Since, naturally, my experiences at American Public University (APU)[1] were limited, this review will be limited. I do not claim it to be a sweeping, all-encompassing review of the institution. I’ll begin by explaining the kinds of coursework I did at APU, what I intended to get out of it, and the general nature of my educational relationship with APU. I will end with my assessment of the quality of the programs and school. Continue reading
Category Archives: Education
Equal Opportunity via Philosophy
There is much talk about bringing equality to females and minorities, that is, providing equal footing and a fair chance to all. I hear a number of claims about what the problems are, and some of these have studies to support them. Many of them boggle my mind, because they don’t correspond to my personal experience, not that my experience is exhaustive by any means. I have given a bit of thought to all of this, and I find it likely that there are many destabilizing factors that need accounting for, before the envisaged can be achieved. To present my case and line of thought, maybe I can supply an anecdote, and provide some commentary, and go from there. Continue reading
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