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What Is Service Learning and Why Is It So Important?

Whether you know it as service learning, experiential learning, civic engagement, community-engaged learning or another term, the intent remains the same. The goal of service-learning projects is to give students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to real-world problems and give back to their neighbors in a meaningful way. This kind of program has life-changing…

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UST Student Guide for Getting Involved on Campus

Starting college is an exciting time in your life, but it can also be a big adjustment. You may be navigating an unfamiliar city far away from family or struggling to balance classes and homework with a social life. Getting involved on campus is one tried-and-true way to enhance your college experience, make friends and…

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How to Find Jobs in Houston: A Guide for College Students

Maybe you’re committed to a major but haven’t decided what type of position to pursue after graduation. Or perhaps you graduated recently and are still looking for work in your field of study. No matter what your reason for job hunting in the Bayou City, you’re in need of guidance and could benefit from a…

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Top College Features for Education Majors

You enjoy working with children and have a passion for seeing them succeed. It’s no surprise you’re interested in going to school to become an educator. But with so many different options, how do you know which are the best colleges for education majors? To learn more about important traits to look for in your…

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A Closer Look at the Texas Nursing Shortage

As the largest group in the healthcare workforce, and the primary providers of hospital patient care and long-term care, nurses are the backbone of the American medical model. Yet, even before the Coronavirus pandemic, hospitals across the nation were struggling to hire enough registered nurses (RNs). The COVID-19 public health emergency added incredible stress to…

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Cameron School of Business

5 Fascinating Facts about the Cameron School of Business at UST In 2020, the Cameron School of Business (CSB) celebrated its 40th anniversary of providing ethically oriented business education at the University of St. Thomas (UST) campus in Houston, Texas. Since 1980, graduates from all walks of life have learned not only how to become…

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What Is Pre-Med?

What Is Pre-Med? Understanding This Education Track and If It’s Right for You While it’s true that some students enter college with already declared majors and never change their minds, that doesn’t mean you’re lagging behind if you have yet to decide. One of the best parts of the college experience is the chance to…

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Psychology Programs

How to Identify Schools with Good Psychology Programs Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate degrees for a reason. Understanding how humans think and act the way they do is a highly useful skill that can be applied to several professions. A Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology opens…

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Which Grade Should I Teach?

Advice for Aspiring Educators Once you’ve committed to pursuing a career in education, there are a few other decisions you’ll need to make. One of the questions you’ll inevitably ask is, “Which grade should I teach?” Perhaps your classroom exposure has been limited — or you’ve only worked with high schoolers and are curious to…

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Best Pre-Med Majors

What Are the Best Pre-Med Majors? Advice for Becoming a Competitive Applicant. It’s no secret that getting into medical school is a highly involved and competitive endeavor. And it’s only gotten more so in the last decade. In 2020, just 41 percent of med school applicants matriculated compared to 44 percent in 2010, according to…

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