Do you remember the good old days when higher education used to be grueling? When you wanted to find information, you had to physically walk into the library to pick up a textbook. There also wasn’t as much information to be found in the early days of the internet, so you might fail questions even […] … learn more→
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10 Higher Education trends that will make students brighter in 2019
The continuing tragedy of student loan debt
Bradley Ritter has a fascinating series of videos on YouTube. He’s a chemical engineer, but has many relevant things to say about higher education. He also often gives advice for kids coming out of school, though usually it’s along the lines of “study very hard and be an engineer.” It’s not bad advice, mind you, […] … learn more→
Beware the couch! Reflections on academic reading
Over the years, I’ve learned a few things about reading journal articles. One of the most important things that I’ve discovered is that spending time thinking about how and why I read, and practicing ways to become a better reader, is time well spent. After all, the ability to critically read journal articles—and lots of […] … learn more→
Average College freshman reads at 7th Grade level
In the old days, getting into college was a big deal—you had to be a good student, have some solid extracurricular activities and generally pass an entrance exam as well as demonstrate you can write a decent “Why I Want To Go To College” essay. When the Federal government decided to back student loans, giving […] … learn more→
Chinese students are not Australia’s enemy within
Chinese international students are a huge presence on Australian university campuses, and nowhere more so than at the University of Sydney. Their exact number is hard to pin down; the university is very proud that it draws students “from over 130 countries” but quite coy about the distribution of their nationalities. However, estimates suggest that […] … learn more→
Missing school is a given for children of migrant farmworkers
In the summer of his junior year, Luis Miguel was struggling to stay in high school. He and his family of four – who work various agricultural jobs from picking blueberries and cherries to pruning grapes and canning tomatoes – live in one of California’s 24 migrant family housing centers. As a documentary filmmaker, I have been […] … learn more→
Proven tips to have an effective study break
Studying hard and going through revisions to prepare for the upcoming exam season? Then you must be experiencing tough times due to long reading sessions. Ironically, a lot of students face hard times understanding what they read even after reading the same paragraph several times. However, you can make the most out of revisions and reading sessions […] … learn more→
Why doing Humanities is doing science
It is increasingly common in this society or, at least, in this country, to divide the intellectuals – and their students – into two great branches of knowledge: letters and sciences, as if the former were not scientific and the latter not they would have a certain domain of humanistic knowledge that has led us […] … learn more→
Youth find hope for the future through documentary play
Today’s young people deserve to be heard. But, because of all of our technological distractions and polarized political systems, listening to others is becoming increasingly difficult. Philosopher and political scientist Roman Krznaric recently wrote an eloquent column on the harrowing prospects of “short-termism” for young people. My research has delivered a similar warning. Our survey across five global cities […] … learn more→
Why federal student aid should be restored for people in prison
Congress is thinking of lifting a longstanding ban on federal student aid for those serving time in prison. The “Restoring Education And Learning Act of 2019,” or the “REAL Act of 2019,” seeks to reinstate federal Pell Grant eligibility for incarcerated individuals. Pell Grants are federal grants meant to help students who need money to go to college. If Pell Grants […] … learn more→
