university education
Universities can’t just leave half their students without job-ready skills
Opinions March 16, 2020By: Madeleine Chan, Staff Writer We’ve all heard it: “What can you do with a [x] degree?” Whenever I hear these words, I spiral into a void of existential future crisis right before my extended family’s ignorant eyes. As someone nearing the end of their communication degree I’m really feeling that “how can I get a job when all I know are the basics of famous theorists” vibe. This shouldn’t be an ongoing feeling any student should have. Our education should be better preparing us for our professional futures with practical, skill-based learning integrated into our chosen programs. The majority of…
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Having a bigger say in our learning would be sweet
EIC May 22, 2017“Pick a candy from the box,” said my teaching assistant (TA), as I walked into the first tutorial of a new semester. Puzzled, I reached in and grabbed a Kit Kat, wondering what was the purpose of this activity. Once…
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