“I want to be a nurse.” This comment was made in response to my age old question of, “What would you like to be when you grow up?” I’ve asked this question to children in the United States, but this time I was in Uganda, speaking with a 14-year-old girl, Malacondia, who attends St. Luke’s Primary School in the northern part of Uganda, near the border with South Sudan. The school educates children from Uganda as well as refugees from South Sudan, displaced by the horrific unrest there. Not … [Read more...]
The Top 5 College Majors for Women
November 29, 2016 by
Have you ever wondered what the top college majors are for women, in particular? Well, the short list of five majors below will help you gain some insight into what most women are choosing as their career path. 1. Nursing Nursing is a vast field, with so many different types of nursing positions that can be filled. You can, for example, become an oncology nurse so you can work with cancer patients, or you can work in the maternity ward and help with newborn babies. From emergency room … [Read more...]
The Top Ways to Travel and Study at the Same Time
October 29, 2016 by
For many young people, choosing between getting a degree or traveling as much as possible can be a tough decision. However, there’s no need to actually choose between the two. If you’re hoping to gain a college degree but want to do so whilst you see the world, you’ll be glad to hear that there are many different ways in which you can do this. We’ve listed some of the best ways in which you can get a college education whilst traveling as much as possible at the same time. Online … [Read more...]
Top Career Advice and Tips for Women, from Women
October 21, 2016 by
For many women trying to reach the top, working twice as hard and showing higher qualifications is still necessary. While the market has changed a lot in recent years and we now (almost) have equal opportunities at the office for men and women, companies still favor men than women in many cases. The situation doesn’t mean you can’t climb the corporate ladder higher and faster though. In fact, having a bright and successful career is something you can achieve once you start applying the tips … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why It’s Great to Be Pregnant at the Beach
October 6, 2016 by
Many pregnant women make the assumption that they can’t go to the beach while they are pregnant, but nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, there are a host of great benefits that you can derive from going to the beach while you are pregnant, and a few of the reasons why you should not hold yourself back from having some fun in the sun are listed below. 1. There Are So Many Adorable Things You Can Wear These days, maternity clothes are comfortable and attractive, and there … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Jobs in Public Health
September 14, 2016 by
In this day and age, demand is growing immensely for all kinds of professionals in the public health sector. The highest salaried public health workers can averagely earn $88,500 to $93,910 annually. With the number and scope of jobs becoming available in the public health sector expanding, it provides a better opportunity for you. Here are the five top jobs in public health. Health and Safety Engineer Being a health and safety engineer means that your work primarily focuses on scientific … [Read more...]
Women More Likely to Get a College Degree Than Men
September 14, 2016 by
Both men and women are pursuing higher education today, both on the undergraduate level and on the graduate level, in order to gain access to a variety of fantastic job opportunities, as well as to advance their careers, to earn a higher salary, and to become more valuable in the workplace in myriad fields. But it turns out that the latest research is proving that women are actually more likely than men to get a college degree. Continue reading to learn about this interesting research. Young … [Read more...]
5 Of The Best Things a Mother Can Do for Her Children
September 6, 2016 by
Being a mother is definitely one of the best jobs on the planet. From the first second that your child enters your life, you’ll experience love like no other and a need to protect like you’ve never felt before. Becoming and being a mother is a very emotional experience that nobody can prepare you for. Many people panic before welcoming their first child, thinking that they won’t be able to provide it with all of the care and knowledge that it will need. In reality, as soon as the child arrives … [Read more...]
Why More Women Should Consider Getting Into Health Law
August 23, 2016 by
Despite a slow market for legal jobs, some fields are seeing more development than others in the industry. According to National Jurist, health law is a legal field which is seeing significant growth. From representing clients who were denied Social Security benefits, to explaining the Affordable Care Act to employers and other providers, and analyzing rapidly growing and evolving topics in health policy, health law runs the gamut. In this growing field, it is easier than ever to find your … [Read more...]
