By: Kira Oviedo, Staff Writer
One of the most common misconceptions spread by high school educators is that college professors are more or less hard-headed. As a first-year student, it is reasonable to prepare for this type of environment, but is that the reality? Fortunately enough, I believe this to be a myth. On the contrary, I have found that professors encourage inclusivity and understanding. Despite this comforting fact, there is still action that can be taken to form a good relationship with your professor.
Read More“My mother had two lessons that she repeated over and over ‘be a lady’ and ‘be independent.’ Be a lady meant don’t allow yourself to be overcome by useless emotions like anger, and by independent she meant ‘it would be fine if you met prince charming and lived happily ever after, but… be able to fend for yourself,’” said Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Nearly a month ago the Associate Justice for the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, unfortunately passed due to a decline in health. Although all of her supporters were in mourning, there was a collective response that all of her work needed to be spread. I find myself among these supporters and feel as though it is important to display a glimpse of how her drive pushed society into an era of women's rights.
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