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Peirce Fit Success Story: Alyssa Dorney

For adults that are interested in going back to school to earn their master’s degree, flexibility is everything.  When Alyssa Dorney was looking to continue her education, she debated the pros and cons of pursuing her master’s degree while working a full-time job. “After earning my bachelor’s degree, I had immediately started my career in […]

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Finances Matter: Practical Financial Tips for Adult Learners

Building Good Credit: Do’s and Don’ts When helping adult learners return to school, one of the biggest concerns our financial aid specialists hear is worry over how the cost of education will impact students’ overall finances.  Unlike traditional students, adult learners are often financing their own education, and in addition to planning for themselves, may […]

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Peirce Fit Success Story: Erika Barreto

When Erika Barreto ‘11 was making the decision to go back to school there was only one thing that really scared her; not being able to finish what she started.   “I didn’t know if I could handle fitting one more thing into my schedule,” she says.   But when she made the decision to […]

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Soft Skills: The Secret Edge to Getting the Job You Want

Part 2: Collaboration This blog post is the second in a series exploring the importance of soft skills in job interviews and the work place. In today’s market, soft skills are becoming more and more critical to landing the job you want.  Leaders are looking for employees who work well with others and can be […]

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