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Economics. Random Pictures. Learning. Research. Music. Riding out the storm. ©David Clifford Francisco Veloso has seen Católica enjoy 'phenomenal' growth as international applications for pre-experience degrees courses increased 40 per cent from last year “Portugal – Europe’s West Coast.” This government advertising slogan for tourism and investment is meant to evoke comparisons with California – not just surfing and sunny beaches, but also entrepreneurship and innovation. A potential drawback is that it also highlights the country’s distance from the centre of the continent. Already on the edge of Europe geographically, Portugal has recently had to grow used to being described as a “peripheral” member of the eurozone after it followed Greece and Ireland in seeking an international bailout. Higher education: Not what it used to be.
ON THE face of it, American higher education is still in rude health.
In worldwide rankings more than half of the top 100 universities, and eight of the top ten, are American. The scientific output of American institutions is unparalleled. They produce most of the world’s Nobel laureates and scientific papers. Moreover college graduates, on average, still earn far more and receive better benefits than those who do not have a degree. Nonetheless, there is growing anxiety in America about higher education. WW1 Books, LennyBot, Zombie Jesus Pizza, Confronting Procrastination, and a Good Roux: the most saved comments and posts on reddit. Dan Gilbert: The surprising science of happiness.
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