Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 48
April 16, 2023
How to See the World While Working in Education
Most professionals in the field of education feel passionately about what they do. It is no small responsibility to ensure that the next generation is equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive. Yet, even though you love your education career, you want to see the world — and the significant level of commitment required by most education jobs often precludes world travel to any meaningful extent.
Fortunately, there are ways to continue working in th...
April 3, 2023
Through the Eyes of an Educator: Fear vs. courage—the invisible ping pong match
On Hollywood’s biggest night, as one of the creators of the Oscar-winning movie Everything Everywhere All At Once accepted his golden statue, he mentioned that his “imposter syndrome was at an all-time high.” Seriously, this guy is part of the team that swept seven awards that night—and he still didn’t feel like he fully deserved to be there. If this doesn’t say how strong our thoughts are and how much weight we give them, I don’t know what does.
Carrie Fisher famously...
March 29, 2023
Unlocking Potential: The Power of Inclusive Assessments in Transforming Education
Potential. It's like a hidden treasure, buried deep inside every student. But how do we unlock it? Inclusive assessments hold the key. By rethinking the way we evaluate student performance, we can transform education and uncover a wealth of undiscovered talent.
Picture this: Two students – let's call them Alice and Bob – sit in a classroom. Alice, a natural-born writer, excels at essays. Bob, on the other hand, struggles with written expres...
March 28, 2023
What You Can Do with a Master's Degree in Applied Psychology
Have you ever wondered how you can could make a positive impact on society while pursuing a fulfilling career? Look no further than a Master's degree in Applied Psychology! This rewarding field empowers you to use psychological theories and principles to address real-world problems and improve the well-being of individuals, organizations, and communities.
Read on to explore the exciting opportunities that await you with a Master's degree in Appl...
March 24, 2023
6 Reasons to Visit Pigeon Forge with Your Family
March 23, 2023
Travel with Awe and Wonder: A Compendium
I accept all forms of sitting back and relaxing to read for pleasure! But wait, if you read right now, I'll throw in a curious person in the other room who wanders in to ask you what you are laughing at. And that's not all! Along with the health benefits of sitting back, relaxing, laughing, and piquing a bystander's curiosity, you will get access to my other articles for free with a money-back guarantee!
A strange thing happened on the way to an occupational interlude....
March 20, 2023
Kevin Nguyen: #StudyAbroadBecause it is fun and allows you to gain new experiences!
Kevin Nguyen is a current third year Western student studying mechanical engineering. All the way from Vietnam, he has come to Canada to study. He loves to travel and is a very social person.
What motivated your decision to pursue a degree abroad? How/why did you choose where to go?
After doing hours of researching for programs that fit my best interest, I decided to complete my academics in Canada due to the number of opportunities the school has to offer and...
Connection to and through Music
Connection happens in all sorts of ways.
There is connection to family.
There are friends, well known and loved ones, ones seen only in passing or known long ago, but yet connected still, and part of life.
There is connection to community built around all sorts of things, among them faith, sport, food, occupation...
There is connection to place, be that a home, a place of learning, a landscape, a whole country.
There is connection to language, to story, to stories of h...
March 17, 2023
Dean Houlbrough: #StudyAbroadBecause It Challenges You to Embrace New Perspectives
Dean Holbrough is a Canadian musician who took his studies abroad to the UK. Listening to Dean's story introduced me to a whole new perspective on what it is like to study in a different country. Studying abroad opens your eyes to a variety of new cultures and experiences, but also imposes many challenges as well. In the future, Dean plans on pursuing a career in the music industry.
What motivated your decision to study abroad? How/why did you choose the Solent’s...
March 16, 2023
Caroline Johnson: #StudyAbroadBecause of Your Future
Caroline Johnson is a PhD student at Western University in the Clinical Medical program, She has her Master's degree in nursing, and is from Nigeria.
What motivated your decision to pursue a degree abroad? How/why did you choose where to go?
After completing my master's degree in Nigeria, along with several experiences in medical field, I decided to establish my own family clinic in Nigeria. I chose to study in Canada because I was offered a scholarship by my hos...
