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Northeast Maritime Institute - College of Maritime Science students are gaining hands-on experience every day! Whether they are out on the water or on campus practicing their skills of the trade, this 2-year program prepares students for their future maritime career with both valuable classroom knowledge and on-the-job training. If you know anyone interested in a maritime career, we still have a few spots remaining for the upcoming Fall 2024 semester! Click the link below to learn more about our program. #honorthemariner #maritime #maritimetraining #maritimecareers #maritimecollege

Interesting Observations from More College Tours As I visit colleges and universities, I like to share about some of the interesting programs I uncover - unique offerings that might be of interest to prospective students as they work to find colleges that best match up with their goals and interests.  Here are a few shout-outs: State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill - This small public college with approximately 1,800 students has a 903-acre rural campus; that’s about ½ acre per student! They have a number of unique programs - like Therapeutic Horsemanship, Canine Training, Applied Fermentation, Histologic Technician, Floriculture/Floristry Operations, and Fisheries & Aquaculture.  The campus has the usual college classrooms and science labs, but also has a farm with an equestrian center and a 200-cow dairy facility, agricultural engineering laboratories, a USDA-approved meat laboratory, a student-run restaurant, state-of-the-art greenhouses, and a 40,000-gallon cold-water fish hatchery. Hollins University in Roanoke, VA - This small private women’s college is known for their writing programs and Pulitzer Prize winning alumni.  About 900 students attend Hollins and each completes at least one internship before graduation.  Students have the accelerated option of completing many of the degree programs in only three years, thereby saving time and money. They also offer an interesting certificate program in Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums. Norfolk State University in VA - This HBCU serves about 6,000 students with more than 65 programs. They have a unique cybersecurity pipeline initiative with a variety of related bachelors and masters degrees, dedicated cybersecurity complex, research centers, and labs, and NSA cyber scholarships.  Norfolk also offers one of only five accredited optical engineering programs in the country (the only one offered at a HBCU) and has an Optical Society Club.  There’s also a Genetics Society club and a Beekeeper club - how cool is that?  Not to mention their bowling alley and women’s bowling team… and that students can relax at nearby Virginia Beach on the weekends. There is a lot to consider when selecting a college and learning about the unique programs offered can be very helpful. Confident College Planning guides students and families in the process of finding colleges which best meet their personal needs and interests so that the student will be most successful. Our services include planning discussions for exploring majors, making college lists and college visits, and individualized attention for essay editing, application review and tracking, scholarship research, and funding strategies. Contact me at nancy@confidentcollegeplanning.com for a discussion on what I can do for you! #collegesanduniversities https://lnkd.in/evDXkrzG

I feel like a bad person 😩. I promised that I was going to share my Sail Teachers Fellowship journey with you when I started, but I haven't made good on that, and I'm here to redeem myself. The past four months of learning how to be a better teacher have been an interesting journey, but one of the lessons that stands out is the inquiry-based learning (IBL) approach to teaching. IBL is a learner-centred approach to learning that emphasizes student-driven exploration and problem-solving. Instead of the traditional form of teaching where the learners sit and swallow everything the teacher gives them, IBL allows learners to engage in a process of questioning, investigating, and reflecting.  So far, I think IBL is one of the best approaches to learning because it is easier for a child to become their person and develop their full potential when they think critically. If you are a teacher and you have practiced IBL in your class before, kindly tell me your thoughts on this approach in the comment section. Have a great week ahead💫. #RaisingThinkingChildren #InquiryBasedLearning #SailTeachersFellowship

🌟 Discover how Halliburton is making a difference through our commitment to education. Read the latest feature highlighting our efforts with the Texas A&M University System to support educational initiatives. #Halliburton #tamu #prairieviewtamu (And yes, even I as The University of Texas at Austin Longhorn, can still appreciate this!)

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✨👩🎓 Ready to get SERIOUS about those college tours now that Early Action deadlines are over? If you haven't planned your college tours yet, it's time to buckle up! 🚀 You only have 3 more breaks until National Decision Day. That means you’ve got lots of ground to cover, literally! 🌍 Did you know that college tours are the **MOST underestimated part** of the college application process, and the 2nd biggest stress for parents after paying for college? Tours are NOT just about road trips, folks. It's about collecting *crucial* data that'll shape your entire college experience. 📊✨ Here’s a fun fact: While everyone is busy Googling the top engineering programs, it’s more important to feel comfy and vibe with the place where you’ll be spending the next four years of your life. In other words, you're trying to find "your people," and where you'll be successful overall. Don’t just rely on rankings - you need to be there. 👟💼 (Don't even get me started on rankings, they're completely made up and don't make sense half the time.) And please, virtual tours don’t cut it. You need those boots on the ground to get a true feel of the campus life. 🥾🏫 After YEARS of guiding students, and going on countless tours of my own, I’ve packed all my insights into this video to help you out. Don’t miss it! 😉 📽️➡️ https://lnkd.in/gVsjZpyC  #CollegeTours #NationalDecisionDay #CollegeApplications #CampusVibes #RealTalk #BootsOnTheGround #GetThatDegree #collegebound #collegeplanning #travel #collegeadvice #collegetips #planahead #parentingteens #parentsupport #virtualtours #commonapp #collegeessays  #senioryear #highschoolseniors

Starting your academic journey can feel like sailing into uncharted waters, full of unknown challenges and endless possibilities. But remember, you're not navigating this vast sea of knowledge alone. Your friends in academia are more than just peers; they are your co-navigators, helping you steer through storms of doubt and riding alongside you on waves of discovery. Together, you’ll uncover hidden treasures of wisdom and support each other when the currents get tough. Cherish these bonds, for they are as vital to your journey as the knowledge you seek to gain. Let’s celebrate our academic companions, for they make this journey truly rewarding. #AcademicJourney #KnowledgeSeekers #StudyBuddies #AcademicSupport #StudentLife #NavigatingAcademia #UniversityLife #PeerSupport #AcademicSuccess #ScholarlyFriends

Are field trips just picnics with a fancy name? For many #schools, that’s how they end up — fun but forgettable. But field trips can be so much more than a day out. They’re opportunities to make #learning real. Think about this: A visit to a historical site where students see the stories they’ve read about. A walk through a botanical garden where they touch and feel the science they study. A visit to a school for the blind. These experiences stick because they engage more than just the mind. But here’s the thing: great field trips don’t happen by chance. They need: 👉 A purpose: What’s the takeaway for students? 👉 Connection to learning: How does this trip tie back to the classroom? 👉 Post-trip reflection: Are students sharing what they learned? Let’s take the example of a field trip to a school for the blind. The #students get a glimpse into the daily life of the blind students and their Braille language. Fantastic! But what are the students truly gaining from this experience? Except for being briefly sympathetic, are they going to ease the hardships of the blind? Will they befriend them? Will they share their toys or resources? Are we empowering our students to take meaningful action? Too often, the answer to these questions is "Not really." Does that make the field trip pointless? Not at all. It means there’s an opportunity to do more. The thought of visiting a school for the blind is inherently meaningful. But it needs purposeful planning to ensure the experience leads to empathy, understanding, and action. The point is that schools shouldn’t simply plan an outing and label it as a field trip. With a bit more purpose and reflection, these experiences can transform into powerful learning moments that stay with students for a lifetime. It's about making field trips meaningful, not just memorable. #educators #teachers #principals

Please tune into my one-on-one with Ken Saunderson as we dive into a highlighted discussion about the Youth Maritime Accelerator Project and the Youth Maritime Collaborative. As always, I encourage questions, comments, ideas, and curiosities on how to get involved!

TGIF, future global scholars! 🌎🚗 Feeling that Friday energy? Let's channel it into your international education journey! At Ruhe Global Resources, we're here to help you navigate the exciting road to studying abroad. Ready to shift your academic adventure into high gear? Drop a 🎓 below! #StudyAbroad #FridayFeeling #RuheGlobalResources