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The growing popularity of video games has given rise to esports, a circuit of gaming competitions that now draws more than 300 hundred million fans worldwide, according to a report from Newzoo. As USA Today notes, companies are investing large sums in esports platforms, such as Amazon’s $970 million purchase of the video game livestreaming service Twitch. Esports competitions are also attracting major investment: According to the Esports Observer, the largest esports spend of 2018 was a prize pool of $41.26 million for the Dota 2 competition in Vancouver, Canada — an event that has been dubbed the “Super Bowl […]

One of the biggest differences between high school and college is the level of independence you enjoy. As a college student you no longer have teachers looking over your shoulder making sure you’re doing your work. And while it’s great to have this added freedom, it’s also important to realize that you’re now solely responsible for completing your assignments and meeting deadlines. To accomplish this, it helps to be disciplined and smart about how you use your time. This is especially true for students enrolled in online courses, many of whom are juggling their studies with their careers and spending […]

Expecting a child can be an exciting and yet overwhelming time. From figuring out which prenatal vitamins to take to determining whether or not to get a C-section, there’s a lot to consider. This guide aims to provide a list of relevant studies, resources, and helplines to assist pregnant women in navigating this stage of their lives. Pregnancy Statistics In 2016, the most recent year for which data is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 3,945,875 babies were born in the U.S. Here’s a look at some more numbers from 2016: The fertility rate was 62 […]

Sustainability is an increasingly important issue for many people, especially in the business world. Climate change continues to affect our lives as well as the fate of all other species around the planet. For business owners, leaders, and administrators, sustainable business practices are becoming imperatives. According to NASA, it’s more than 95% likely that human activity is causing the planet to get warmer. Human industry is a big part of the climate change picture because of its reliance on land, resources, fossil fuels, and non-stop production and consumption. Making businesses more sustainable starts with being aware of the issue at hand […]

Scholarships for Native Americans are an essential resource. In 2016, data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey showed that income among Native Americans is substantially lower than that of the general U.S. population. Native Americans also suffer poverty at higher rates than the general population. For many, a bachelor’s degree can help to secure a stable job with income above the poverty level, while a master’s degree or another advanced degree can help boost income. Native Americans especially can benefit from higher learning, taking advantage of colleges and programs designed to help overcome institutional biases. Statistics About Native Americans […]

Learning a new language can be difficult at any age, but this is especially true with studying English. This guide is intended to help you find information for yourself or someone you know who is hoping to learn English. Below, we’ll cover everything from how to learn the language to how to apply that knowledge to help you pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. We’ll also list available resources for students learning English as a second language. Why is it important to learn English as a second language? Across the globe, there are more than […]

English remains the world’s most spoken language. However, English is not the native language for many speakers. Countries throughout the world recognize that English is commonly used in business and encourage their citizens to learn it to help prepare them for a globalized world and better opportunities. For this reason, native English speakers have some unique opportunities to teach their own language, either domestically or internationally. Who can teach English as a second language (ESL)? Technically, anyone with a solid grasp of written and spoken English can teach English as a second language (ESL), but some people are better suited than others. Recent […]