Posts by Sonja Buckmeier
Exploring the World of Global and Public Health Education in U.S. Colleges with CIT Consultant Paige Feldman
Written by CIT Consultant Paige Feldman Hey everyone! Today, let’s dive into an exciting and incredibly important field of study: Global and Public Health. It’s not just about battling pandemics; it’s about understanding and improving the health and well-being of communities worldwide. 🌐 Majoring in Public Health: A Journey of Impact! Calling all aspiring health…
Read MoreUndergraduate Pre-Health Tracks with CIT Consultant, Anne Weber
For incoming undergraduates, pre-health remains a very popular choice. According to data from the College Board, over 10% of students indicated that they planned to focus on “pre-medicine” requirements during their undergraduate studies. And that’s a very good thing because, with an aging population, we need and will continue to need more healthcare providers. Steady…
Read More10 Questions for a BSN Candidate with CIT Consultant, Anne Weber
For those considering a career in nursing, there’s no better way to learn than first-hand from an up-and-coming nurse. Several years ago, I never would have guessed that my daughter would go into nursing. Now, with just a couple months left in her training, she’s both excited and passionate about her career. See what Isabelle…
Read More4 Pathways To Becoming A Nurse With CIT Consultant Anne Weber and BSN Candidate Isabelle Weber
Even before the COVID pandemic upended our hospitals, nurses have been in high demand. The Department of Labor predicts nursing will be the highest employment growth market for the next decade, with demand for registered nurses growing by 13% and demand for nurse practitioners by more than 40%. Globally, we will face a 13 million…
Read MoreCozy Wittman video: Choice of Major and Return on Investment
How does choice of major impact return on investment for a particular college? CIT Education and Partnerships expert Cozy Wittman sets forth guideposts for you to consider while planning financially for college. Click here to watch the 3-minute video
Read MoreBudgeting for Those Pesky Additional Expenses in College With CIT Consultant Anne Weber
Budgeting for college isn’t just a hot topic, it can also be a can of worms. It’s slippery, filled with surprises, and somewhat disturbing. Most families are prepared for the basics of tuition, room, board, books and “fees”. In fact, this basic list is what college websites use to publish their Cost of Attendance. Understandably,…
Read MoreInsider Tips for the week of January 6, 2024
New FAFSA live – The overhauled FAFSA form for students attending college in Fall 2024 is now live, although this is during a “soft launch” period where the website may intermittently be down for updates. Check out our article to learn more. College admission is about celebration – Rick Clark encourages students to celebrate the applications they’ve submitted and all…
Read MoreStudy International Business Internationally! With CIT Consultant Lessa Scherrer
Written by CIT Consultant Lessa Scherrer Businesses and, therefore, business majors are at the forefront of the globalization of our economy. This is why international business as a major is increasing in popularity. There are many strong international business programs in the US, but why not go to the heart of the matter and study…
Read MoreWhere Are They Now? Lucas Eggers, Macalester College ’25
Written by CIT Consultant Tiffany Eggers Lucas Eggers, from Rochester, MN, is a current junior at Macalester, a liberal arts college in Saint Paul, MN, majoring in Geography and minoring in Classical Archaeology. A 2021 graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall, a boarding school in Connecticut, he is happy he returned to the Midwest for college.…
Read MoreInsider Tips for the week of December 9, 2023
FAFSA error means less financial aid for families – The new, redesigned FAFSA that will launch by the end of 2023 has a calculation error that will result in most families qualifying for less financial aid than lawmakers intended. Learn more from CIT’s Chris Wills. Insider tips for building the college list (part one) –…
Read More