Any IT Professionals with seasoned Network Administration Careers or Help Desk Careers have undoubtedly seen their fare share of viruses. In today's world, the proper term would be 'malware' when discussing any code designed to damage a technology resource.
There was a wide range of security threats in 2009 aiming at both end-users and at corporate networks. I would argue that a bigger portion of the attacks were leveraged against end-users for the simple fact that their resources are not protected by a corporate security team and users are much less likely to have defensive measures in place. Hackers ("Crackers" is the proper term to use if the intent is malicious) are always looking for the easiest target.
I'm amazed that in 2010 I still have "elevator" conversations with people who openly admit to not running any type of a highly-rated antimalware solution with antispam, antiphishing and antivirus modules. These things are a must for anyone surfing the web in 2010.
AVG and Malwarebytes are two great products that users can use to improve their security defenses. And hey .... they're FREE! The footprint for malwarebytes is extremely small and amazingly fast. It scanned my 160GB drive in under 7 minutes.
Don't be a victim of ignorance. Take the proper steps to help secure your personal resources. And if you are interested in learning more about these type of things from a college for working adults, please check out our bachelor, associate, and certificate degrees at Harrison College.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my soon-to-be blogging habit. And frankly, I’ve been stuck. I simply could not find an appropriate way to kick it off.
Then this weekend I headed out to a symposium on research in education and it finally crystallized. The conference was Edu Research Group in Phoenix Arizona and spanned two days of topics facing those of us lucky enough to be educating others. The workshops and speakers covered some of the newest and more puzzling concerns facing career colleges and traditional universities—things like:
How to develop a social media plan (and more importantly, how to get your internal stakeholders on board)
How to use SMS to improve student satisfaction
How to ensure quality in an online classroom environment.
The workshops were all informative, albeit very poorly attended. This was the inaugural event for EduRG and it didn’t garner the attendance that was anticipated. While that was maybe not-so-great for them, it was great for me as it gave me access to talk to many of the presenters and ask further questions.
I left that conference feeling energized and proud of the work we are doing at Harrison College. I am proud that we had the foresight 6 years ago to launch our Online division, a college for working adults, some looking for careers for the first time, others looking for career advancement.
To wrap this inaugural blog post, I will say that future blogs will begin to drill down into specifics of how we can continue to innovate and meet students’ needs. And to do this we must continually be asking questions and investigating—questions like:
What do Online students want in a physical campus?
What adult education programs are in the most demand?
In which occupations will our students find the most opportunities?
How can we create a sense of belonging and community among Online students?
How do the needs of Adult Learners differ from traditional students?
The decisions we make have the power to transform the educational experience for our students… and to make the right decisions we need to follow The Rule of Reason.
I like to do random Google searches just to see what comes up. The other day I was looking to see what came up when I searched for ways to find the right college. Many days I don’t find info that strikes me as interesting, but on this day I came across an article Five Fabulous Questions to Ask a College. I liked it enough to read it all the way through AND am going to answer those questions in regards to Harrison College in a series of five blogs.
Fabulous Question 1: How would you describe the student body’s personality?
I would say DIVERSE. Since Harrison College has campuses from Elkhart to Evansville in Indiana and our newest campus in Columbus, Ohio, we are fortunate enough to work with many types of student.
However, if I were to have to describe the motivations and attitudes of the students at the Columbus Indiana college campus I would say DETERMINED. Many of the students say they chose Harrison College because we fit their career goals. I also often hear that our approach of recognizing each student as an individual is of great value to them.
I would also add that many of our students were looking for a college for working adults too. Being able to take classes during the day, evening, online, or a combination of all of these options is a HUGE benefit.
I know I am a little bias, but I feel our student body has a FABULOUS personality that allows everyone to feel comfortable. Feeling comfortable allows them to learn faster and easier. Learning faster and easier gets them graduated and employed faster. So many I could have just simplified this answer to the word SUCCESSFUL!
Would you like to experience success? Check out the Harrison College campus nearest you by clicking here. Not near a Harrison College? Find out what Harrison Online has to offer for those students wanting service AND education by contacting our distance learning college campus.
Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for the answer to Fabulous Question #2—How is this school distinctive? Trust me, you will want to read this one for sure!
I'm sure every now and then we all have one of those days where we have about three projects due, nothing is going right, someone just took the last cup of coffee, and we just wonder: "Why is it that we do what we do day in and day out?" Do we even make a difference?
Well, I'm here to tell you that we do. I want to start this blog off by sharing a positive story about a student here at this Fort Wayne College in the Business Marketing program. He
came into the Learning Resource Center (what we call our Library at Harrison College) desperate for help with his final research paper. He had to pass this class in order to graduate. Since Harrison has a flexible class schedule and is a popular choice as a college for working adults, he faced many of the pressures other adult students do and had gotten a little behind on his work. He needed an A on this final project.
The problem was that he had no idea how to really conduct research, evaluate resources, or properly quote, paraphrase and cite the sources as required by his instructor. I told him I would be willing to help but he would really have to put in some hard work and long days to make it happen.
To my surprise, the student came back that night and stayed for several hours, working with me on how to find information in our databases (as opposed to on Google), and how to evaluate the information he had found. He learned how to paraphrase and cite properly. He brought in a rough draft of his paper the next day so that we could go over revisions and stayed for several hours performing edits and conducting more research to fine-tune his paper. In the end, he was turned in a product he was proud of and managed to pass the class.
A few months later, the student came in to thank me and tell me that he wouldn't have graduated without my help. I told him that it was because of his willingness to ask for help and put in the hard work that he was able to succeed and earn his degree in Business Marketing. He even told me that he was thinking of going on to get his bachelor’s degree! I have since seem him in the LRC at least three times a week diligently conducting his job search with as much energy as he put in to that final paper. I know he will succeed in that as well and begin his Business Marketing Career.
And THAT is why I do what I do. We all just need a little reminder now and then, especially when someone takes the last cup of coffee in the pot!
You have been looking for an adult education program at a college for working adults in Human Resources (or any one of several other programs) and the big question on your mind is: Can I REALLY take classes in my PJ's?
The answer is YES! You will be able to experience the comforts of taking classes from your own home 24 hours a day...7 days a week in your pajamas or whatever else you feel comfortable in wearing. This may seem like an incredibly wonderful benefit to on-line classes.....and it is...but you can quickly find yourself being on-line all the time at all hours of the day and night if you let yourself get easily distracted.
I have found that students who actually make out a schedule as to exactly when they plan on doing their on-line coursework are the most successful. The lines between school and home can get blurred, but prioritizing your school related to-do list can make your studies at home more efficient so you are not feeling like you have to be on-line all the time and up at 2:00 a.m.! If you want to ask yourself more questions in regards to if Online Classes are right for you.. go here: http://www.harrison.edu/online-studies/are-online-studies-right-for-you.aspx
Have you been searching for a job in the Evansville, Indiana area?
Harrison College wants to help.
Harrison is an Evansville college, and known as a college for working adults. Education for employment is our specialty.
Harrison College will be holding a Career Fair that is open to the Evansville community. The career fair will be held Friday, February 12, 2010 from 11am to 2pm at the Evansville college campus located just off Green River Road at 4601 Theater Drive.
The following employers will be set up at the Indiana career college campus:
HR Connects LLC
Manpower
T-Mobile
Insight Communications
Casino Aztar
Deaconess Hospital
Fifth Third Bank
River Oaks Health Campus – Princeton
Evansville Police Department
American Red Cross
Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union
Boresha International
Accent Marketing – Tell City
Shoe Carnival
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp.
Max International
Northwestern Mutual
US Army
Work One – Evansville
Lowe’s
Harrison College is an Indiana career college specializing in career development assistance.
Click here more information about an adult education program OR about the Community Career Fair.
I will admit it—I have a HUGE fear of failure. In fact, my mother once commented that it was a good thing that I had not been born with asthma because I would choose not to breath if I couldn’t do it “right.” Well, I am not sure I am that stubborn, but I do think she has a point. After all, who likes to fail?
For example, as a newly enrolled adult education program student at Harrison College (then named Indiana Business College) my biggest fear was failure. What if it had been too long since I sat in a classroom? Could I juggle being a student, parent and employee all at the same time? What if I just wasn’t smart enough? Those questions filled my head and it took all I had to ignore them long enough to get started in my classes.
It didn’t take long before those fears went away. Every day in class proved that I was not going to fail and I soon found a new comfort zone with my life and the many roles I filled.
As graduation approached, I started to feel the fear again. I had the same questions about my ability to be a good employee. The fear I felt was just my reaction to knowing that change was on the horizon. Long story short, I have experienced success in almost every professional endeavor I have attempted.
This is confession I actually enjoy making to the Harrison College Columbus Indiana college campus students as they attend new student orientations. An Indiana career college, Harrison College specializes in providing career-specific education in an atmosphere conducive to adult learning. Often thought of as a college for working adults, we understand the challenges of being a non-traditional student and provide the individual service needed by many to make the transition to adult student a comfortable one.
Every day on my way to the Harrison College Columbus Indiana college campus I drive by a house that is under construction. Some days I look at that house and think WOW, how exciting it would be to build a house from scratch. Picking out all the finishes—wood floors, tile or carpet—selecting the paint colors—well, the list goes on and on. Building is just the art of taking an idea, even a dream, and making it into something real.
Well, enrolling in an adult education program is a lot like building a house from scratch. The first thing to consider is the blueprint. What do you want it to look like when you are done? Finding the right career path is a big part of this step. Are you looking for a career as a medical assistant or would a career as a systems administrator be the right path for you? Both are very stable career choices, but which one works for you? What do you want out of the college you attend? A quality education? Career development assistance? Employment assistance during college and for the rest of your life? Financial aid assistance from trained professionals? Maybe even just something as simple as service and a friendly atmosphere? The simple fact is that many people would shop longer and give more thought to the choice of a contractor than they do the college they choose to attend.
Once you have determined your blueprint, the next thing to consider is the foundation. A strong foundation is the key to having lasting value in your investment—be it a house or a college degree. Look at the various types of options available in adult education programs like distance learning college degrees to attending a local ground campus. Finding the atmosphere and the flexible class schedules that will work for you will increase your probability for success. Keep in mind that this is a foundation—the base on which so much more will stand, so look for an Indiana accredited college for the best value.
Be mindful of your timeline. It is easy to get started on something and lose track of the goal of completing it. If you are entering a college for working adults or if you have attended college before, find out what you need to do as the student to ensure that your previously earned credits will be reviewed and applied if possible. Keep your eye on prerequisite courses that may not be offered ever semester or quarter as missing one of these could bring your education to an abrupt halt. Another option is to look for a college with an atmosphere much like Harrison College where the Dean provides scheduling options based on the individual student. After all, the goal is to educate and graduate students in a timely manner and with the least amount of confusion to the process.
What about budget? Of course budget is always a consideration. Make sure you complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on time (prior to March 10th each year) to qualify for Indiana scholarships and grants. The process can be confusing, so don’t be afraid to ask questions of the professionals in the Financial Aid department at your school.
If you are considering taking that first step to building a strong and successful future, consider Harrison College. With campus locations in Indiana and Ohio and distance learning opportunities globally, Harrison College may be the right college to provide you with the tools you need to get started.
At one time or another, I think that many of us suffer from what I like to call “professional vertigo.”
Vertigo is a condition often associated with a sensation of dizziness, confusion and a disoriented state of mind. In the ever changing world that we call “business,” it is not uncommon for our jobs to cause these same sensations. I started thinking about all of the different businesses having to make staffing changes during the economic downturn.
If asked, I believe that admissions teams at many of the Indiana accredited colleges, would agree that adult education programs have seen an increase in enrollments due to professional vertigo.
Jackie Griffith, Admissions Representative at Harrison College and graduate of Indiana Business College, explains it like this, “As the economy changes, so do the jobs. In order to stay employed or perhaps find a new job, people are finding it necessary to go back to school to earn a college degree or update a degree earned years before.”
“So many of the adult students I meet with are in need of some type of career development assistance because they now find themselves with new responsibilities in their current job or in need of finding a new career position,” adds Gina Pate, Director of Admissions at the Harrison College Columbus Indiana college campus.
Griffith is quick to add, “Those I talk with seem to understand that the key to surviving this economy is the ability to adapt and evolve. They know that in order to stay successful or to be successful in a new career, finding a college for working adults is the best way to have a competitive edge.”
If you find yourself suffering from professional vertigo, take a deep breath, relax and call Harrison College. Offering degrees in Health Care Management to Fashion Merchandising courses—from Criminal Justice to Veterinary Technology training—Harrison College has something for everyone!
I have a couple of confessions to make; I was never expected to succeed AND the events that led to my ultimate successes were the results of situations I did not choose.
I worked in factories for about ten years after my high school graduation. It was hard but honest work, and it allowed me to support, but not spend much time with, my family. In my mind, that was how I was going to spend the rest of my adult life—I made peace with it although deep down I knew I could do more. And then the unthinkable thing happened—the factory was sold and I was out of work! I was a displaced worker.
The answer to my employment problem came in the form of a college degree from Indiana Business College.
Gina Pate, Director of Admissions at the Columbus campus, has met with many people who never imagined they would be out of work and thinking about education as the answer to their employment problems. Every day she meets with people not sure of what their future holds, and by providing insight and information, Gina is able to assist them in mapping out a way to reach their goals.
More and more students are choosing adult education programs with flexible class schedules and distance learning options that make attending college easier for working adults with families and outside responsibilities. If you find yourself facing unemployment and you know that an education is the only way to improve your career options, don't hesitate to contact the Harrison College campus nearest you or contact us online to learn more about our distance learning college.
As a student attending a Distance Learning College, I know that it can get difficult at times to ask questions and get a good understanding of the material. Harrison is a great college for working adults but at times they may not be available to help with tutoring expecially if you are stationed overseas. Here is some information on a tutoring service offered 24/7 when your instructor or tutor at Harrison is unavailable.
Both the Army and Marine Corps have contracted with Tutor.com Learning Suite to provide military learners of all ages with additional educational support. The on-line tutoring program offers high quality, vetted subject matter resources, and educational support for military families.
The Marine Corps program is provided by Marine Corps Community Services.Just click the link that says "Live Homework Help". USMC Civilians, Marines, and their dependents are eligible. The program is open and tutors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Because it is web based, users have access worldwide from any internet-connected PC or MAC computer.
The Army programis provided by Child, Youth & School Services. Active, Wounded, Reserve Component, National Guard, Army civilians, Survivors and their dependents are eligible. This program is also worldwide, 24/7, and cross-platform, as above.
Choosing a career is difficult. After all many of us spend just as much if not more time at our jobs then we do with our families (although I don’t recommend doing that). Jobs many times choose us, we get busy paying the bills, keeping food on the table for ourselves and in many cases our children, when do any of us have time to find our calling?
The good news is Harrison College realizes that our students need flexible class schedules. Harrison College offers medical certificates, diploma, associates and bachelor degrees during the day, evenings and online. Take a look and see how easy career advancement can be for you; even if you are a working adult..
College for Working Adults can be overwhelming. When trying to decide if you should go to college, ask yourself:
What is your career goal?
Do you have the education, training, and/or certification to reach your career goal?
What are your personal goals?
What new opportunities does a higher education provide?
What is the job market in your chosen field?
Is this the best time to go back to school?
You want to ask yourself these questions because you don't want to pursue a degree in something you aren't going to be happy in. When I decided to go back to school, I knew I wanted something in Business Management. I knew I couldn't advance or get where I wanted to be without a degree or some sort of certification. I also needed a flexible class schedule so, I could work and pursue my degree. It is important to ask yourself these questions so you don't go through what I did prior to Harrison. I switched my major three times before finally deciding on Business. Did you know that about 80% of students change their major at least once? And the average student changes their major three times in their college career.
You may ask yourself "what are the benefits of going back to school?". With the economy in the slump and unemployment on the rise, now is the time to get back into school. Lets go over some of the benefits of getting back in.
You will demonstrate knowledge in your chosen field
Your job prospects will be wider
Having a college degree will allow you to have greater earning power
A college degree offers better protection against an economic downturn
A certificate or Degree may help you advance in your field
Whether you want a degree in medical assistant or a finance major, now is the time! As a military spouse, we come second. I always say my husband is having an affair. The military is his first wife and I'm his second. Take this opportunity to do something for yourself. Put yourself at #1 and learn about college for working adults and learn how to have career advancement. Even if you are a stay at home parent, give yourself a break from the kids.
Last Thursday, July 23, was the Def Leppard concert at Verizon Wireless Music Center. Harrison College had a lot of fun listening to old rock tunes while informing people about all the great programs we have to offer!
A lot of people wanted more information about our health sciences program. I told them there are a lot of career options in the health sciences field of study such as getting a degree in medical assistant and degrees in health care management as well as medical reimbursement specialist.
Some people expressed concern for going back to school because they felt they were too busy, but Harrison College is a college for working adults because of our flexible class schedule. Even if you feel you are too busy, it's always a good investment in your career to further your education!
Harrison College will be at Verizon Wireless again this Friday and Saturday for the Dave Matthews Band concerts. Come check out our table to get more information or visit our website. Hope to see you there!
Friday, August 7th will be the first day of the 2009 Indiana State Fair. The Opening Ceremonies with Miss America 2009, Katie Stam, will begin at 8:30 am. Musical guests throughout the week include Jon McClaughlin on August 13th, Kelly Clarkson on the 14th, Keith Urban on August 15th, and Jason Mraz on the 18th. Don't forget to stop by and check out Harrison College's booth! You can learn about our diverse areas of study including degrees in health care management, surgical technology degrees, and our college massage program. Harrison's flexible class schedule makes it a great college for working adults. Check us out at the Indiana State Fair starting August 7th!
Communication is a key element to professionalism and overall career advancement in all types of positions. Understanding the importance of proper grammar and communication etiquette are important in the tough job market of today. Although some aspects of effective communication can be hard to teach, many of the courses taught at Harrison College, an Indiana Career College, incorporate techniques in effective communication. Graduates with effective communication skills generally find employment in their chosen field faster because effective communication is a valued skill employers seek.
So why is how you sound—both verbally and in written word—so important to your professional image? Have you ever talked with someone on the phone and developed a mental image of what they must look like? What about email or chat communications—can you come up with an idea of who that person is based on the language they use? I think we all do it. I can’t tell you how surprised I was when a radio personality with a BIG voice turned out to be 5’3” and 100 pounds soaking wet! How we sound is a big part of how we are perceived in the professional world.
Here are some simple tips to improving how you are perceived when you write or when you speak:
• So many of us text or chat nowadays that it is hard to remember that certain abbreviations are not appropriate in business correspondence—even when it is via text or email.
• Stay away from using slang. Although perfectly acceptable when talking with your family or friends, the use of slang in professional conversations may lead the listener to believe that you are not as educated or sophisticated as you really are.
• Two fun ways to improve your vocabulary and word usage can be doing the daily crossword puzzle in your local newspaper AND reading a good book. Reading not only builds your vocabulary but can help to reinforce good grammar by giving you examples of properly worded sentences.
• Check out a Thesaurus and find other words to replace those you might use too often. Variety is the spice of life—even when it comes to vocabulary!
• Think before you speak or pen an email. Think about what you are really trying to say and attempt to present it in a clear and professional way the first time.
• Develop a “phone voice.” Work on sounding pleasant and professional.
• As you develop your vocabulary, try to remember that you never want to make anyone feel like you are speaking over their head or “dumbing down” something for their benefit. The idea is to communicate well—no alienate others who may not communicate with the same ease.
If you are currently looking for a college for working adults and understand the value of a career focused education, call the Harrison College campus nearest you or speak with someone about the options available to you through Harrison College Distance Learning College.
Of the photos to the left, which person would be the most creative? Which would be the most reliable? Who is more educated? Which one makes more money? Would you trust all of them with your money or to care for your children?
Wow, talk about judging a book by its cover, huh? Well, if we think about it, we know it’s true. We make judgments about people based on their appearance every day. I read somewhere that there are 7 things people will ASSUME about you based solely on your appearance.
• How much MONEY you make • How EDUCATED you are • What your SOCIAL POSITION is • How SOPHISTICATED or WORLDLY you are • Your ABILITY to succeed • Your MORAL character • If you are TRUSTWORTHY
Is that the right things to do? Probably not. Will people stop doing it because it’s wrong? Again, probably not.
Knowing something to be likely true, you can prepare yourself for greater success by not only talking the talk, but by walking the walk. As a college for working adults, Harrison College (formerly Indiana Business College) offers career development assistance by understanding that a well rounded career education includes training in the many aspects that make a person a true professional.
Our students choose to put thought into their appearance every time they go to school, attend job fairs, go on job interviews and even just run to the grocery store. The fact is, they never know where they will meet their future employer and always want to make the best first impression possible.
Harrison College understands that society will judge you as you enter into the workforce. From setting a dress code for students, staff and faculty alike, we are preparing students to become the best they can be. Because of the hands-on career training and the attention given to professionalism in every class, our graduates do experience career advancement.
If you have read any of my blog entries before, you know that I am a graduate of Indiana Business College (now Harrison College) and that I attended college as a working adult and a mother of young boys. Enrolling in an adult education program was a difficult decision for me because I was not sure how I was going to pay for my education. Lucky for me I chose to enroll in the only Columbus Indiana college that offered one-on-one financial aid appointments to their students. I chose to finance my education through Federal Student Loans and Indiana grants. This was an excellent option for me, but I wish I had known then what I know now.
Back in the day I did not understand that there were so many scholarship opportunities available to mothers. Just the other day I saw a notice from Kathy England, Director of Financial Aid at the Harrison College Columbus, Indiana campus, regarding a $10,000 scholarship available to working moms. (If you would like to check it out, visit www.scholarships4moms.net) How awesome would it have been if I had realized that scholarships are not just for those who graduated at the top of their high school class or those with athletic abilities! As I write this blog entry I am painfully aware that the deadline to apply for this particular scholarship is July 31, 2009. However, I believe the next deadline will be December of 2009. So don’t be discouraged if you find yourself applying for a later date. After all, you are making a commitment to your college education and are in it for the long haul—right? Free money to complete your degree will come in handy any time you receive it!
If you are considering a college degree from a local campus or through a distance learning college, take the time to search for scholarships as there are many available to anyone willing to put the time and effort into finding them. Harrison College offers ANYONE insight on financial aid and many resources for people searching for scholarships.
Visit ourFinancial Aid page and for fast links to scholarships and information on how to spot a scholarship scam. Watch for your local Harrison College to hold workshops and seminars on many types of education and job related topics.
This past fall Harrison College, formerly known as Indiana Business College, decided to adopt block scheduling as a way to make achieving a college degree easier for adult students. Block scheduling means that classes now meet fewer times throughout the week—sometimes only meeting once a week. Additionally, some classes now start later in the morning or end earlier in the evening.
Students attending during the day at the Columbus, Indiana college campus had a favorable response to the idea of classes meeting only three days a week. Night students were equally excited that each class would only meet once per week and that they would be ending by 9:30 PM as opposed to the previous time of 10:00 PM. Surprisingly, other comments made by a class of students working toward degrees in Medical Assistant, the longer classes allow for more concentrated hands-on clinical experience time. Business students also agreed that the extended amount of time spent in class gave them more time with the instructor to discuss both practices and theories.
Block scheduling was the solution to many student concerns over the high cost of commuting to and from school and/or childcare costs. Along with the option of taking some courses online, many Harrison College students can now find a schedule that allows more balance between family, education and employment commitments while still being able to complete a degree in two years.
If you are a working adult who desires career advancement but doubts you can find the time to pursue a degree, you may want to consider an Indiana career college like Harrison College. Look for those colleges with flexible class schedules and online options for the largest variety of scheduling possibilities.
Have you been searching for a job in the Evansville, Indiana area? 
I will admit it—I have a HUGE fear of failure. In fact, my mother once commented that it was a good thing that I had not been born with asthma because I would choose not to breath if I couldn’t do it “right.” Well, I am not sure I am that stubborn, but I do think she has a point. After all, who likes to fail? 
Every day on my way to the Harrison College Columbus Indiana college campus I drive by a house that is under construction. Some days I look at that house and think WOW, how exciting it would be to build a house from scratch. Picking out all the finishes—wood floors, tile or carpet—selecting the paint colors—well, the list goes on and on. Building is just the art of taking an idea, even a dream, and making it into something real. 
Communication is a key element to professionalism and overall career advancement in all types of positions. Understanding the importance of proper grammar and communication etiquette are important in the tough job market of today. Although some aspects of effective communication can be hard to teach, many of the courses taught at Harrison College, an Indiana Career College, incorporate techniques in effective communication. Graduates with effective communication skills generally find employment in their chosen field faster because effective communication is a valued skill employers seek.
Of the photos to the left, which person would be the most creative? Which would be the most reliable? Who is more educated? Which one makes more money? Would you trust all of them with your money or to care for your children? 
If you have read any of my blog entries before, you know that I am a graduate of Indiana Business College (now Harrison College) and that I attended college as a working adult and a mother of young boys. Enrolling in an adult education program was a difficult decision for me because I was not sure how I was going to pay for my education. Lucky for me I chose to enroll in the only Columbus Indiana college that offered one-on-one financial aid appointments to their students. I chose to finance my education through Federal Student Loans and Indiana grants. This was an excellent option for me, but I wish I had known then what I know now. 
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