Parents
Pros and Cons of Choosing Photography as a Career
People who choose the art of photography have immersed themselves in the world of beauty that nature offers and through the lens of a camera show it to the whole world.
Ultimate Vocabulary Resource Guide | SuperSummary
Looking for ways to bolster your English vocabulary skills? You’ll find plenty in this guide, with links to great vocabulary resources from around the web. There are tools for teachers and parents looking for strategies to help students excel. There are activities...
Unconventional Approaches to Teaching Writing
Writing is the vehicle that carries students to higher learning, and taught in creative ways, allows them to engage with core concepts using their own unique perspective. This is where teaching becomes learning, where material is applied instead of memorized.
Professors
Health and Safety – How can I help my student manage stress? | UniversityParent
Our college students may not have that much experience handling stress. Here are tips for encouraging healthy habits and steering them toward campus resources when they need more help. Source: Health and Safety - How can I help my student manage stress? |...
Career vs. Major…Which Comes First?
Conventional wisdom suggests the answer to this question is that the choice of major is the most important decision and consequently drives the career choice. Parents, friends, and some school personnel mistakenly have the student focus on a major. Consequently, the...
8 Essential Facts You Need To Know About the FASFA
Did you know you could get financial aid to attend college?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA as it is commonly referred to, is a form that allows you to apply for financial aid to attend college.
It is open to applicants that are current or prospective students and importantly, needs to be applied for each academic year.
Students
Guest Post: Asynchronous Learning: How It Can Change the 4 Year Paradigm?
As a medical student my classmates and I had the choice of either attending the class lectures or relying upon the class note pool, which was of uneven quality at times. This was unfortunate particularly because we didn’t know in advance who would slack off on their notes.
From Our Friends – Speaking Up: A Guide to Encouraging Student Engagement
What can be done to keep students interested and engaged in learning in higher education?
The Industry of Student Loans
The industry of student loans is like a cheetah chasing after the younger prey.