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Too often in education we think we know what is best for our students. Not often enough do we listen and hear what our students are saying about their education. This collection tries to show more of the student perspective.
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June 7, 2016 6:22 PM
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This app builder is letting students turn their ideas into apps for free

This app builder is letting students turn their ideas into apps for free | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
"We just need a technical co-founder!" "We have the idea, we're just trying to find a CS major to build it!" In 2016, everyone and their mother has an idea..
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June 6, 2016 5:04 AM
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The racist transport law ripping off international students

The racist transport law ripping off international students | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
They pay triple the tuition fees, but still miss out on an important discount.
Peter Mellow's curator insight, June 7, 2016 9:17 PM
Apparently this affects NZ students in Australia as well.
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June 2, 2016 7:47 PM
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Why Do College Students Stubbornly Insist On Reading Paper Books? | Technology and Learning

Why Do College Students Stubbornly Insist On Reading Paper Books? | Technology and Learning | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
A generation at risk.
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June 2, 2016 6:46 PM
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What the Debate Over College Costs Is Missing

What the Debate Over College Costs Is Missing | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
It doesn’t matter what the price tag is when the value is good.
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May 31, 2016 7:13 PM
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73 percent of students dissatisfied with their university’s digital strategy | University Business Magazine

Amid a rapidly changing digital landscape, a new study finds that around one-third of students feel student administration systems do not meet their expectations, making them less likely to recommend the institution.
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May 30, 2016 9:13 PM
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Knowing the value, but not the cost

Knowing the value, but not the cost | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Australia's ongoing debate over how to sustainably fund higher education has focused on who should pay and how much without anyone knowing the cost of a degree.
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May 30, 2016 8:16 PM
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The hard-knock life of an MBA far from home

The hard-knock life of an MBA far from home | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
One man’s pursuit of the degree gives a whole new meaning to studying abroad, from regular 18-hour flights, middle-of-the-night team project calls and high-stakes culture shock.
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May 29, 2016 8:00 PM
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Deakin Uni cheats get kicked out

Deakin Uni cheats get kicked out | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
University expels 13 engineering students after they were caught paying a third party to complete their assignments for them.
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May 29, 2016 7:59 PM
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Why so many international students are getting abortions

Why so many international students are getting abortions | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Poor sex education and unwanted sex has led to a spate of abortions among international students, according to insurers and health experts.
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May 27, 2016 12:33 AM
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Should it be easier for students to switch university mid degree?

Should it be easier for students to switch university mid degree? | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Government plans to introduce more flexibility could be destabilising for universities.
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May 26, 2016 7:37 PM
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Heavy Internet use leads to school burnout in teens

Heavy Internet use leads to school burnout in teens | The Student Voice | Scoop.it

As if you didn’t need more proof that your darn kids need to get off the computer and into the back yard, researchers at the University of Helsinki and Department of Psychology have found that excessive Internet use — essentially bordering on addiction — leads to school burnout in teens.


Via THE OFFICIAL ANDREASCY, Stephania Savva, Ph.D
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May 26, 2016 6:56 PM
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Doctors Getting 'Pimped'

Doctors Getting 'Pimped' | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Medical training’s emphasis on demonstrating how many facts we know — typically in front of colleagues, nurses, patients and families — is problematic.
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May 24, 2016 6:31 PM
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These Are The Biggest Skills That New Graduates Lack

These Are The Biggest Skills That New Graduates Lack | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Plenty of newly minted members of the workforce think they're well prepared for success. Hiring managers aren't convinced.
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June 7, 2016 6:18 PM
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Are these colleges worth the expense? A report by PayScale says they have the worst ROI.

Are these colleges worth the expense? A report by PayScale says they have the worst ROI. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
College students have more reasons than ever to view their secondary education as an investment. Here are the schools with the worst return on investment, according to PayScale.
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June 4, 2016 11:38 PM
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Hidden Side of the College Dream: Mediocre Graduation Rates

Hidden Side of the College Dream: Mediocre Graduation Rates | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
An abysmally low percentage of students who need federal loans manage to earn a degree.
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June 2, 2016 7:44 PM
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A Video Game Has Been Included As A Sport In This Year's Uni Games - eSports

A Video Game Has Been Included As A Sport In This Year's Uni Games - eSports | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
They call it 'esport'.
Peter Mellow's curator insight, June 3, 2016 1:02 AM
Does your institution have an eSport team yet? If not, perhaps it is time to consider this. Some Universities in the US now offer eSport scholarships like sport scholarships!

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May 31, 2016 7:15 PM
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Generalists Get Better Job Offers Than Specialists

Generalists Get Better Job Offers Than Specialists | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
New research suggests employers value versatility more than focus.
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May 31, 2016 7:05 PM
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Mentors That Matter

Mentors That Matter | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
How important is having a good mentor during college? In today's Academic Minute, Gwynedd Mercy University's Rebecca Lakin Gullan discusses how a strong mentor can make a difference to students.
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May 30, 2016 8:35 PM
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‘I knew it would be an uproar,’ says student caught in The Citadel hijab dispute

‘I knew it would be an uproar,’ says student caught in The Citadel hijab dispute | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The Muslim student who requested an exception to the required uniform at military colleges, in order to wear a hijab, talks about the debate and where she will attend college.
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May 29, 2016 8:02 PM
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Universities must do more to ease the culture shock that awaits disadvantaged students

Universities must do more to ease the culture shock that awaits disadvantaged students | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Enrolling at university is a huge achievement for disadvantaged students but once on campus they discover cultural and financial barriers remain.
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May 29, 2016 7:59 PM
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Why Emma won't keep her rape a secret

Why Emma won't keep her rape a secret | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Emma Hunt's first taste of university life was brutal.
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May 27, 2016 12:34 AM
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Trump's higher ed proposals could leave poor students out of college

Trump's higher ed proposals could leave poor students out of college | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
What will a Trump presidency mean for America's 6,000 colleges and universities, as well as its over 20 million postsecondary students?
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May 26, 2016 8:35 PM
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Poorest pupils face "shocking" barriers to university

Poorest pupils face "shocking" barriers to university | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
YOUNG Scots from disadvantaged backgrounds face "shocking" barriers to higher education, a new report has found.
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May 26, 2016 7:34 PM
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Exams aren’t getting any harder to take – but the pressure on young students is

Exams aren’t getting any harder to take – but the pressure on young students is | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Examinations are stressful, and can be extremely challenging – this is undeniable. I always found that the most hair-raising part of the examination season was the space of time following the exam when everyone gathered in the common room and compared their answers.

Now this post-exam interrogation is carried out at a national level through Twitter, Facebook and other forms of social media. Thousands of students converge on the internet and compare their answers, discuss how hard they found the exam and despair in union about how they’re definitely not getting into University.
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May 26, 2016 6:44 PM
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The Perils of Writing a Provocative Email at Yale

The Perils of Writing a Provocative Email at Yale | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Nicholas and Erika Christakis stepped down from their positions in residential life months after student activists called for their dismissal over a Halloween kerfuffle.
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