It's that time of year again - the NFL Preseason! Just kidding. I'm actually thinking about the beginning of school, especially all of the undergraduates who are either beginning their college experience or starting to think of life after their bachelor's degree. For undergrad members of ESN, this likely includes thoughts about graduate school. I've asked about advice for undergraduates before, receiving some great comments in the process. Since the responses were so good the last time, I'll just repeat the same … [Read more...] about What’s Your Best Advice for Undergraduates?
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What should undergrads know about grad school?
In May, I'm going to help lead a track at InterVarsity's Southeast Chapter Camp called "Getting Ready for Grad School." (If you're not familiar with the undergrad InterVarsity world, this is a week-long camp for students involved in IV chapters, and it typically includes tracks for new Christians, students headed into chapter leadership roles, training in inductive Bible study, and a few other topics.) Video: What? Don't you think The Paper Chase (1973) is still relevant to graduate school? Don't you carry massive … [Read more...] about What should undergrads know about grad school?
Week in Review: Education Edition
What are you reading, watching, thinking about this week? As usual, here's a few which have been on our mind. Let us know your thoughts on any/all of them. If you have items you'd like us to consider for the top five, add them in the comments or send them to Tom or Mike. 1. New online journal for student research: The Chronicle reports on Student Pulse, a new online journal for student research. Some good points from the Chronicle's commenters about copyright and usage issues, but still an interesting and inspiring … [Read more...] about Week in Review: Education Edition
Best Books for Undergrads: Your Picks
Thanks to everyone who weighed in on my request for the best books for undergrads! Here are the recommendations that we received on the blog, from Facebook, and via email. Tom and I received an amazing variety of responses. Here were some interesting trends: C. S. Lewis was recommended more than any other author, but not a single book of his was mentioned more than once! Only three books were recommended more than once: Augustine's Confessions, J. I. Packer's Knowing God, and Tim Keller's The Reason for … [Read more...] about Best Books for Undergrads: Your Picks
Best Books for Undergrads?
In a mere 12 days(!), Tom and I will arrive in St. Louis for Urbana 09, InterVarsity's triennial student missions conference. Most of the 20,000+ conference delegates are undergraduate students, and we'll be talking to them about ESN, vocation, and loving God with your mind. It's impossible for me to talk to students about ESN without recommending at least half a dozen books. I have my favorites, but enough about me —what are your favorites? What books do you recommend to undergraduates, on God, on academia, or … [Read more...] about Best Books for Undergrads?