education

Taking a gap year abroad offers numerous benefits that can enhance your growth, future career, academic performance, cultural knowledge, and relationships. 

The world is a huge place…why not explore it when you have the chance?

Here are 5 reasons to take a gap year abroad:

We are here on this planet to learn.This spinning schoolhouse in this vast universe is the perfect stage to play out our dreams, ambitions, foibles, and proclivities.

My journey from Broadway and film to a pilgrimage around the world and back again began with an NDE. Although I was raised with a very traditional Christian background, I needed to explore the various spiritual traditions in the world.  

Many young Latinos in the United States encounter persistent systemic obstacles that impede their educational attainment including poverty, language barriers, discrimination, and inequitable resource distribution.

These obstacles lead to lower academic achievements and increased dropout rates.

There are seven sacred teachings in the indigenous culture that relate to common morals, but it is connected to the medicine wheel: a four-direction circle that consists of four colours, black, white, yellow, and red. The medicine wheel is separated into these four directions, and each direction represents the spiritual, emotional, physical, and intellectual ways of life. 

Patrick Swain is a graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh studying quantitative economics. While pursuing a minor in Hispanic language and culture, he studied abroad at the Universidad de Sevilla in Spain during the spring of 2023. Here is his story... 

Castelo de São Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal

In our global classroom, language barriers loom large, posing unique challenges and sparking creative solutions from educators worldwide. As we embrace cultural and linguistic diversity, innovative teaching methods are not just nice to have; they’re essential. This journey through cutting-edge educational practices showcases the vibrant ways teachers are turning language challenges into opportunities for enrichment and connection.
 

Choosing the right online degree can make a big difference in your career journey. With so many options available today, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the choices. However, finding the right fit doesn't have to be complicated if you know what to look for.

Achieving greatness in education and converting a good learner to a great one is not only through traditional teaching ideologies. This type of learning-centric solution incorporates a variety of cutting-edge strategies, individualized methods, and ongoing assistance to maximize learner ability. Educators and mentors can have a powerful effect on the growth and success of their learners by improving performance through tailored motivation strategies.

If you’re an English language educator, I’ve got the book for you. Humor is one of the most difficult things to teach in a different language—and this book helps you teach just that! Edited by educators John Rucynski, Jr. and Caleb Prichard, this is JUST the book you need to help your students navigate and understand humor.

If there’s one surefire way to success in today’s era, it’s continuous learning. The job market is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements and industry shifts. To remain relevant, professionals must regularly update their skills and expand their knowledge. Without continuous learning, it’s easy to fall behind and miss out on new opportunities. Staying ahead requires an ongoing commitment to self-improvement.