Online education is growing rapidly. It is predicted by 2019 50% of all classes will be delivered online. This infographic provides intriguing stats on how online learning truly is revolutionizing education.
What are your thoughts on online education? If you have taken courses online, what was your experience with it?
This infographic lists the level of difficulty and the average time it takes an English native speaker to learn a number of different languages. Personally, I stuck to Italian in college but I remember a few of my friends struggling in Arabic and Japanese classes, and after reading through this I can better understand why.
What do most prospective students look for while deciding what college to attend? Location? Available majors? Biggest party school? Before a student makes their final decision, one vital factor to look for is how satisfied the college’s current students are. One of the easiest ways to quickly figure out student satisfaction is by researching the schools retention rate. U.S. News & World Report recently released the list of the 10 Colleges with the Highest Freshman Retention Rates.
Interested in finding out about more schools retention rates? Take a look at the full list of highest and lowest retention rates.
I remember going into my freshman year of college and being very intimidated by how big my class sizes were. After having numerous people warn me about the 500 person intro classes, I was worried that I’d get lost in the crowd and fade out easily. Luckily, I found my school to be a lot smaller than it actually is and adjusted fairly quickly.
In your opinion, what would be a few crucial factors that would cause a student to stick around or decide to pack their bags and find a new school?
Heading off to college presents many new and exciting life experiences for a young adult. For the first time in their life they are free to do as they please without living by the rules of their parents. For many, this is the first time they are exposed to drinking. I remember my first quarter of college I was amazed at how readily available alcohol was and how any day of the week you could find a party somewhere around campus.
A recent study revealed that many college students find that the benefits of binge drinking outweigh the negatives. What benefits could ever outweigh the nasty hangover that is inevitable after a night out drinking? The benefits that these students reported included: having more courage, improved communication skills, and better social abilities. To read the whole story click here!
College students seem to find a reason to binge drink for any occasion; whether they are celebrating the start of a new year, getting ready for a football game or stoked that their finals week is over. What seems like a normal social college activity can lead to serious consequences later on in life. College Binge Drinking gives you a look into the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. One serious side effect new studies have concluded is a connection to brain damage. For access to the entire article click here.
HubPages brings up an important point about the aftermath of college binge drinking and lists a few signs to look for if you believe you know someone who has a problem.
What kinds of steps do you believe should be taken around college campuses to ensure students are aware of the risks of binge drinking?
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