Tag: College students
Outdoor classes hold promise for in-person learning amid COVID-19
Tracey Birdwell, Indiana University and Tripp Harris, Indiana University
When it comes to conducting classes this fall, most colleges seem to be stuck between holding...
6 ways to build motivation to do your schoolwork now that...
Ryan Korstange, Middle Tennessee State University
Even in normal circumstances, it can be hard to get motivated to do your schoolwork. But these are not...
WTF? Slurs offend young adults more than swearing
Benjamin Bergen, University of California San Diego
In 1972, the comedian George Carlin performed a comedy routine in which he listed the seven words you...
Before you decide to work in college, ask yourself these questions
Laura Perna, University of Pennsylvania and Taylor K. Odle
For many undergraduates, working for pay during the academic year is a necessary part of the...
Why do college textbooks cost so much? 7 questions answered
Amie Freeman, University of South Carolina
Editor’s note: The high price of college textbooks has long been a sore point for students. Even though the...
How college towns could benefit more from throngs of student volunteers
Jennifer A. Jones, University of Florida
Millions of college students volunteer at soup kitchens, animal shelters and other nonprofits near where they go to school....
What parents should do to help students prepare for the first...
Lara Schwartz, American University School of Public Affairs
As the school year begins to wind down, high school seniors – and those who care about...
7 tips to stay safe while studying abroad
Chad M. Gasta, Iowa State University
Studying abroad can bring great rewards, but being a visitor in a foreign land also comes with significant risks.
“It...
EXPLORING NATURE
The chickadee in the snowbank: A ‘canary in the coal mine’...
Benjamin Sonnenberg, University of Nevada, Reno
Wet snow pelts my face and pulls against my skis as I climb...
