In this episode of "Middle Ground," students from Ivy League schools (Yale and Princeton) and community colleges (LBCC and Santa Monica Community College) come together to discuss their educational experiences and challenges. They share their thoughts on the stigma surrounding community colleges, the cost of tuition, and the pressure to get a job after graduation. The conversation highlights the differences between the two types of institutions, but also reveals commonalities and shared concerns. The students discuss the importance of networking, finding a community, and pursuing their passions, regardless of the type of school they attend. The episode is sponsored by Skillshare, an online learning platform that offers courses and communities for creative skills.
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1. The episode of "Middle Ground" focuses on education.
2. Skillshare is a sponsor of the episode and is an online community where you can take thousands of courses.
3. Cassandra and Cory are students at Yale.
4. Emily is a student at Princeton.
5. Trinity is a student at LBCC (Long Beach City College).
6. Saul graduated from Santa Monica Community College.
7. Aiden attends Urban Valley College.
8. The Ivy League students were asked to move to the left, and the community college students were asked to move to the right.
9. Yale was involved in the college admissions scandal.
10. The scandal involved a fake company and coaches at schools designating students as recruited athletes to get them in.
11. The students discussed the stigma around community colleges and Ivy League schools.
12. Some students felt that Ivy League students think they are better than others.
13. Community colleges are undervalued and can provide an excellent education.
14. The purpose of a community college is to provide an education for those who can't afford it.
15. Some students receive financial aid to attend Ivy League schools.
16. The tuition for Ivy League schools is extremely high.
17. Students from Ivy League schools often go into finance and investment banking.
18. Networking is important for getting jobs, but some students dislike the term "networking".
19. Being kind and on time can be just as important as being good at what you do.
20. The episode ends with a thank you to the sponsor, Skillshare, and an invitation to subscribe and follow on Instagram.