June 1, 2021
It started in 2000 from JumpStart Coalition which was later changed to Financial Literacy Month and in 2004, the Senate passed a resolution which recognized April […]
December 9, 2020
What is your new year resolution? New year resolutions are about starting fresh, changing habits, trying new things, make new dreams, while working toward the same […]
December 9, 2020
Reflecting on the year 2020, it reminds me of the quote “We think too much and feel too little” , as said by Charlie Chaplin. Every […]
December 1, 2018
Penn State Abington, BA in Information Science and Technology ’19 CORE: Introduce yourself! ISLAM: My name is Najrul Islam. I am 20 years old. I came […]
December 1, 2018
1. Gather Your Goals It’s common for students to become overwhelmed and under kept during this time in the academic year. While Professors may be reminding […]
November 2, 2018
Student Spotlight Interview with Phim CORE: Introduce yourself! PHIM: I’m 26 years old. Born and raised in Philadelphia. I went to Mastery Charter school. CORE: […]
September 29, 2018
Student Spotlight Interview with IVY REN Drexel University, Lebow College of Business ’23 Check out the blog for more CORE: What are you studying and why […]
August 28, 2018
CORE: What are you studying and why did you choose it? KING: To become a nurse, still deciding if I want to be a nurse practitioner. […]
June 1, 2018
Community College of Philadelphia Major: Computer Information Systems CORE: How did you hear about the RISE program? ISIAH: My student advisor at my high school told […]
June 1, 2018
For many students, college can be really expensive. As a freshman, many students have no clue how to control their finances. Most of them do not […]
May 1, 2018
Graduation Year: June 2018 Major: Health Services and Administration How did you hear about the RISE program and what did you hope to get out of […]
May 1, 2018
Notes by Daria Ross from SaltMoney.org Edited by Jordyn Myers Did you know you can complete your financial literacy requirement by doing research on SaltMoney.org? Below […]
March 31, 2018
Aja is a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania planning to double major in Linguistics and Cognitive Science. Since Aja’s main role will be getting to […]
March 31, 2018
CORE: How did you hear about the RISE program? DANIELLE: I heard about the RISE program in high school from an educational coach. I am enrolled […]
March 31, 2018
A few weeks ago was the national student walkout for gun control. I saw groups of middle and high schoolers all over Center City holding signs, […]
March 1, 2018
So I saw Black Panther a few weeks ago. I hope you, your friends, your kids, and your people already went to see it at least […]
February 28, 2018
School: Bloomsburg University ‘21 Degree: Environment Geographical and Geological Sciences Exp. Grad Year: 2021 How did you hear about the RISE Scholarship Program? In a Senior […]
December 22, 2017
CORE: How did you hear about CORE? Decharn: A counselor at my school talked to me about scholarships CORE: What was your plan for saving the […]
December 22, 2017
Our Program Director, Jordyn Myers, reflects on Andre Perry’s article in The Root, “Somebody Lied: Education Alone Can’t Dismantle White Supremacy” When I read, “Somebody Lied: Education […]
April 21, 2016
Credit is required for nearly every monumental purchase one can think of, as an undergraduate student and/or recent graduate what options are available to you with […]
April 15, 2016
As a freshman in high school, senior year may seem so far away but in actuality, it’s not. Here’s a guide to help you get a […]
November 11, 2014
It can be a huge decision when choosing whether to live on campus or off. While you may be tempted to decide one way or […]
October 23, 2014
A master’s degree is an academic qualification granted at the postgraduate level to individuals who have successfully undergone study demonstrating a high level of expertise in a specific […]
September 23, 2014
Next Steps is teaming up with AmeriCorps for the 2014-2015 Academic year for a new part-time service opportunity. The Next Steps Americorps program will be working […]
June 14, 2014
The number of international students at U.S. universities increased 7.2 percent in 2012-13 to an all-time high of 819,644, according to the latest “Open Doors” survey […]
January 15, 2014
The number of international students at U.S. universities increased 7.2 percent in 2012-13 to an all-time high of 819,644, according to the latest “Open Doors” […]
January 15, 2014
First Lady Michelle Obama focuses on the importance of studying abroad in support of the President’s “100,000 Strong Initiative” – a program that aims to increase […]
January 15, 2014
IES (Institute for the International Education of Students) Abroad survey shows that nearly 90% of study abroad alumni found their first jobs within six months of […]
January 15, 2014
How much will this really cost you? The first step to answering that question is looking at your Financial Aid package. Read More.
December 2, 2013
It’s that time of year. The fall semester has taken off, and many new or returning students are seriously considering what to major in for their […]
December 1, 2013
Four new programs in dynamic career fields – mechatronics, emergency management, applied technology and magnetic resonance imaging – will soon complement the list of more than […]
November 28, 2013
More than 900 four-year colleges and universities allow students to develop their own programs of study with an advisor’s help, up 5.1% from five years ago, […]
November 26, 2013
High school students from across the United States and around the world enjoyed exposure to different perspectives as they discussed legal issues with each other and […]
November 22, 2013
Nearly one-third of this year’s freshmen class plans to major in something that doesn’t match their interests, according to a study released this month. Read More.
October 30, 2013
As a college student, I have realized that life can be and will be very stressful. Sure you always hear before you go off to college […]
October 23, 2013
For many students, the midpoint of the semester means spending late nights in the library, pairing up with classmates to hold study groups, and occasionally meeting […]
April 6, 2013
According to the 2011 survey, 61 percent of students working paid internships in the for-profit sector had job offers at the time of their graduation, compared […]
April 4, 2013
CORE Scholars would like to congratulate the very first recipient of the RISE scholarship. Here’s what Corian Wells (PSU) had to say about his experience: Interview: […]
December 12, 2012
From Iphone cases to string headphones, these cost effective projects are sure to add personal flare to ordinary objects. Read More
December 10, 2012
Making wise choices today can help prevent headaches later in life. Read More
December 5, 2012
Finding college a little more expensive than you expected? Check out these tips to help you save cash during the college years. Read More
December 3, 2012
Ballots cast in November will help decide how the federal government confronts the costs of college and what role the private sector plays in higher education. Read […]
December 1, 2012
College students have always experienced academic and social stress. Now financial stress is in the mix in a big way and helping push student anxiety to […]
December 1, 2012
Did you know that depression affects about 19 million people in the United States every year? College students are especially at risk with half reporting that […]
October 12, 2012
Hopefully that gave you a smile and made you think, “Okay, but stand up for what?” Well, for starters, the upcoming Presidential election is fast approaching, […]
June 25, 2012
Here’s one easy way to get a degree without going deep in debt: have someone else pay for it. What if you could go to college with […]