Writing

What Professors Actually Mean When They Say “Think Critically”

September 25, 2026

You have heard it in every syllabus, every discussion section, every margin note scrawled in red ink: think critically.  Three words that sound like…

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Choosing a Major Without Ruining Your Life

September 4, 2026

Picking a major feels like defusing a bomb while everyone watches. Parents, naturally, have opinions. The internet has salary rankings. Your roommate just…

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The Case For Making Serious Ideas More Human in the Age of AI

August 14, 2026

You have probably noticed that the most important ideas in your field tend to be communicated in one of two ways: either locked…

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Why Good Teaching Isn’t Just Good Explaining

July 6, 2026

You have probably heard someone say it, or maybe you’ve even said it yourself: “A great teacher is just someone who explains things…

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How to Actually Take Advantage of Your Professor’s Office Hours

June 28, 2026

Most college students know office hours exist, yet fewer than one in five ever show up. The reasons are pretty predictable: it feels…

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The Problem With “Real World” Learning in Education

June 27, 2026

Every few years, a new curriculum committee, accreditation body, or keynote speaker rediscovers the same magic phrase: real world learning. It sounds unarguable, doesn’t…

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The Unspoken Rule of College: Learn the System

June 26, 2026

Nobody tells you the most important thing about college on move-in day. They hand you a lanyard, a meal plan, and maybe a…

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