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Breaking into Tech: Shelbi Chandler | MarketPlaces Commerce Business Partner, Google
Dec 09, 2022 | By: Erica Arvanitis
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For Bootcamps, Celebrating Women
We had chatted with Shelbi about how she fell in love with tech, and what companies can do to make… Read More
Breaking into Tech: Shelbi Chandler | MarketPlaces Commerce Business Partner, Google
Searching for an Internship? 6 Interns Share Their Red & Green Flags
Apr 27, 2022 | By: Jennifer Ly - SDSU Marketing Operations Intern
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
Our team of interns shared why they wanted an internship, red and green flags when searching, and what ultimately determined… Read More
Searching for an Internship? 6 Interns Share Their Red & Green Flags
The Micro Internship: a Virtual Experience with a Hands-On Outcome
Apr 27, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
Explore our links throughout the blog to learn more about how you can find a micro-internship opportunity to expand your… Read More
The Micro Internship: a Virtual Experience with a Hands-On Outcome | Ascent Funding
6 Thoughtful Gifts to Give Someone Starting a Coding Bootcamp
Apr 21, 2022 | By: Abigail Liu
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Bootcamps
Starting a tech bootcamp can be a big step. Whether it’s your roommate or friend, here are six gifts to… Read More
Thoughtful Gifts for Bootcamp Students | Ascent Funding
Coding Bootcamp Alumni Share The Best Ways to Avoid Burnout
Apr 19, 2022 | By: Erica Arvanitis
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Bootcamps
We had the opportunity to talk with some bootcamp alumni about how they battled burnout and what advice they have… Read More
Battling Coding Bootcamp Burnout | Ascent Funding
How to Prep For Your College Graduation: A Checklist
Apr 13, 2022 | By: Jennifer Ly - SDSU Marketing Operations Intern
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students
What I need to complete in my last semester of college has been a priority. Here’s a checklist I created… Read More
How to Prep For Your College Graduation: A Checklist
4 Ways to Honor Latinx Culture for Cesar Chavez Day
Apr 01, 2022 | By: Brooke Schumacher
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students
Cesar Chavez Day is a day to honor the man who forged great reform for the Chicano people and migrant… Read More
4 Ways to Honor Latinx Culture for Cesar Chavez Day
What is Student Loan Forbearance?
Sep 15, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners
Ascent Funding explains what student loan forbearance is and what the pros and cons of forbearance are. Learn more and… Read More
A Guide to Parent PLUS Loans
Sep 15, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners
What are Parent PLUS loans, and should you look into one? Ascent Funding breaks down what Parent PLUS loans are… Read More
What is Student Loan Deferment?
Mar 18, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
Student loan deferment helps students pause payments on their student loans for up to three years. Ascent Funding explains what… Read More
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