Charlie Kirk often said that college was a scam. As I was researching direct quotes (as you should when making a claim about what someone said), I…… Read more “College is A Scam (And Yes, I am Getting a Ph.D.)”
Tag: Students
How To Argue With Your Professor (And When You Should)
I will admit, there are professors out there who get on a power trip. If your assignment had a 10% Turnitin AI score, and they give you…… Read more “How To Argue With Your Professor (And When You Should)”
How To Argue With Your Professor (And When You Should Not)
I have had two instances of students arguing with me. I have had several ask for clarification and then show their disgruntlement, but only two have ever…… Read more “How To Argue With Your Professor (And When You Should Not)”
How to Write A Discussion Post
I originally wrote How to Write an Initial Discussion Post last year, and realized I needed to add to that, after interacting with a student in a…… Read more “How to Write A Discussion Post”
Politics & Religion
In August, I talked about the conference I went to over this summer and how I really disliked how I was treated like a child and looked…… Read more “Politics & Religion”
The Importance of Mentors
If you look back on your life, can you identify any mentors you’ve had? I can identify a few, although some have fallen out of touch over…… Read more “The Importance of Mentors”
I’m Not A Child (Part 2)
Last Saturday, I was telling you about talking sticks and being forced to play games in an environment where I was expecting to learn. Little did I…… Read more “I’m Not A Child (Part 2)”
I’m Not A Child (Part 1)
Few things make me more upset than being treated like a child. As I alluded to in my post earlier this week, I went to a conference…… Read more “I’m Not A Child (Part 1)”
How To Prepare for School
Most people start going back to school in August, and after reading previous posts I’d done on this topic, I just wanted to add/emphasize a few things. …… Read more “How To Prepare for School”
Chasing Your Dreams
Have you ever had a goal in life, and when given the opportunity, fail at it twice? And when given the opportunity a third time, do you…… Read more “Chasing Your Dreams”