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Expert Profile: Stan Dura

Expertise: I can help answer questions of parents and students about many of the "out of the classroom" aspects of learning and American college life, including relationships (with peers, parents, faculty, and staff), campus living, getting involved, first year issues and concerns, alcohol and drug use, career development, utilizing campus resources, leadership development, etc. I am not qualified to answer specific questions about homework topics (other than above), financial aid eligibility, or questions of a personal nature that may deserve the attention of a licensed counselor.

Experience in the area
I have over 10 years of professional experience working at private and public institutions, a Masters Degree in Student Development, and a BA in Psychology. I am currently working towards my PhD in Educational Psychology.

Organizations belong to
American College Personnel Association<

Publications
Various campus publications/newsletters

Education/Credentials
MA Student Development from Appalachian State University, NC
BA Psychology from Huntingdon College, AL

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What do you like about this subject? College was a rough time for myself, my parents, and my friends. It was also an amazingly rewarding experience in terms of learning and growing as a whole person. I love being able to help guide students towards similar experiences and help them and their friends and family navigate this transitional experience more effectively and productively.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I hope to complete my PhD coursework and dissertation within 3 more years, and I would like to explore research opportunities exploring aspects of culture, context, technology, and neuroscience in learning. I also hope to again work oversees to help build and improve educational systems abroad.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Learning as experienced by the student is a seamless and integrated process It is not carved into distinct categories as our schools and institutions tend to organize teaching. The greatest learning experiences come from integrating knowledge gained from different areas, different people, and at different times in their lives, and applying them effectively in a meaningful context.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject The value of a degree depends less on the educational opportunities and experiences provided by the instructor than on the mental effort and deeply personal investment given by the learner.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 860
Knowledge	9.88 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.80 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.92 Best of the best
Politeness	9.84 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		2
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		105

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	04/09/08
10	9	9	9	01/25/08
10	10	10	10	11/10/07
10	10	10	10	06/20/07
10	10	10	10	11/21/06

User Comments

hi stan, wa alaykom issalam wa rahmatollahe wa barakatu.i am fine ilhamdolillah. i guess by now you know that your deduction is correct.i also happe
(hashem on 04/09/08)

thanks for your answer. btw:i also checked out this issue on wikipedia but i thought that princeton review is a respectable and reliable scource of i
(hashem on 01/25/08)

Oh my gosh, where can I start! With Stan, you feel like you've already known him! He is so personal and friendly and you can actually tell cares about
(Samuel on 11/10/07)

Thank you so much!
(Monica Smith on 11/21/06)

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Recent Answers from Stan Dura

2008-01-10 1st year: Hey Justin! Congratulations on completing your first semester! You're not the only first year student who experiences the confusion of being treated like an adult. But that is what you are in the...

2007-12-29 College: Hey Joy! I hope you are enjoying the holidays! Your question is much more complex than you may imagine, for there are countless factors that ultimately shape one's college experience. Living...

2007-11-04 Moving far away for college?: Hello Samuel! You are most welcome! I wouldn't volunteer if I did not want to try and help folks. :-) If you don't mind, before I reply with the other stuff, I want to ask a couple of my colleagues...

2007-09-14 couple of questions: Hey Mike! Let me offer you an early congratulations on graduating this year! You may already be feeling it, but it will be a very exciting experience with some very mixed feelings. Ok, let's look...

2006-10-24 College :(: Hello Matt! First of all, I want you to know that you are not the only one experiencing this. Such a feeling of dissatisfaction and focus on negative aspects is VERY common during major life changes...