Finishing your secondary education puts you in somewhat a stalemate. For starters, you have to choose whether you want to pursue college or get a job and start life as it is. If you fancy the former, you have to think about the course you’ll take and where you’ll take it. This article is all …
Have you ever heard of the academic urban legend called “pass by catastrophe”? Here’s how it goes: Imagine yourself in the last semester — unable to focus on your exam, and struggling! You’re dead sure that there’s no way for you to pass and complete your course. Instead of that picture-perfect graduation party, you’re going …
An internship is a gateway to the professional world. That’s the reason why most universities require you to complete at least 240 hours of internship work. But here’s the thing. Your university won’t be spoon-feeding you an internship; you have to apply for it yourself. If you’re an undergraduate, this can be pretty challenging. Likely, …
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An internship is a position wherein an undergraduate or trainee will work for an organization — usually without pay — to gain on-the-job experience for a certain amount of time. The length of an internship will last from a few weeks to as long as an entire year. However, most employers today will only provide …
Have you heard of the salary controversy regarding college athletes? The issue is that college sports are not just about athletes competing against each other anymore. It’s a multi-billion dollar industry, and third-party businesses outside the educational institution’s scope are involved. While the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) earns billions in revenue, it prohibits athletes …
Did you know that there is free college education in 25 countries and at least 20 U.S. schools and universities? However, tuition-free college is still debated on the federal level, and the question remains on the table. So, what are the arguments for and against tuition-free college? Here’s a list of the weightiest arguments and …
If you ever thought about hating school and all its dramas, endless class requirements, and examinations that don’t make any sense, you’re not alone. Hating school is the norm. 73% of students say that they do not like school (source)! But have you ever thought why? Why do students dislike the idea of learning in …
After finishing your Ph.D., you might be under the impression that things are finally over, right? Well, for formal studies where you have to pass exams and defend your research, then absolutely! However, studies pertaining to your growth and contribution to science and society, then that’s where this fancy word comes in — postdoc or …
After completing your Ph.D., it’s not uncommon to think about becoming a professor. What else can be more rewarding than to continue growing intellectually while being privileged enough to share your knowledge with young minds? But did you know there’s an entire hierarchy or process to it? It’s not like you will become a full …
Have you finished your master’s degree? Do you plan on reaching the next and final level? If you do, then you need to know the difference between a Ph.D. candidate and a Ph.D. student. What is a Ph.D. student? When you enroll in any Ph.D. program at any university, you are considered a Ph.D. student. …