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Learning and Study Strategies Inventory
First of all, let’s face it, college is not always the best time of our lives. And if you are like me and come from a small town, it’s a huge change. Sometimes college shows you how much your bad study habits can fail you really quickly and that change is required to succeed. Many students believe that no one knows them better than they know themselves, and that only they can determine how they study. When a student gets told their study strategies are out of line, or are not really working for them, it’s hard to accept it and even change the habits that one has. However, after taking the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) I can’t be completely sure how well I know myself when it comes to studying. The LASSI report showed me how much I lack different strategies to be good at studying. I never knew how much fixing up I needed.
By Lydia Cruz8 years ago in Education
10 Creepiest Teacher-Student Relationships in TV History
There have been way too many cases of teacher-student relationships out there in the world. From college professors to even high school teachers having a relationship with one of their students, the majority of us know how wrong it is for a teacher to have a relationship with a student. And television doesn't slightly justify it at all. In fact, there are so many shows that show a teacher having an intimate relationship with a student and it's just plain weird.
By Penny Newton8 years ago in Education
ALEKS: The Worst Online Learning Program
I was first introduced to ALEKS my freshman year of college. Like most first years, I had to take College Algebra as a general education credit and a prerequisite for many other courses. This year, my school decided to incorporate ALEKS into the math department. None of the students and only a few of the teaching assistants heard about the program before its introduction into the university, as it is still a relatively new system on the market. We were told about how ALEKS is able to adapt to your abilities and give you more individualized learning. Sounds great! Right? That's what we thought, too...
By Lorraine Woiak8 years ago in Education
Strive for Greatness
Education is the key to success! My entire life has been a learning experience, from reading books to increasing knowledge in the healthcare field. Although, there is a misconception of hard work pays off vs. it is not what you know but who you know. Someone asked me one day, “What does it mean to have all those degrees just to accumulate debt?” I personally prefer to set goals for longevity and not just live in the moment. It is the norm to buy a car, have brand clothes, and look the part of financially set. Well, I am here to tell you that looks can be deceiving, and the only person to impress is yourself through elevation. Therefore, an education provides financial stability, career advancement, and fulfillment of Maslow’s Hierarchy theory.
By Charlene Ellison8 years ago in Education
My One Regret
Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you chose a different path? If you studied something different in college? If you didn’t attend college? That question flies across my conscious almost every day now whilst at the height of my college career.
By McKenzie Morrill8 years ago in Education
Anxiety-Depression-College?
I started college in the summer of 2017. Got all of my binge drinking, crappy eating, and terrible sleeping patterns out of the way in that first summer. I was optimistic, happy, ready to take on the world, and convinced by all the optimistic BS that I told myself.
By Alia Williams8 years ago in Education
9 Things I Wish I Knew While Applying to College
High school students, please take my advice. In applying for college, there were so many things I should have and could have done differently. It's too late for seniors now, but this is a great time for juniors and underclassmen to start thinking about these things, and to have some advice from someone who very recently went through the experience as they come up to this majorly stressful time in their lives. Many of these things I didn’t even know until after the process, but they would have really helped me to avoid many breakdowns.
By Anarchee Snow8 years ago in Education
10 Best Apps to Use With Google Classroom
Google Classroom is essentially the future of teaching. It’s a free web service developed by Google for schools that’s dedicated to simplify creating, distributing, and even grading assignments through the computer and not on paper. This is also an amazing way to use less paper and save more trees! It's an awesome way to stay connected with yourstudents and constantly stay organized in each class.
By Jennifer Violet8 years ago in Education
Best Apps For College Students
College is definitely one of the most unusual times of your life. It's a time when you find out who you are, you learn the lessons that will carry you into the professional world, and you also end up being more broke than ever before. Being in college isn't easy, but the truth is that most people find it to be fairly rewarding.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Education
College Culture Shock
There's a huge culture shock for many new college students about the function of classrooms. In high school, you need permission for everything: to go to the bathroom, to get a drink, to use your computer, etc. High school has a rigid structure that does not allow for deviation. College is... a little bit different.
By Diane Nivens8 years ago in Education
