best competitors in sports.

Freddie Brister is a huge fan of the Big 12 and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. His love for the game of football started with an older brother passing the pigskin around in the backyard with cousins and neighborhood friends. He later played in high school, college and coached high school football for 25 years, before retiring to write for Sports Fan Treasures. Check out his Nebraska Cornhuskers Merchandise

So You Have Graduated College, Now What?

By Chris McClelland

In tough economic times, more students are graduating with little or no career prospects. Many of these graduates who cannot find jobs are starting to feel the pressure. Just six months after graduating, all those loans they had to take out to pay for their education are coming back to bite them.

Recently, I went searching for open positions related to my field of study (marketing and communications) for when I graduate in May. Even when searching through the countless positions on websites like Monster.com, most positions for my major requires years of prior experience. I also visited a college career fair, and most of the companies were not looking for business graduates, but were more interested in pharmacists. Unfortunately, four or five years of sitting through endless lectures and classes devoted to the very position they are seeking does not count toward any experience.

The odds are not in their favor either. In the second quarter of 2008 the Labor Department gave the unemployment rate for those in the 20 - 24 year old group (the age range is the most likely for new graduates). Unemployment had risen from 7.7% last year to 9.8% this year.

Most colleges require students to intern and/or take career counseling to give them an idea of what to expect after graduation, but they still do not guarantee a job after graduation.

So you are a new graduate and cannot seem to stand out of the crowd? Here are a couple of tips to make you and your resume more noticeable to potential employers.

-Network. Networking helps you stand out to an employer. If you are currently a student, become involved in plenty of events and groups related to your major. -An impressive resume. Making your resume stand out is not as hard as it may seem. Little things such as adding a picture of you or using positive phrases can add luster to an otherwise vanilla resume. An example of a use of positive language is instead of saying you have no experience in a certain area, saying that you are willing and open to learning is obviously more constructive. Employers are always more open to someone who is willing to conform to their job descriptions, rather than a position having to conform to an applicant.

Student loans are creeping up and you still have not gotten the position to build your career on? Some people have begun to take a more unconventional attitude on job hunting: Create their own career by starting their own business. Once thought to be something only highly experienced professionals do, new graduates are starting businesses related to their fields of study.

If you have the ambition to start your own business, either a new graduate or someone who just has some new or great ideas, here are a few pointers that may help you start:

-Since you are probably bogged down with debt (thanks to student loans), try to limit your start up costs. Internet companies generally have very low start up costs, as long as you have an idea as to what you're doing. Starting a business with a friend can also limit your costs and you will have more than one person working toward a goal. -Remember those old textbooks that you could not or did not sell? Some of them have some great ideas in them. I have kept marketing books just because I thought in the future they could come in handy. -Have a business plan. If you have a business plan, even a simple one, you always have a reference point. Eventually we all hit road blocks, like writing essays and having an outline, a business plan can keep you in order. -Finally, do not give up and work hard to achieve your goals. Getting through college was not easy (or cheap), so do not be discouraged if your business does not take off immediately. Successful businesses take patience, time and a LOT of hard work.

It is not hard to become discouraged by the declining job market. Plenty of people I know are working in fast food restaurants while waiting to land "the job." When the economy is good, graduates may get multiple offers with competing salaries, but now these offers are not landing in people's laps like they once were. An applicant must do more to be noticed in today's job market. So good luck graduates, I will be seeing you in May.

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College Internship - What to Expect

By Violet Williams

As a college student, you have the option to study a plethora of career fields. With the vast number of study programs to pursue in college, it can sometimes be a little intimidating and overwhelming to choose one. Once you have chosen a field of study however, you may still find yourself wondering if the career field you have chosen is something that you will enjoy doing for the rest of your life.

One way to find out if you will really enjoy the career field that you have chosen is to complete a college internship. An internship college can be one of the best ways to get a feel for what your chosen career will be like after college. If you do not complete an internship or take on some other job that will give you an insight into your career, you will basically be walking into the career field blindly without really knowing if you will be enjoying what you do at your job.

The type of work that you can expect to do during your college internship will vary a great deal depending on what career field you are in and what company you will be working for. Ideally, during an internship college, you should be given a great deal of experience working in your career field and guidance from your employer. A college internship is really supposed to be a learning experience and hopefully you will find that the one that you complete will give you a good idea of what things will be like working in your career field after you graduate from college.

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Testing the Waters With a Community College Search

By Mohammed Jamali

Perhaps you didn't think you wanted to go to college, but now that you have finished high school you have changed your mind. Maybe you aren't sure if college is for you, but you don't want to let the opportunity for an education pass you by. You may even wonder "what to do with your life" and can't commit a full year of tuition to a four-year school.

What is the answer? One of the best choices for a student who is unsure, undetermined or nervous about college is to attend a community college. There you can experience high-quality education at a fraction of the cost of a four year college or university, you can earn credits that will transfer to any other academic institution, and most importantly you can "test the waters" to see if college is what you would like.

Community colleges earned their name by being just that, "community" schools. They accept all who apply, though deadlines will always determine if a student can enter the upcoming semester. These schools will often have multiple opportunities in a wide range of fields. Many are a two-year, Associate's degree program and some offer other professional credentials such as veterinarian technology certification, emergency medical training, and many more.

When beginning a college search among local community colleges it is a good idea to take one of the school's orientation tours. This way a student can see what kinds of resources are available to them. For example, some community colleges have extremely high-tech graphic design labs and studios and this is a great way to learn a new art form or even full-blown trade. Some community colleges are also technical schools and can provide auto mechanic, plumbing, electrical, drafting, and even engineering training.

A college search for a community college should also take into consideration whether or not there are classes at all hours of the day and evening. Many schools accommodate full-time working students and make many classes available during twilight and evening hours. Some schools also make weekend courses, and even some online classes, available to their enrolled students. While this can be an excellent opportunity for working students it may make it difficult for someone looking for day classes. It pays to visit a few schools, their web sites and counselor's offices to see which is the best fit.

Finally, when doing a college search for a community college take the time to make sure the school is fully accredited. This can be very important later on if a student would like to transfer to a larger college or university, or if they would like to go on to graduate school. Only accredited schools can offer course work, credits and transcripts that are considered valid by other accredited schools.

A community college is an excellent method of finding a career path without committing to a large student loan, a four year degree or moving to a new area to be near a large college or university.

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The Future For College Student Looks Very Gloomy

By Ken Nobo

Why? Jobs are being outsourced to India, and plenty of college students who got their degree but are still working at coffee shops or minimum wage jobs ... some even took up stripping for living.

It's no secret that everyone is going to college en mass, including the dumb kid in high school who doesn't even like to learn. Since everyone got a college degree, you need to get a Master degree just to look different from the pack.

And guess what?

To simply put, the economy cannot afford so many office jobs because there are so many college kids out there -- somebody has to take out the trash and serve coffee, right?

But there are good news!

The future for college students does not have to be that gloomy because I am going to show you a couple tips to get a good job, and get out of debt ... and make some nice money on the Internet.

What you want to do is get out of debt as soon as possible. Because debt is slavery and you're a slave to the 9-to-5 grind. Everybody knows that, it's no secret.

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Grand Valley State University - An Education That Lasts a Lifetime

By J. Vincent Burr

Grand Valley State University is a smaller, public university located in Allendale, Michigan (about 10 miles outside of Grand Rapids). It was founded in 1960, so it has a relatively short history. The main campus sits on over 1,200 beautiful acres, and there are also several smaller, satellite campuses located in and around Muskegon, Michigan.

Grand Valley State University actually consists of eight colleges: The College of Education, The College of Business, The College of Engineering and Computing, The College of Nursing, The College of Community and Public Services, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, The College of Health Professions, and The College of University Wide Interdisciplinary Initiatives. GVSU is accredited through AACSB, ABET, APTA, CSWE, NASAD, NASM, NCATE, and NLN.

For a smaller school, Grand Valley is well-respected in athletics, winning several national championships and sending football players into the NFL. They compete in NCAA Division II, where they have 19 varsity teams in numerous sports including baseball, football, basketball and hockey and several women's teams as well. Since 2000, Grand Valley has won six national championships including four in football. They have won so many championships in Division II, that they have received The Director's Cup every year for the last 5 years.

The football program has been particularly good, sending numerous players into the NFL. In athletics, Grand Valley State University teams compete as "The Lakers". The football team owns the record for the most consecutive wins in a row by a division II school, with 40, and tied the record for the most wins over a 4 year period with 51.

The GVSU library system is very deep, with over 70,000 journals and more than 250 databases online. It houses over 800,000 volumes, including more than 150,000 electronic books. The GVSU Library also has special designation as a United States Government Depository, having been a selective depository in the Federal Depository Library Program since 1963. It also has special designation, and receives material from the Michigan State Government as well.

Grand Valley has had a reputation as a school for dissidents throughout the years since its founding. From threatening to shut down the school for the year in protest over the Kent State shootings, to the formal declaration of war on Western Michigan University, to the affirmative action bake sale in which different prices were charged depending on a customers race, sex etc. - the school has a unique, albeit short history.

Overall, Grand Valley is a solid choice for a college. Public transportation is offered free to all Grand Valley students while classes are in session, so students can save money, and enjoy the beautiful city of Grand Rapids as well. If you're looking for more info on Grand Valley State University, including reviews by actual students, check out the links below.

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Michigan Wolverines - The Big Coaches Leading Michigan to Their Big 10 Conference Titles

By Freddie Brister

The Big 10 is one of the conferences in the National College Athletics Association. It was established in order to regulate and organize athletics in college division. They wanted to ensure that anyone who will play for their school is not just anyone; rather they should be a student of the school they represent with good academic performance. Seven universities started as the early members of this conference and it was not until the 1899 when Indiana and Iowa joined. However when Chicago left, they became the Big Nine. In addition, they adopted the name Intercollegiate Conference of Faculty Representatives. Today there are 11 universities joining this conference and the Big 10 Conference became an official name 1987 with a whole new system incorporating values and academic excellence in choosing athletes to play for the member schools.

Athletes in this conference compete for 25 championships (for both men and women). There are 12 sports for men and 13 for women (because of volleyball). University of Michigan has the most wins, garnering 40 NCAA championships titles. They have been playing for this conference since 1896 then left the conference and came back again in 1907. They are famous for their achievements in football, hockey, baseball and basketball. Their college team is known as the Michigan Wolverines.

Their football team garnered 11 championship titles, the most for all of their teams. However, they have 42 Big Ten Conference Titles that have been accumulated since 1898. The following are the notable coaches for their football team:

1. Fielding Yost- he became the coach starting the year 1901. He had the longest tenure as a coach for this team. Under his supervision, he guided the team to win 6 National Championships and 10 Big Conference Titles.

2. Glenn Edward Schembechler Jr. - He was the head coach for the year 1969-1989. He did not have any national titles but he helped the team grab 13 Big Ten Titles. Despite of it all, he still became a hall of famer in 1995.

3. Lloyd Carr- He was the head coach for the year 1995-2007. With his stay in this University, he led them to win 5 Big 10 Titles. And in 1997, he led the team to win their 11th national title, breaking the silence since 1948. He won a lot of awards in his coaching years including a Paul Bear Bryant Award.

4. Benjamin Gaylord Oosterbaan- He is the head coach way back in 1948-1958. He led the team to win 3 Big Ten Titles. In 1948, he led the team to win their 10th National Championship Title. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1954.

5. Harry G. Kipke- He was the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines 1929-37. He helped the team to win four Big 10 titles. He guided the team to win two consecutive National Titles in 1932-33.

The Big 10 Conference Championship title is the most number of wins this team has. These coaches contributed a lot to that win.

Freddie Brister is a huge fan of the Big 10 and the Michigan Wolverines. His love for the game of football started with an older brother passing the pigskin around in the backyard with cousins and neighborhood friends. He later played in high school, college and coached high school football for 25 years, before retiring to write for Sports Fan Treasures. Check out his Michigan Wolverines Merchandise

School With a College Internship

By Violet Williams

Students often find themselves in too deep when it comes to school work and have trouble seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Suggesting they do even more work through an internship does not seem like a plausible solution to any fears they may have about getting some experience for the real world. These internships may actually be just what they need, as they may benefit more from an internship than any class they take in college.

A college internship for a college student can prove to be a very valuable resume tool and can even help the student secure a job for after graduation. Many companies end up hiring their interns to full-time jobs upon the completion of their degree. If the student works hard enough, they may build a name for themselves and the right people will probably notice. If the student chooses not to pursue a career with the company they have been interning for, it can still work as a valuable recommendation, especially if the right people notice their hard work and determination. A recommendation from the right person can take you miles; so performing well while you have your college internship will help you succeed later in life.

A recommendation is not the only thing you should be striving for in a college internship. Valuable work experience and real world knowledge can help take you very far as you begin your career. It can help you set yourself apart from your fellow recent graduates who may be employed by the same company. Being noticed for your hard work is something that many do not recognize as something that can take you far. However, work ethic and a determination to succeed will eventually be noticed by the right person and can help jump start, or even skyrocket, your career. Having a valuable college internship displayed prominently on your resume will help you be noticed by an employer or recruiter during the interview or applicant stage of the job hunt. This is before all of that hard work and knowledge gained from the internship pays off, but it is still important to utilize any lessons or experiences you learned to help you secure the job.

Having a college internship under your belt going into an interview gives you all kinds of confidence speaking to the interviewer. Let's face it, many of us enter interviews having no clue what we are going to say, and trying to figure out what the right things to say actually are. With an internship behind you, you will have experiences to draw from and can speak truthfully about knowledge of the business field, or whatever field you choose to intern in. Having this bank of experience and knowledge can help you think on your feet in parts of your interview if you have to. It will make you sound much more genuine than if you are stumbling through, trying to draw the slightest connection between an obscure demonstration of leadership from your high school drama club and your future as a true leader within the company.

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Finding Your College Tuition

By Violet Williams

So you got into a good school, have all of your classes picked and are excited to pursue a major in whatever field you have chosen. Now how are you going to pay those tuition bills? There are always ways of coming up with the money to pay tuition if you have the determination to find the money and are committed to getting the education you deserve.

College tuition has become a common problem for American families as they try to find ways to send their children to school. Attending college is not for everybody, but for those who see themselves walking onto campus come Fall, letting money stop you should not even be on your mind. There are always going to be ways of fulfilling financial obligations to schools. Some schools hire their students to jobs around campus, while others offer grants and scholarships to deserving students. Still, some students still come up short and must look to other means to pay their college tuition.

Internships with responsible companies can be a saving grace for many students looking to come up with their college tuition money. Not only does an internship help pay for school, but it also allows the student to get some real world experience while working towards a degree. This experience will prove invaluable as the student embarks on their first job hunt and eventually as they start their new career. So, when determining how to pay for college, think about a college internship, it can prove valuable now, as well as later.

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Drawing From a College Internship

By Violet Williams

Today, more and more students are taking advantage of an opportunity to get some real world experience while in college. Interning at local businesses, research facilities and law offices has become a popular pastime of many college students. There is much to learn from an internship, as the student will be better prepared for life after class shower shoes than his fellow students who did not take advantage of these opportunities.

An internship college students can learn the most from is those that offer the student more responsibility, outside of the usual filing, data entry and listening to the bitter old man of the office telling them how bad 'the system' has been to him. Having some real responsibility will increase the student's opportunity to gain some real world experience and carry these experiences to job interviews and eventually to their new job as they embark on the rest of their careers. Restricting the duties and opportunities for these young students in their college internship is something many companies end up doing, perhaps unintentionally, however.

Look for an internship that will ensure you a good deal of exposure to their business practices. This will let you get a feel for how business is done in the real world and what you can expect from your career. This is also true of a college internship that takes place in a lab or other venue. Having this exposure to the 'real deal' will help you not only get the proper experiences, but also allow you to decide whether or not the job and career choice is right for you. Determining this early can prove to be a valuable asset, as you may want to switch majors after your revelation.

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