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Why Double-Majors Might Beat You Out of a Job
Two college majors are better than one. That is the conclusion that researchers are beginning to reach. Prior research has already shown that students who double major can earn more than peers who majored in only one field. New research we conducted recently shows that double majors fare better in another way as well: They… Read More
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Common Stereotypes Don’t Fit Today’s College Student
When envisioning the typical college student, people may see a 20-year-old fumbling books while walking through a library, or maybe — if they have seen the movie “Animal House” too many times — they think of partygoers decked out in togas. Who they wouldn’t picture, however, is a 30-year-old mom of two or a 28-year-old… Read More
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Majority of University Students Report Poor Quality Sleep, Putting Them at Higher Risk of Mental Health Problems
If you went to university – or are still there – think about your sleep while there. Would you say you ticked all the boxes for healthy sleep – going to bed at a reasonable hour and waking up at the same time every day, sleeping for around eight hours, and avoiding sleeping in or… Read More
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7 New Orleans Bands for College Music Fans to Keep an Eye on
The birthplace of jazz and the home of some of the world’s most unique musical traditions, New Orleans is truly one of the United States’ musical and cultural centers. The city that gave rise to Louis Armstrong also gave rise to some of the most iconic names in funk and R&B — the Meters, Irma… Read More
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More American Students Are Studying Abroad, New Data Show
Kelsey Hrubes knew she had a challenge on her hands when she visited Germany as a study abroad student back in 2015. “I was forced to adapt to cultural norms I had never considered before and try to comprehend everything in a new language,” recalls Hrubes, a software engineer at Microsoft and 2017 Iowa State… Read More
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Why Low-Income Students Should Have the First Shot at Free College
As the United States moves forward with making debt-free college a possibility, policymakers must prioritize making higher education accessible for low-income and historically underrepresented students, according to a recent report by the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP). Undoubtedly, a degree in higher education, today, is more important than ever before. It is, in… Read More
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Some Want To Get Rid of College Majors – Here’s How That Could Go Wrong
Should college majors be a thing of the past? That idea received a fresh airing when author Jeffrey Selingo suggested that it’s “time to end college majors as we know them.” As a researcher who studies higher education, I concede that something about the way colleges and universities educate students in the United States needs… Read More
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Supporting Mature Female Students Enrolling in University STEM Programs
Women face many barriers when it comes to post-secondary education, and this is especially true in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), as well as in traditionally male-dominated trades like welding. These barriers are even higher for mature female students — those who are at least 24 years old — who are often discriminated against… Read More
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Is the Opioid Epidemic Reaching College Campuses?
On average, opioids kill 130 people per day in the United States — over five people every hour. Opioids and college students, however, aren’t often mentioned in the same breath. Primarily, the issue has been cast as a rural, lower-class epidemic. Instead, college students are historically associated with alcohol, marijuana and ecstasy — the “party”… Read More
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Let’s Stop Blaming Ourselves for Stigmatizing Mental Health
Stigma is everywhere. We have come a long way in understanding mental illness and addressing the social stigma that affects those who suffer. Stigma is a negative stereotype, in this case about mental health. National and international public education campaigns are helping to bring the topic of mental illness out of the shadows. Unfortunately, despite… Read More
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8 Toronto Bands College Music Fans Should Keep an Eye on
O Canada! Our neighbors to the north have never quite gotten their due for producing beautiful noise. The likes of Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Robbie Robertson, and, yes, Drake, hail from the Great White North. In the 21st century, Toronto has established itself — along with Montreal — as an epicenter of the Canadian music… Read More
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Five Top Tips to Succeed In Your First Year of University
This week, thousands of new students from around the country will be starting their first year at university. For many students and their parents, transitioning to university is an exciting but daunting experience. Here are five tips to help students succeed in their first year. 1. Find support services All universities offer student counselling, mental… Read More
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TUN Student Spotlight: Students’ Hands-Free Toothbrush Grows Into $5 Million Company
7:50 a.m. The alarm goes off. You have just 10 minutes to get ready for a class presentation. When every second feels so precious, three minutes for brushing your teeth is a problem. But to Tairan Li and Chao Huang, both industrial and interaction design majors at Syracuse University (SU) and co-founders of Panacea, this… Read More
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When You Hear a Negative Statistic About Black Students, Question It
Evidence suggests white teachers are more negative with – and have lower expectations for – black students. As a counseling professor who specializes in educating black children, these findings do not surprise me. I often hear education professionals and others use simplistic negative statistics to explain complex challenges facing black students. In my book, “No… Read More
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Are You Sure Your Classmate Has a Home?
Many people associate college with fond memories — new friendships, freedom and their first steps into adulthood. Some graduates even longingly look back at it as “the best four years” of their lives. But, for others, that certainly doesn’t hold true. Thirty-six percent of college students experience some kind of homelessness, and 9 percent… Read More
