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right for us and if it is something we still want to do. We contemplate about the path ahead of us after high school. I, myself, think it is a great idea to go to a 4 year college because of the valuable experience and general education earned at a university. I have a career set in front of me, and there are steps I will take to get me where I desire to be. To begin, a 4 year college provides a whole different experience compared to high school. I and a few other classmates were given the…

University education in Canada and India In today’s competitive world education is necessity for human after food, clothing and shelter. Education play vital role in every human’s life. Proverb argue’s that “A human without education is like a bird without wings” (internet). University education is right path for students to make the right move. Furthermore, getting education in Canadian and Indian universities has so many differences and similarities…

Why College Is Important to Me If you could travel to an alternate reality where you could take a pill to gain knowledge, would you travel there? This is a question posed to me by my father several years ago, that has perplexed me since I’ve come to realize the complexity of the fictional alternate reality offered by this inquiry. Even comprehending what such a reality might entail is onerous to the brain, and often difficult to understand. A place where all learning is done by taking a…

discovered they chose the wrong campus, then end up transferring after a semester or two. Concordia University Chicago needs to improve campus life by engaging students in more activities, creating new spaces for students to gather, and updating housing facilities in order to keep students from transferring elsewhere.…

The Huffington Post posted an online news outlet survey by The Daily Beast that rated the “happiest colleges”. Texas A&M scored the highest possible score (10 being the highest ranking possible) for “Overall Student Experience”, 9.8 in the “Would You Do It Again” category and 9.2 for “Full-time Freshman Student Retention”. Texas A&M’s vice president for student affairs, Lt. Gen. Joe Weber (USMC-Ret,) offered the following observation in response to the survey: “Why is everyone so happy in…

The University of Chicago satisfies my desire for a particular type of learning environment, community and future in many ways. As Chicago native a biracial woman, I see the strides and succeess happening every day and can’t wait to take my part in that progress for equality, empathy and empowerment in my beloved city. It’s no secret Chicago has a history of struggle in the areas of female empowerment in the workplace, cultural acceptance and socio-economic segration. But it’s also true that…

exposure for the company and holds great potential for increased consumerism due to the influence of the players using the brand. However, the business isn’t the only side that sees benefits. In exchange for the brand sponsorship, the team obtains new gear, sports drinks, and other paraphernalia that helps them train and become a stronger…

the Michigan Research Community I. Introduction to MRC and Learning Communities As a large public institution, the University of Michigan can be very overwhelming for some students. However, the University of Michigan does a great job of creating small communities for students with similar backgrounds, identities, or interests. One of the small learning communities at the University of Michigan is the Michigan Research Community, otherwise known as MRC. In MRC, all of the individuals involved…

individual’s situation, personal drive, and their goals. Furthermore, students will consider where their quality education will lead them in their career path and future endeavors. However, overall, students seek smaller class sizes, Ivy League universities and/or accredited colleges, well-educated and enthusiastic teachers, and diverse areas of study to choose from for a quality…

“weaving together disparate knowledge (cohesive learning) and creating new, more sophisticated ways of knowing and acting in the world (synergistic learning)” (Taylor, 2008, p. 24). In all my research, I have found that student affairs/student services has grown to cater the student over time. With continued growth and vision, this group of professionals, along with the continued effort of scholars, will aid students in developing new knowledge and integrative…