“Why Colleges Should Make Internships a Requirement” – Gallop blog

Gallop blog (Nov. 27, 2017) discussed the importance of internships in relationship to finding a job upon graduation. As Busteed and Auter pointed out, “The top reason students, parents and the public value higher education is to get a good job“. The numbers are pretty low for undergrads finding jobs quickly however, those who participatedContinue reading ““Why Colleges Should Make Internships a Requirement” – Gallop blog”

Colleges Don’t Buy Happiness – Wall Street Journal Article, 5/6/14

Elite Schools Have No Monopoly on Thriving Graduates, Poll of 30,000 Finds.  “Meaningful ties with professors or mentors had the highest correlation with well-being after graduation”. Interesting article for those of us with children in college or just reflecting on our own lives.  http://on.wsj.com/RlEeXB Related articles A Caring Professor May Be Key in How aContinue reading “Colleges Don’t Buy Happiness – Wall Street Journal Article, 5/6/14”