Learn. Teach. Inspire. Student Teaching at SIUE.
Posted October 17, 2017
Everyone remembers their favorite teacher. The one who provided direction when you needed it most and guided you toward future success. Great teachers understand the value of a solid education and the importance of learning from experience. For Libby, an early childhood education major at SIUE, student teaching provided transformative—and sometimes surprising—lessons.
Experience prepares students to thrive in a rapidly changing workplace. Libby learned what it's lik...
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No Major? No Problem!
Posted October 10, 2017
After all the decisions a traditional first-year student has had to make in the past year, the pressure of deciding on a perfect major may come as a surprise. Some of your friends may appear to have it all together. They may know exactly what major they’re pursuing or have a detailed career path in mind. You just arrived on campus, and their life after SIUE may appear to be planned out already, like a perfect recipe for success.
Do you feel like you’re the only one without a plan? Y...
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FOMO: Commuter Edition
Posted October 09, 2017
I’m driving to campus, running a little late to class for the second time that week. I get to the red lots and book it to reach my 12 p.m. class on time. Music blares through a sound system in the Quad as I weave through dozens of students gathered for some sort of event for Homecoming. It seems half the student population is outside enjoying the September weather, taking turns jumping on a giant trampoline, chowing down on snow cones, getting free t-shirts and making new friends.
Cue my ...
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Top 10 Places SIUE Students Get Discounts
Posted August 23, 2017
College students are always looking for the best deals. ICYMI, Edwardsville and Glen Carbon businesses have great discounts for students. No matter what you are looking for, there’s a good chance that showing your SIUE ID will get you a discount.
Where should you start? I’m glad you asked. From food, entertainment, services and a night out, here are the top 10 places you can visit with your friends…and get a great deal.
Culver’s Restaurant: 10% off
Are you craving ...
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Bee Research at SIUE is Buzzworthy
Posted August 23, 2017
Bees pollinate crops like apples, almonds, berries, peaches, soybeans and coffee. The honeybee population is declining due to overuse of pesticides, loss of habitat, disease and other threats. SIUE students with an interest in beekeeping have the opportunity to help maintain healthy colonies.
Caring for more than 40,000 bees over the summer, our students receive daily hands-on learning experiences. Student researchers are able to take ownership of the bee colonies while workin...
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We Made Concrete Float
Posted August 21, 2017
Imagine stepping into a canoe made of concrete and paddling away from shore. Are you ready to race against other civil engineering teams from top research institutions? For students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the answer is “yes!”
Our hands-on learning and top-rated programs help SIUE students rise to the top. Check out SIUE, and immerse yourself in new challenges. It won’t be easy, and you might get dirty. But in the end, it’s all about learning from...
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Don’t Watch the Show. Direct It.
Posted August 20, 2017
When the lights fade and the show ends, the rest of his life is just beginning. For Ben, an SIUE undergraduate student, directing a theater performance provides valuable experience and instills confidence to face challenges ahead. Ben’s life is forever changed by his experience at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
We offer an education that combines classroom teaching with experiential learning; faculty guidance with real-world responsibilities and expectations. Like so many...
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