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We’re looking for an intern!

Praxis is looking for a part-time summer intern for Summer 2014 (May/June – August/September). The selected candidate will work remotely and be given a high degree of independence with assignments and expected work hours …

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Meet Praxis Participant Kristina Miller

Kristina Miller is a participant in the Fall 2014 Praxis class from Pittsburgh, PA Near the end of college at the University of Pittsburgh, I realized that following my professors’ advice had led me …

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Why NOT Take a Gap Year?

A gap year is, simply put, a year off from school. It can come in the form of a year between high school and college, a year during college, or a year after college …

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Meet Praxis Participant Gabriel Mitchell

Gabe Mitchell is a participant in the Fall 2014 Praxis class from Colorado Springs, CO. Since I was a high school freshman, I have been fascinated with the ideas of free enterprise, economics and …

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Meet Praxis Participant Mary Kate Crockett

Mary Kate is a participant in the Fall 2014 Praxis class from San Antonio, TX With parents always encouraging me to try new things and explore, my childhood was spent participating in numerous sports, …

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Working But Not Working

A recent Pew research poll asked recent college graduates what they regretted the most about their time in college. While recent discussions on college would lead one to believe that most students probably said …

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Is Business Exploitative?

One common objection that is given against businesspeople and those interested in going into business goes along the lines of this: “But you can’t go into the business world! Everybody will just use you to …

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Praxis Opening Seminar Update: Day Two

We’re excited to be starting our second day of the Praxis inaugural class opening seminar on beautiful Sullivan’s Island outside of Charleston, SC. Our base of operations for the seminar is the unique …

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8 Traits of Successful People

There is a myth out there about how you must think and work in order to become successful. It generally goes like this: you have to focus on the idea of becoming successful with …

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You Don’t Need College to Succeed: This Graph Shows It

Peter Thiel, billionaire venture capitalist and co-founder of PayPal, Facebook, and so many other companies, is one of the biggest supporters of the idea that higher education doesn’t necessarily mean higher probability of success …

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Interview With An Entrepreneur: Harry Jarin, of Modern Coins Direct

Harry Jarin sells world-class precious metals. He has built his company, Modern Coins Direct, up to a top-rated supplier of silver, gold, and more. Built with a personal philosophy of flexibility and responsibility, Jarin’s …

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On a Human Scale: Meet Praxis Business Partner the I’On Group

Vince Graham has built award-winning communities. He has infused his personal philosophy in the work of his company, the I’On Group. He takes an unconventional approach to just about everything. We’re excited to have I’On …

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5 Ways to Improve Your Résumé

For many jobs, your résumé and cover letter will determine the first impression that your prospective employer gets of you and your employability. This can make you or break you in cases with lots of …

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3 Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills

We are constantly told about the value of math and hard skills like engineering and programming. These skills are valuable because they take time to learn and are in high demand. Oftentimes, people learn …

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How to Build a Higher Education Bubble in 3 Easy Steps

The world is just now getting back on its feet after the global financial crisis that was caused by the Housing Bubble of the 2000s. The last thing we need is another major bubble …

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