Vol State students are taking their talents international this spring as part of travel-study programs. Music students just got back from Ireland where they performed in all sorts of venues across the country. The trip was hosted by the staff and administration of the National Guarda College. This facility is the training location for the Guarda, the world famous Irish National Police Force.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Music Students Perform in Ireland
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Volstate Student/Professional Wrestler
Vol State student Phillip Dixon is an independent professional wrestler. Here is a personal interview as well as footage from one of his matches.
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Passion: Her Driving Force
Passion comes in various forms, and for Vol State student Lydia Yau, this is in the field of Human Services.
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Friday, March 12, 2010
A Bit of Dutch History
Travel study trips have an academic focus. Currently Vol State students are in the Netherlands studying Dutch and international law. However, there is plenty of time for students to immerse themselves in the history and culture of the country. Loretta Calvert, the coordinator of the paralegal studies program, shows a bit of what her students have been seeing:
My students at the Escher Museum which was the winter palace of the queen. Escher is a famous Dutch graphic artist who lived from 1898 to 1972. The art of M. C. Escher is by itself extremely impressive; however, the lighting above proved to be a wonderful surprise. In every room, there were chandeliers designed by Hans van Bentem from Rotterdam.
http://sharing.theflip.com/session/676815084c2f6a3a0f20999ba8e36d51/video/11504837
The Knights' Hall is used for meetings and conferences. and a special ceremony on Princes' Day. The opening of the Dutch Parliament occurs the third Tuesday in September. The queen arrives by a golden coach with footmen and delivers her speech from the throne shown in the video.
http://sharing.theflip.com/session/c65fe0a290191d7a97d4024dbf52a68f/video/11505110
We had a really active discussion with our guide about Dutch history, diplomatic relations, and the current crisis in the Dutch government. The Dutch involvement in assisting the U.S. and other countries in Afghanistan was the reason that the Dutch government recently failed and will have to hold new elections in September for the legislature.
-Loretta Calvert
Paralegal Studies
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Study Break
Spring break is in full swing this week for Vol State students.
For some this means taking advantage of the extra time and forming study groups. In addition to working and catching up on some rest, this is how I’m spending my week.
As a current Vol State student myself, I think study groups can be very beneficial. It gives students a way to meet outside of the classroom in an environment that isn’t as intimidating as a classroom setting, with the possibility of making friends in the process of learning. Here is what a few other students have to say about study groups.
“I think it is important. The best way to learn something is to teach it, and it is easier to teach your peers than it is your teacher. It is intimidating if you teach your teacher,” said Journalism student Jamie Barto about study groups.
“If done properly it addresses all of the learning modalities because you are speaking, listening, teaching, etc,” said student Gary Parker.
Some may wonder why students would study over spring break. “It’s either this. Don’t study over spring break and fail, or study and pass,” Barto said. “I’m a non-traditional student. I look at school as a job. It’s my on the job training; I treat it as a job,” Parker added.
Julie Stewart said, “I think it is important to get the perspective from other people. I would say that reaching out to other people is the most important.”
My experience in a study group has been positive so far, and I would suggest at least trying it. The way I see it is I have to study anyway, why not do it in a group?
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Vol State Students Visit the Netherlands
A visit to another country is a way to gain a new perspective. That's certainly the case for Vol State Paralegal Studies students this week. They're in the Netherlands studying Dutch and international law. Here is a report from Program Coordinator Loretta Calvert:
-Loretta Calvert, J.D.
Paralegal Program Coordinator
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Monday, March 8, 2010
TCCAA Region VII tournament results
Vol State men and women’s basketball teams fought hard this weekend in the TCCAA regional tournament in Columbia.
The Lady Pioneers defeated Dyersburg State on Friday. They lost in the championship on Sunday 62-48 to Walters State.
The Pioneer men beat Motlow State on Thursday. They made their stand on Saturday versus Southwest Tennessee in a semifinal game. They lost that match up 100-81.
Congratulations to both teams.
Go Pioneers!
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