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Surviving Without a College Degree
Did you know that 64 percent of students across the world actually suffer from clinical depression? Why is it that we are often warned from a young age about all the sexually transmitted diseases we should look out for, while attending post secondary education? However, nobody warns you how dreadful university and college can truly be at times. You hear stories and see videos about how university can be one of the best experiences of your life but, for most people this is not necessarily the case. In fact, more than half of students face an identity crisis during their years of study.
By Dee Garcia7 years ago in Education
A Career of Reading Subjectively
My experience as an English major had primarily revolved around three professors who repeatedly drew me to their classrooms. I had found that each of these professors teaches literature from a distinct position. The first tends to teach literature from the perspective of the writer, while the second does from that of the literary critic. However, the third, professor Richard Nochimson, chooses to teach literature from the perspective of the audience member.
By Yaacov Bronstein7 years ago in Education
Remembering Kathy Storfer of the Bedford Hills Library
After years of mindlessly pursuing computers, I finally figured out that I was a writer. So in 2002 I took a journalism course at NYU. I was focused on writing personal essays, and when we were assigned an interview, I almost didn’t do it. But I figured, I’m here, why not. So the task was who, and apparently, I already knew what made a good story.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Education
Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing for Finals Week
Congratulations, you’ve made it through another semester of college. You’ve shown up for (almost) every class, turned in (almost) every assignment, and you’re in the home stretch before finals week. Regardless of what your summer plans are, you’ve got them on lock. But whether or not you’re worried about your grades, there are common sense tactics to follow during finals, and others to avoid.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Education
5 Top Reasons Not to Quit University
Most students contemplate it. Quit or not to quit: That is the question! University can be hard. It can often feel like your degree has no purpose and won’t get you a job at the other end. You see your friends who went into trades buying new cars while you’re eating Mac n’ Cheese and drinking wine out of a box.
By Chris Drew7 years ago in Education
Three Difficult Realizations You Face as a Design Graduate
I am sure you are just like me struggling with the oh-so-dreaded job hunt and the tons of insecurities coming from watching everyone around succeed while you have to move back into your parents’ house.
By Nana Dougherty7 years ago in Education
How to Teach Effectively Using the Technique of Individualized Instruction
Introduction Many times, teachers face great challenges impacting knowledge not because they are not knowledgeable about the subject matter or effective teaching methods. But because they are not familiar with the individual differences of their learners or better still they ignore it, thinking that it will hinder the quick coverage of the syllabus. This essay will expose teachers to the importance of individual differences. Most importantly, it will teach them the effective ways of using this technique to achieve learning objectives.
By Rose Sours7 years ago in Education
Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin Indicted in College Bribery Scandal
News that #FelicityHuffman and #LoriLoughlin have been indicted in what has been described as the, "largest-ever college admissions scam prosecuted by the Justice Department," by United States Attorney Andrew Lelling has definitely rocked Hollywood, if not North America. For the uninitiated, this admissions scam has seen wealthy parents across the United States pay to have their children admitted to any one of a number of A-list schools, including Georgetown University, Yale University, Stanford University, the University of Texas, the University of Southern California and UCLA, according to Washington Post.
By Christina St-Jean7 years ago in Education
Reason First: Forget About Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, Free Up the Schools
With the scandal of the fake college admissions story regarding ringleader William Rick Singer, it is ironic that college dropouts become insta-billionaires in Silicon Valley. Did the parents of the children involved in this whole blow up expect them to develop a killer app and ditch a fancy school all in the process? By eliminating city, state, and federal controls over the minds of those yearning to learn, these kind of scams would never appear.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Education
Podcasting Amplifies the Voices of a Unique Group of Students at Bed-Stuy Brooklyn School
Knowing the Neighborhood I’m an educator at Abraham Stockton School, PS 297, in Brooklyn teaching fifth grade kids aged 10 or 11 about wellness—everything from physical to emotional and social wellness. I grew up in the very same neighborhood that the school is in. We are a very diverse group with a lot of the neighborhood below the poverty line. When I went there in the 90s, it was the height of the crack era, which was a very tough time for our neighborhood, as well as the rest of America. To put it plainly, no one was coming to our neighborhood to help us amplify our voices or to be a representation of our community.
By Soundtrap - Contributor7 years ago in Education
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Specialty Schools
"Did you go to private school? Public? You're so well-spoken for someone without a degree!" It's a trio of sentences I often hear. As a college dropout, it's something that irks me on a lot of levels. Though I could rant about peoples' assumptions about my education level, I actually feel like it's about time to talk to the world about something else.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in Education
