As universities strive to create the best educational experience for today’s millennial students, it is apparent that in addition to offering an outstanding academic curriculum, they must also provide a world-class living environment. As a result, universities are increasingly adopting integrated, sustainable communities at their campuses. These expansive and inclusive developments support curricular initiatives like experiential learning, student engagement, and career preparation and enhance the lifestyle experience. Research from Nelson Partners shows that a positive living environment can strongly impact a student’s academic achievement. As universities across the U.S. continue
There are many trends in architecture in different countries, in different cities, and different architectural bureaus. We reached out to architect Eugene Bernshtam to tell you about the most interesting trends present in most of them during this year. Let’s name these trends briefly: 1) “Green” Buildings More and more environmentally friendly buildings are built, and this trend will only increase. An environmentally friendly building should be CO2 neutral, and it requires not only solar panels and energy-efficient design but also its construction process. In many countries, using recycled materials
Dr. Joon Faii Ong is a qualified expert in the field of Tremor Disorders, including Essential Tremors and Parkinson’s related symptoms. Dr. Ong talks about tremor disorders, including how serious they can be if not treated immediately in this article. In addition, tremors disorders often lead to Parkinson’s Disease or other health issues such as Essential tremors, resulting in carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Ong talks about the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease that everyone should look for at home and when consulting a doctor, such as muscle stiffness, muscle cramping, the
Big Tech needs engineers, not just those with a Computer Science degree from a top university. They’re also looking for expertise in Hadoop and NoSQL technologies, knowledge of open source languages like Java, Python or PHP, and Ruby on Rails, as well as Big Data experience – likely the hottest skillset to have right now – and students with those skills will be in high demand. Institutions like San Francisco Bay University can set you up for success and guide you through the maze of learning by doing so that
Adam Seger is a snowboard instructor who believes that anyone can learn to snowboard. First, you need to buy the right equipment, choose your mountain and resort, and then take some beginner lessons. This article is designed to advise on how to prepare for those beginner lessons, what basic skills you should know before going out with an instructor, and what you can expect from that first day on the mountain. I will discuss basic equipment, clothing, safety issues, getting up, and how to ride a straight line down the
