The TakeAway Wk of 5/18

HomeCurated ArticlesThe TakeAway Wk of 5/18This page may contain affiliate links.May 25, 2015Here’s a summary of important articles  from the past week  that may give you more insight into the world of college life, admissions, financing, and parenting. Why the Era of College Grads Working at Restaurants and Cafes is Coming to An End The R2C Takeaway: When the state of the economy was in a shambles not too long ago, the job market reflected that. College graduates could not get jobs and resorted to taking whatever they could find, which a lot of the tie was low-level, low-income positions. Now that the economy has been boosted, there are more high-level, higher-paying positions available and grads are finding it easier to obtain those spots.    15 Words You Need to Eliminate From Your Vocabulary to Sound Smarter The  R2C  Takeaway:  Needing to sound bright and intelligent is not just a requirement of adults and college grads who are  looking for jobs. High school and college students looking for summer positions and internships should be aware of the image they project during those interviews. You want to put your best face forward when you are being considered for jobs†¦and even during college interviews.    How to Talk to Your Teen About Depression, Suicide The  R2C  Takeaway:  It’s hard to believe that â€Å"more teenagers die each year from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, pneumonia and influenza combined.† And in spite of these harrowing statistics, the stigma attached to mental health issues still precludes people from addressing them. Talking with your teen, listening, communicating, and knowing the warning signs of depression are key.    How to Parent An Average Student The  R2C  Takeaway:  Would it be nice to have a student who gets all As and never requires parental intervention or concern? Yes, but that student probably rarely exists. Having a student who is average is not a curse. Everyone progresses at his or her own speed and with the guidance and support of family ad professionals, all children can excel—ultimately, and in their own way.    Bernie Sanders Introduces â€Å"Free College For All† Act The  R2C  Takeaway:  Senator Bernie Sanders, the recently announced candidate for president from the Progressive Party has introduced a new piece of legislation that will give â€Å"give young people from low and middle-income families the opportunity of a lifetime: To attend public colleges or universities for free.† While this sounds great, it probably won’t have much steam, other than spurring on other Progressive Party supporters. Road2College Debbie Schwartz is former financial services executive and founder of Road2College and the Paying For College 101 Facebook group. She's dedicated to providing families with trustworthy information about college admissions and paying for college. With data, tools and access to experts she's helping families become educated consumers of higher ed. View all posts CATEGORIES Curated Articles TAGS The TakeAwayNEWER POSTTom Brady, Integrity and Kids: A Plea to the NFLOLDER POSTThe Takeaway Wk of 5/11