October 2017
Learn. Teach. Inspire. Student Teaching at SIUE.
Posted October 17, 2017
Everyone remembers their favorite teacher. The one who provided direction when you needed it most and guided you toward future success. Great teachers understand the value of a solid education and the importance of learning from experience. For Libby, an early childhood education major at SIUE, student teaching provided transformative—and sometimes surprising—lessons.
Experience prepares students to thrive in a rapidly changing workplace. Libby learned what it's lik...
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No Major? No Problem!
Posted October 10, 2017
After all the decisions a traditional first-year student has had to make in the past year, the pressure of deciding on a perfect major may come as a surprise. Some of your friends may appear to have it all together. They may know exactly what major they’re pursuing or have a detailed career path in mind. You just arrived on campus, and their life after SIUE may appear to be planned out already, like a perfect recipe for success.
Do you feel like you’re the only one without a plan? Y...
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FOMO: Commuter Edition
Posted October 09, 2017
I’m driving to campus, running a little late to class for the second time that week. I get to the red lots and book it to reach my 12 p.m. class on time. Music blares through a sound system in the Quad as I weave through dozens of students gathered for some sort of event for Homecoming. It seems half the student population is outside enjoying the September weather, taking turns jumping on a giant trampoline, chowing down on snow cones, getting free t-shirts and making new friends.
Cue my ...
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