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Is an Economics Degree Worth It?
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Is an Economics Degree Worth It?

Despite some controversy that college economics is outdated, economics continues to be a highly versatile and adaptable subject conferring invaluable skills on economics graduates. Employers often seek out skills acquired in an economics degree, and graduates often also receive high earnings.  An economics degree is worth it and provides graduates with highly sought-after skills such…

Is Sociology Hard? What To Know About This Major
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Is Sociology Hard? What To Know About This Major

Sociology is a fascinating field despite the bad reputation it has garnered as pseudo-science. It focuses on society and human social behavior and the nature of social relationships and interaction. Unlike some other social sciences, sociology is highly engaging and applicable to students’ everyday lives. Sociology is not hard due to its engaging content and…

My Professor Thinks I Cheated: Confronting the Accusation
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My Professor Thinks I Cheated: Confronting the Accusation

Relationships with teachers and professors can be difficult to navigate in higher education or collegiate settings. Sometimes sticky situations might arise, especially those revolving around cheating or plagiarism. You might be wrestling with the question, what should I do if my professor thinks I cheated?  If your professor thinks you cheated, you need to confront…

Can Professors Drop Students? This May Surprise You!
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Can Professors Drop Students? This May Surprise You!

As of September of 2021, the college dropout rate averages around 40% of undergraduates in the United States (source).  What counts as excessive absenteeism often depends on the professor. Most professors would consider missing five or more consecutive classes excessive. Other professors track absences based on the percentage of class time missed. For example, if…

Easiest Science Classes in College (Ranked)
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Easiest Science Classes in College (Ranked)

Taking classes in college is hard enough, especially if your major requires you to take courses in the sciences. When making decisions about what classes to add to your busy collegiate life, the difficulty of the class can determine whether or not it’s something you want to participate in during your studies. Deciding which courses…

Why Are STEM Professors So Bad? (Or Are They?)

Why Are STEM Professors So Bad? (Or Are They?)

STEM professors are notorious for being terrible teachers. Countless STEM students complain about how bad their professors are at teaching and relaying information. This leaves many wondering, why are STEM professors so bad? STEM professors are often so bad because they don’t have adequate teaching skills. Some universities hire professors solely for research and prestige….