1. UNIVERSITY IN MIDDLE AGES 1.1 Origin of the University The main reason for the establishment of the universities in Europe was a spontaneous and enthusiastic desire for knowledge. Centres of learning had grown up from the monastic and cathedral schools - formed what might be called the secondary school system of the early Middle Ages - and were mostly concerned with the study of the liturgy and prayer. Towards the end of the twelfth century a few of the greatest old cathedral‚ monastic or
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7‚ 3013 Students’ Pressure At Lehigh University In ”College Pressures”‚ author William Zinsser spends most of the time talking about students’ pressures‚ especially in the 60’s and 70’s‚ based on his experience at Branford College at Yale University. The article shows that students are facing pressures in lots of aspects‚ such as economic‚ parental‚ peer and self-induced aspects. However‚ these pressures are not rare in just a few universities. Economic pressure‚ parental pressure and
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The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation was established in 2000 by its namesake‚ Bill Gates‚ and his wife Melinda. The couple created the foundation “to help reduce inequities in the United States and around the world.”1 It is headquartered in Seattle‚ Washing and is co-chaired by Bill‚ Melinda and William Gates Sr. Since its founding the foundation has accrued an incredible $31.9 billion and has a net worth of almost $50 billion. With such spending power‚ the foundation has been able to make great
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Effects of a Going Away to a University Making the transition from home to a university is a very a challenging step in a person’s life. It is the first time one is actually on their own without the support of parents and family. Decision making that would usually be made for a child by their parents is now in the hands of the student. Going away to a university will enable the student to mature mentally‚ produces life changing experiences‚ and gives them an opportunity to gain friendships that
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theory. Rights are essential pillars of any society. Rights of a university student Students have the right to free inquiry expression and association. Students have the right to representation on the appropriate‚ designated bodies. Students accused of misconduct or of violating university policy have the right to have a determination of their violation or nonviolation in accordance with university procedures. Rights of a university student cont… Students have the right to protection against improper
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Reasons for Attending College or University Summary: People attend college or university for many different reasons‚ such as new experiences‚ career preparation‚ and increased knowledge. Many people attend colleges and universities all over the world to study and conduct research. What are their expectations of the academic experience? In my opinion‚ people involved in collegiate programs have two main purposes: to gain the experiences and certificates that prepare them for future careers and
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Academic Advising Syllabus Bloomsburg University of PA Advisor: Marika Handakas‚ Psy.D. Office: Suite 221 Student Services Center Bloomsburg University Phone: 570 389 4271 or 570 389 4003 E-Mail: mhandaka@bloomu.edu Advising Office Hours: By appointment Text/Materials: University Catalogue University Advising Web Resources Academic Advising Description/Definition Academic advising is an educational process that‚ by intention and design‚ facilitates students’ understanding
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Monmouth University offers endless ways for students to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom. Through various clubs and organizations‚ the university’s main goal is to create a diverse community and encourage self-growth and development. The most popular involvement incentive within the student body is Greek life. Fraternities‚ directed for men‚ and sororities‚ conducted for women‚ encourage students to join Greek life and develop leadership‚ scholastic‚ and personal skills. Through
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University lecture hall problems The best years of our lives are supposed to be in college. Crazy parties‚ your own life and space‚ and very little work. It comes to no surprise that most freshmen are met with a shock and awe feeling when they enter a university. For example the University has given me and I’m sure thousands of other freshman a surprise. One of the biggest would be the classes and class sizes. They range from a small English 101‚ with less than 25 students‚ to a very large lecture
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Moving to New York City to attend Pace University has been a transformative experience and a huge transition from life in my small hometown in Southern California. The city’s allowed me to immerse myself in a diverse environment of cultures and lifestyles. The campus location in downtown Manhattan has exposed me to a variety of people and unique opportunities. While these have been wonderful aspects‚ the university’s non-traditional structure and large percentage of commuting students have made
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