The growing conflict between Harvard University and the Trump administration raises urgent questions about the boundaries of academic freedom, federal oversight, and the obligation to protect students from discrimination. Following rising concerns over antisemitism on campus by government officials, including … Continue reading
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The Concerning Impact of College Drinking Culture in the United States
Compared to many places worldwide, the United States has a relatively high drinking age. The age limit for purchasing alcohol both on- and off-premise sits at 21 in contrast with the minimums of European and South American countries at around … Continue reading
Higher Education for Women in Afghanistan: A Sensitive Subject
The war on women’s rights and bodies has been ongoing for decades, but in some places, the battle is worse than in others. On December 20, 2022, another heavy loss occurred in the progression of women’s rights as the Taliban … Continue reading
The Unspoken Costs of Opportunistic Education
For students coming from developing countries, going to university in North America or Europe is the opportunity of a lifetime — a chance at a successful life. Yet who’s not to say that an international education is just a glorification of Western perpetuations of what entails a world class education?