Studying abroad is worth the risk
Ever since its first trip to England in 1969, Elon University’s study abroad program has steadily risen in popularity and is today considered an essential cornerstone in the Elon identity.
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Ever since its first trip to England in 1969, Elon University’s study abroad program has steadily risen in popularity and is today considered an essential cornerstone in the Elon identity.
To college students, it seems that summer is a bit of a paradox. It is labelled as a “vacation,” a time for students to take an extended break from the busy student life cycle. At the same time, though, summer is often just as fraught with expectations for students as the academic year.
Since its passage into law nearly four weeks ago, the North Carolina legislation House Bill 2 (HB2) has caused the state a considerable amount of trouble. The bill, which mandates that transgender individuals use restrooms in accordance with their gender assigned at birth, nullifies protections in LGBT employment and allows for discrimination based on sexual orientation, has been the target of severe backlash from critics both in and out of state.
It seems hard to believe, but we’re already approaching the end of spring semester. While the yearning dreams of summer may already be fresh in our minds, it’s time once again for the annual onslaught of exams and final projects.
It’s been an interesting couple weeks for Emory University. After chalk messages supporting Republican frontrunner Donald Trump appeared on various walkways of the Atlanta university, a number of conservative students responded with anti-Trump protests, believing the messages represented a legitimate threat to their safety and to the state of inclusivity at their campus. University President James Wagner was forced to intervene, meeting with protestors and sending an email to all students on the values of expression and diversity of opinion.
Last week’s third annual Elon Day was highly successful; according to the Elon Day website, the university raised a record-breaking $955,000 through the contributions of donors and attendees.
Anyone familiar with U.S. politics knows the constant presence of negative campaigning, such as attack or contrast ads, used by politicians in order to demean their opponents. Such methods are undoubtedly useful in swaying the eyes of the general public as a tool — a singular aspect of a candidate’s campaign strategy.
Just one month into the new semester, we’re naturally inclined to consider not how far we’ve come, but how far we still have to go. Nevertheless, some professors are already starting to drop the dreaded warning: “Pay attention — this could be on the midterm.”
Having spent my last three years as a student here at Elon, I was sure for the longest time that nothing more about college living could faze me. Granted, the initial transition from living at home to a more independent lifestyle was difficult, but after so much time, I figured I was already well-accustomed to the various eccentricities of living in close quarters with hundreds of college students.
Since the introduction of digital books into mainstream culture, many have questioned the likelihood of survival for traditional print literature. Some claim that, because of the increased accessibility and interactivity found within most e-books, print books are slowly becoming outdated.
If you had asked me about a year ago for my opinions on America’s political climate, I might have scoffed and shook my head. While I’ve never been entirely apathetic when it comes to politics — there have always been prominent social issues that I have followed the political responses to — I could never bring myself to take an active interest.
Like many people, I have a strong aversion to group projects. I think we’ve all had at least one painful experience with group projects during our academic careers.
It’s been a tumultuous week for the University of Missouri, as both President Tim Wolfe and Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin have stepped down from their positions amidst protests about race relations. Though national coverage on these happenings seemingly sprang up overnight, issues with racial mistreatment have reportedly been both constant and severe for the student body at Mizzou. Only now, though, have students felt compelled to make the necessary changes themselves.
With the momentary high of Halloween now fading, it’s time once again for students to register for courses for the upcoming Winter Term and spring semester.
It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly a month since Elon University students junior Taylor Zisholtz and freshman Lucy Smith-Williams surprised Acorn Coffee Shop worker Kathryn Thompson with the opportunity to take her family to Disney World. With the amount of local buzz and national coverage the story initially received (and still continues to receive, including a recent appearance by Thompson, Zisholtz and Smith-Williams on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show"), it's only natural that this story would still be popular.
At Elon University, the convenience and well-being of students are absolutely paramount, something that is reflected in the variety of transportation options provided to students. These options — multiple BioBus routes both on and off campus, Enterprise CarShare rental service, E-Rides for night transportation and periodic airport shuttles, just to name a few — aren’t simply intended to be convenient, though. In some cases, they can be crucial for students.
When I began working as a consultant for Elon University’s Writing Center last spring, I was slightly unsure of myself. I knew the tools and tricks of academic writing, but explaining these concepts to others as though I were a certified expert in the craft seemed a daunting challenge.
From the start of our educational careers, we’re expected to understand the importance of grades. They are key to indicating how we perform in class and if we are passing or failing. They can also provide a sense of relative accomplishment, like when we get a higher test score than our classmates. Grades can be powerful motivators for how we approach education. But are there times when we focus more on the grades we make than whether we are actually learning?
Last week was a big one for Elon University’s SGA. If any incoming Elon freshmen were unaware of SGA’s existence, the recent election of officers for the Class of 2019 and Thursday’s Call to Honor ceremony certainly made its presence known — to younger students. SGA uses events like these to show students exactly what kind of services they can expect from their student government. Self-promotion is hardly a new or original tactic for a university organization, but how well does SGA maintain this momentum of interest?
When it comes to making a good first impression, presentation should be one of the primary elements considered. Following this rule, it’s no surprise that Elon University manages to attract so many incoming students each year. Every student attends Elon for a different reason, but regardless of these reasons, no one can refute that this campus is beautiful.