GRADUATE STUDENTS

May 16 2025EDUCATION

Ping Pong: A Mirror of Cultural Values

Table tennis, or ping pong, is more than just a game. It reflects the cultural values of those who play it. A recent study dug into how Chinese and American graduate students view this sport. Six students from each country shared their thoughts and experiences. In China, table tennis is a big deal. It's a fun way to pass the time and a great way to meet new peop...

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

COVID's Mixed Impact on Graduate Behavioral Health Students

Picture this: 83 graduate-level students, scattered across two universities, are all enrolled in different behavioral health programs. These include clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychiatric nursing, and social work. They all have one major thing in common these days - the COVID-19 pandemic. To get a better handle on how this virus h...

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

How Religion and Coping Affect Mental Health in Black College Students

Let's take a closer look at how religion and coping methods influence how undergraduate African American college students in the South perceive their mental health. Scientists conducted a study at a big public university in the South to understand these connections better. They brought together 131 students of African or African American descent from an online chat g...

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