American Idol season nine contestant John Park, who’s one of just a handful of competitors of Asian descent to appear on the show since its inception in 2002, captured the hearts of millions of viewers with his soulful, deep rendition of Blood, Sweat and Tears’ “I’ll Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know” during the first round of auditions in Chicago. Country singer Shania Twain, who was a guest judge on the show for that day, playfully commented that he had a “beautiful bottom end” in reference to the lower …

Most of us have seen them before—bland, stereotypical college admissions videos that attempt to lure in potential students by sending the overly repeated message of strong academics, a diverse student body, and great programs. Been there, done that.
Looking to break this trend of snore-inducing admissions videos is Yale University, which just produced an incredibly original and highly entertaining video entitled “Why I Chose Yale.” The 16-minute clip showcases various Yale students and alumni singing—yes, singing—about why they chose to attend Yale.

Have you ever wanted to take a course in media studies, international relations or philosophy, only to find that it didn’t fit into your already-packed college schedule? Are you a senior in high school contemplating what to major in, but haven’t fully decided because you have no idea what the classes will be like? Or maybe you just want to experience a class taught my an Ivy League professor.
Academic Earth, an organization that offers thousands of free college video lectures online, is your answer. The lectures cover a variety of …

If you’re searching for the magic formula that leads to personal and business success, look no further than Tony Hsieh, the CEO of wildly successful shoe retailer Zappos.com. With Hsieh, a Taiwanese American, at the helm, Zappos’ gross merchandise sales grew from $1.6 million in 2000 to over $1 billion in 2009.
In a recent interview featured in The New York Times, Hsieh shared his views on how solid leadership, a strong company culture and employee values are the keys to business success. Through his own experience, Hsieh found that good …

When applying to college, the rising cost of tuition can seem like a pretty daunting obstacle. Due to a decrease in college funds and private loan availability, not to mention a little situation called “the recession,” many of us (and especially our parents) are rightfully concerned about how we’ll be able to pay for college.
But before you start panicking, you should be aware of several recent changes regarding financial aid intended to make our lives a little easier. The new FAFSA application (http://www.Fafsa.gov), which everyone seeking federal aid is required …