Mi Voz, Mi Vida

Mi Voz, Mi Vida
Author: Andrew C. Garrod
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2012-12-17
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0801463793
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Amid the flurry of debates about immigration, poverty, and education in the United States, the stories in Mi Voz, Mi Vida allow us to reflect on how young people who might be most affected by the results of these debates actually navigate through American society. The fifteen Latino college students who tell their stories in this book come from a variety of socioeconomic, regional, and family backgrounds—they are young men and women of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican, Central American, and South American descent. Their insights are both balanced and frank, blending personal, anecdotal, political, and cultural viewpoints. Their engaging stories detail the students' personal struggles with issues such as identity and biculturalism, family dynamics, religion, poverty, stereotypes, and the value of education. Throughout, they provide insights into issues of racial identity in contemporary America among a minority population that is very much in the news. This book gives educators, students, and their families a clear view of the experience of Latino students adapting to a challenging educational environment and a cultural context—Dartmouth College—often very different from their childhood ones.

Little Mr. Bouncer; and Tales of College Life Little Mr Bouncer and His Friend Verdant Green

Little Mr. Bouncer; and Tales of College Life Little Mr Bouncer and His Friend Verdant Green
Author: Cuthbert Bede
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2021-04-11
Genre: Art
ISBN:
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It was the unmistakable cheery voice of little Mr. Bouncer. He had crossed from his own rooms in the grand old College of Brazenface, Oxford, and had stopped on a certain landing, before a door over which was painted the monosyllable "Green." His battered College cap was on his head, but, as no undergraduate's gown was upon his shoulders, it was to be presumed that the little gentleman had not come from lectures, or returned from a stroll through the streets of Oxford, or from any other place where the wearing of full academical costume would have been demanded by the authorities of the University. Though, if the full costume required by the statutes had been rigorously enforced, Mr. Bouncer would have cheerfully bowed to destiny, and would probably have imitated the gentleman who suspended his pair of bands under his coat tails, because the law had not expressly stated on what part of the body they were to be worn.

Rethinking Campus Life

Rethinking Campus Life
Author: Christine A. Ogren
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2018-07-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 3319756141
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This edited volume explores the history of student life throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Chapter authors examine the expanding reach of scholarship on the history of college students; the history of underrepresented students, including black, Latino, and LGBTQ students; and student life at state normal schools and their successors, regional colleges and universities, and at community colleges and evangelical institutions. The book also includes research on drag and gender and on student labor activism, and offers new interpretations of fraternity and sorority life. Collectively, these chapters deepen scholarly understanding of students, the diversity of their experiences at an array of institutions, and the campus lives they built.

On Your Mark! A Story of College Life and Athletics

On Your Mark! A Story of College Life and Athletics
Author: Ralph Henry Barbour
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2023-10-20
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:
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Ralph Henry Barbour's 'On Your Mark! A Story of College Life and Athletics' is a captivating tale that delves into the world of college athletics in the early 20th century. The book follows the journey of a group of young men as they navigate through the challenges and triumphs of collegiate sports. Barbour's writing style is rich in detail, painting a vivid picture of the competitive nature of college sports and the camaraderie among teammates. Set against the backdrop of a prestigious university, the novel provides insight into the cultural fascination with athleticism during that time period. Readers will be engrossed in the unfolding drama on the field and the personal growth of the characters as they strive for victory. Ralph Henry Barbour, a prolific American author known for his sports-themed novels, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a college athlete to create 'On Your Mark!' His knowledge and passion for sports shine through in his writing, making the book a compelling read for fans of both sports fiction and coming-of-age stories. Barbour's intimate portrayal of college life and the dedication required for athletic success adds depth to the narrative, making it a standout in the genre. For those interested in a nostalgic journey into the world of collegiate athletics and the bonds formed through teamwork and competition, 'On Your Mark! A Story of College Life and Athletics' is a must-read. Barbour's expert storytelling and authentic portrayal of the era make this novel a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.

Making the Most of College

Making the Most of College
Author: Richard J. Light
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2004-05-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 067401359X
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Why do some students make the most of college, while others struggle and look back on years of missed deadlines and missed opportunities? What choices can students make, and what can teachers and university leaders do, to improve more students’ experiences and help them achieve the most from their time and money? Most important, how is the increasing diversity on campus—cultural, racial, and religious—affecting education? What can students and faculty do to benefit from differences, and even learn from the inevitable moments of misunderstanding and awkwardness? From his ten years of interviews with Harvard seniors, Richard Light distills encouraging—and surprisingly practical—answers to fundamental questions. How can you choose classes wisely? What’s the best way to study? Why do some professors inspire and others leave you cold? How can you connect what you discover in class to all you’re learning in the rest of life? Light suggests, for instance: studying in pairs or groups can be more productive than studying alone; the first and most important skill to learn is time management; supervised independent research projects and working internships offer the most learning and the greatest challenges; and encounters with students of different religions can be simultaneously the most taxing and most illuminating of all the experiences with a diverse student body. Filled with practical advice, illuminated with stories of real students’ self-doubts, failures, discoveries, and hopes, Making the Most of College is a handbook for academic and personal success.

Bulletin

Bulletin
Author: Boston Public Library
Publisher:
Total Pages: 458
Release: 1894
Genre: Boston (Mass.)
ISBN:
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Quarterly accession lists; beginning with Apr. 1893, the bulletin is limited to "subject lists, special bibliographies, and reprints or facsimiles of original documents, prints and manuscripts in the Library," the accessions being recorded in a separate classified list, Jan.-Apr. 1893, a weekly bulletin Apr. 1893-Apr. 1894, as well as a classified list of later accessions in the last number published of the bulletin itself (Jan. 1896)