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Going to College Doesn’t Have to Suck

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

So many of his friends are focused on the University of Pennsylvania, the so-called “best” school in our city even though it rejects 95% of applicants. According to Jared and Jen, the work starts by prioritizing studentswell-being and empowering them to identify and act on their values. Why isn’t he applying, they wonder?

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Dismantling the Academy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We allow “elite” institutions to define excellence; we support the “screening out” of students in the name of academic rigor; and we presume there is but one way to legitimately make it through college — on a fixed timeline and with a particular experience.

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Advancing the #RealCollege Movement

Believe in Students

We start from a premise that all learners who are taking these courses want to serve their students well, and this curriculum can empower them to be change agents on their campus and within the field. We believe in students. Today’s students are not “kids.” We prioritize action.

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Remember JHU SNACKS for your well-being during Fall 2024 finals

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Student Well-Being Blog. A comprehensive archive of blog posts written by students, faculty, and staff covering a variety of health and well-being topics can be found on the Student Health and Well-Being website. JHU affiliates must complete an application before visiting the pantry. The Calm app.

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The five topics independent school leaders were most curious about in the past year

EAB

Leaders are looking for ways to support their student bodies beyond the traditional college application or exam anxiety and to create a school environment where students feel supported and prepared to succeed. Student wellness requests by subtopic All requests fell into one of the below categories.

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Preparing for a government shutdown

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

We will share information about no-cost extensions, new grant applications, and other grant-related issues as we receive information and instructions from federal agencies. For now, we ask that all sponsored activities proceed as usual unless a specific request is made by the federal sponsor for a given project. Clinical reimbursement.

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How to read a rental contract

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

The Office of Off-Campus Housing generally recommends applying to no more than three options; applications often come with a fee and those can add up quickly. Also, keep an eye out for online applications that double as pre-leases. The post How to read a rental contract appeared first on Johns Hopkins University Student Well-Being.