In the film Failure to Launch, the lead character has trouble succeeding because of his fear of failure. He is afraid to take the first step. In the movie, while this fear is portrayed in a comical way, there are many things that we can learn from him so we can succeed in our everyday […]

As a Student Success Advisor in Trident’s Center for Student Success, I support students from their first session to graduation day. I help new students transition smoothly into Trident, lend a helping hand when needed, and keep them focused on completing their degrees. As I’ve gotten to know many of our students, I have been […]

Every student at Trident has a different reason for obtaining a degree. Their motivation comes from different obstacles or challenges they may have faced or their will to keep pushing forward to better themselves and their families. That is what makes our students great and their motivation makes it easier for us to help them […]

The 100% online Trident is different – it’s obvious from the first time students enter a virtual classroom. With a population of men and women from a wide variety of backgrounds, students bring their own experiences to the learning process. Understanding that many already have a solid foundation in their discipline, Trident’s instructors engage students […]

It’s time to hit the books! School is back in session and you want to finish your degree. Whether you’re going straight into a new program right after graduation, or you’re a working professional returning to school after several years, graduation will be your reward for all of your hard work. How soon you finish […]

The skills and values many employers are seeking in potential hires are not always explicitly stated in a job description, nor are they easily quantified. Since organizations frequently compete for talented employees, there are certain culture-complementing soft skills that will help job candidates stand out. Here are three of the most important qualities:

While I was on my third tour in Iraq, serving as the 1st Cavalry Division Command Sergeant Major (CSM) and the Multi National Division – Baghdad Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commanding General during the Iraq surge, I was involved in some of the toughest fighting in the war. There were 110,000 coalition soldiers, which […]

Everyone uses math on a daily basis. Whether it is for calculating the distance to get from one place to another, or it is to figure out whether a purchase makes financial sense – math plays a constant role in our lives. Math can be challenging – especially for those who have been out of […]

There is no doubt that Dr. Mark Pieffer understands Trident and its community of adult learners. Dr. Pieffer, who served as the Provost at Jones International University, joined Trident University after the closing of JIU.  In fact, as part of that closing, JIU and Trident established a partnership and many of JIU’s students and several […]

According to a 2013 report conducted by Pearson, more than 70% of college students own a smartphone that’s used daily for schoolwork. If you’re a student who depends on a smartphone for taking notes, managing schedules, and staying organized,  don’t get overwhelmed by all of the apps to choose from. As a busy adult student […]