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I found the following article on the website Education Week and found it a very interesting read. I believe the article is pretty clear and will hopefully open up interesting conversation.
Greg Cushing
FOCUS ON:… (read more)
One topic students expressed interest in is “steps needed to navigate into medical school.” As a final year medical student, I want to open up discussion here on the long, but very, very rewarding road… (read more)
I remember being absolutely excited at the beginning of each semester – I met new people, classes had the potential to change how I thought and what I knew, and my new textbooks were brimming… (read more)
As many of you are already know, there are numerous myths about Native Americans/Alaska Natives. Recently, I stumbled onto a Myth Busters effort sponsored by the American Indian College Fund.
Although some of the questions… (read more)
It has been my experience that students tend to be more reserved when speaking with a professor during the course of the semester. A few students will feel more comfortable when asking a professor a question… (read more)
After two years at school working on my undergraduate degree I decided I needed to return home to Alaska for a year to get my bearings. I was weary from continual East Coast culture shock,… (read more)
As any student knows, life inevitably gets crazy balancing papers, tests, family, friends, work, etc. Managing stress well can make a huge difference on your academic and personal well-being. I’d like this blog to be… (read more)
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/9763.html
Use this checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your first year at college. These are just suggestions; you should adapt this list to suit your own situation.
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http://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/the-freshman-experience-tips-tricks-for-meeting-the-roommate/
Here are some tips for meeting your new roommate in college!… (read more)
Cama’i and good evening everyone,
I hope this note finds you well. My name is Malia Villegas, and I am the evaluator for the Koniag Education Foundation’s Adult Mentorship Program. I am also Alutiiq/Sugpiaq with… (read more)
