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A person dealing with stress. Thalia writes about how she pulled herself through a period of low self-esteem this semester and how she continues to cope with her stressors. COURTESY OF ANNIE SPRATT VIA UNSPLASH

Balancing between the present, the future

Thalia Lauzon October 24, 2021
I’m hoping I’ll keep progressing and feel confident enough to get that internship later.
Boston University’s Study Abroad Office created virtual internship opportunities at overseas companies for students who were supposed to study abroad this semester. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Virtual internships in place of study abroad prove to be supportive, successful, students say

Ashley Soebroto March 4, 2021
Despite the cancellation of all in-person study abroad programs for the Spring semester, students were able to take part in virtual internships with international companies to get real work experience and a feel for a new culture.
Higher education consulting company Tyton Partners announced a model Tuesday that incorporates experiences in students’ educational paths to college and careers. PHOTO BY EMILY HOPKINS/DFP FILE PHOTO

Research presents framework for proof of learning

Sekar Krisnauli February 13, 2015

Research by Tyton Partners claims to have established a holistic framework that assesses an individual’s full capabilities and skills and helps institutions bridge academic learning and outside experience...

Employers value experience over grades, data suggests

Daily Free Press Admin March 7, 2013

A significant percentage of employers prefer students with work experience outside of a college environment to students with no experience and high GPAs, according to new data. “I’ve seen there...

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