A few more brushstrokes and the student gasped with excitement. There in the dirt was a small, bronze statue of a calf, revealed for the first time in 3,000 years. The discovery could have been yours! In this article, I dip into the many opportunities for you to take part in an archaeological dig both […] … learn more→
Volunteer on a dig for the thrill of digging up the past (you’ll also learn to hate buckets)
3 creative ways to lower your debt from Medical school
It’s always interesting when you ask kids what they want to be when they grow up. Some children seem to come into the world with a definite idea of who they are meant to be. Knowing your path in life from an early age is quite amazing, when you think of it. Other kids seem […] … learn more→
Nativity plays and school prayers: what children think of Christianity at primary school
As Christmas approaches, many primary schools and nurseries in Britain hold their traditional nativity plays or musicals. Teachers adapt the biblical story of the nativity and children often dress up as angels, innkeepers, shepherds, stars, wise men, Mary or Joseph. Parents and guardians are usually invited to attend performances in schools – but COVID-19 restrictions […] … learn more→
Latest government bid to dictate research directions builds on a decade of failure
The acting minister for education and youth, Stuart Robert, wrote a letter last week to Australian Research Council (ARC) CEO Sue Thomas, listing four demands. These included changes to ARC funding models and an overhaul of the ARC itself. These “expectations” were repackaged for the public in a press release on Tuesday entitled “New direction for the Australian Research Council […] … learn more→
Taking out a student loan for your child can hurt your own financial well-being December 17, 2021 8.27am EST
When people take out student loans for themselves, certain risks are involved. The debt can negatively affect a person’s mental, emotional and even physical well-being. It can also harm a person’s financial well-being. But when taking out a student loan for one’s child, the risk is even higher that the loan could be associated with lower financial well-being. This is what economics […] … learn more→
COVID has changed students’ needs and expectations. How do universities respond?
One could be forgiven for thinking moving lectures online is the only change to the higher education experience to come from the COVID-19 pandemic. Barely a day goes by without a headline that another university will conduct “lectures” in online mode only. But there is so much more potential for change in the wake of […] … learn more→
Unpleasant emotions are normal and desirable in academia
We are currently witnessing a discussion about academic freedom, which is the right to teach, learn, study, and publish without economic or political pressure . An independent commission on academic freedom was recently set up in Quebec. For its part, following several controversies, the University of Ottawa commissioned a report on academic freedom from a committee chaired by the former […] … learn more→
Language immersion: Why Argentina is the best place to learn spanish
What is language immersion? Why is it so important to surround oneself with Spanish speakers in the long run? Traveling to a Spanish-speaking country doesn’t only have to do with seeing the sights, but also with gaining new experiences like learning Spanish. We’ll tell you how to do it, where, and the best ways to […] … learn more→
High-yield investment program “HYIP” – Is it a fraud scheme?
Have you have encountered High-Yield Investment Programs while surfing the Internet for investment opportunities? If so, you are not alone. This type of investment option is lurking around every corner of the World Wide Web. Unfortunately, not all these investment opportunities are created equal. In fact, most of these programs offer zero return. It is […] … learn more→
Why do YOU need a personal injury lawyer
It is a well-known fact that only approximately four percent of personal injury cases get to trial. Based on estimations provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, there were some 16 397 tort cases in the space of a year. If one extrapolates the actual number of personal injury claims in a year, a staggering […] … learn more→