Nearly one-third of American undergrads transfer
USC has a 25 percent admittance rate for transfer students, according to the Office of Admission.
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Are conservative students marginalized?
Liberal students, as members of the majority at USC, should take care to show respect for their conservative and Christian peers.
Santorum calls Obama a snob regarding higher education
As the race for the 2012 Republican nomination heats up, Rick Santorum recently stirred up a bit of controversy. Speaking to an audience in Michigan, Santorum addressed President Obama’s message that he thinks all American citizens should have the chance to go to college. “President Obama once said that he wants everybody in America to […]
USC students should follow their passions
Studies show that a low percentage of students complete a bachelor’s degree in math or science.
Education system should cultivate learning
A week ago, on April 14, students, teaching assistants and faculty gathered for a town hall meeting with the Center for Excellence in Teaching to discuss grade reformation and the establishment of a universal grading policy at USC. They reached no verdict on the best solution. American institutions of higher learning attempt to emulate those […]
U.K.’s hands-off education policy puts students in control
From behind, wild cackling erupts from the depths of someone’s throat. To the left, gangly arms flail about hoping to catch fleeting attention. Screams, loud noises and laughter give the room an air of madness. No, you’re not in a zoo. You’re in a classroom in City University London the sixth most popular university in […]