As a graduate student, consuming new ideas for research is essential for progression in a master’s or doctoral program. While information gathering in research can seem straightforward, many find it more challenging to navigate how to communicate research ideas to others. Imagine yourself as a graduate researcher tasked to review submitted graduate coursework, observing...
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When you teach a general education course, most students walk into that classroom because the class is a graduation requirement. While I may have some students with an interest in my subject of history and government, I cannot rely on that when I develop lectures or deliver material. When teaching, the instructor must develop...
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Researching library databases can be frustrating and it is usually the most dreaded part of writing a paper. Many results do not match your keywords and you are left reading through irrelevant information wasting precious time and stressing out. Using Boolean searches will save you time and ensure relevant information appears in your results....
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In the past decades, mental health and well-being have been one of the most neglected states of human health in different settings and across various circumstances. Furthermore, the overall well-being of final-year university students who are about to conclude their respective studies is, in most cases, overlooked. However, with the commencement of this decade,...
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Living in an ever-changing and technologically advanced society offers challenges and opportunities to educators and students. Recently, educators have had to navigate a pandemic and the repercussions of changing delivery modes of their classes with little to no warning and the implications of students who are becoming less and less comfortable in and exposed...
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When I was an undergraduate student, I used to sit right in the front row, as did most of the class’s top achievers. So it is no wonder I’d bump into the “front row” at most academic award events. However, more than receiving recognition for academic excellence, sitting in the front row taught me...
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Attending college is a life-long dream for millions of students across the globe. However, for students with disabilities attending college can sometimes present its own challenges. The good news is that there is a plethora of support and resources available to aid students with disabilities in achieving academic success. There are various college services,...
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When I realized that I was ready to further my education by obtaining my master’s degree, I knew that I would need help funding my education. After researching different ways to fund your graduate degree, I discovered that many graduate schools offer fellowships and graduate assistantships to graduate students and support their education. After...
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When I first decided to go back to graduate school, I knew that I didn’t want the burden of only relying on personal funds and student loans to fund my master’s degrees. When I finally decided on the university that I wanted to attend, I made it a mission to understand the different funding...
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The acronym STEM stands for: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS An example of each is Physical Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Applied Mathematics. A student studying disciplines in any of the fields above is known as a STEM student. Every day is different for a STEM student. Rarely will you find yourself doing the...
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