Student Minds

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Ayo writes about the common expectations new students might have about university and compares them with the realities they may encounter. - Ayo Embarking on your university journey is a time filled with excitement, dreams, and HUGE expectations. It marks a significant transition from sixth form/college or gap years to a new chapter brimming with academic challenges, social opportunities, and personal growth.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 7, 2024

As students prepare for the exciting journey of attending college, one of the most important steps you’ll take is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. This form is your ticket to accessing crucial financial support for your education, including federal grants, work-study opportunities, and low-interest loans. The earlier you complete your FAFSA, the better your chances of receiving aid, as many programs are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

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I'm First!

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This summer, I did something a little different. No, I didn’t backpack across Asia or learn to bake the perfect chocolate souffle (although both are on my bucket list).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 7, 2024

American xenophobia is as old as the United States. For most of America’s history there has not been a coherent immigration system. It was not until the late nineteenth century that a bureau of immigration was even forme d. While immigrants from China, Mexico, and parts of the Caribbean would come to the United States throughout this period, they were explicitly barred from becoming American citizens.

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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