Higher Education
A Personal Reflection on Discovery, Diversity, and Human Connections
October 29, 2020
By now, I hope you have realized that I’m a curious person by nature and enjoy reflecting on things around me. It is fortuitous that my parents named me Szu-Yung, which roughly translates into “forever thinking” or “ever reflecting.” As my name suggests, I have been reflecting on...Read more...
Unlocking the Human Potential
September 30, 2020
In my last blog, I argued that Baruch breaks away from “higher education isomorphism” by not only providing access to a historically under represented population, but also insisting on the highest academic standards. I believe this is critical because public confidence and trust in the value of a college degree are derived from the reputation of an academically rigorous institution, and only rigorous, high-quality education truly challenges and unlocks human potential. ...Read more...