Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

JUNE 25, 2019

We had some pretty famous professors there, and the idea that they could do top research AND share it with us students was particularly attractive. A friend of mine was asked once, in a derogative way: “You are a geologist, why is geology important?”. Most technological tools require elements that are mined from rocks (e.g.,

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Study and Go Abroad

APRIL 6, 2023

Engineering: Australia has a strong mining and resource industry and requires skilled civil, mechanical, and mining engineers. Job opportunities can vary by location, so do your research for the region of Australia you plan to work in. Food and Entertainment: Eating out and entertainment can also be expensive in Australia.

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AIFS Abroad

JANUARY 17, 2024

Hiking trails pepper the surrounding landscape and lead to treasures such as the beautiful small missionary town of Pniël, the Instagram-worthy mountains of the Dwarsriver valley, or the Pniël Silver mine caves. How’s your balance? In Stellenbosch they offer efoil lessons!

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AIFS Abroad

MARCH 15, 2021

I highly encourage researching important historical sites in your study abroad location and checking them out. Walking in parks or gardens became a pastime of mine, and I stumbled across signs with fun facts or important monuments while doing such, such as the Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 8, 2023

” She argues that major research universities need to combat their elitist, exclusionary, and ivory tower reputation. Their research should be evaluated not simply in terms of quantitative “impact factors,” but by its success in tackling global economic, health, and sustainability challenges.

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