education

How Smart Are We (MM #2815)

As a society, how smart are we? Today, more people are educated than at any other time in history. But are we really smart? I don’t think so…

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Trade Schools (MM #2641)

The cost of college tuition continues to rise. Many suggest that college shouldn’t be the first thought for some students. Furthermore, some experts feel that trade schools should become a priority. In contrast, back in my day, not going to college wasn’t an option…

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Teachers (MM #2568)

Why do we for the most part undervalue our teachers in the US? Aren’t they the ones most responsible for improving our future?

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New Challenges (MM #2089)

I love to learn, and I really love to take on new challenges. Recently I decided to learn a skill that I’ve always wanted to learn. It may not be as fulfilling as going back to school, but this new skill could come in handy…

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Continuing Education (MM #1443)

I’ve always felt that it was important to continuously learn throughout our lives. Continuing education can come in many forms, college classes, learning annexes, and even in long conversations with interesting people. The other day I learned a ton about gluten…

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Masters Degree (MM #1420)

I’ve always believed that we need to regularly evaluate our lives and think about the future. Recently I’ve thought about going back to school to get my Masters Degree, but is it really worth the time and the cost?

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Coffee Talk (MM #1328)

I’m not often intimidated. For the most part I’m a pretty confident person. But I want to make a confession. Because I have a feeling I’m not alone in this…

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A Thought On Common Sense (MM #1092)

Common sense; it’s one of those things that most people say you’re either born with it, or you’re not. But is that really true?

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Taking Stock Of My Life (MM #449)

I’m not exactly talking about my entire life in today’s podcast.  I’m actually talking about one specific subject…

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Warum Deutsch? (MM #124)

In today’s Mason Minute we ask one simple question… Warum Deutsch? (or for those who don’t speak the language… Why German?)

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