Schools cannot function if there are not any teachers or students. It is just an empty building but schools should never be empty or lacking teachers. The only reason why this may happen is because of a strike. My university has four unions that did not have contracts for a year. This fall semester came around and the unions were getting angrier. More talk was brought up for the university to do something about the issue. The news was getting out to the public so the Chancellor had to make it seem like it was no big deal. As of today the faculty union has not seen results and decided to strike. They want fair contracts that they can agree upon. But what about the students? How are we supposed to get the education that we paid for if the teachers are gone? If anyone is at a university where this could ever be a problem stick up and help.
- Tatiana
Posts Tagged ‘College’
Left Without Learning
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Choosing a Career and Going to College
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
Choosing a career can be a challenging phase in a any young person’s life. When we are teenagers, many of our parents stress the importance of college and how it will have an effect of what career path you will travel. We are usually mind boggled about what career will best fit us, and how we will manage going to college while having a social life. The truth is that college isn’t for everyone. Society advertises college as if its the only way to succeed and earn a good career. There are so many other things that we as young adults can do that are productive. There are trade schools, nursing programs, cosmetology schools, culinary programs and more. If you need extra time to find out what’s right for you, that’s absolutely normal. There are a few ways to go about this. You can find an internship or apprenticeship that allows you to focus on a career of your choice. You can also find businesses that allow you to stogie for a few months so that you can grasp an understanding of the pros and cons of that particular career. There are so many ways to be productive although an individual might not want to attend a college or university. College is not the only way. Finding a career that fits you is not always the easiest task in an young adults life but it can be accomplished by following the advice above. Good luck!
- Sharenna
Things We Miss Out
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
Too many people think of a college education as a mean to a degree, or a job. Too many people think of school as report cards and making As. Too many people think of others as network that will prompt them to success. We are missing out on deeper values – purposes of how our world is constructed. Grades are meant to measure how much knowledge one fully masters in certain field. College is meant to equip young people with skills and knowledge they need for their future roles in the society. People are the supportive network to keep our society coherent and connected. Without focusing on the quality of knowledge, skills, and relationships, one is doomed to believe this world was built on privileges. The world is not fair, but fair enough for those who embrace it.
- Phy
College or Not?
Thursday, August 18th, 2011
Colleges are becoming increasingly expensive. The recent raise of debt ceiling, the budget cut and the economic crisis only make matters worse because not only it is harder for students to get a job, many of us will not be able to receive educational aid from the government and our family members might not be able to support us as much as they used to. Those facts also mean that many more young people will not go to college, especially people from lower income backgrounds, or people of colors. For those of you who are struggling with paying for school now, do not give up hopes yet. A college degree will get your farther than you can imagine and education will pay back to you in the end. Meanwhile, looking for alternatives like 2-year colleges will reduce the cost significantly. So if you are wondering if college is still in your reach, why not try searching for many scholarships out there. Don’t give up hopes on your education!
- Phy