(Akiit.com) Who would have thought that in less than 15 days, I would have to coordinate and manage 1,000 young, Black student leaders from over 24 cities on 17 buses in the name of gun reform and safety? The reality is, sometimes the work chooses you. I started my new job ...
(Akiit.com) In the past, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in any field of study typically required many hours spent on a physical college or university campus. While this in-class learning experience was beneficial in that it provided one-on-one instruction, it also meant that students had to adjust schedules in order to accommodate ...
(Akiit.com) Some children are naturally inquisitive. They love nothing more than exploring and finding out new things. They feel a sense of achievement whenever they answer a question correctly, and this encourages them to keep learning. For others, they aren’t as interested. They don’t want to participate at school. This can ...
(Akiit.com) Studying is an amazing opportunity to meet new people, and get exposed to so many different things. It can difficult to know what to get involved in, as you have so many options, and there are so many things making you want to do one thing or another. There are ...
(Akiit.com) Hiring a financial advisor is no simple task. In fact, you might end up feeling like you are a HR worker trying to hire a new recruit for a company. You can’t just work with the first financial advisor who you meet – you need to make sure you ...
(Akiit.com) Technically speaking, the driving age in New York state is the same as it’s always been, sixteen years old. However, there are some laws in place regarding “junior” and “senior” licenses. When you were growing up you probably remember the process going from permit to license, and that was that, ...
(Akiit.com) Job security is the holy grail of the modern workplace, but one that is increasingly difficult to find. This is rather troubling, given the difference that firm job security can have on our lives. When we are in a secure job, where we feel valued, we are able to expand ...
(Akiit.com) If you are like me, watching the Summer Olympics has always been a family affair. One of my favorite competitions to watch was track and field. Seeing legends like Florence Griffith Joyner and Carl Lewis made us so proud as they seemed to effortlessly run around that track, and win ...
(Akiit.com) College education, as I’m sure you’ll know, doesn’t come cheap. In fact, it could cost as much as $33,480 per year to get yourself educated at one of the best colleges in the country. This makes the prospect of college way too prohibitive for way too many people, and that ...
(Akiit.com) Some people are naturally good at the self-discipline required to work steadily on boring things such as homework. Other people are not naturally good at this and yet these people (whether kids or adults) can be taught. Here are some ways of getting good at this, from someone who was ...
(Akiit.com) There is no debate about the continuing historic importance and strategic mission and purpose of the nation’s 120-plus Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). During the 2017 homecoming festivities that are now occurring on HBCU campuses across the nation, I believe it is also important to salute and recognize the ...
(Akiit.com) College is a massive time in a young person’s life. Not to over-egg the pudding, but it could set you up for life. Going to a great university not only improves your life skills but catches the eye of future employers. So, it makes sense to apply to the best ...