Balancing Immediate Enjoyment with Long-Term Goals in STEM College coursework doesn’t always perfectly correspond to a career in a STEM field, so how do you balance the education you need with the job you want? By JOHN BARKER Not everything you can do in a career in STEM has an immediately obvious parallel in schoolwork. […]
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Why You Should Be a Math Major Choosing to major in mathematics opens a world of intellectual exploration and diverse career opportunities. As a math major, you not only delve into the beauty of abstract reasoning but also cultivate problem-solving skills crucial in various fields. By DANI PARKS Mathematics majors find themselves well-equipped for a
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I like science, but I hate lab Considering STEM, but hate lab? Many high school lab settings are unavoidably rushed, prone to failure, and unguided, but are not representative of college lab work. By JOHN BARKER I have met people who tell me that they changed their major in college or pivoted away from a
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How to Overcome Senioritis With many college deadlines passing and the advent of another January, seniors are feeling excited about what lies ahead. You might be tempted to coast a little or maybe you’re feeling tired. A time-honored ritual, senioritis is very common, especially after a stressful admissions cycle. Here are some thoughts when thinking
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Alternatives to a Psychology Degree Are you wondering if psychology is the only route for study in understanding the mind and human behavior? When selecting a college major related to psychology, know that there are alternatives that incorporate the more theoretical sides of psychology with practical applications. In this article, we’ll discuss that balance by
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Tips for Researching and Compiling Your College List If you’re not sure where to start when beginning your college research and list, we have a helpful guide to get you started. By NOELLE COMPTON Transitioning from high school to college is an exciting and pivotal moment in a student’s life. As a high school student,
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The New dSAT: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly The College Board has made huge changes to the SAT to keep up with the time. We have the scoop on those changes and how you can best prepare with the new SAT. By NOELLE COMPTON As you gear up for college admissions, it’s essential
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So You Want an Open Curriculum? Open curricula have gained increased popularity. They’re very attractive, coming off as highly flexible. That said, an open curriculum is not for everybody, so let’s look at it in more detail. By SPRING PHAM What is an open curriculum? When I was in college, students had to take distribution
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More Tips On Making The Most Of A College Visit Visiting a college campus can be exciting, exhilarating, and a bit overwhelming. You are plopped in the middle of a small bubble that you may, or may not, spend at least 4 years of your life there. Some visits disappoint, or don’t live up to
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