Tag: quarter system
Jul. 12, 2024
Mental health and the quarter system dilemma at Drexel
Perhaps I am delusional, but I evidently remember back in highschool when professors and peers alike would rave about the freedom and mental space you…

May. 17, 2024
What would the ideal Drexel semester look like?
In a recently published article, The Triangle revealed via an email sent to faculty from President John Fry that Drexel would be switching to semesters.…

May. 17, 2024
Is summer quarter the forgotten quarter?
It is that time of year when I find myself scrolling through the sixth page of results on BannerWeb and joining waitlists of other young…

Apr. 19, 2024
President John Fry confirms Drexel transition to semesters, and more
Drexel University is officially moving towards a semester based calendar within the next three years, along with many other fundamental changes to the university structure,…

Mar. 1, 2024
Drexel student focus groups consider a shift to semesters
On Feb. 5 and 6, select Drexel University students attended focus groups in which they provided their insights on the university’s potential transition from a…

Jan. 19, 2024
Navigating Drexel’s co-op cycle: student perspectives on challenges and recommendations
Have you had a co-op? Are you currently working one or going through the application process? Drexel’s co-op program is one of the university’s main…

Dec. 8, 2023
Highlighting the unique challenges faced by transfer students
Transfer students coming to Drexel University experience a unique transition compared to traditional first-time college students. As they enroll in Drexel for a variety of…

Jul. 14, 2023
Major changes coming to Drexel’s academics
Drexel University is on its way to achieving their goals announced in its 2030 Strategic Plan by focusing on the transformation of multiple academic programs.…

Feb. 28, 2020
Be selective in your studying to overcome a surplus of homework
It’s the end of week eight; you pull up the week nine tab on BBLearn for one of your classes, see the amount of assigned…
Sep. 29, 2017
Conquering the quarter
The quarter system that Drexel University operates under is one that can be quite overwhelming, especially if you haven’t ever experienced this type of system…
