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Final exams shouldn’t be cumulative
Finals are right around the corner for students at the University of Massachusetts. Following a week-long Thanksgiving break, students returned to school to face a barrage of final papers, assignments and exams. While college students have faced stressful exam periods for decades, it is important to question the way in which we evaluate students at the end of a semester, particularly with respect to cumulative exams.
La bataille pour les jobs d’été
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close Email This Story Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Send Email Cancel Les étudiants des universités sont très désavantagés quand ils cherchent un job d’été, principalement parce que les employeurs trouvent trop difficile d’embaucher et de former du personnel pour les voir partir quelques mois plus tard.
The battle for summer jobs
As the semester draws to a close, many students are preparing to return home in search of summer work. The job hunt can be intense, with college students competing for the same positions when summer break rolls around. In theory, finding summer work should not be too difficult. After all, we are qualified college students simply hoping to further our future careers. Yet employers sometimes shy away from hiring college students for summer help.
We’re not hysterical for fighting gun violence
In the wake of the tragic school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, a large group of young people have mobilized to advocate for stricter gun control laws in the United States. Despite the sheer amount of grief and loss facing these students, they collectively inspired a nationwide movement aimed toward ending senseless gun violence in this country.
Student teaching needs reform
At most higher education institutions across the country and here at the University of Massachusetts, student teachers are utilized to educate large swaths of students in introductory classes. Many times, these experiences prove to be positive for both parties involved. However, when a student is subjected to learn from a student teacher with little experience, the outcome can be extremely negative.
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