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Balancing books and bills: an exploration of the hidden world of student workers

SRHE

Moreover, meaningful work experience or employment can be seen as critical for a number of professions – a mechanism to distinguish between graduates with the same 2:1 degree but with differing employability capital. To what extent is student employment detrimental? Her research is in the area of inequality and education.

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Exploring sustainable cotton: A student’s journey

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

In a world becoming increasingly invested in sustainable living, I became curious about the implications this has had on the cotton industry after taking part in a week-long research trip to Mumbai at the start of the summer. To explore cotton manufacture from production through to retail. Nov 15, 2018

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Exploring sustainable cotton: A student's journey

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

In a world becoming increasingly invested in sustainable living, I became curious about the implications this has had on the cotton industry after taking part in a week-long research trip to Mumbai at the start of the summer. To explore cotton manufacture from production through to retail. Nov 15, 2018

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Why does teaching matter? Perspective from teaching in Earth Sciences and Physical Geography

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

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. Students are more likely to engage if they are excited about what they are taught. I discovered the job of “lecturer” in first year and was instantly sold on it.

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High school graduates are going to work instead of college. Can we prove they don’t have to choose?

EAB

Use student employment as a retention strategy Many younger students already need to balance work and academics. More than 70% of part-time and nearly 40% of full-time students under the age of 24 work while enrolled in college. They can combine online and face-to-face options to create the right balance for their lives.

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