Dame Lynne Brindley, the former CEO of the British Library and recently elected Master of Pembroke College, Oxford, presents a set of key themes tied to the future of research libraries in the 21st Century. She dealt with may of them during her 12 years heading the British Library and prior career in university research…
Getting kids do their homework
We all know most children dread doing their homework. But sometimes, the task can be just as frustrating for parents who have a hard time getting their kids to complete their assignments. However, it is important that you as an adult understand the benefits of homework before trying to convince your kids that it matters.…
Quote: Moderation
“Be moderate in all things, including moderation.” ~ Oscar Wilde
How can students meet their financial needs?
In today’s market, a great number of students make an application for financial assistance as they are lacking funds to meet higher education. There are many sources available to support the students with their university obligations. Believe it or not, almost all students do obtain a number of financial services when enrolling in an institution.…
Quote: Define yourself
“Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life – define yourself.” ~ Harvey Fierstein
Five important things prior joining a graduate school
A large number of students struggle to do well and often upset over their graduate college options. In nearly all cases, the reasons of their displeasure started earlier than they even applied. If such students just keep in mind few simple points prior to applying, they will never grieve over their choice.
Quote: Clarity
“If you can’t write your idea on the back of my calling card, you don’t have a clear idea.” – David Belasco
350 000 students in only 3 free online course
In 2011, Stanford University offered 3 online courses, which anyone in the world could enroll in and take without having to pay anything. These three courses had enrollments of around 350,000 students, which is making them one of the largest experiments in the online education ever. Ever since the beginning of 2012, the effort has…
Quote: Freedom
“Freedom is the last, best hope of Earth” ~Abraham Lincoln
Jobs with a communication degree
With the economy still struggling to recover many people are taking the time to either go to college for the first time or return to earn an advanced degree. While times are tough, a college degree can still take you far in life and open up all sorts of career opportunities. That being said, with…