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Rethinking the Idea of Legacy in Higher Education: How Colleges Can Raise Up Student-Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Legacy college admissions — the practice of selective institutions giving preference to children and relatives of alumni — is under intense scrutiny today. They see if their parents have enough money to pay rent, buy food and clothes and put gas in their cars.

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Let’s Partner with Agriculture to Address Food Insecurity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In Stephanie Land’s brave and important new book CLASS ( a follow-up to her memoir MAID , the basis for an award-winning Netflix series) she explains that even though she knew a college degree was the best chance she and her 6-year-old daughter had of escaping poverty, being deprived of food made it nearly impossible. The U.S.D.A.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In addition to students who find excellent jobs after graduating from a four-year institution, some EPW alumni are pursuing graduate studies. “I The students usually report back to us where they are employed. That’s the most satisfactory point of the work we do.”

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Write a Great “Why This College?” Essay – A Practical Guide

Great College Advice

specific research facilities, academic centers, specialized libraries, and/or study abroad). Touch on interactions that you make with students, staff, or alumni of the school. Think about the general curriculum of the degree, the structure of your intended major, and other academic resources that attract you (e.g., Name names.

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How to Write a Great ‘Why This College?’ Essay

Great College Advice

specific research facilities, academic centers, specialized libraries, and/or study abroad). Touch on interactions that you make with students, staff, or alumni of the school. Think about the general curriculum of the degree, the structure of your intended major, and other academic resources that attract you (e.g., Name names.

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Mini-Series: Keep learning, stay healthy

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

Here are a few highlighted as food for thought: Self-worth and confidence No matter how big or small, experiencing something new or learning a new skill helps us to feel better about ourselves. You might prefer to take yourself on an outing to visit a local gallery, library or museum. Why does learning help our wellbeing?

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Semester Program Spotlight: Study Abroad in Stellenbosch, South Africa

AIFS Abroad

The Stellenbosch University campus truly has everything you need – including gyms, pools, a botanical garden and a sprawling underground library. Welcome and farewell group dinners Vineyard tour Visit to Table Mountain Hiking Attend a sporting event and a local festival (music or food) . Stellenbosch University.