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There are many benefits to volunteering while you’re in college. It looks excellent on your resume, for one. But beyond that, it’s also good for the soul. Do you think you won’t have any time for community service during college? Even if you’re a double major, think again. You may change your tune after getting […]
Your graduation is an important day, and your institution may be more critical of your appearance than you may think. It is for this reason why you should make special considerations about your gown and ensure that it’s suitable to wear when you receive your diploma. Deviating from the requests and expectations of your high […]
If you are concerned about going to college during the COVID-19 pandemic, you are not alone. Many students and families worry about health and safety on campus at this time. However, there is no reason to delay your college studies if you take the proper precautions to avoid health problems associated with the pandemic. Many […]
Instead of facts and raw data, wouldn’t it be better to ask students and hear their side of the story? After all, they are the reason why universities exist in the first place. Only by hearing what students have to say can universities improve and advance education. If students want to fight for better education, […]
In the early 15th century, against all odds, a committee wrote a great work of literature. King James I of England, Scotland, and Ireland convened a council of Biblical scholars and translators to issue a new version of the Bible for the Church of England, which had recently split from the Roman Catholic Church. Though […]
The pandemic hit during the latter half of the second academic semester in early 2020. Now, as fall approaches, colleges and universities are having to make tough decisions about how they will reopen for the new school year. Despite the hopes of both students and faculty, the possibility of full, in-person reopenings are beginning to […]
Like the economies and lives of millions of people around the world, the coronavirus crisis is dramatically changing higher education Academics. Colleges have closed, classes have been suspended, or are taught online. Academic conferences have also been canceled. Students who were participating in programs abroad will not be able to be evaluated and some of […]
As toddlers, kids explore, question and probe. From the ages of two to five little ones are basically miniature scientists simply trying to figure out the world. They touch everything. Their brains examine objects, figuring out how they operate. Somewhere along the way, this stops (or at least slows) for many youth. Kids simply get […]
Most parents want to set their children up for success in life. While parents are work, students attend school and are guided by their teachers. Some concerned parents may not feel that public school provides the best learning experience for their child. The relative lack of discipline and exposure to overcrowded classrooms cause great discomfort […]
If you are new to the horse industry, it can be easy to get caught up in the excitement and decide to buy a mount of your own. While this isn’t necessarily a bad idea, it is a big responsibility. Here are three things you need to know before you commit to bringing a horse […]