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Part I: Should a University Have to Pay the University to Market the University?
Money. Isn't that what college is all about these days? As tuitions continue to rise far, far faster than inflation, along with parental stress and student debt to cope with these ever-growing costs, the costs of books, the cost of living on campus, the cost of parking—in short, the cost of everything even associated with the university experience—seems to be on an ever upward spiral.
By David Wyld7 years ago in Education
Is the University Education System Broken?
Everyday I enter a lecture room, pick a seat, sit down, and get ready to watch a slide presentation. It could be a slide presentation on the theory of money in economics or a presentation on how to conjugate the verb "avere" which means "to have" in Italian. Everyday I am walking into a classroom and watching thousands of slides to learn and understand the material, and I have been doing this for almost 3 years now.
By Linda Mayaba7 years ago in Education
6 Reasons You Should Be Studying Conservation
It would be very easy for me to sit here and type out a list which has already been made a thousand times over (we know there's only one Earth, guys), but I'm going to do us a favour and talk about a few things that, maybe, you haven't been seeing and hearing since the 60s.
By Iris Atherton7 years ago in Education
What I Wish I Knew Before Applying for College Abroad
I still remember the day I received my admission offer from my dream university. "We're pleased to offer you admission..." I couldn't move for a while. I was paralyzed with joy. The feeling is difficult to explain (probably because it was ages ago) but I felt really proud of myself. However, what I didn't know then was though a huge success, an admission offer is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the college admission process.
By Linda Mayaba7 years ago in Education
Graduating from College Debt-Free Amidst a Financially Global Turmoil
College is probably the most pivotal point in an adolescents' life. This is a time for reinventing yourself, drug experimentation, and fun. It is also a time of self-discovery, thought-provoking debates, insightful lectures, seminars, and planning for the future.
By Paulina Pachel7 years ago in Education
The Effects of School
We always see the ads of the children in third world countries who don't get to school. These ads are supposed to show us that "school is a privilege" and that "others aren't fortunate enough to have schooling." But is it really worth it? In thriving, first world countries do the results justify the means when it comes to the education system? Many think that they do, but even more would disagree.
By Reggie Henwood-Wiseman7 years ago in Education
Top 5 Must-Use Resources on Campus That Every International Student Should Know About
International students pay so much for college but are they getting the most out of it? I've put together a list of must-use resources on campus that many international students tend to forget about.
By Linda Mayaba7 years ago in Education
How to... Survive Life in a College Dorm
College can be hard. Sure, some of you reading this are probably thinking, "She's crazy! College was the best four years of my life!" But others understand what I am saying. It can be hard moving out of your hometown. It can be hard moving away from your family. It can be hard moving away from your friends. It can be hard moving away from your pets. It can be hard moving into a tiny dorm with a complete stranger. It can be hard taking college classes. College can be hard. So what can you do to make college a little bit easier? Making dorm life more tolerable is a great place to start! You can do this pretty easily, so for starters...
By Marissa Roeske7 years ago in Education
The Curious Case of Long Beach State...or Whatever You Call It!
Confusion is definitely not the desired end result of any marketing effort! So imagine the plight facing the upper administration of one particular college in California. Consider the case of Long Beach State—or rather as this school of well over 30,000 students is officially known, California State University, Long Beach. It's the third largest school in the CSU system, and a sizable university that would outrank many much more well known university "brands" by enrollment.
By David Wyld8 years ago in Education
