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Syllabus for My Professor
If anyone has been to high school or college, chances are, you know what a Syllabus is. For those who don't know, a syllabus is this bible of expectations that each instructor gives to their students as guidelines for being allowed to take their course. Well, as the student who just paid $500+ for this "opportunity," I have a few guidelines, too. After all, I spend my time, gasoline, brain capacity and money each time I come to class, why is it so wrong to have expectations of my own?
What My Degree in Theatre Taught Me
“There is no world without theatre”—Edward Bond. It’s true. I found this quote when I was 17, but in the last four years its meaning to me has changed a lot. I started a drama degree in 2015 convinced I was going to be on the West End—one of the big names, in demand all over the world.
Amy PrendergastPublished 6 years ago in EducationBeing Transgender at University
Going to university for the first time can be a terrifying experience anyway. Add to that being transgender, and it can just seem to get even worse. Whether you're out and proud at home and not sure how new people will take to it, or completely closeted and wanting to tell people for the first time, here are some things to consider.
To: A First Year College Student
What I've learned from my first year in college is preparation is a joke. You can't be prepared for everything life throws at you. I've decided to compile a somewhat of a list of things I wish I was better prepared for!
Virginia ParkerPublished 6 years ago in EducationReasons to Consider Boarding School
Boarding schools have unfairly garnered a sort of bad reputation among parents and children unfamiliar with the actual workings of these unique educational establishments. Sometimes considered to be on the more “extreme” end of private school options in the United States, boarding schools can actually provide a variety of unique opportunities to students and families willing to make the sacrifice of time and money. These reasons to consider boarding school cover the vast array of advantages that boarding schools offer, and they just might convince you to consider sending your child to finish their studies at a boarding school.
Joseph D. N. KendrickPublished 6 years ago in Education- Top Story - August 2018
A Layman's Guide to Surviving AP Calculus
Disclaimer: These are tips to help you pass the class, not to get a 5 on the AP test. Ah, AP Calculus... the class that made even the smartest students at my school tremble.
The Issues of Education
It’s not that education’s bad because, in principle, it’s not. We need to learn, to grow, to expand our minds and understanding. Education is good. School is bad.
Charlotte WilliamsPublished 6 years ago in EducationCollege? How About No!
Ever since a child, have you been told that you will only be successful if you go to college and get an education? Well that might have been true for the longest time, but with how society is changing, you can be successful without putting yourself through hell of student loans.
10 Tips for a Successful Semester
In my five plus years as a tutor and college employee, I've worked with hundreds of different students of all levels and backgrounds. Some I see only once and others I see often, but I've seen enough of them to know what kinds of students are primed and ready to tackle their semester. These ten tips are essential for acing your classes, managing your time, and still having having fun, and if you put these into practice I'll have no doubt you'll have a successful semester.
Kyle FosterPublished 6 years ago in Education13 Tips for Incoming College Freshmen
Everyone knows that moving into a dorm for the first time can be stressful. Having to find a new routine and being in unfamiliar territory can make anyone anxious. Here are a few tips that I have realized since moving into my dorm as a freshman in college. These tips range from what I did that was helpful to things I wish I had done to make things easier.
Panicking About Starting Uni This Year?
University is, naturally, a daunting prospect for many. The whirlwind of A-levels and other exams that has just passed was scary enough, but now we are faced with UNI of all things. The ultimate test. It always seemed so far off until now, right? But now that results day has been and gone it’s time to get real. Whether you ended up with some snazzy exam results, got accepted through Clearing or had to phone up and fight for a place at one of your choices, everyone is in the same boat now.
Why Are You Ranking: Best Solutions to the Education Crisis in America Listed from Smart to Genius
Back to the meat grinder, the children of America trudge to these government schools. They're tasked with not why or how they should think but what they should feel. Whole curricula are dedicated to emotionalism and not critical thinking skills. Though their name bears Progressive, the actual regressiveness involved is in the true nature of this collection of people. For over a century, regressives have been trying to warp the minds of the young people of the most moral nation in history, America. This approach to education has lead to the United States sliding down the lists of tests regarding mathematics, reading and comprehension, and science amongst a whole host of other subjects. As bureaucrats rush to say that “education is the key” and that we “need more education” and to “pay our teachers more,” they would be right. But the means by which they seek to execute these platitudes is to implement more government in schools, not less. The twisted irony here is that with the government education model in place, things have only gotten worse. Children have no clue how to conceptualize or formulate complete ideas. Teachers who just see their work as another paycheck show malaise as their salaries are determined by government bureaucrats, not free market performance. To add to this disaster would be like spraying napalm on an already roaring fire. There exist solutions to this problem and they involve government. Yes, in a free market, the government would be able to protect schoolchildren from threats at home, from abroad, and to settle their differences in court if they find themselves in a legal bind. So get your styluses and digital tablets for Why Are You Ranking: Best Solutions to the Education Crisis in America Listed from Smart to Genius
Skyler SaundersPublished 6 years ago in Education