College Connection

  1. Internships can help you make the most of your time off from school

    Internships can help you make the most of your time off from school

    Sarah Jackson, a junior history major at McKendree University, recalls feeling a little nervous when she began her internship at the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. She knew only a little about the site, which meant she was learning about it right along with the visitors she was working with.

    Apr 13, 2012 | 12:00 am

  2. Advanced Placement can offer advantages

    Advanced Placement can offer advantages

    When it comes to paying for a college education, much of the attention recently has centered on the ever-rising cost of tuition and the onerous loans students must take on to pay it. But don't overlook the fact that one of the more manageable ways to afford college is to reduce the amount it cost…

    Apr 13, 2012 | 12:00 am