Blog: October 2015

It happens every semester - you miss a couple assignments, take too long getting into “school mode” and before you know it, the horror of midterms creep up on you. Like most horror movie slashers, midterms can be conquered, and the way to conquer them is quite simple - manage your time and stress effectively and you will succeed. But how does one manage and destress at one of the most stressful times in a semester?

The Program. The UMass Amherst Master’s of Public Health in Nutrition is offered fully online program with no residency requirements. The program provides students with the tools to offer evidence-based solutions to health issues such as obesity, malnutrition, nutritional deficiencies, and chronic diseases in different communities. Students have the opportunity to advance their scientific background, policy making and public research skills that can strengthen their positions in the field of health sciences.

Despite the advantages of distance learning, taking online courses can be overwhelming. You need to be well organized and motivated in order to succeed in this off-campus setting. Here are some strategies for studying and staying on task that will help you make the most of your online courses!

It’s no surprise that as the cost of undergraduate and graduate programs continues to soar, the heavy weight of student debt will burden students for years far beyond their graduation date. However, soon it will become even harder for students with limited financial options to receive manageable financial aid to pay for their college education. Recently, the Senate blocked legislation to extend the longstanding Perkins loan program which has since expired.