When I started undergraduate courses, I remember the pressure of having to know what I wanted to do with my life- and always questioning if a degree was worth it. But the message that you have to know exactly what you want to do with your life is no longer- and was never- an easy …
Something I’ve always been interested in is how technology impacts student learning. I’ve seen how tweaks in instructional design, and even web design, can make learning more accessible to more students. While design encompasses a wide range of disciplines- from fashion design to graphic thinking to design thinking, it’s a truly important field with the …
The most intimidating question I’ve gotten in my life came when I was applying to colleges: what do you want to do? While I’d always imagined a clear path that involved graduating high school and getting a degree- likely in English- I was afraid that I would make a mistake in my career. That question …
In another life, my father would have been a history professor. He graduated with a Bachelor’s in History from Hanover College and was accepted into a Master’s program. Ultimately, he chose to pursue an MBA instead- but he did pass down his love of history to my brother and me. We grew up visiting historical …
When I was studying for the SAT, I relied on hard copy books for prep. Things changed a lot as I studied for the GRE- and now, students have more options than ever. Even the opportunities for online learning for adults have exploded, with open source learning platforms like edX paving the way for affordable …
There’s a lot of pressure on college freshmen to know what they want to do with their careers- and I’ve seen that pressure play out. It’s more than understandable, with rising tuition costs and high school packed with to do’s more than ideas of how to navigate careers or further education. Probably the most popular …
When my brother was studying engineering and later data analytics, the programming language was a must. But programming languages aren’t important just for a few fields. Whether you’re going into web programming, data science, or even related fields like finance, learning Python is an excellent way to expand your opportunities. Even better? Python is one …
One of my best experiences teaching has been in a developmental English course. International students and students who grew up speaking different dialects were eager to learn- and improved tremendously over the semester. I also know people who have gone to teach ESL students- and likewise have seen opportunities open up to those students. There …
I’ve seen firsthand how expensive courses can weigh students down. While I believe that attending in-person higher education classes has many benefits, they aren’t always the easiest places to explore new subjects. And for those who are juggling other responsibilities, free courses can be an excellent way to do just that. I’m interested in how …
For most of my life, I was told there was a straight path to success: graduate high school, get a college degree, and find a job. After years of my struggles- and teaching students- I have come to realize how important it is to realize we all have different paths. Success doesn’t look one way, …