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5 Surprising Benefits of Community Colleges
Four-year universities are no longer the staple of postsecondary education. More and more people are beginning to realize the benefits of enrolling at a community college after graduating high school, and the future of these two-year institutions is looking up. Here are some of the amazing advantages of these smaller schools.
Alice MinguezPublished 5 years ago in Education
Surviving Student Life: A U.K. Guide
In the U.K., becoming a student at a university can be a monumental stepping stone in your life; it's the leap away from the confines of your home, your parents, and your friends (and those people you call friends, yet grit your teeth in the company of). At the age of 18, university for U.K. students is also often a gateway to the previously illegal: alcohol, cigarettes, nightclubs, and more (yes, we can do those at that age—apologies, America).
Benjamin WareingPublished 5 years ago in Education
From STEM to ESL
Having dedicated (or sacrificed, depending on your point of view) the final 5 years of my 20s to taking a foundation degree in physics and maths, followed by a Bachelor’s degree in physics, I am frequently asked why I am an English teacher rather than a physics and/or maths teacher. Allow me to explain.
Grace EnglishPublished 5 years ago in Education
The Key to Language Learning
A lot of people want to learn a new language but quickly give up once they discover how challenging language-learning can be. I never really understood that. I’ve always been the type of person that was constantly thinking, “That can’t be THAT hard.” Because of this feeling, and for many other reasons, I decided to try to learn one of the hardest languages in the world: Chinese. Here is what I found to be helpful when learning a new language.
Jordyn GoolsbyPublished 5 years ago in Education
Top Private Universities in the USA
Attending college is one of the most important investments that you can make yourself, and a lot of the return on investment you may experience will depend on where you go.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 5 years ago in Education
Most Popular College Majors for Millennials
The most exciting things about higher education involve new friendships and freedom from your parents, but it's your future education that takes up the bulk of your college experience, so what you will eventually learn along the way is what should be most important to you. Freshman year is a tough learning curve, but you'll get the creative spark you need and the energy to succeed later in your college career.
As Big As It Goes: Origami Art
I slapped the giant piece of canvas onto the table, making half the class jump in surprise. It was early Wednesday morning, just a few weeks before summer vacation. Heat radiated off the blacktop of the basketball courts outside the art room. I couldn’t wait to start.
Dalan HartmannPublished 5 years ago in Education
How to Budget (For Students)
If you're like me, a student who has a loan to get through the long months of dwindling torture, you would probably benefit from this article.
Packing for College: What Should I Bring?
With move-in day just around the corner, it's time to go through that list. However, I found that being the third in my generation going to university, my family still had no idea where to start. After searching almost every list that is out on the internet, I have compiled a list to get you started.
Katryna WeingartPublished 5 years ago in Education
