It's no secret that social media is in the middle of most people's lives. Social media influences how we live, how we work, and now more than ever, how we learn. According to a 2014 study, more and more teachers and professors are incorporating social media into their classrooms to engage students and support their educational development, whether online or in person. In short – social media is shaping and influencing how students learn and interact today.

Some students see Introduction to Film on their schedule of upcoming classes and get excited at the prospect of being able to do something fun — something they already do, like watch movies — and get college credit for it. Perhaps they’re even looking forward to learning more about the process of filmmaking, digging deeper into how their favorite genre works, or understanding more about the skills of their favorite director.

When Stephanie Loftin crosses the stage at Ashford University’s* Fall 2019 commencement to celebrate earning her MBA , she’ll be doing it with her family close by her side. 

Very close, in fact. Her father, Stewart, will be just a few steps away, crossing the stage himself after earning his MBA. 

Figuring out how to balance work, school, and family life during the summer can be a challenge. You may be tempted to put classes on hold or postpone enrolling in college until the fall so that you can enjoy the summer months. However, taking a break or even waiting to enroll can delay you from achieving your goals and could even increase the potential that you won’t complete your degree. However, we’re here to help you find happiness and truly enjoy the summer while still pursuing your educational goals. 

Organizations need highly skilled marketing talent to define strategic pathways for global organizations to achieve a competitive advantage. As such, global marketing excellence is more than conceptual marketing acumen. It is also more than having the ability to define the unique attributes of the marketing mix while balanced against the positioning and differentiating strategies directed toward a target market. Global marketing excellence also requires cultural awareness and decision-making skills. 

As an online student, much of your success hinges on your writing and research skills. If you can’t express your strongest arguments through your writing, you may feel you’re headed for disaster. That’s one reason why it’s so easy to experience stress when it comes time to prepare your thesis.