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Why Do Sciences and Maths Evolve Over Time, but the Humanities Do Not?
Upon completing my undergraduate degree, I have pondered the question, ''Why is there a progression in sciences and in maths, but not in the humanities?''—based partly on my own experiences from kindergarten to the end of my first Bachelor's Degree. I have noticed, and often stressed over, how as I got older all of the materials taught in my science and maths classes became more intricate and complex. Whereas, in my history or humanities classes (the name changed depending on what grade I was in), we tended to cover the same course material over and over again.
By Vanessa Skerry6 years ago in Education
"Happiness Classes" In Indian Schools
An experiment is taking place in Delhi's public schools: classes that focus on emotional well-being, instead of academic success. Due to the high education standards and the very limited spaces in top-tier universities, Delhi's Education Minister Manish Sisodia has been running this program to make sure the mental health of young students doesn't deteriorate from stress. Sisodia has stated that the system is suppressive to student's creativity and a major contributor to India's high suicide rate amongst students.
By J. P. Frattini6 years ago in Education
Why Go to College
Growing up we're told we have to go to college. We must get a degree because that is the only way we can get a well paying job. But is that really true? I mean sure, some of the wealthiest people went to college and are making millions of dollars a year, but are they happy? I mean truly happy. They don't have the debilitating student loan debt because they have the resources to pay for it in full, or they were lucky enough to get a full ride scholarship. I had neither. Both my parents were poor and we never had money for anything extra and could barely pay the rent. Going to college for me was something my mother always wanted for me. When she died, I went back to school to honor her and what she wanted for me. Looking back, I wish I never went.
By Lela Harris6 years ago in Education
High School
I remember the weeks coming up to my first year of high school. It was such an exciting milestone for me. I was no longer in public school, and I really felt like I was growing up. Although the excitement was there, so was the worry. I was approaching a whole different group of people, I was starting at the bottom. I didn't know many people, and the group of friends I left public school with was small. It came time to get our classes and sure enough I wasn't in any of the same classes as my friends. This created a whole other side of nerves. I not only was going into this huge school, but I felt like I was doing it alone.
By Laura's Vocal6 years ago in Education
6-year-old Author Reaches Major Milestone and Garners National Attention With Debut Book
Fredericksburg, Virginia—Kennedy O’Neal has a lot to be proud of these days. After her recent appearance on Good Morning America, sales of the Faith Baptist School kindergartner's debut book, The Adventures of Super Kennedy: Saving and Investing, have surpassed more than 10,000 copies. Kennedy and her dad, Chris O’Neal, released the book in mid-March to a positive reception—both locally and nationally.
By Nikki Gaskins Campbell6 years ago in Education
Why Community College Is Still a Good Option
This year, I graduated high school and embarked on the quest for a Bachelor's degree in order to land in a good career. I knew exactly what I wanted to do for the rest of my life, but with so little money to get there I had decided earlier in the year to go to the community college in my town. And boy, did it create controversy.
By Victoria Arauz6 years ago in Education
Adulting: Observations of a New College Freshman
Note: I wrote this article after my first 18 days of life at the University of Alabama. I will now be a sophomore at the same school, but thought these observations could be very valuable to the incoming Classes of 2022.
By Sydney Noordsy6 years ago in Education
Somers High School Physics Teacher Left the Challenge up to Us
By late June 1982, my immediate future was in place. I was going to Plattsburgh State and computer science would be my major. But I still had some unfinished business, and as I tentatively wondered down the hall to get my physics regents results, much was at stake. I knew I did well. But there was no way that a passing grade could compute against the quarterly grades I had received. Still, I knew passing was in play. The real question was whether "Merv" was going to give in or declare himself the winner of the game we were playing since September.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Education
Best Study Tips for Auditory Learners
Auditory learners retain information most easily by hearing and repeating things, unlike verbal learners. There are many different types of learning styles out there, but with auditory learning, certain study tips are more helpful such as word association, using mnemonic devices, working in study groups, and listening to music. If you're an auditory learner, you might have to try many different strategies for learning before finding the method that works best for you. Here are the best study tips for auditory learners. Try these out and see if they help you remember facts faster.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Education
'I Live with Strangers'
Oh. My. God. Living with strangers. Sounds like an absolute nightmare, doesn't it? Your whole life you've lived with your family; people who you're completely comfortable with. You've been hiding under the protective wing of your parents, and now it's time to fly the nest and start up a new life, in a new home, with a bunch of people you've never even met.
By Katie Rees6 years ago in Education