"Critical thinking and curiosity are the key to creativity."— Amala Akkineni.

In an age of connectedness and instant access to information, the educational landscape has changed dramatically. From and within the classroom, data proficiency is to be mastered while fostering critical thinking skills remains a top priority. And how can educators better navigate them both for maximum benefit? You will explore education's role in driving data proficiency and furthering critical thinking abilities while providing real-world examples along the way.

Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the US. There are many reasons for this, not just that the weather is generally good all year round, but also the fact of it being home to some famous theme parks (and a lot of other reasons, of course). 

As Florida is so popular, you need to choose the time you visit carefully. To get the best from your visit, here are the best times to go to Florida for perfect weather and fewer crowds. 

Here's the latest commission by the Museum of Underwater Art, located in Townsville, North Queensland, on the Great Barrier Reef.

Here's the latest addition to the Museum of Underwater Art, located in Townsville, North Queensland, on the Great Barrier Reef.

At only 26 miles long, Mexico's Isla Holbox is a small treasure chest packed with goodness. This island is filled with special moments: colorful sunrises and sunsets, waves and calm waters, beaches and sandbars, and an abundance of wildlife.

In fact, Isla Holbox is part of the Yum Balan Nature Preserve, and is one of the very best places to bird watch in Mexico. 

Travel is a dream that many find out of reach. If you go on Instagram, it can often feel like everyone is going somewhere amazing. Vacation pictures litter the site, each more fabulous than the last. But the truth is that many people will never have the opportunity to travel to exotic destinations. While 71% of Americans have traveled abroad at some point in their lives, for most Americans, this translates to only one or two international vacations in their entire lifetimes. More than a quarter of Americans have never left the country.

We’re so excited for you to study abroad! Whether you’re going for a semester or year through your institution or with an external program, or direct enrolling at a university overseas, chances are that you will need to write an essay to get in. This essay could be for admission or for scholarship opportunities.