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Why Experiencing Failure is Not the End, It's The Beginning
The reality is despite our setbacks and failures, the world keeps on spinning. More often than not, that feeling of loss is the beginning of something new!
Confessions: How I Got Addicted to Hard Work
Hard work tends to be something we run away from but it can help us build traits like discipline and confidence. As strange as it sounds, hard work has become an addiction for me. In this article, I’ll share what has led led to this unusual addiction.
Sobering Reasons Why the GED is Not a Shortcut
Those that spent more time in high school or have been learning on their own will pass the test faster. However, this is not the situation for everyone. Most people will encounter some challenges…
A Refugee Story and 2022 Sets a Mournful Record
Since January of this year, the refugee population has exploded. Today, the UNHCR reports there are 26.6 million refugees in the world—the highest ever seen. In total, an estimated 81.9 million people have had to leave their homes. Half of them are children. For this reason, World Refugee Day on June 20th is an especially important event.
Do I need a high school diploma to work in healthcare?
A job in healthcare can be appealing for many reasons, including growth opportunities and pay. Many jobs in healthcare pay well but the pay corresponds to the amount of education that is attained. Find out what healthcare job might be right for you!
Do I Need a High School Diploma to be a Real Estate Agent?
There are some requirements to get started as a real estate agent. There are also skills that enable you to be successful in real estate or any other career you choose. Here we share what those are.
Do I need a high school diploma for trade school?
Your ability to attend a trade school can make a big difference in your quality of life, especially if you get into a trade that you enjoy. Trade or vocational schools, are schools that prepare you to do a specific job and dramatically shorten the time it takes to start your career.
When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned, But Ends up Better Than You Thought
From witnessing her now, you wouldn’t guess it was a long journey to the place she is today. Carlie is a Grad Solutions student who started out in Ohio and ended up in Arizona. She has lasting memories of her experiences and scars that will most likely never go away.
When High School is No Longer Challenging: Renew Your Motivation
After attending a charter school where she not being challenged, Heaven decided to look for other options. She searched online enrolled at Grad Solutions. Heaven has had a fresh start at Grad Solutions and making a positive impact on those around!
The Woman with the Empty Stroller: How One Student Started Fresh
Sometimes we can feel defeated by life. These low points can help us realize that a change is needed. In this article, we learn about the amazing transformation of one of our students, who found herself in such a place, and how she is turning her life around with motivation and determination!
Life is Hard but You Can Still Meet Your Goals
Despite what challenges you may have faced in life, know that you are more than your past. You can move on from what has weighed you down. You can do amazing things with your life!
Stop Worries from Defeating You
Worry is a normal part of life, but excessive worry can prevent us from accomplishing the work that we were meant to do or having the life we want to live. In this article, we share how you can free yourself from worrying.
Kick Distractions So You Can Study
Distractions can hurt you by interfering with your ambitions. They can keep you from accomplishing something important, if you let them. Don’t let distractions keep you from making the life changing progress you need to make. In this article, discover ways you can keep distractions away.
What to Do When There's Too Much to Do
It’s not unusual for students to get into situations where work piles up and it doesn’t seem to end. Thoughts of it all makes your anxiety spike. There are many tricks and methods people use to get stuff done. Here, we’ll share with you a recommended technique to get things done!
Up Your Homework Game and Get on Track
Sometimes, getting homework done is a slam dunk. Other times, there are a million other things we would rather be doing. In this article, we share some simple strategies to help students overcome their homework challenges and get on track.