Colleges are still enjoying large numbers of students with “swine flu”, or H1N1. After a 10 day trip to Kentucky and Ohio, I have also succumbed to the H1N1 virus. But I won’t get H3N8…an equine flu which has jumped species to dogs. At least that is good news, right?
Full Story »Poker…and Academics?
One of the most popular articles on the Chronicle of Higher Education’s website is What Poker can Teach Us. I find it fascinating that poker has become so mainstream, mainly because of the movie Rounders. I’ve been around poker since I was very small, when I watched my grandparents play “penny poker” with their friends.
Full Story »A lot on my plate
So…it’s Monday. Mondays are terrible. This week is gonna be horrible. I have a geology exam on Thursday in which I got a 63 on the first one after studying hardcore. I was depressed. But this means that I have to studyin 20 more hours to get a better grade. Womp Womp. AND I have an essay due in history on Friday and its about a book I read that I don’t even understand. Who knew college was hard!?
Full Story »Cheers! A college where the President knows your name?
Remember the show Cheers? If you are a student, you probably don’t. It was about a bar where “everybody knows your name”. Isn’t that the essence of community? In an article in the Chronicle of Higher Education, we learn about a college (DePauw) where the President actually knows everyone’s name!
Full Story »Travels with Tam: University of Redlands
Travels with Tam: University of Redlands
Full Story »livin’ the college life
Well since I have successfully not written in a while I guess that it is time for an update at Mizzou.
Full Story »It’s That Time of Year…
It’s October – the cold weather is setting in, the holiday season is approaching, and I find myself in the mood for a pumpkin spice latte or peppermint hot chocolate more often.
Full Story »An Aspiring Veterinarian
Wow, college already seems to be going by fast. I feel like I just moved in and its October already. It has finally sunk in that I am not at camp anymore. It still feels a little strange, like I’m at more of a boarding school rather than at college, but there are times where I step back and go wow, I really am at college
Full Story »Travels with Tam: Eckerd College
I have to say right off the bat: I LOVE Eckerd! My daughter graduated from Eckerd this past spring, so I had an opportunity to get to know the college quite well. If you want personal attention, a beautiful location with ocean views, an outstanding liberal arts education, and being taught by a nobel laureate, then Eckerd is a place you need to look at!
Full Story »Check your College website for Swine Flu News
The University of Texas at Austin plans to begin flu vaccinations on October 6, the health portion of their website shows a video of how to wash your hands. TCU has reported a few cases of Swine Flu as well. At this point it certainly seems like the northern schools are having more outbreaks at [...]
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