tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502Wed, 30 May 2012 17:17:08 +0000Campus LifeCollege AdmissionsMiscellaneousCourses and ProgramsCollege RankingsUniversitesMBA ProgramsOnline DegreesFinancing EducationOnline UniversitiesStudent Issueshttp://blog.superstudy.com/noreply@blogger.com (xiang)Blogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-971647238218597829Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:40:00 +00002007-06-22T04:41:55.028-07:00UniversitesThe new magazine, which I've referenced before, is all about Harvard. It's pretty slick and, so far, pretty good. In this latest issue, Richard Bradley, no stranger to everything Harvard, takes an intimate look at Drew Faust, the university's new president. He interviewed me for the piece, and quotes me as such: Faust was a popular teacher. "There wasn't a dull moment in her lectures, andhttp://blog.superstudy.com/2007/06/02138-dissects-faust.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-3755195928574095644Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:37:00 +00002007-06-22T04:39:51.074-07:00MiscellaneousThe effective use of technology is essential for students learning with the assistance of multimedia programs. I recently published an article on About.com about this topic. Here's a blurb: "A growing number of online universities offer multimedia learning components such as chat rooms, collaborative projects, and web conferencing. These multimedia components can help online students http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/06/multimedia-learning-in-online-classes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-2689540354368905177Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:34:00 +00002007-06-22T04:37:38.677-07:00MiscellaneousA new Lifehack article discusses the seven "deadly mindsets" that keep people from learning effectively. Number four on the list is the fear that others are smarter than you. I can relate to this fear. My first couple months of graduate school were nerve-wracking as I sat across from peers I was sure were brighter, more knowledgeable, and more accomplished. Fortunately, as I got to know the http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/06/what-holds-you-back-from-learning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-7096804776754231101Thu, 05 Apr 2007 01:31:00 +00002007-04-04T18:33:46.134-07:00UniversitesGetting into the nation's best colleges has become even more difficult, if you can imagine that. Everyone is so brand conscious these days, and spots at the top educational brands are at a premium.Want some numbers? Check out this New York Times article:Harvard turned down 1,100 student applicants with perfect 800 scores on the SAT math exam. Yale rejected several applicants with perfect 2400 http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/04/selective-colleges-even-more-selective.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-6139059917101760709Thu, 05 Apr 2007 01:21:00 +00002007-04-04T18:27:12.233-07:00Online DegreesAre you still studying with a notebook and a stack of flashcards? If so, it may be time to update your approach. An About.com article explains:"A history student writes Wikipedia articles about the culture of Argentina the night before a big exam. A law school student creates a podcast that regularly reviews what he learns in his first-year courses. If you're still studying with hand written http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/04/unique-study-tips-for-web-savvy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-7089663986717328385Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:02:00 +00002007-03-14T09:09:13.565-07:00Financing EducationEarning an online degree can be expensive. Many graduates leave school with a hefty student loan that will take years to pay back. But, you may be able to graduate debt-free if you can convince your employer to pay for your schooling. An eLearners.com article explains: "By far, the best option is to get someone else to pay for your education. Tuition assistance, or tuition reimbursement, http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/03/convince-your-employer-to-pay-for-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-5037646005076445918Sun, 04 Mar 2007 08:09:00 +00002007-03-04T00:11:19.109-08:00Online DegreesHigh school students will sniff out any opportunity to uncover admissions-related tidbits on their target colleges. So when an admissions officer sets up shop in a conversational blog, they understandably flock.That's what has happened with Johns Hopkins University, among others. Have these blogs helped applicants overcome their anxiety? Do students gain any insider tips? Do they make the http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/03/admissions-blogs-aim-to-ease-anxiety.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-1783725069449523158Sun, 04 Mar 2007 08:07:00 +00002007-03-04T00:09:00.791-08:00Student IssuesAre you narcissistic? If you're in college, the answer is likely yes.That's the upshot of this article on self-centered students. It's all about the "I," with dire consequences for societal fabric. Didn't we already live through the "me" generation in the 1970s? It's evidently back.Read on:Today's college students are more narcissistic and self-centered than their predecessors, according to a http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/03/study-says-students-self-centered.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-5504262297470800565Sat, 10 Feb 2007 15:41:00 +00002007-02-10T07:40:56.959-08:00Courses and ProgramsWant to teach but need a master's degree? If you don't mind teaching in New Haven, Yale has a program for you. Free.Yale, which doesn't operate a school of education, is offering a master's degree program in urban education studies. That program will become a pipeline into the New Haven schools. More details from a university press release:Yale will offer up to 10 Urban Teaching Fellowships each http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/02/yale-offers-free-program-for-urban.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-5226537022694898508Sat, 10 Feb 2007 15:39:00 +00002007-02-10T07:38:50.796-08:00Courses and ProgramsPresident George W. Bush will soon announce his plan to fund the inclusions of 'critical' languages into college and university programs. These languages include Chinese, Arabic, and other Middle Eastern languages.The announcement premiered to mixed reviews.From Inside Higher Ed:Some language experts are excited about the administration interest and say that the additional funds could provide a http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/02/president-bush-spends-millions-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-3877600336865649231Sat, 10 Feb 2007 15:29:00 +00002007-02-10T07:28:41.035-08:00Courses and ProgramsIf you're a high school student looking forward to college, you may want to consider a fast track option. Lucky students can now take college courses while still in high school, leading to a faster college graduation, and some discount in crazy class fees."College is expensive. It's ridiculous," she said. "And tuition is going up, so you should take the free stuff while you can still get it."http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/02/fast-track-your-way-to-quicker-college.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-7681286210255512467Sat, 10 Feb 2007 15:27:00 +00002007-02-10T07:27:01.190-08:00Financing EducationFans of rankings, rejoice. I recently stumbled upon a site that ranks the world's top 500 universities. That's right---you can now see how the best in the U.S. stack up against the premier institutions from around the globe. The site, sponsored by the Institute of Higher Education at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, even breaks down the top 100 schools in North and Latin America, Europe and http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/02/worlds-500-best-universities.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-9090581789084233190Sat, 10 Feb 2007 15:25:00 +00002007-02-10T07:24:26.053-08:00College RankingsWith the enormous amount of information available in this day and time, many students and educators feel that colleges and universities should make their 'stats' known, too. Just how good of an institution is it, and will you benefit from it...or should you head somewhere else?Americans who know every detail about college football rivals would have trouble finding information to assess the http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/02/should-colleges-be-rankedand-exposed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-1391604348604310750Sat, 10 Feb 2007 15:22:00 +00002007-02-10T07:19:44.018-08:00College RankingsThe annual appearance of U.S. News' college guide never fails to spawn debate about the merit of such rankings. Some call it a glorified beauty contest that rewards the haves and punishes the have nots. Others say it's a useful tool for parents and students. But everyone, it seems, pays attention.I'm often asked what I think about college rankings and U.S. News in particular. In response, I http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/02/rank-enterprise.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-818776728222270425Sat, 10 Feb 2007 15:18:00 +00002007-02-10T07:18:08.170-08:00Financing EducationPaying for college may be getting even more difficult. It's the choice of an older generation: pay your own way, kids!More and more students are facing the tremendous financial strain of higher education on their own these days, with no financial support from their parents.As the first person in my entire family to ever attend college, I paid my own way, because my parents couldn't afford it, nothttp://blog.superstudy.com/2007/02/parents-no-longer-willing-to-pay-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-2845273328434736650Sat, 10 Feb 2007 15:17:00 +00002007-02-10T07:16:50.843-08:00Financing EducationCollege? Affordable? Can those two words even exist in the same sentence? They can, with a little research. Here's an article that may make it easier. College Education Weekly offers five possible solutions.One way to make that college education more affordable is to live at home while you earn your degree. That way, you won't have to pay the extra costs of room and board. If you can't find a http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/02/make-college-more-affordable.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-4539650221644898309Sat, 10 Feb 2007 15:13:00 +00002007-02-10T07:12:21.592-08:00Financing EducationThe cost of higher education is growing and growing. Many students, parents, and educators feel that it has gotten to the point of being ridiculous. What can families do these days to manage the costs? This article contains some helpful advice.With tuition rates rising at almost double the rate of inflation last year, the prospect of paying for four years at a university can be the source of manyhttp://blog.superstudy.com/2007/02/helping-families-afford-colhelping.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-4428831760957432181Sat, 10 Feb 2007 15:11:00 +00002007-02-10T07:11:17.969-08:00Online UniversitiesAbout.com has a nice collection of links to free online courses. Check it out here. They also rank the ten best inexpensive e-degrees, if you're willing to fork out the money for courses. Most of these are through traditional universities.You can also find a large number of online universities listed here in the columns. If you click the links they will take you to the university sites where http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/02/free-your-mind-free-your-education.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-2207481600383598126Sat, 10 Feb 2007 15:07:00 +00002007-02-03T23:04:22.054-08:00Online UniversitiesU.S. News and World Report has their grad school rankings out with the best graduate schools, though you'll have to subscribe to get the premium content. There is also some information you can access without subscribing. They also have a listing of 260 online graduate school programs, though some of those are also covered here if you browse the side bars. And for those who need to brush up on http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/02/best-graduate-schools.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-5894519737711957535Sun, 04 Feb 2007 07:03:00 +00002007-02-03T23:04:22.213-08:00Online DegreesIf you're pursuing an online degree in legal studies or criminal justice, you may be interested in the results of this survey:GetEducated.com, LLC, http://www.geteducated.com, has released their national rankings of online colleges that offer degree majors in criminal justice, law and legal studies. The college rankings are based on a survey of 26 regionally accredited universities that http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/02/online-criminal-justice-degrees-ranked.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-938827078476222449Sun, 04 Feb 2007 07:00:00 +00002007-02-03T23:01:59.189-08:00Campus LifeTo what extent should a public university campus reflect the ethnic diversity of its residents? Should it represent a microcosm of society?If you answer yes, then you won't like what's going on at Cal-Berkeley. According to an article in the New York Times, California is 12 percent Asian, but that group constitutes 41 percent of the undergraduate student body. Across the UC system, that http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/02/asian-americans-dominant-group-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-5270070022811126096Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:42:00 +00002007-01-29T02:44:01.685-08:00Online DegreesIt's the biggest hurdle to reaching your career goals with an online degree: potential employers not taking the degree seriously. Thanks to "diploma mills" and unethical online businesses, this often happened in the past.But with so many schools, both online and 'real world,' offering online degree options all the way through the Ph.D. level, your degree will get the respect it deserves. http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/01/online-degrees-gaining-credibility.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-1111155209068206818Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:40:00 +00002007-01-29T02:42:15.142-08:00Student IssuesCollege students are often shining examples of intelligence and forward thinking, which means their complexities stretch beyond convenient 'labels.' A recent survey nicely illustrates this fact.Analysis of new survey findings released today show some unexpected relationships between students' religious and political views and attitudes on social issues, and how they label these views. Based http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/01/college-students-say-dont-label-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-5394344258782972494Mon, 22 Jan 2007 16:30:00 +00002007-01-22T08:35:35.370-08:00Online DegreesFrom eMediaWire:One of the most popular New Year resolutions is to make more money, and for most people, the best way to increase their earning capability is through continuing education. Offering a variety of online degrees, campus-based programs and distance learning opportunities, EducationCenterOnline.org can help even the busiest individual find the perfect education program.Missouri http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/01/best-new-years-resolution-getting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4731694377056683502.post-3426693862000680824Wed, 17 Jan 2007 10:03:00 +00002007-01-17T02:04:33.820-08:00MBA ProgramsThe Global Future Forum links to an article from The Hindu Business Line on what the future holds in store for the MBA that is worth a read. Here's an excerpt ... There have been two notable innovations in recent years towards broadbasing management education. The first is throwing open the portals of management institutions to older persons with prior business experience, and not exclusively to http://blog.superstudy.com/2007/01/future-of-mba.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (xiang)0