Student Life Blog

You have goals you want to accomplish, whether that means getting a promotion at work or starting a new career altogether. But taking care of a sick or older relative, like your parent, is something that is now a priority, pushing your desire to further your education to the back burner of your life. It doesn’t have to be one or the other, though! Here’s how you can balance your goals and being a caregiver with online classes from Penn Foster.

You are a master at working with numbers and love the ups and downs of the financial world. You know you want to do something in that field, but need to figure out exactly what that is. Accountant and bookkeeper both seem doable, but they also sound like they’re different titles for the same job. Here’s what you need to know about their unique functions for a thriving business.

You’re planning to go back to school and you want to be as prepared as possible. But what do you need to be ready to tackle an online education? Here’s your guide to back-to-school essentials that can help you get started on the right foot.

You know you want to go back to school, but you’re struggling to decide exactly what you want to study. Whether you’ve been turned down for a job you really wanted because of your lack of relevant education or you’re ready to start exploring new career options, going back to school online can help you take the next steps on your own schedule. But where to start? Here are four tips to help you narrow down what program you should take.

You’re interested in going back to school online. After all, the flexibility of self-paced courses you can do around your own schedule can make it easier to balance your work, family, and studies. But before you dive in and start tackling your lessons, you probably are wondering what kind of computer you need and what software you should get so you’re set up to excel. Here’s what you need to know about the technology requirements for going back to school with Penn Foster.