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Building Authentic Connections With Classmates and Instructors in the Online Classroom

Do you ever find it challenging to establish meaningful connections in an online learning environment? You’re not alone. Many students experience a sense of detachment in online education, struggling to connect with their peers and instructors on a deeper level. The online classroom can sometimes feel isolating, but it...

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Leveraging Your Online Learning Experience for God’s Purpose

Have you ever wondered whether your late-night study sessions and digital discussions prepare you for more in life and your career? You're right — they do. Online education is a powerful tool, honing your abilities for a grander purpose beyond immediate job prospects. It's about shaping you into a versatile thinker and...

New Year, New You: Resolutions for Adult Learners

By Allison Burkhart As we step into a new year, we are greeted with the familiar calls for fresh starts and personal transformations. The mantra "New Year, New You" echoes through our communities, urging individuals to set resolutions that promise self-improvement and growth. This time-honored tradition of goal setting resonates deeply with...

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Mastering Time Management With Biblical Principles for Online Studies

Balancing online studies with work, family, and faith can feel like embarking on an exciting journey filled with both challenges and growth opportunities. What if you could turn your juggling act into an inspiring journey with the right mindset? Imagine embracing each responsibility as an opportunity to “grow and learn” and...

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Avoid Burnout as an Adult Online Student

Do you feel like your online studies are draining your battery? You’re not alone. The digital grind can leave even the most devoted student feeling mentally parched, which can lead to academic burnout due, chronic stress, and feeling depleted. But what if you could transform your educational journey into a path of holistic...

How a Growth Mindset Helps With Online Learning

Have you ever felt like you’ve hit a wall in your online studies? What if that wall isn’t an obstacle but a stepping stone? By cultivating a growth mindset grounded in biblical principles, you can transform challenges into academic success and spiritual growth opportunities. This approach allows you to view setbacks as...

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8 Tips for Balancing Work, Life, and School as a Busy Executive

Pursuing a graduate degree while maintaining a full-time career and personal commitments is a challenging but rewarding journey. As a working executive, you may find yourself juggling multiple responsibilities, striving to excel in your career, and making time for your loved ones while dedicating yourself to your academic pursuits. It may feel...

How to Stay Focused While Studying for Online Classes

Staying disciplined is arguably the biggest challenge of taking an online class. In a conventional classroom setting, you're already "stuck" there for the period, naturally encouraging you to pay attention, take notes, and derive something valuable from the session.The structure and environment of a physical classroom inherently reduce...

Back to School Tips for Adults By Enneagram Type

Going back to school is an exciting new chapter, but it can also be challenging. Taking time to understand your Enneagram personality type can be tremendously helpful in setting yourself up for success. The Enneagram is a personality framework that describes nine distinct personality types, each characterized by specific traits, tendencies, and...

Nurturing Excellence: The Impact of Christian Education

Christian education is designed to provide a holistic approach to learning by prioritizing a high-quality education along with your spiritual, moral, and personal development. Colorado Christian University emphasizes the importance of offering you a top-tier education while holding faithful to a biblical worldview in every course. So students...

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Going Back to School as a Busy Mom

In today's fast-paced world, moms are expected to wear a lot of hats: mom, chef, counselor, maid, nurse, teacher, friend . . . the list goes on. With all these demands, many wonder how it's even possible to fit "student" into the mix. In a recent Mom Nom podcast episode, Co-Host Tia Gerdsen talked about her experience and how she managed to fit...

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What It’s Like To Take an Online Class at CCU

You're busy, and pursuing your education while juggling professional and personal responsibilities might seem impossible. However, with CCU's online course format, the dream of earning a degree has become more attainable than ever. Taking online classes at CCU presents a transformative opportunity to balance education, work, and personal...

11 Habits of Effective Online Students

Becoming a highly effective student starts by examining the current habits of successful online students. What are they doing, and how are they doing it? While there are many benefits to online learning, there are also some challenges that come with it. It’s essential to understand and, more importantly, accept what challenges you may...

The Tree Cutting Committee

By Shaina Thompson Morning snow falls heavily, and the once green pastures outside our old farmhouse lie barren and cold under a vast sheet of white. The chill slips through the single-paned windows in ill-fitted wooden frames. Two extra pairs of cold feet climb into my bed and beneath my comforter while we three sisters wait for our mom to...

Developing Leaders with a Biblical Worldview

Colorado Christian University utilizes Christ-centered higher education, transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. That sounds very nice, but what does it mean? Even though the percentage of Americans who identify as Christians or "believers" has dropped dramatically over the last fifty years, more than 60 percent of...

How Online Learning Prepares Students for Remote Work

A study by IWG found that 70% of people globally work remotely at least one day a week. Since the pandemic, this trending topic of “working remotely” has turned into the new normal, and people are wondering if this new normal will continue 10 years from now and beyond. Many companies and businesses have shut down...

The Promise

There once was a bookstore owner whose wife decked his shop identically every Christmas. She placed three pole lanterns just inside the door, and everyone who entered paused to gaze at their extraordinary glow. Regular customers understood the meaning of the lanterns, but tourists often merely said, “How charming,” or...

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Degree vs. Experience: Benefits of Getting a College Degree

Have you ever felt stuck in your professional life? What you’ve been doing, or where you’ve been working isn’t as fulfilling as it used to be? Of course, you have. Nearly everyone has probably felt that way at one time or another, but how do they make a change? By returning to school and earning your college...

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How to Land Your Dream Job After Graduation: 4 Simple Steps

It is essential to keep in mind that while finding your "dream job" may take hard work, it is not impossible. In some cases, if you start working on what you want to do in the industry you are looking into before you graduate, you are likely to land a job within your field after graduation. Four simple but essential steps to take when landing...

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Working Remote While Taking Classes Online

Working from home and going to school at home haven’t been part of the same sentence until recently. Nowadays many have joined the two together and created a work and study space in their house where they are sitting in the same spot for many hours at a time. This can take a toll on your mindset and your body. It is...

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7 Advantages of Taking College Classes Online

Going back to school doesn't have to be hard. Of course, it is going to present its own challenges, which is necessary for you to learn and grow; however, taking classes online can help eliminate some of the superfluous challenges that have presented some from going back to school in the past. At Colorado Christian University, you can choose...

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How to Determine Your Calling

With the rise in popularity of personality tests such as the enneagram or Meyers Briggs, many of us are constantly searching to have a better idea of who we are and who we can become. We only get one chance at this life, so we may as well make the most of it. Finding Your Calling The answer starts with the right questions. What are your gifts?...

Degree vs. Certificate Programs: What's the Difference?

The importance of higher education is at an all-time high in the job market today, increasing the number of job opportunities compared to someone with only a high school diploma. A traditional college degree is a path most students pursue, but certificate programs are becoming increasingly popular and may be a better option depending on your...

Is an Associate Degree Worth It?

An associate degree can be your ticket to a fulfilling career or a stepping stone to a bachelor's degree program and beyond. But will this degree help you stand out among your peers? Is an associate degree really worth it? Yes, we think so! Here's why. Four Reasons Why An Associate Degree Is Worth It Complete your degree in less time. The...

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Online Learning Tips

Building Authentic Connections With Classmates and Instructors in the Online Classroom

Leveraging Your Online Learning Experience for God’s Purpose

New Year, New You: Resolutions for Adult Learners

Mastering Time Management With Biblical Principles for Online Studies

Avoid Burnout as an Adult Online Student

How a Growth Mindset Helps With Online Learning

8 Tips for Balancing Work, Life, and School as a Busy Executive

How to Stay Focused While Studying for Online Classes

Back to School Tips for Adults By Enneagram Type

Nurturing Excellence: The Impact of Christian Education

Going Back to School as a Busy Mom

What It’s Like To Take an Online Class at CCU

11 Habits of Effective Online Students

The Tree Cutting Committee

Developing Leaders with a Biblical Worldview

How Online Learning Prepares Students for Remote Work

The Promise

Degree vs. Experience: Benefits of Getting a College Degree

How to Land Your Dream Job After Graduation: 4 Simple Steps

Working Remote While Taking Classes Online

7 Advantages of Taking College Classes Online

How to Determine Your Calling

Degree vs. Certificate Programs: What's the Difference?

Is an Associate Degree Worth It?

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