It’s not uncommon for students to heavily consider their options following college graduation. This can be a torturous exercise for some as they attempt to discern the right path. For others, the decision to pursue education following college or even later in life is equally stressful, especially if this decision comes while juggling professional...
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Asking questions is a way in which we gather information on various topics. However, it can sometimes be difficult to ask a simple question to gain clarity on a topic or find the answer to some of life’s challenges. As a college student, you may be fearful of what your professors and or classmates...
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The philosopher-king Marcus Aurelius stated, “We should not say that I am an Athenian, or I am a Roman, but rather that I am a citizen of the Universe.” This idea, far ahead of its time, demonstrated an astonishing precognitive awareness of the importance of attaining a holistic global education and cosmopolitan philosophical inclination....
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It’s 13:15 in my residence at Stellenbosch University on a rainy winter’s day. My next class is at 14:00, about a 10-minute walk in the cold and rain. As I pour myself a cup of coffee in my cozy room, my next-door neighbor (who happens to be in my class as well) bursts in...
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As a graduate student, consuming new ideas for research is essential for progression in a master’s or doctoral program. While information gathering in research can seem straightforward, many find it more challenging to navigate how to communicate research ideas to others. Imagine yourself as a graduate researcher tasked to review submitted graduate coursework, observing...
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When you teach a general education course, most students walk into that classroom because the class is a graduation requirement. While I may have some students with an interest in my subject of history and government, I cannot rely on that when I develop lectures or deliver material. When teaching, the instructor must develop...
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Researching library databases can be frustrating and it is usually the most dreaded part of writing a paper. Many results do not match your keywords and you are left reading through irrelevant information wasting precious time and stressing out. Using Boolean searches will save you time and ensure relevant information appears in your results....
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In the past decades, mental health and well-being have been one of the most neglected states of human health in different settings and across various circumstances. Furthermore, the overall well-being of final-year university students who are about to conclude their respective studies is, in most cases, overlooked. However, with the commencement of this decade,...
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Living in an ever-changing and technologically advanced society offers challenges and opportunities to educators and students. Recently, educators have had to navigate a pandemic and the repercussions of changing delivery modes of their classes with little to no warning and the implications of students who are becoming less and less comfortable in and exposed...
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When I was an undergraduate student, I used to sit right in the front row, as did most of the class’s top achievers. So it is no wonder I’d bump into the “front row” at most academic award events. However, more than receiving recognition for academic excellence, sitting in the front row taught me...
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