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Here you'll find our musings on the state of higher ed, where technology fits in and how we're hoping to change the future of education. We'll also post site updates, study tips and tricks and, well, things we just find interesting and want to share. This is our blog, and we hope you enjoy it!-
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Category Archives: Philanthropy
Repping the Knowledge Drive on Campuses Across the US
Where exactly IS the Knowledge Drive? The Course Hero Knowledge Drive allows students to contribute their own old academic material to not only help other college students, but also to donate books to children abroad. Our partnership with Books for … Continue reading
Posted in American Education, College, Knowledge Drive, Philanthropy
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INFOGRAPHIC: CULTIVATING CARING: VOLUNTEERISM AMONG AMERICA’S COLLEGE STUDENTS
College students may struggle to prioritize studying over partying, but they are remarkably dedicated to giving back to their communities. In fact, volunteerism among college students exceeds that of the American adult population. But just how are college students giving … Continue reading
Recapping the Books for Africa Gala
So I’ve returned from the Annual Books for Africa Gala that I attended and spoke at last week in Minnesota, and can say that the accomplishments and plans for future achievements were even more impressive than those shared last year. … Continue reading
The Knowledge Drive and the Annual Books for Africa Gala
Today marks the second time that I’ll be heading off to attend the Annual Books for Africa Gala. It is amazing to think that it has only been a year since my last trip to Saint Paul, Minnesota, and even … Continue reading
Course Hero Knowledge Drive Delivers Over 44,000 Books to the Gambia
This trip was a life changing one. Over the course of about three weeks in The Gambia and Senegal, I was exposed to an entirely different cultural and educational landscape than what I had experienced in the 13 other countries … Continue reading
Ready, Set, Go: Off to the Gambia!
I’m sitting in the airport, and I feel like a little kid on Christmas morning waiting to open up presents. My heart is pounding. I’m totally sleep-deprived from packing all night. Despite having some gnarly hallucinations from the malaria prescription … Continue reading
Walking Across the Gambia for Education
Words cannot express my excitement for my upcoming trip to Africa. In about three weeks, I will be en route to The Gambia to deliver books for the Course Hero Knowledge Drive, and I want to take you with me! … Continue reading
Posted in Books for Africa, Hand in Health, Knowledge Drive, Philanthropy
Tagged Books For Africa, course hero, Gambia, Knowledge Drive
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Modern Day Super Woman
Starting a non-profit takes a ridiculous amount of time and dedication. Some would argue that becoming a dentist takes even more of both. Most would say that taking on both of these feats simultaneously is complete insanity. That is, unless … Continue reading