Hope College Network

APRIL 19, 2024

Along with this beautiful weather there are so many exciting ways to “live it up” at Hope. There are always inflatables, live music, a mechanical bull and food! The post “Hope”ful Living appeared first on Life at Hope College. Here at Hope, you will never be bored. The obvious option.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Does Higher Ed Lead to a Living Wage? It Depends. Katherine Knott Wed, 02/21/2024 - 03:00 AM A new analysis found that more than 1,000 colleges failed to meet a “generous” threshold for postgraduate earnings, raising concern about the return on investment for some students. Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 1, 2024

Outside Agitators at UT-Austin The University of Texas at Austin said late Tuesday that most of the people arrested after a campus protest on Monday "had no affiliation" with the university and that officers had confiscated guns, rocks and "steel-enforced wood planks.

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MARCH 1, 2024

Today on the Academic Minute: Jay Zagorsky, clinical associate professor of markets, public policy and law at the Questrom School of Business at Boston University, explains why it’s getting harder to live without a bank account.

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Hope College Network

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Living away from home can be terrifying. But, living in a building with a bunch of strangers can be worse. I promise you that there are other people moving into residential living spaces who feel the same. This friend was the reason I chose to live in Gilmore my Sophomore year. That’s what I thought.

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The Guardian Higher Education

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Maintenance loans almost entirely wiped out by accommodation costs, according to research University students in England are left with the equivalent of 50p a week to live on from their loans after paying for accommodation, the cost of which has soared by nearly 15% over the last two years, research has revealed.

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Hope College Network

JANUARY 4, 2024

As someone who was living in Holland before attending Hope I am here to offer some ideas. The post Living in Holland appeared first on Life at Hope College. When you move to a town you aren’t accustomed to you might be wondering what there is to do. Well, have no fear! Downtown This one is obvious. Find things to do!

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Image: Living-learning communities are common in the sphere of higher education as intimate, specialized spaces for students looking to establish community in on-campus residence halls. Many living-learning communities relate to a student’s year at school, targeting first-year, sophomore and transfer levels.

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Roompact

APRIL 18, 2024

Liz shares her thoughts on several topics, including Greek Life, the connection between student living spaces and wellness, and the importance of belonging for college students. In this episode of Roompact’s ResEdChat, Crystal sits down with Liz Toombs, a Certified Interior Decorator and Owner of PDR Interiors.

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Hope College Network

MARCH 13, 2024

Especially as a first-year student, it can feel overwhelming and cause you to miss living at home. However, it’s helpful to know that you are not alone, and that there are ways to help ease the anxious feelings of living away from home. For me, I think it’s helpful to remember to strive for a positive, growth mindset.

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AIFS Abroad

JANUARY 5, 2024

Read on to learn more about why you should choose to live in a shared apartment during your study abroad program: First, what is the living situation in a shared apartment abroad? What better way to spend time in a new country than living in an apartment like a local? Perhaps the biggest benefit is the amount of independence.

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AIFS Abroad

APRIL 3, 2023

However, one of the major concerns for many students is the high cost of living in popular study abroad destinations. Fortunately, there are plenty of inexpensive places to study abroad that offer a fantastic education and a low cost of living for budget-conscious students. Prague, Czech Republic 5.

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Hope College Network

MARCH 13, 2024

Before coming to Hope, I knew that living on campus would be a huge part of my college experience but I didn’t know what this entailed. My understanding of living away from home came from Gilmore Girls. Living away from home means that you manage your own schedule. Moving away from home can definitely be hard!

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College for Creative Study

JANUARY 11, 2024

The post Alumna Paula Anderanin (GD ’99) working to introduce a venue for live Latino music in Southwest Detroit appeared first on College for Creative Studies.

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Hope College Network

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

I lived so close; why was I sad? Starting a new journey in life where you are expected to be the “grown-up” after years of having guidance is terrifying no matter how close you live. The post “Living Away From Home”; the words of someone who lives 20 minutes away. Moving Forward.

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AIFS Abroad

JANUARY 4, 2024

Read on to learn more about why you should choose to live in a homestay during your study abroad program: First, what is a homestay? Homestays are when students live with a host family, rather than in a dorm or a shared apartment with other students. aifsabroad Curious what living with a host family is like while studying abroad?

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College for Creative Study

MAY 31, 2023

The post Midwest Living – a Guide to Detroit appeared first on College for Creative Studies.

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ISA Journal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In a world where time is money, cultures around the globe seem to differ greatly in their approach to daily life. Nowhere has this been more apparent to me than in the stark contrast between the slow-paced Spanish lifestyle and the hustle-driven American culture. The Spanish lifestyle tends to embrace a slower rhythm, which initially…

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The Guardian Higher Education

JANUARY 25, 2023

One in four students say they are in danger of dropping out of university – survey Students are skipping meals and relying on hardship funds and family support because of the cost of living crisis, with one in four saying they are in danger of dropping out of university, according to a survey.

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Hope College Network

MARCH 28, 2023

The post Living Away From Home appeared first on Life at Hope College. Courageously make new friends, call your mom, figure out the person you want to be, and begin the journey of becoming that person. Before you know it, Hope will become another home you love, and another you will have to say goodbye to.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

After spending most of their educational lives in traditional classroom settings, a once-in-a-generation pandemic interrupted their early university days or their final years of high school and threw everything we, and they, knew about education out the window. College students have been through a whirlwind in the past three years.

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PUC

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

To give you a start on your packing list, here are 10 essentials for living in Northern California. If you’re from Northern California, or will soon become a local, you’re going to want to be ready for everything and anything. Reusable Water […]

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The Guardian Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2023

Organisers say they are seeking 30% monthly cut and that more than 150 people have signed up Hundreds of students in halls of residence at the University of Manchester are withholding their rent payments this month over the cost of living crisis.

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The Guardian Higher Education

JANUARY 19, 2023

Labour says inflation may force more students to drop out, as those in England get just £200 more on average Students from Wales will get £1,000 more to help with the cost of living crisis while those in England get just £200 on average, as Labour MPs said inflation may force more students to drop out of university.

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NACADA

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With a history spanning centuries, it has evolved into a modern force that defends the nation and transforms soldiers’ lives through many different career paths. The United States Army, an institution steeped in honor, service, and dedication, stands as a beacon of opportunity for those seeking to make a difference.

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Roompact

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

It was called, “Superwoman: Being a Live in Mom and/or Partner.” At the time I was a new mom and wife and a residence hall director. The other day I was unpacking a box and I found a certificate from a presentation I had co-presented at a GLACUHO Regional Housing Conference in 2008. Continue Reading →

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ISA Journal

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Are you curious about what it's REALLY like to live where you're planning on studying abroad??? Are you thinking about studying abroad in another country? Are you hoping to get an immersive experience and get the most out of every possible moment?? If you thought, “Yeah, that’s totally me!” to any of those questions, then…

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Study shows cost of living influencing students’ choice, with fears of limiting effect on career options ‘I’m better off at home’: the commuter student One in three students starting university this year may opt to live at home, according to new research that found rising costs and family needs are affecting the “Covid generation” of school-leavers.

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Roompact

JUNE 27, 2023

As we exit June, I think about Pride Month and how important this month is to so many. This month is a time to honor those who have blazed a trail of liberation from the Stonewall riots to today and to celebrate the many accomplishments of those within the LGBTQ+ community. Today, in 2023, there. Continue Reading →

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The Guardian Higher Education

MARCH 11, 2023

A quarter are regularly going without food and other essentials, a new Russell Group Students’ Unions study reveals One in five students at Russell Group universities are considering dropping out because of the cost of living crisis, and a quarter are regularly going without food and other essentials, the Observer can reveal.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MARCH 4, 2023

Ruby Partland, a masters student in social work at RMIT, is required to complete 1,000 hours of unpaid internships to complete her degree – equating to around six months of full-time work.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 9, 2023

When Bill Zhou was accepted to the University of California, Berkeley last year, he checked out housing and found it all too expensive. So Zhou commuted from Los Angeles for a one-year master’s in engineering, The Los Angeles Times reported.

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University Business

JUNE 21, 2023

The post Affirmative Action shaped their lives. Their experience may inform the present, as Americans continue to debate how to define—and align—the principles of fairness and merit, as well as address enduring racial disparities without deepening racial divisions. Read more from The New York Times. Now, they reckon with its legacy.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Today on the Academic Minute, part of University of St. Thomas Week: J. Roxanne Prichard, a professor of psychology, explains sleep’s impact on college students. Learn more about the Academic Minute here.

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CAPD

JANUARY 9, 2023

The 2023 IRTS Summer Fellowship Program application is LIVE! IRTS SUMMER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Sunday, June 4 – Saturday, August 5, 2023 A 9-Week All Expense-Paid Media Experience in NYC! Gr eetings! Please encourage your students to submit their application by Sunday, January 22 at midnight ET.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The post Are California’s Hispanic Serving Institutions living up to their name? “I knew that most of Cal State LA was primarily Latino and Hispanic, and that’s why I actually chose to go there,” said Chetla, now a fourth-year sociology student. “I I wanted to feel like I belonged there.”. Read more on CalMatters.

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Symplicity

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

UK & Irish university students are being hit harder than ever financially with the rising cost of living.

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