He says he would welcome a plan that encourages discourse about real-life challenges while connecting to a "rigorous curriculum."

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"We share a very similar philosophy with Oprah and the way she speaks to women about their real-life challenges and dreams," he said.

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None of this deals with the real-life challenge of how you build next to a landmark building.

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This can only take place in a self-organised manner by coping with real-life challenges.

At first glance, it seems contradictory that competence can be built online, as this objective requires the successful accomplishment of real-life challenges.

Others argue that fictional portrayal of teens successfully addressing difficult situations and confronting social issues helps readers deal with real-life challenges.

Instructors with advanced degrees bring situation-specific relevance to every course, helping to ensure that students are prepared for real-life challenges when they graduate.