The Texas Board of Education has approved an academic curriculum that presents a “conservative” viewpoint of history. It stresses the “superiority” of American capitalism and questions the Founding Fathers’ commitment to a secular government without state sponsored religion according to an article in the New York Times and the Dallas Morning News. This blog will not be about college news per se, but I think this topic is relevant regarding the state of education in our country. As a former university Lecturer, these changes to the public academic curriculum should be aired and discussed. (more…)
Texas rewrites History
Binge Drinking, Definition and Effects
Binge drinking, particularly on college campuses, is a real problem. First, let us define “binge drinking”: it is defined as having 5 or more drinks in a row, in other words, drinking a large quantity of alcohol quickly for the purpose of getting drunk. A social drinker will have a few drinks throughout the evening, but the goal isn’t to get “dead drunk”. Yes, I am aware that drinking and college go together like peanut butter and bread. I am not talking about social drinking, though, I am talking about binge drinking. (more…)
Second Semester Sophomore…and spring break!
I’m in my second semester as a sophomore, which means I’m almost halfway done, scary! So far this semester has been pretty good. I have selected a major, and minor, all I have to do is declare it! I will be majoring in music along with a minor in sociology and anthropology! If I am not too overwhelmed and have the time I will double major with the two studies. (more…)
Cool Majors: Nursing!
Nursing is a rewarding health career that can take you anywhere in the world. This career is in great demand, and some nurses can make more than physicians. Being a nurse opens the door to many career paths, from hospitals to surgery to international travel and adventure.
Sophomores: Time to Start College Planning!
High school sophomores, it is time to get your thinking cap on! It is the perfect time to start planning your college search, application, and selection process. The earlier you start, the more likely it will be that you will find the right college fit. So, what should you be doing?
Political Outskirts
In case you didn’t know, I go to a hippy school in southern California. Naturally, this draws a large number of hippy sorts of kids. I write jokes in my free time and here’s one I told at open mic: “Hippies aren’t called that because they’re hip or hipsters. It’s because they’re hypocrites. They’re always saying give peace a chance but I find they aren’t receptive when I give them a piece of my mind (pause for laughter).” I know it’s a pun but it got an okay laugh.
Best Paid Degrees
Best Paid Degrees
I’m reluctant to write this one…
But I think it’s probably important to know something of what you’re getting into. A little bit of the underbelly of what can happen when you choose to party and don’t take care of yourself or go out with reliable people
Upcoming College Travels!
I LOVE visiting college campuses, and my spring will be full of them!
Advice to the high school college lookers
What a FANTASTIC day, especially for a Monday. I got up, dog-tired, went to class and was done by 11. The teacher in my first class woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, but what can you do. By the time class was done, the sun was shining, it was a beautiful 72 degrees, and not a cloud in the sky. I spent the entire day outside!! It was amazing. This is the first warm beautiful day in Oxford, Mississippi in what seems to be forever!
