Essays on College Life

Abstract

Introduction Transitioning from a life at home with parents and the teachers as in charge into a college life where the student finds independence of every choice possible, problems like risky behaviors and irregular sleep patterns are nothing out of the ordinary. This new-found freedom is in most cases seen to be unfavorable for the college student because 70 to 96 percent of the student in college get less than 8 hours of sleep per day. This is not a blanket rate which applies to the student of every major from each and every department; rather there are students ...

Dear Graduates!

I have the honor to be with you on this bright day, at your commencement, your final chapter of the book which once you open again and remind oneself of these amazing years, which you have spent with your colleagues and teachers. Four years of student life have already passed, for some they were happy, filled with the joy by opening endless possibilities for your education and gaining the essential knowledge which would help you in future, during your life struggles. But for others they were complicated, sometimes you were ought to read and analyze lots of information, you ...

Summary Assignment

Summary Assignment

Intended Audience: Primarily, this article targets stakeholders and professionals in the education field, including policymakers. Furthermore, the article targets students, teachers, and school administrators. Parents and guardians with collage-going teenagers could also find the article interesting and informative. William DeJong, Ph.D. is a professor in Boston University’s Community Health Department. On the other hand, Virginia Ross, Ph.D. is a writer and educator. Indeed, alcohol and drug abuse are common issues confronting teenagers, especially college going students across the globe. Different researchers have had varied perspectives regarding drug and alcohol abuse among college students. In this article, ...

The research question that needs to be answered in the study is what is the correlation between depression and substance abuse among college students? The main reason for doing this research is to explore the correlation of depression and substance abuse among college students. College students are under a lot of stress that causes them to have depressive symptoms. Some of them deal with these symptoms by using drugs and alcohol. Numerous studies indicate that there is a correlation between depression and substance abuse among college students. It is believed that going to college brings about positive outcomes. However, ...

(Youth Culture and Hip-hop culture)

Youth culture is the manner by which the adolescents live, and the norms, values, as well practices they share. The youth culture is different from the older generations’ culture. Like other culture, youth culture is defined by beliefs, behaviors, styles as well as interests. The youth culture emphasizes on values such as clothes, popular music, vocabulary, music, and dating. The values create the distinction between the youth culture and other cultures. In most cases, the youth culture is an improvement of the norms and values of the parents. The youths have a massive influence ...

Freshman year at college is one of the most important years in a college student’s life. Primarily, the reason for the importance and the anticipation of going to college is because students are bound to experience more freedom, more competitive education and a wholly different learning experience and atmosphere; altogether a lifestyle that will be starkly different from high school. However, a major question before a first-year college student is, whether they would prefer living on campus or off-campus. This is a topic of concern because many students enroll in colleges that are in a different State or ...

Ethnicity and cultural identity is a major issue caused by cultural differences in our society today. Ethnic and cultural differences arise when people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds interact with each other. Culture is reflected through traditional ideas as well as values, and our response to various situations in life . Culture is deeply rooted in race and, as a result, different races have different ways of reacting to various situations such as parenting. This paper will examine the African American community in relation to our values, norms and beliefs and the role played by my immediate environment and ...

Personal Statement

Thanks to my parents I have been always interested in science and learning. They both have Ph.D. degrees, so since my early age, I was present at school gatherings, doctoral meetings or other events which involved intellectual people from the entire country. I grew up not knowing another environment except smart and talented people around me. I learned that education is very important, as it provides people with the ability to think critically and independently, and if one wants to succeed in your life and bring benefit to the society, he or she must understand the power of knowledge. ...

Medieval life

Life in medieval colleges represents what still prevails in the modern world now. There were several players who included the students, clergy, town leadership and the lecturers. All these influenced life in medieval times. The student life during this time varied according to country and the climatic conditions. University life also made great appeal to the life in Europe. The church and state equally had a strong influence on life in this period. Bologna was of great significance in medieval times. At Bologna, lived a great teacher in civil law and another great writer in Canon law. By this, ...

There is a consensus that to get anywhere in life, in this day and era one needs to quality education. According to a report formally released in 2009 by the National Governors Association, it is estimated that by 2015, nearly 76 percent of designated occupations will require a post-secondary certificate qualification or degree (Bachmann 1). College education can help students compete successfully in today’s job market, but choosing the degree program that meets that meets the market needs can prove challenging. The difference between college and vocational training can be read in the quote, “Finding a good lawyer or physician is easy. ...

First year university students often claim that good academic skills will lead them to academic success. However, research suggests that social skills and personal attributes have a significant influence on how well students cope with the challenges of transition to university.

This essay examines the process of transition of a young person to a new university environment. In this essay it is argued that an excellent academic performance is not the only key and is not the most important factor for the achievement of academic success. Some people say that personal attributes, social skills and good-fellowship are even more effective than ...

It is not an untold secret that a good education is an essential and imperative feature in one’s life. The acquirement of good education does not only require graduation from high school, but college graduation is equally important. Comparing and contrasting high school and college is rather unbefitting as the two demonstrate two completely distinct worlds. Both have their unique features and lifestyle patterns. However, the two worlds have certain similarities and dissimilarities. It is a large leap to college from high school. Almost every student expects that his experiences in college will be similar to high school. However, this ...

Stress is a “nonspecific response of the body to any demands made upon it.” (Murff, p. 102) Stress, when it is sufficiently severe, can cause psychological damage, as the body is exposed to heightened conditions for too long a period of time, making their behavior less effective. College students are often privy to “a unique set of stressors which can affect their daily experiences.” (Murff, p. 102) In college, there are multiple sources of stress that cause stress due to the ambiguity and strain that each role places on them. However, in order to become a successful college student, ways to ...

The first area mostly involves everything that is in connection to the academic requirements of college students in order to pass the course. This will entail most of the time of college life to produce passing grades, completion of thesis, review for examinations and all other paraphernalia that represent the core work in educating the students. The second area involves the campus organizations and the extra-curricular activities of students which include campus politics. Some students join fraternities and sororities in order to establish political affiliations. While there are also some of the college students who run for office as ...

The main purpose of students going to school is for them to succeed in life as they enter the walls of colleges with the hope that they will be able to step up the ladder of success. Firstly, students hope to get good grades because this surely helps them build a good foundation for their future employment. Personally, I looked forward to gaining good grades in order for me to be admissible in the job market. I know that the demands of college are difficult and so I braced myself when I first entered college and decided to do my ...

Summary

This paper will clearly show the connection between personal responsibility and college success. It will discuss the requirements and strategies that need to be followed in order to succeed in college life as well as maintain a better life in other schedules. This involves balancing responsibilities at work and maintaining effective relations with family members. It brings out the positive aspects acquired in college life that help to shape the livelihood of people in the society. Issues like proper time management, help in shaping the life of a human being and make them responsible people.

Personal Responsibility and College Success

Personal responsibility refers to the act ...

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Education cheating is a conundrum that is faced by today’s education system, where cheating in school, high school, and college students are cheating in their education and academic learning in many ways. The problem associated with cheating in education is that it is a habit that stays with these people throughout their lives and develops into an uglier form with their progressing age. The need to identify how students cheat, why do they cheat and how can cheating be controlled is a necessity because this is one ...

The purpose of this paper is to provide advertisements that promote the student services at the Camosun College. Additionally, I will employ the use of at least six figures of speech as well as four paragraph strategies. The figures of speech that I have used in this paper are as listed below.

Onomatopoeia – “singing of birds”

Metaphor – “every student is a warrior” “every warrior a victor”

Hyperbole – “A million thanks to the donor emergency funding”

Paradox – “less hustle, more success”

Litotes – “our lecturers are committed and qualified professionals with no ...

Each year, parents and students alike often worry about the extremely high costs attached to funding a high-quality education from top-notch and respected colleges and universities. From tuition fees to miscellaneous fees, budgeting is crucial to save money, and secure student future. A part of the miscellaneous fee is the living expenses of a college student, who can be given the choice of staying in campus or commuting at home. Some students opt to stay in the campus residences because they believe that it is much cheaper than commuting back home. For international students, this has been their only option to ...

Transitioning from high school to college is one of the most important and unique experience in an individual’s life. The level of responsibility increases when we start college after completing high school. The work load is significantly more and the classes are harder. The expectations that our professors have from us are different from what our teachers expected from us in high school. This is when we realize that we have transitioned from secondary level education to higher education. The freshman year is a unique experience for everyone. Some people are able to adjust to the new circumstances right ...

I am sure that in order to become successful in any professional field it is necessary to identify clear goals and find the best place to realize them. I am happy that I understood this simple truth in time to do everything possible to make my dreams come true. I would like to describe the way my professional goals were formed and how I understood that Georgetown is the best place for me to do it.

Still, when I went to my violin lesson the next day, I noticed that every time I tried to strike a note with the ...

Introduction

Unlike civilians (citizens) military personnel are willingly to defend their country even with there lives. Joining the military is a rewarding and positive move in life. However there are risks involved in joining the military. By joining the military, the high school graduates may be involved in active compact which could cause psychological or permanent physical damage. Fatal physical damage can paralyze individuals or bring to an end their careers. Psychological damage can cause stress and emotional imbalance to the high school graduates. Psychological damage is dangerous as it may affect the life of an individual. Watching or participating ...

Method

This study employed the focus group interview as a method of data collection. Focus group interviews have been found effective in the supplying of information about how people act and feel about a certain topic. Focus group interviews are a qualitative method of research and are very effective in answering questions regarding how people consider an idea, event or experience.

Setting

Five focus group studies were conducted across University of California, Irvine Campus, on the 29th June, 2015 between 1:05pm and 1:32pm. UCI was well suited to the study of off-campus living on student educational engagements because the proximity to the school varies a ...

English

DORM LIFE VS. HOME LIFE Introduction A college is a very exciting experience and it is worth noting that for most students, it is their first chance of becoming independent and living away from their home under the care of their parents. There are several living arrangements for college students. These include; rental homes, off campus or on campus apartments as well as dorms (Honari, Goudarzi, & Heidari, 2010). There are some colleges that requires their students to live on campus while others provides more option for an individual student. There are pros and cons associated with each, hence ...

Abstract

Discussion The aim of the present study was to assess how residential proximity affects student life. Through a focused group study that involved six participants from the University of California, Irvine Campus, three major themes stood out in the results. The three themes include: cost of living, friendship and student engagement, and academic performance. From the focused group discussion conducted, it was evident from the results that residential proximity mainly affected the participant’s cost of living. Two of the participants indicated that it was financially cheaper living off-campus due to the fact that they shared rooms with friends ...

Results

Cost of Living Cost of living was one of the themes that emerged from the focus group discussions. It was evident from the discussions that living off-campus had financial implications for the participants in the study. This was the first theme that emerged from the discussions. Contrary to the popular opinion that living off campus meant spending more, a number of participants indicated that it was financially cheaper to live off campus than living on-campus (Jacoby, 2015). When the moderator asked how the participants felt their residential proximity had affected their student life at UCI, Participant 4 indicated that ...

How Residential Proximity Affects Students Life

Introduction One of the prominent concerns of many students joining college is whether they will be able to enjoy an active and fruitful social life (Clouder, 2012). Consequently, it has become increasingly necessary to know how specifically the proximity to campus affects student engagement. Proximity, in this context, refers to how close or far away from campus a student lives. Students living on campus are taken to be the students living within the campus and those within a walking distance to the campus. Students living off-campus, on the other hand, are those that require commuting to campus from the places ...

In the recent past, Americans have been involved in various discussions over college football. Various activities surround college football. Most of these activities generate heated debates among fans and other stakeholders. Some of these activities include the need to pay players, the recruitment process, and the nature of the competition among competing colleges. College football is one of the most famous sports in the United States of America. Most colleges if not all are involved in college football. Most colleges have dedicated many resources to this sport since many people in America love it. College football plays a significant role ...

English

Abstract Going to college is an important landmark in the life of a student. College life provides a sudden experience of freedom that was so far unavailable to students. With the newfound freedom, students aggressively pursue an active social life. Coupled with social activity lies academic pressure. Requirements of academics force students to stay awake at night to prepare for class. A combination of social activity and academic pressure invariably takes a toll on the sleep quality and quantity of students. They, therefore, become inevitably sleepy in class. A number of researchers have explored the aspects of sleepiness, sleep quality and ...

Recipient name:

Recipient designation Recipient Address Dear Mr. /Mrs. Recipient Enclosed is the recommendation report in response to the investigation that aims to resolve issues being faced by Liveit Inc.This recommendation report will discuss what Liveit. Inc. needs to do in order to ensure that all the students enrolled at the Penn State University campus are well aware of the services being offered. It will also throw light on the some of the features of Facebook, which is the most formidable competitor for the company’s online platform. In consideration of these features, the report will discuss how ...

Sociological causes of drug use & abuse among college students: An Introduction

The college students, particularly those between the age-group of 18 and 24 are normally registered in colleges and universities. They are at increased risk for involving in risk drinking and other substance use than their non-college peers. These students have a tendency to involve in binge drinking and other drugs than other age-groups, whether or not they are registered in college. Normally, this predisposition arises because of: - Developmental traits of puberty and maturity, consisting of ongoing brain maturity through in the early 20s and the progress towards greater freedom and independence - Social and cultural standards of ...

Business Plan: Student Services Area of Miami Dade College (MDC) – Hialeah Campus

Overview of Organization

The Miami Dade College (MDC) is the largest higher education institution in the United States (US), with an estimated total population of 175,000 across all its eight campuses located within the metropolitan area of the city of Miami, Florida. A state-sponsored college, the MDC also has two educational centers and various centers for outreach activities alongside its eight campuses. Each MDC campus has its academic specializations, although the MDC system allows all of its students to take general education courses in all of its campuses for their convenience (Miami Dade College, n.d.). Standing by ...

Importance of Going Through College

In addition to academics, college life has numerous co-curriculum activities. There are several events which are usually organized in college. For instance career days, trade and exhibition events, fashion shows, acting and dancing events in theatres. These events are usually full of fun are meant to make college life interesting and colourful. Attending such events enables one to make a lot of friends. The fact that a college setup has people of the same age set allows one to socialize and make a lot of friends. Friends one makes while in college are very important in life. They help in times of ...

Issue:

A mother of two healthy children has been suffering from mental illness and speech disability since childhood. Her marriage was arranged with a first cousin who had some speech disability. Now, with the help of family, she has been able to get two healthy children. She is able to understand all of the instructions if given properly and is good at all chores. But, now, she is unable to lead a responsible and fully conscious life. She has now the responsibility of two kids which she has to perform alone, because the family has started living separately. Fights are very common; ...

Introduction

Background There is a different perspective of this issue that differs with this opinion and says that college athletes deserve everything that other players and sports persons get. They need to be paid so that they could improve their performance in sports. Diet, training, exercise and equipments cost a lot and if sportspersons are not paid substantially, they will not be able to carry out their sports activities. People who believe in this opinion say that college athletes should never face lack of resources else their performance will be severely affected and it will also discourage teenagers who want to ...

The transition from high school to college can be daunting for freshmen. Perhaps this can be attributed to the fact that many freshmen attend colleges in different towns or even countries, or maybe, the fact that one is suddenly surrounded by a sea of unfamiliar faces. Regardless, the transition forms a trying period for most first-time undergraduate students and colleges are sensitive to this fact. This is evidenced by the growing number of programmes developed by colleges to meet special needs of freshmen, including; campus orientation, on-campus accommodation, freshmen meal plans, special counseling services, career services, student mentorship, freshmen work opportunities, ...

Nursing

Introduction Considering all the knowledge that I have picked up from the course, medication adherence became a significant factor that assisted me in my internship. Medication adherence is a cluster of behavior that is simultaneously influenced by several factors. It is an extent to which an individual’s behaviors affects the manner of taking medication, following a prescribed diet, and following a lifestyle that has a direct effects towards healthy lifestyle. My journal encompasses the accounts of experiences that I gained from my internship and putting emphasis on areas of student life, and community service. Above all, the experiences that I gained from ...

Making the move from high school to college is never an easy task; there are all manner of social, educational and mental obstacles you must overcome in order to truly be able to deal with all of the changes you experience. In high school, you are still under the accountability of parents and teachers who see you for 9-hour blocks at a time; in college, you are responsible entirely for your time management and focus. When you first enter college, you have all of these expectations that you anticipate, things you remember seeing in television shows and movies, but college ...

More so, the college education benefits the students through instilling a sense of initiative and gist among the students. Tuitions increase every year among college students because most of the college students seek to beat of competition from their colleagues academically. The students take initiative and develop relations, which lead to an increase in the tuition activities each year. Tuition mainly starts from the initiative of students at the tertiary institutions. More so, the college students learn to develop initiative in opportunities and grabbing chances among the corporate. College students are likely to take more opportunities and care than students ...

Introduction

Harvard University is considered to be one of the best universities in the world. With such a high classification, it would be very important to have a study on the students in this university to establish their behavior and how they essentially carry themselves. Through an ethnographic study of these students, it is possible to determine and identify the students of this university depending on the general trends and the activities that take place in the universities. Despite the fact that ethnographic studies tend to focus on generalization rather than individual behavior, it would be wrong to think that the study ...

In the United States, majority of the students decide that they want to go to college right out of high school while some students delay a college education by taking a few years off. Nevertheless, the decision to apply and attend college is a big one. Most students consider a lot of factors while selecting their future college. Some of these factors include academics, selectivity, national rankings, cost of attendance, financial aid, location, private or public, student life, sports, student population, and school size. Based on my personal experience and interaction with other students, most students consider the size of the college as ...

The life at college introduces us into a rich experience that is capable of shaping our welfare. Every person expects the college experience to change his or her ways in particular manner. College experience models individuals by making them develop important life and professional skills. When joining the college, most people expect to have good in their education, but mostly the reality turns out to be a sour experience (Bush 16). I present unique expectations, as I am motivated to complete my college studies and be successful as my role models. The paper highlights my expectations from the college education and ...

Tamar Lewin’s New York Times article, “Record Level of Stress Found in College Freshman,” describes some reasons why college freshmen are reporting the lowest level of emotional health since the survey of this statistic began 25 years ago. According to the article, various university counselors and other researchers attribute this reported drop in emotional health to the economic downturn. Although this article was written in 2011, the idea that today’s college students’ emotional health is linked to difficult economic times still rings true in 2013. The idea that this stress begins in high school with especial pressure ...

In Snapping Beans the poet uses a song that irony is also evident when the grandmother asks her grand-daughter about college life a question that the she replies, “School’s fine”. From the various lines used in the poem, it is evident that the daughter is new in college and does go through the challenges that are gone through by new students. It is therefore ironical when she says that college life was fine with her yet the poem portrays how she goes through various challenges in a bid to acclimatize to the change in environment. The grand mother is singing "what a ...

Introduction

As already mentioned, college is like a jungle. While the jungle is beautiful and full of a myriad of fauna and flora, entering it provokes mixed feelings. Firstly, it is exciting and the experience inside can be quite fun. There are friendly animals, beautiful, blossoming flowers and nice trees and scenery. However, the jungle is often home to dangerous animals such as lions, cheetahs and venomous snakes. College is no different because, as it is, it is exciting as much as it is intimidating and disorienting. When my friend Dan joined college, he was excited that he would be away ...

Many students look forward to college because it means leaving the house and living in a dormitory away from home. For some, it equates to some degree of freedom, as they would no longer be under the prying eyes of parents who used to check on all their activities back in high school. However, what students must realize is that college life means society, in general, have high expectations on them more than the institutions these college students attend. Thus, they are expected to learn a whole lot about personal responsibility and its relationship with achieving success in college. Personal ...

Introduction

The beginning of freshman year is a complex transition process. Though most students handle this exceptionally well, some may experience several challenges associated with the sudden change in their lives. This paper seeks to address the view that, students should live on campus; especially during their freshman year as this provides a better avenue for the transition to campus life before they can decide on accommodation outside campus. College life brings with it the promise of new experiences and achievement of childhood career dreams. Where students live affects their; social, academic and financial lives during the college years, and beyond. Living ...

Introduction

Human behavior is highly influenced by human interaction. The behavior of people varies greatly depending on the social situation. Every situation makes people to exhibit a different set of mannerisms. Social cognition, the self and attitude all influence human behavior. Social cognition refers to the schemas, first impressions, and stereotypes that influence human behavior. Self-esteem, self-consistency, self-presentation and self-concepts also affect how people interact with each other. Attitudes refer to the general evaluation of a person or group that can range from negative to positive. These issues influence how people interact with each other to a great deal (Christine, 2002). The ...

Reflection Paper

Part 1: Reflection on weekly journals Reflecting on the journals I wrote during my internship gave me the insight that the experience and my exposure to pre-K students taught me a lot life lessons that helped me mature both for my future career and for life in general. For one, my studies prepared me to face children who I initially thought to be easy to handle because teaching them entails much fun and play. However, my experience in the internship made me realize that handling children takes great skill and knowledge of learning development and psychology. I had ...

- Introduction - Factors to consider in making the decision - Financial considerations There are several reasons why a college student may opt to live with his parents while in college, but foremost among these are the financial benefits attached to it. Considering that tuition and room and boarding fees are continuously rising, any amount of savings from rent, electricity, water, laundry, food and transportation will be appreciated by the parents, as well as the student. The cost of living therefore, will significantly be reduced if the college student lives at home. - Independence - ...

Alcohol and substance abuse are significant problems amongst college students worldwide. Consumption of alcohol and other addictive substances is illegal in Saudia Arabia. The law in the country is based on Islamic Sharia rules that strictly forbid the consumption of these substances (Al-Haqwi). Despite this though, there have been numerous reports of drug trafficking (“Overview of drug control in Saudia Arabia”). Findings of surveys suggest that alcohol, hashish, cannabis, heroin, amphetamines, and heroin are the most abused drugs in the country (Al-Haqwi). In this paper the scope of alcohol and substance abuse amongst college students in Saudia Arabia and ...

Abstract

This literature review investigates the aspect of higher education retention among Native Americans. Areas covered include persistence rates among students, higher education funding, change in careers goals and aspirations, Indian race/ethnicity, changed perceptions, regarding college life, and the challenges associated with integrating into higher education. Other aspects that will be addressed in this literature review include retention and student success, equitability of the US education system, and Native American values. Keywords: Retention, Higher Education, Education funding, Diversity and culture, Education System, Factors influencing higher education, Native American

A Literature Review on Key Issues

The issue of higher education retention is a major subject in academic ...

Stress is a “nonspecific response of the body to any demands made upon it.” (Murff, p. 102) Stress, when it is sufficiently severe, can cause psychological damage, as the body is exposed to heightened conditions for too long a period of time, making their behavior less effective. College students are often privy to “a unique set of stressors which can affect their daily experiences.” (Murff, p. 102) In college, there are multiple sources of stress that cause stress due to the ambiguity and strain that each role places on them. Symptoms of stress include obsessionalism, absent-mindedness, and depression, and homesickness can ...