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Selecting a major can be a difficult task for college students. Especially when you take future employment opportunities into account. Researching the short-and-long-term job outlook at a regional and national level can help you identify the majors you should avoid; and more importantly, the ones you should consider.   Yahoo! Finance recently published an article highlighting 10 occupations that the Bureau of Labor Statistics has identified as most likely to be the fastest growing over th...

The new semester brings all sorts of challenges. New and old students alike can experience feelings of anxeity, stress or even fear when it comes to their schoolwork. Especially in the case of tests, those feelings can be intensified and can affect performance. To combat test anxiety, I have provided some helpful study tips for college students who may be nervous or stressed out this semester.   Basic Study Skills: Be prepared: Read ahead. A good idea is to read the review questions a...

Open the door to a world of positions in the electronics field with a degree in Electronic Technology or Electronic Engineering Technology from Bryant & Stratton College’s Parma campus. Career opportunities as electronic technicians or in advanced industrial positions in the electronics field are among the careers available for graduates of these two programs. Students will enjoy a comprehensive degree program that combines hands-on laboratory work with classroom lectures. That import...

Former Bobcats pitcher, Shane Davis, inked his first professional contract, signing with the Baltimore Orioles after wrapping up his collegiate career at North Carolina Central University. Davis is the first Bobcats athlete to ink a Major League contract and you can learn more about Davis' signing by following this link.

With COVID changing everyone’s plans, it was important that the Bryant & Stratton College graduating class of 2020 didn’t miss out on celebrating commencement. So, our Virginia campuses swapped walking the stage with cruising through the parking lot in order to deliver diplomas this year. Each Virginia campus – Virginia Beach, Hampton and Richmond – hosted their own respective drive-thru diploma pick-up this month. Graduates were able to see their favorite instructor...

If Bryant & Stratton alumni Kevin Meaker looks sort of familiar, there’s a good reason. Twenty years ago the business administration student was featured in the school’s advertising campaign and his face adorned the side of a city bus in Syracuse. You also might recognize him as a council member for the town of Clay, outside of Syracuse. Or maybe you just know him as a former classmate who never misses his beloved Bobcats on the basketball court and is proud to say his life wa...

For instructor Gerard Lunow, his own career path has given him a checklist for his students to follow. Lunow was raised in the Netherlands and joined the Royal Navy. His military travels took him to the U.S. Eastern Seaboard and Lunow said he decided then and there that he would be back. A year later he moved to the U.S., with no money and hopes to stay at least a year. Now, 30 years later, he never left and has made the U.S. his home. Lunow earned an engineering degree as well as an MBA so h...

Kiara Rouse enrolled at Bryant & Stratton College in the fall of 2018 determined to begin her educational journey and career in healthcare. As her time at the college came to a close, she found herself loving the medical field so much, that she decided after graduating in December of 2019 with her Associate Degree in Medical Assisting, that she would continue her education and pursue Nursing.  On top of applying for Nursing School, Kiara also faced the obstacle of seeking employment in ...

Brittany Foster understands the struggles, the fear, and the difficulties of overcoming abuse. The 29-year-old survived an abusive relationship that she said nearly drove her to give up. Instead, she used the experience to forge a path to help others. “Ever since then I feel like you don’t know what it’s like unless you are a victim yourself,” she said. “I felt I had a calling to help other victims, to give them a voice instead of leaving them to get that vic...

Waiting lists of up to a year can often limit students wishing to pursue a Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant degree to just that, waiting. With so many programs enforcing wait lists that keeps students on the sidelines, their career pursuits are put on hold as they wait to hear when they can begin classes. That is not the case at Bryant & Stratton College as students in the OTA and PTA programs are able to enroll without having to sit on a waiting list.  T...

Ready to start your degree with Bryant & Stratton College? The start of your first semester as a Bryant & Stratton College student is an exciting time but sometimes it can be a little intimidating as well. But the student services team has a team ready to help students achieve success. This semester roadmap illustrates how the student services team supports our students from day one until they cross the stage at graduation. First Semester Welcome to your first semester!  Durin...

The worldwide response to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic has been nothing short of astounding. With entire cities and states forced to quarantine at home, our everyday lives have been upturned in order to limit the spread of this disease and ensure the health and safety of those who may be at risk. To ensure the safety of our faculty and students, Bryant & Stratton College introduced the Remote Classroom Experience. This learning environment provides students with a robust and unint...

Bobcats are known as solitary, elusive predators. They defend their territory with vigor, can cover up to 10 feet in a single leap and will take down prey larger than them. The Bobcats who represent Bryant & Stratton College on the court and on the field exhibit many of those same traits. The Bryant & Stratton Bobcats are ferocious in defending their home turf and they don’t shy away from facing tougher competition. Cheering on the blue, green and white alongside our passionate s...

Finding time to unwind from your schoolwork can help keep you focused and on task with your daily or weekly schedule. A little bit of Netflix or Candy Crush can be a good escape from schoolwork. The same can be said about a good book. Mixing in a few non-school books, can inject a little bit of entertainment or self-improvement to go along with your assignments in your Bryant & Stratton College classes. Leisure reading can also provide bit of escapism, stirring up your imagination and explo...

According to data from MyMajors.com, there are more than 1,800 educational majors offered at colleges and universities around the world. From more general areas of study to hyper-specific majors and everything in between, you certainly have your pick.  If you’ve had one area you excel in or are passionate about, it’s likely easy for you to choose a major. For others, it’s not as simple. Perhaps you’re not sure where your interests lie, or you’re torn between t...