How La Sierra University became the highest ranked Adventist University on Glassdoor
For many employees, working at La Sierra University is a positive and purpose-filled experience...
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Category: Academics
The four most popular scholarships La Sierra University students receive.
Scholarship support is a core part of La Sierra University’s commitment to affordable, mission-centered higher education. Through a mix of university merit awards, need-based aid, and donor-supported scholarships, La Sierra...
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Choosing an Adventist University is one of the most important decisions a student will make, shaping not only their academic future but also their personal growth and professional opportunities. La Sierra University stands out...
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La Sierra University vs. University of California, Riverside (UCR): A Comparative Institutional Perspective
If you’re looking for the best college in Riverside, selecting your final university involves more...
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Four Reasons La Sierra is a Great ADT Destination
Small classes, accessible faculty, and supportive advisers help community college transfer students succeed at La Sierra.
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Four Ways Student Advisers Support Your Success at La Sierra
From the day you arrive to the day you finish your degree (and beyond), you’ll have trusted allies in the Office of Advising and Career Success. When La Sierra University revamped its undergraduate advising model two years ago, says Rakel Engles, the benefits of the new approach boiled down to two words: “Personal attention.”
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Three Up-and-Coming Careers for Health Science and Exercise Science Majors
It’s no secret that exercise science and health science degrees are marketable. But you might not...
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What are the best careers for social work majors?
“There’s a common misconception that the only viable careers with a social work degree are in government service,” says La Sierra University social work professor Jill Rasmussen. “The actual range of jobs you can get with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is much broader than that.”
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Research Adds Big Value to a Biology Degree
“I don’t care a whole lot about being in the spotlight,” says biologist Jesse Grismer. “What I care about is having the freedom to pursue the research I’m really passionate about.”
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5 Things You Can Do With an English Degree
“A lot of people put English majors into a box,” says La Sierra University professor Melissa Brotton. “They think the only jobs you can get with an English degree are to become a writer or to become a teacher. They don’t think about all the other potential jobs for English majors that require outstanding communication skills.” According to a survey cited earlier this year in U.S. News & World Report, the actual choice of careers for people with an English degree is extremely broad.
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3 comm classes every student should take
Communication skills are listed as the number one skill looked for in potential employees. By honing your communication skills while in university, you will have an advantage during future job interviews. There are a wide variety of communication courses offered, but there are definitely those which would be more beneficial to non-communication majors.
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Is a liberal arts education right for me?
When searching for your dream school, you may have come across the term “liberal arts education.” It does not mean that you are going to be studying art, but it does mean that you are going to be studying more than just your major requirements. This may sound like more work, but the benefits outweigh the amount of work you put in.
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