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Spreading the education love in Philadelphia on Valentine’s Day

A great way to show the people in your life that you care is by encouraging them to earn a college degree. That’s why PhillyGoes2College, an initiative led by the Mayor’s Office of Education, and Graduate! Philadelphia partnered this Valentine’s Day to launch the I Heart College Campaign. The campaign distributed 20,000 lollipops to schools […]

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Congratulations to our 2012 First Year Initiative Scholarship winners

CONGRATS: Cassandra Jean-Pierre is one ofour 2012 First Year Initiative Scholarship winners! As we’ve mentioned before, our First Year Initiative program (FYI) helps students in their first year at Peirce get adjusted to college life. The program is a support system, where more experienced students, faculty members, and staff members are available to answer questions about the college transition; […]

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Tips for turning your internship into a job opportunity

LONG-TERM INTERVIEW: Demonstrate your knowledgeand skills over time in your internship You should always put your best foot forward in any internship. But with many students using their internships as a stepping stone into a full time job opportunity with that organization, it’s even more important to demonstrate your knowledge and skills throughout your experience. […]

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10 tips to reduce stress in your everyday life

STRESSED OUT: Use these 10 tips to reduce stress andkeep your body healthy Have you been reaching for the stress ball lately? How about feeling overworked or overwhelmed by everything on your plate, including your school, career, and family responsibilities? These are all signs that you might be stressed! And while stress might feel like […]

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