I’m trying to decide whether to take a MOOC or a traditional university course for my upcoming subject, "Introduction to Data Science." The big factor for me is how much support I’ll get from the instructor and teaching assistants. Specifically, in a traditional, in-person university course, I expect things like: Regular office hours: Where I…
Okay, so I’m thinking about taking a MOOC to learn about data science. I’m really interested, but I learn best when I can ask questions and discuss things with other students and the instructor. I’ve heard MOOCs are pretty different from a normal university class, which makes sense given the size and format. Specifically, I’m…
Okay, so I’m working on a research paper for my Intro to Sociology class, and the prompt is broad: "Analyze a factor impacting child development." I initially thought about looking at things like screen time or access to healthcare, but then I started thinking about how much my own parents’ education levels seemed to influence…
Okay, so everyone says standardized tests like the SAT and ACT are supposed to be objective measures of academic ability. The idea is that they give all students, regardless of their background, a fair shot at showing what they know and getting into college. But is that really true? I’m seeing so much debate about…
Okay, so I’m seeing all these ads for remote jobs that pay really well – like $100k+ a year, sometimes even significantly more. And I’m wondering what kind of experience they are really looking for. I know it says "mid-level" or "senior" in the job description, but what does that actually translate to in terms…
Okay, so I’m graduating soon and trying to figure out the best path forward. I’m seeing job postings and they all seem to prefer different levels of education, and I’m wondering how big a difference it really makes to my starting salary. I know, theoretically, a PhD should make more than a Bachelor’s, but is…
Okay, so I’m a high school science teacher in the US, with about 8 years of experience and a Master’s degree in Education. My husband is thinking about taking a job overseas, maybe in Europe or Asia. We’re really excited about the possibility of living abroad for a few years, but I’m worried about my…
Okay, so I’m starting to think about university, which is terrifying, and I’m not really sure where to even begin looking outside of my own country (the US, by the way). Everyone talks about the Ivies, but I’m wondering if, for certain subjects, it’s actually better to go to school somewhere else entirely. For example,…