What, you might ask, do college and health have to do with each other? On average, better-educated women live longer and are more likely to enjoy healthier lives than their less educated peers. Researchers have found that “with the exception of black males, all recent gains in life expectancy at age 25 occurred among better-educated […]
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By Girl Scouts of Utah The benefits of college go far beyond a good job. College graduates have increased quality of life, including better self-esteem, advanced skills, resilience, and an overall healthier lifestyle. Overall, college-educated women are more likely to live longer and happier lives than those who did not attend a higher education institution. In […]
Think about teachers who have inspired you to go to college, and consider others in a school setting who counseled you or helped you set your sites high. Are there one or two who stand out as having given you a vision of your potential or who helped you know how to prepare for college? […]
Shirlayne Quayle just shared this inspirational post by Jaime Moore: “So my amazing daughter, Emma, turned 5 last month, and I had been searching everywhere for new-creative inspiration for her 5 yr pictures. I noticed quite a pattern of so many young girls dressing up as beautiful Disney Princesses, no matter where I looked 95% of the […]
I was surprised how much it meant when my husband walked in the University of Utah graduation ceremony this weekend. I thought the things he had learned were sufficient reward, but this weekend, my perspective changed. There’s something energizing about being in a huge room filled with hundreds of people who have just accomplished something […]