Those pursuing higher education should avoid distractions. Selecting courses can be a tedious process, so knowing exactly what classes are needed to graduate is helpful.
Category: Pro/Con
Pro: Collaboration supports academic success
When it comes to school, studying is a major part of passing classes and getting good scores on assignments and quizzes. When people engage in
Con: Don’t overlook the costs and cons of going abroad
Studying abroad is often a glorified vacation, and can be misunderstood since many won’t explain the potential drawbacks of it. While there are upsides to
Pro: Building bridges and character overseas
Studying abroad is a great option for students to experience different cultures and academic opportunities, as well as become immersed in a second language. By
Pro: Entry level offerings promote equity
In recent decades, community colleges have grown their academic and vocational programs to a competitive level, but to many, it continues to be an affordable,
Con: Don’t alienate Latin Americans by using “Latinx”
In an effort to include everyone, almost an entire demographic feels excluded. This is the case with the word Latinx, which ironically isolates the group
Pro: A gender-neutral term to connect the community
The way people think and interact with each other often comes down to language. By continuing to use gender terms like Latino or Latina, it
Pro: More Friday classes would give students room to breathe
Including more class availability at Pierce College on Fridays would not only offer students more flexibility within their hectic schedules, but an extra day of
Con: Longer weekends, not Friday classes, would improve students’ health
Proposals to extend the weekend to include Friday offer significant benefits, especially in terms of mental health and productivity. Pierce College should change scheduling to
U.S. bilingual education standards already do enough
Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese and French are some of the most spoken languages in the United States, and it shows Americans are not shying