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How Community Enhances Project-Based Education

April 21, 2021November 21, 2022Ellie Smith

Where does community intersect with project-based education? One of my favorite quotes comes from American novelist Kurt Vonnegut: “What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously.…Continue readingHow Community Enhances Project-Based Education

How to Get the Most From Your Online College Experience

March 31, 2021January 31, 2022Ellie Smith

Before COVID-19 had just about everyone studying online, there were students who intentionally chose that route. I was one of them! Studying online has a lot of perks but there…Continue readingHow to Get the Most From Your Online College Experience

4 Things Your Student Should Get From Their Gap Year

January 27, 2021January 26, 2021Ellie Smith

They’re growing more popular: gap years. Traditionally, college-bound students would graduate from high school in the spring, spend the summer in preparation, and then head off to university in the…Continue reading4 Things Your Student Should Get From Their Gap Year

Raising Strong Christian Leaders For Turbulent Times

January 13, 2021January 12, 2021Ellie Smith

Turbulent times are upon us. Between a pandemic, riots, and a contentious election, America’s future looks shaky some days. When Benjamin Franklin was asked what kind of government Congress had…Continue readingRaising Strong Christian Leaders For Turbulent Times

5 Ways That Higher Education Changed in 2020

December 21, 2020December 17, 2020Ellie Smith

2020 changed a lot of things. It’s been a crazy year. As we wind down and anticipate 2021, let’s examine what changed in higher education and what we can look…Continue reading5 Ways That Higher Education Changed in 2020

APEX: Spark Reinvented Our Favorite Event to Rekindle Community

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020Victoria Schurter

“This is Now…Don’t wait for Then; strike the spark, light the fire.” — Rumi Sometimes we face life’s challenges and changes with a torch — but more often, we are given…Continue readingAPEX: Spark Reinvented Our Favorite Event to Rekindle Community