Studies show that students who are aware of their learning style tend to perform better in school. In this post, we take a look at a few different types of learning styles to help you figure out which best applies to you - and how you can use the strengths of your learning style to become a better student!

January is National Optician Month! Take a look at the benefits of being an optician, and the top traits shared by opticians in the field, in this Penn Foster Student Life Blog post.

Parasites can be extremely detrimental to any pet's health and can cause major problems for the host animal. Here are ten pet parasites every veterinary technician needs to know - and why this knowledge is so important for animal care professionals!

People drop out of high school for a variety of reasons, but so many high school dropouts eventually return to earn their high school diploma. Here are five successful people that overcame a number of hardships and eventually earned their high school diploma.

Passing the Certified Medical Assistant exam is a major step for Medical Assistant students. Here are three tips on how to prepare for the CMA exam and stand out from the competition.

Sensory activities are essential in early childhood development and can help children develop important physical, mental, emotional, and social skills later in life. Learn how in this Student Life Blog post!

In the first of our five part series of resources to help your student journey, we look at Time Management tools. From apps for your smartphone to working directly with fellow students, we cover a number of options.

The DEAC conducts an Outstanding Graduate program every year for the past 32 years. Heather Geyer, a graduate of Penn Foster College, was the 2015 recipient of the award.

There are many misconceptions out there around online education that could be misinterpreted. We look into the myths and provide you with the reality of what you can achieve with online education.

Pharmacy technicians work along side pharmacists and handle many different tasks in pharmacies. Learn where you can work as a pharmacy technician and have a rewarding career path.