Whenever a college or university gets sanctioned by the agency that provides its accreditation, fewer students enroll in that school. That’s what I found in a study in which I examined whether the sanctions influence how students decide which schools to attend. In my analysis, I looked at whether schools given a warning or placed on probation […] … learn more→

More and more colleges are becoming “metaversities,” taking their physical campuses into a virtual online world, often called the “metaverse.” One initiative has 10 U.S. universities and colleges working with Meta, the parent company of Facebook, and virtual reality company VictoryXR to create 3D online replicas – sometimes called “digital twins” – of their campuses that are […] … learn more→

Jen, a student I taught early in my career, stood head-and-shoulders above her peers academically. I learned she had started off as an engineering major but switched over to psychology. I was surprised and curious. Was she struggling with difficult classes? No. In fact, Jen’s aptitude for math was so strong, she had been recruited […] … learn more→

The Bologna plan introduced in Spain the obligation to prepare a Final Degree Project, hereinafter TFG, to complete the degree studies. This latest career milestone can be scary or anxiety -provoking for many students. This work is a test of intellectual maturity, in which a large part of the skills acquired during university education are valued. What is […] … learn more→

Since the start of the pandemic, many universities  are reporting record amounts of applications for admission from adults returning to school on a part-time or full-time basis while continuing to assume various responsibilities such as work, family and other obligations of adult life . Both college applicants and post-secondary institution officials cite the ability to take distance learning courses […] … learn more→

The sudden shift from on-campus teaching to remote learning in March 2020 changed the ways university and college faculty taught courses. While some professors reverted to old ways after returning to campus, others sought new approaches. The result is a mixture of different types of courses available to university and college students. It’s no longer just a question […] … learn more→

When it comes to academic success for college students, having a sense of purpose and gratitude makes a significant difference. That’s what I found in a peer-reviewed study published in June 2022 in the Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice. For the study, I analyzed answers provided by 295 undergraduates to questions about whether […] … learn more→

Australian politicians like the idea that cheap nursing courses can increase the number of nurses, one of Australia’s most in-demand occupations over the next five years. As of 2021, the previous federal government cut nursing student contributions by 40% to just under A$4,000 a year. The Victorian government is going a step further, temporarily covering tuition costs for nursing […] … learn more→

A little content warning first: I talk about depression and anxiety in this post. If that’s not for you today, click away friend. I’ll see you another time. I have been trying to work out how to write this without sounding like a privileged white lady, but I can’t, so I’ll just say it: I […] … learn more→

Selecting the field to pursue could be one of the most challenging things for a student. This is true that students keep monetary opportunities in their mind while deciding about their career, but apart from that there are many other things that they should know while they are deciding about the degree which they should […] … learn more→