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Marisa Upson
Marisa’s eclectic career path has led her from a chiropractor and owner of a spa and retreat to manager of resorts and back to her first love, writing. As a freelance writer for the last 10 years, she specializes in health and wellness, hospitality, business, and higher education trends. Currently, she works as a freelance writer for BestColleges, a brand helping to empower students to make informed educational decisions.
Contributions
Illinois
Time To Hit the Books! 10 Places To Study in Chicago
Marisa Upson
August 8, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
Bootcamp
Maven Analytics Review: Courses, Admissions, and Career Opportunities
Marisa Upson
August 2, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Ranking
Best Master’s in College Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs of 2022
Marisa Upson
July 6, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
Engineering
Best Online Master’s in Biomedical Engineering Programs
Marisa Upson
May 13, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
Ranking
Best Online Master’s in Public Policy and Public Affairs Programs of 2022
Marisa Upson
April 15, 2022 •
~1 Min Read
Ranking
Best Online Master’s in Educational Administration Programs
Marisa Upson
March 22, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
Ranking
Most Affordable Online Master’s in Educational Leadership Programs
Marisa Upson
March 14, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
Ranking
Best Online Master’s in Early Childhood Education Programs 2022
Marisa Upson
March 10, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
Health & Wellness
Understanding Self-Harm in College Students
Marisa Upson
February 28, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
Ranking
Most Affordable Online Computer Science Programs
Marisa Upson
February 22, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
Ranking
Best Online Master’s in Information Systems Security Programs
Marisa Upson
February 17, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
Resource
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder in College Students
Marisa Upson
December 17, 2021 •
~5 Min Read
California
International Students’ Guide to Studying in California
Marisa Upson
November 16, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
Blog
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Student: What’s the Difference?
Marisa Upson
November 4, 2021 •
~4 Min Read
Blog
Top 20 College Halloween Party Decorations for 2021
Marisa Upson
October 21, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
Blog
Clinical vs. Direct Practice Social Work: What’s the Difference?
Marisa Upson
September 29, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
Ranking
Best Online Master’s in Nursing (MSN) Programs 2022
Marisa Upson
September 24, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
Blog
SAT Test Dates 2022-23: When Should You Take the SAT?
Marisa Upson
September 9, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
Academic Programs
Best Accelerated Online Degree Programs of 2022
Marisa Upson
August 12, 2021 •
~2 Min Read