College – Where to Go and What to Do
February 18, 2011 by Richmond
Filed under Information, Services
Most colleges require applications for admission by the first of the year. If you’re going for early decision, you need to get your application packet in by November 1st. So, now is as good a time as any to start thinking about where you want to apply. Whether you’re just finishing high school or if you’re a member of the AARP, continuing your education is a good thing to do.
Why? When is it ever bad to expand your knowledge base? When is it ever bad to learn how to do something better than you did it before? When is it bad to learn how to think more critically, to express yourself more succinctly, or to interact with like-minded people in a nurturing environment? Pretty much never. Plus, even with the woeful economic times we’ve had, it is still true that your earning potential increases with some sort of post-high school degree.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 2008 annual earnings varied as much as $22,000 per year between someone with a high school diploma and someone with a bachelor’s degree. It might not be that much now, but it might be even more of a difference soon. As employers get more choosy about who they hire, you need any edge you can get to beat out the competition.
Deciding where you want to go to college and what you want to study is the first step. We were recently contacted by a website called UniXL – they’re an “education and career information portal.” I checked Richmond, VA and while the results didn’t give you every little detail on the first pass, I do think that this site is a great way to start searching for programs. Don’t forget to apply for any scholarships and grants you might get, and make sure you fill out all those FAFSA forms properly!
In case you don’t want to go to school in Richmond (what, are you crazy?) here are links to this portal’s page for each state. Happy hunting!
- Schools in Alabama
- Schools in Alaska
- Schools in Arizona
- Schools in Arkansas
- Schools in California
- Schools in Colorado
- Schools in Connecticut
- Schools in Delaware
- Schools in Florida
- Schools in Georgia
- Schools in Hawaii
- Schools in Idaho
- Schools in Illinois
- Schools in Indiana
- Schools in Iowa
- Schools in Kansas
- Schools in Kentucky
- Schools in Louisiana
- Schools in Maine
- Schools in Maryland
- Schools in Massachusetts
- Schools in Michigan
- Schools in Minnesota
- Schools in Mississippi
- Schools in Missouri
- Schools in Montana
- Schools in Nebraska
- Schools in Nevada
- Schools in New Hampshire
- Schools in New Jersey
- Schools in New Mexico
- Schools in New York
- Schools in North Carolina
- Schools in North Dakota
- Schools in Ohio
- Schools in Oklahoma
- Schools in Oregon
- Schools in Pennsylvania
- Schools in Rhode Island
- Schools in South Carolina
- Schools in South Dakota
- Schools in Tennessee
- Schools in Texas
- Schools in Utah
- Schools in Vermont
- Schools in Virginia
- Schools in Washington
- Schools in West Virginia
- Schools in Wisconsin
- Schools in Wyoming
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The Richmond SPCA – Every Life is Precious
July 12, 2010 by Elizabeth
Filed under Information, Totally Richmond
Working with homeless and abused animals can be a difficult job. The sheer number of four-legged orphans in Richmond and the surround area is staggering. So it is with much pride that we boast an organization that is dedicated to the preservation and protection of our furry companions; without whom our own humanity might be less evolved. The Richmond SPCA was established in 1891, and for over a century has work diligently with the community to help decrease the number of homeless animals in the area by providing a safe haven for dogs and cats found lost or abandoned.
The Richmond SPCA stands on the principle that “every life is precious”. They heavily promoted education, community involvement and volunteerism as means to provide the best care for animals in need. They also provide vet services, training programs and free or low-cost spay and neutering for adopted animals and pets in the surrounding area. Notably, the organization is a no-kill shelter, choosing instead to rely on generous foster homes and vet clinics to help disperse the population of the shelter to prevent overcrowding. The Richmond SPCA also works closely with Hanover Animal Control and other local county shelters to save dogs and cats from shelters that euthanize.
A Cool Canine at a Richmond SPCA Event
The SPCA is based in the Robins-Starr Humane Society on Hermitage Road (just behind the baseball diamond). Adoption events are hosted regularly, both at the shelter and various other locations around the city. Those interested in adopting are encouraged to come visit and use the shelters “Meet Your Match” system, which is designed to help pair you with the best fit for your family and living situation, based on personality and temperament.
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