Posts in student voices

February 23rd, 2011 in student voices

What’s in the News: What you may NOT want to hear…

I decided a while ago that education was the route for me. I figured that I would definitely attend graduate school and earn my PhD and eventually enter the professoriate. I rationalized that as a Read Article

February 22nd, 2011 in student voices

Informal Learning: Free Online Tools

All of these tools are free, most with room to upgrade for a fee. Being the broke college student I am, free is good but I’m glad there are potential ways for these programs to make money and stay in business Read Article

February 9th, 2011 in student voices

What’s in the News: Pitfalls of Online Classes

I currently have a little beef with online courses. Supposedly they free up your schedule when life gets in the way. On paper (or on a website) they sound impressive. What can be better than Read Article

February 8th, 2011 in student voices

Informal Learning: Passion

It can’t be taught into a classroom lesson and it can’t be the goal of freshmen orientation, but the doors can be opened to find one’s passion if universities are providing opportunities for growth, discovery and fun- both in and out of the classroom Read Article

February 2nd, 2011 in student voices

What’s in the News: Being Snowed in and Cabin Fever

                This week has been incredibly hard for many Midwesterners; we have been trapped in our houses, food rations are low for those who like myself, did not stock up at the local grocery store Read Article

February 1st, 2011 in student voices

Informal Learning: Driving in a Winter Wonderland

“take this opportunity to teach people how to drive- I say we start with using your blinker, being aware of others and parallel parking- those basic steps are fundamental to not only driving, but driving on questionable roads… Read Article

January 27th, 2011 in student voices

Informal Learning: When things crash and burn…

So this is my public service announcement to the world: if you bump your external hard drive while it is turned on, it will crash Read Article

January 26th, 2011 in student voices

What’s in the News: The New Frugal Student Shopper

At the start of my college undergrad career, I got all of my books from my university bookstore. I never paid attention to price tag or even if the book was used or new. I Read Article

January 26th, 2011 in Feature Content, student voices

Students say Facebook is Top Choice for Social Media (Video)

It’s not new news that social networking has taken our world by storm. But of all the mediums, Facebook seems to take the cake for most students. Whether it is starting a discussion, seeking information, Read Article

January 25th, 2011 in student voices

Informal Learning: The Economics of Buying Textbooks

“For $100, it isn’t worth it.” Read Article