Obesity is a growing problem around the world and especially in the United States. The problem is a serious one since being significantly overweight can cause many health issues. Obesity isn’t just something that affects physical appearance, although that alone can trigger emotional problems connected to self-esteem that can lead to depression and withdrawal from the outside world.

1. Women comprise 46% of the total U.S. labor force. With almost half of the workforce being women, female employees aren’t exactly a rarity. For most women today, getting a job is an expected part of life. This is a big change from past decades. In 1900, fewer than 20% of women participated in the labor market while today the number is around 75% and growing.

2. Women make only 77.5 cents for every dollar that men earn. This figure comes from data on the 2003 census. Despite this gap, many …

There are various advantages of having natural whole food for humans. In fact, it plays a pivotal role in improving overall health of humans. By taking natural whole food, people can improve their health significantly without any side-effects. In fact, a regular amount of organic food can boost the energy level of people in a short span of time. The organic food improves the complexion of the people and their so called rashes also get cleared up. According to reports, people who are constantly eating crude food catch few colds, …

Historically, study abroad in the United States has involved a very small percentage of college students who decided to study and travel for a summer, semester or year abroad. Typically their focus was limited to destinations in Western Europe.
Today there is a growing realization at all levels of education that students must be better prepared for a global society. This is resulting in a dramatic increase in the choice of study abroad options, enabling students to experience a diversity of the world’s cultures. Opportunities in Africa, Asia, Latin America, or …

You’ve no doubt heard from your parents, teachers, guidance counselor, and great aunt Clara how important choosing a college is to your future. And everyone probably has their own opinion on which school is the best. So, how do you pick? Do you base your decision on a winning football team, what school your dad attended, nice school colors, telepathy?
The first step is to relax. You don’t have to decide every aspect of your entire life right away. However, it is important, and the sooner you start the process, the …

Choosing a college to attend after graduating from high school can be pretty daunting when you have so many options to choose from. But if you know that you want to go to a place where you can be challenged to achieve academic excellence, recognized for your individual talents and personality traits, and called to help others, why not consider attending a Jesuit college?
At a Jesuit college, you will be able to do all of these things and more. There are 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States, …

I was recently asked to do a seminar for the parents of high school aged students covering the topic of “Planning For and Selecting a College”. Given that I have been involved with college admission work for 22 years, I thought this would be an easy task! However, as I began to put together my outline, I realized that there isn’t a magic formula! Each student is unique; each family is unique. The goal of a successful college search is finding the college that “fits” you.
Given the uniqueness of each …