Essays on College

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Executive Summary The University of Maryland is considered as one of the best public universities in the United States. However, the rising cost of tuition fees and other charges has placed public institutions in an awkward situation making it questionable if whether they can provide affordable and quality education in the face of the current economic hardships. Students, on the other hand, could not help but seek for various loans in order to make their way through college. For most families who are earning a median income, sending a single child in college would leave them financially ...

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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 ...

Paying college athletes is one of much debated issues of current times. There are a number of people who believe that paying college students for playing games is not justified. There are various aspects of the issue which affects students, schools and the American society in a larger context. College athletes who bring in the most attraction getting paid would cause problems to those athletes who don’t bring in the most attraction. If they are getting paid should they still get a scholarship to attend college, and would it be right for them to get a profit for ...

When purchasing a new apparatus, Companies consider the price of the item, the amount of revenue that the new item can create for the Company eventually, as well as, the scrap value of the new item. Besides, the Company must consider the rate of interest, which the Company uses in computing the present value of the future net income, which can be expected from the new apparatus. The Company will buy the item if the present value is positive, but if the present value is negative, the Company will not purchase the item. Similarly, the decision to go to ...

When we are in a youth we are in a mental chaos to select a good college for a four year degree program to build a successful life we go in debts taking student loans up to twenty thousand dollars and more and then worry about paying it off. As the concept of a stable economic future is only guaranteed by a college degree. You either enter a licensed profession like a doctor, lawyer, engineer, or do a PhD. research or even join a big traditional institution like an investment bank or a government office. Keeping all this in ...

Development Reading Course is a study area at college level that is designed to improve the reading skills of students, to the standard required by the college, for course work (Valeri-Gold & Deming, 2008). It is designed to assist students achieve academic success by improving their skills in three high education level course work (Smittle, 1995). Students in colleges’ nation wide must demonstrate or show case, college readiness skills in three areas; Development Reading I, Development Reading II and composition and Basic Writing. The institution of higher learning measures the ability of a student, by their performance in the placement ...

There is a hot debate going round in a number of colleges in North America especially United States of America over college athletes’ pay. Some argue that college students who participate in sports deserve compensation while others are opposed to this idea. The main argument behind the opposition is the fact that college sportsmen are amateurs and not professionals (Mitchell, & Horace, 8). There is growing discontent among college athletes most of who feel their institutions take advantage of amateurism. As many people suggest that college athletes deserve pay, others still hold that situation should remain. The National College Athletic ...

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Alcohol and tobacco abuse is a prevalent occurrence among college students. The discrepancy that exists between college students and the non-college counterparts on the abuse of the two drugs is huge. College environment among many factors predisposes this tendency (Alters and Schiff 65-70). Peer interaction also contributes to this tendency especially for the freshmen who would like to quickly adapt in to the new environment and find the niche. Peer involvement may influence the everyday life of the freshmen, which if not controlled will lead to indulgence in drug abuse. This paper would like to explore what has been ...

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 the ...

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Executive Summary Managing goodwill is an important part of any organization, be that a for-profit or a nonprofit organization. At some point managing goodwill is an important aspect of stakeholder management as the management team involved in taking care of the organization’s reputation in terms of goodwill considers the different possible reactions of the stakeholders, especially the customers and clients, whenever new changes in existing policies and regulations get set. In such situations, any decisions that may negatively affect the stakeholders’ perception about the company including its products and services would most likely be considered for re-deliberation. This ...

The college of Opticians in Ontario is responsible for developing professional opticians who are mandated with the responsibility of providing services to individuals with challenges in their sight. This paper delves into the obligations of the college in preparing its students for professional life as opticians. It details the college’s role in abidance with requirements of the Opticians Act of 1991, the Code of Ethics for Opticians and abidance with standard principles of practice. Foremost, The Opticians Act of 1991 has spelled out specific requirements of the college. For instance, the act requires that for opticians to practice ...

A College Education: What is its purpose?

Many parents often preach to their children that education is the best inheritance they could ever give to them. However, not all can pay and invest for a college education. Some children become deprived of education due to their financial capability and the high fees which are attached to both public and private schools. For those who could afford a college education, some find it unable to continue due to the high fees, workload, and due to the influences of their peers. A few would drop out because they do not see the need for education as there are ...

Football is the most popular game in the United States and in Canada. People engage in any sport with different reasons either for pleasure, entertainment, for scholarship, for the love of the game or as a platform for professional playing. For college students, most of them play college football to nurture their talent and attain a prominent opportunity of playing professionally. College football is football that is played by a team of student athletes fielded by colleges, universities and military academies. It is mostly played by American student athletes and Canadian student athletes fielded from American and Canadian universities ( ...

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 ...

Parking is increasingly becoming an issue in the college campus, and the problem is getting worse with increased enrolment of students. The spaces for parking in the parking lot are not enough to accommodate the number of vehicles owned by the college staff and students. This has caused friction between car owners and the college authority because of illegal and haphazard parking that has resulted. Other car owners have begun parking their cars ...

Computers were uncommon in the classroom even a decade ago. In contrast, the students of today are “digital natives”. They have grown up in the presence of digital technology like computers, internet, mp3 players, and cell phones. Computers in both education and home settings have increased the awareness of the students regarding technology as well as global economy. Students can now use their cell phones to gain real time updates for several activities like create a movie, download songs from the internet. Cell phones also come in handy for purposes of education – students can check e-mails from peers, conduct ...

Have we ever imagined of an incident where, college students refuse to play and protests for payments during the competition day? This means that, there will be no games for the fans to watch and cheer, and the university or college will earn nothing and have a loss for arranging the games. Should college athletes be paid is a question that is being discussed around many colleges in the US. It has become a controversial topic because it has a number of pros and cons. There are many questions that have been raised from the above topic. Should colleges ...

Arguably, most students are told to dream of joining a college based on the importance that it is attached. In most case, friends influence themselves on how college life is worth attending. Dropping out of college can make one lose friends, family, as well as oneself. What they forget to say is how college can also be difficult, making some students to drop out of it. Undoubtedly, some factors and effects of dropping out of college are unavoidable, while others could be avoided. Either way, college dropouts count substantial losses in their entire life. Certainly, the causes of dropping ...

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 ...

Value-neutral history/background of the college curriculum and the rise in the tuition cost

For many decades now tuition in colleges has been on the rise with some figures completely exhausting parents who cannot afford to send their children to college. The cost of raising a child and taking him or her through the college curriculum is relatively high comparing with the earlier times. In his works, Bowen, (2012) depicts the rise in cost of education in colleges and has been on the rise with as much as 10% inflation in the period between 2000 and 2010. The cost of college tuition has risen. However, there are reasons, which have contributed to the ...

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 college ...

Since the National Collegiate Athletic Association, also known as the NCAA, already extends scholarships and funds to pay for tuition, fees, room and board, and other allowable expenses, the NCAA should continue not to pay the student athletes who participate in athletics. College sports are called college sports because athletes that are in the NCAA are students and not professionals. Just like any other job you go to college to hone your skills and advance them for the future. The advantages student athletes receive from the NCAA are more than generous. According to the “National Collegiate Athletic Association” (ncaa.org), ...

An Argumentative Paper on the Importance of Sleep Quality over Sleep Quantity among College Students

XXX ENGL 106 Sleep quality is extremely essential for both adolescents and young adults because the brain is still developing. In comparison to sleep quantity, sleep quality has a greater impact on the cognitive performance, vulnerability to depressive symptoms, and life satisfaction of college students. Getting quality sleep enhances processing of social experiences and other information. Sleep deprivation studies demonstrate that low sleep quality adversely affects mental concentration, memory, emotional control, and behavioral competence. All of these aspects are vital to the growth of fundamental social interaction abilities and to academic outcomes. Low sleep quality also raises health problems, ...

Every year millions of students head off to college. Whether away from home, down the street, or in the bedroom on the computer, adults and teenagers all over are starting the journey towards achieving a middle class lifestyle by attending college. For many this is a dream financed with hard work rather than money from parents. While universities and professors may want students to focus solely on their studies and come away from each class with a deeper, transcendent understanding of the class material to provoke philosophical contemplation and achieve mental and spiritual synergy, the plain truth is most ...

The Effect of High College Costs to the American Society

The importance of college education has been ingrained in the minds of all Americans for decades, it is perceived as the epitome of success and the gateway to a great career that will lead to the achievement of the American dream. However since the economic recession this has not been the case with the unprecedented rise in college tuition fees, the amount of college graduates who are deep in debt has increased, the number of college dropouts has also increased, more students are stressed and depressed and the fact that unemployment rates are very high even for graduates has ...

Music

The extensive influence of New Media on the American college student culture is omnipresent in our daily lives. It also transformed the cultural aspect of music from the ways it is shared to the ways it is created and distributed. Since beginning of the Internet, the number of physical music sales such as CD and vinyl plummeted while the Internet music market started to bloom and became the normality. Among the consumers in the digital world, college students have always been the largest demographic group. Music labels such as Universal and EMI sell the rights of distribution to major ...

The situation in the education sector has changed significantly from the past few decades. The number of young children finishing high school and joining colleges and other tertiary institutions is increasing by the years. This brings to question whether the decision of parents letting their children join college as soon as they are through with high school is beneficial. There are advantages and demerits of taking children directly from high school to college without giving them a gap year to adjust. However, there is sufficient evidence alluding to the fact that moving directly from high school to college allows ...

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The use of sport enhancing drugs among college students is not a new matter; however, the number of the students using the drugs is alarming and troubling. This paper discusses the increase in usage of sport enhancing drugs among college students. The use of drugs to help in enhancing sports performance is dangerous, and many college students understand the risks and potential of chronic diseases that may occur as a result of the drugs (Gardner, 2012). Many college students are ready to use sport enhancing drugs to help them to achieve the goal in fitness in sports. Additionally, it ...

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Education is one of the most intrinsic components in any society. The determination of success in social life is dependent on the level of education. The American society is one of the many societies that determine success by a college degree. In the US, parents and a number of people value the essence of education and encourage their kids to pursue formal education in order to be successful in life. The connection between college education and success in the American society cannot be overemphasized. In a competitive world, education is perceived to be the only equalizer in the mainstream ...

Or Should They Be Able To Play Straight Out Of High School?

According to NBA Media Ventures, LLC, “The National Basketball Association, the Women’s National Basketball Association, and the NBA Development League” all makeup the global sports and business, known as the NBA. The NBA has become the world’s favorite sporting entertainment and one of the most worthwhile professional team sporting association in the world. The NBA and WNBA have been able to use its combination of competition, sportsmanship, and entertainment to have a unique global impact on social change, self-achievement, and diversity in various aspects of society such as work, sports and school. On the other end of ...

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SWOT analysis is a framework or tool that is used to assess the performance of an organization. The tool analyzes the strengths, the firm opportunities, its weaknesses and the possible threats of an organization. These factors help the firm no its position and therefore, helps it to carve a sustainable niche in the market. In case of a school or college, this tool helps the college management analyze I position in regard to that of its competitors in terms of facilities, equipments and performance (Bateman, & Snell, 2013). In this paper, we shall discuss these factors in relation to BCC ...

Bunking classes, dating popular people and openly smoking and drinking are some of the attractive features of entering college which often makes it as one of the most exciting phases of life. However, the charm of entering into college is not a long lasting one merely because of the veiled responsibilities and adjustment issues which arise due to emerging adulthood. This is a period marked with mood swings, irritability, and depression along with other consequences of life stressors. Since people are quite often unprepared to face these challenges, it is highly essential to draw light on the number of ...

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The aim of this essay is to present you with an answer to a question of troubling nature since it seems to raise lots of heated debate within human interactions and discussions. Attending college and its contribution to people’s professional success and personal evolution has always been considered to be a commonly shared belief. Nevertheless, the changes taking place in economy, the rapid changes in the market place and the constantly changing and demanding profile of our era and job vacancies and opportunities seem to have started generating lots of skepticism on the need for ...

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After competing high school, it is expected that one should go to college to further their education, work or both. Nowadays, it is almost impossible to find a decent job if you are not a college graduate. There are several choices an individual can make with regards to which college to attend. However, it narrows down to choosing either to attend a 2-year college or attending a 4-year college. This paper discusses why attending a 2-year college is better than attending a 4-year college.

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The tuition cost for most 2-year colleges is a fraction of what one would pay ...

Education is one of the important factors in the world. The aspect of education is a reality in both developed and developing nations. There are various questions that are asked based on the aspect of education being offered today on the world. One of the questions is whether there are very many people going to college?. Another question is whether the colleges are worth the price of admission?. It is worth noting that the two articles on the topics focus on the aspect of college education in America today. The tuition charges in both private and public colleges seem ...

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Smoking among college students is a modality of interacting, of sharing a specific habit and behavior, which represents desired outcomes for fulfilling the need of belonging. The college students are usually teenagers who need to feel accepted, even admired by their peers (Walton, Cohem, Vwir & Spencer, 2011). Like this, smoking is considered a tool that enhances the social connections by college students and this is a social problem, because it changes their behavior, attitudes, personalities and it affects their health, while they pursue their goal of being accepted by a group. Sociology is the discipline that studies society, describing ...

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In recent times, it has been noticed that there is an increasing cost of student loans. This contributes to the doubt as regards to the actual benefits of having a college degree. As a result of this, many now ask the question relating to what a college degree now has to offer especially when there is an increasing rate of unemployment. Some also link the success of several college dropouts to the arguments that a college degree has no special benefits again. Evaluating the dropouts especially from the information technology field, one can easily support the arguments against the ...

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Every year millions of teenagers graduate from high school and join college. College education is almost certainly important to a person for many reasons. This perhaps explains why most counselors and parents encourage students to join college, despite the financial implications. It is worth noting that those high school students who do not join campus and instead join the military or take up jobs still do well in life. Different people have different interests, choices and abilities, which explains why people succeed even without going through college. This arguably makes not going to college a viable option. Nonetheless, going ...

The freshman year of college can be quite stressful both for students and the parents of the students. In the rush to prepare for college, many prospective freshmen and their parents focus on material things, such as making sure the student has the right clothes, laptop or tablet, sufficient quantities of bed linens and towels, required paperwork, and so forth. Yet having those items rarely decreases stress for students. What actually causes the most stress will be interpersonal issues, such as adjusting to a new roommate, dealing with professors who demand a better quality of work than what the ...

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 ...

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The Founding Fathers were faced with an uncommon dilemma: how to come up with an acceptable formula to elect a president. At the time, the fledgling nation was built around thirteen jurisdictions both large and small and extremely protective to preserve their own rights and wary of a proposed national, centralized form of government. In addition, the people were aware of the statements of political analysts that political parties were involved only in committing criminal activities. With the people of the new state suspicious of the central government, the Fathers were faced with a problem of how to ...

Institutions of higher learning in the United States spend millions of dollars to recruit and train college athletes. These college athletes participate in various events at the expense of their time as students. If in return for their hard work, college athletes get nothing more than a scholarship and health protection, then it is absolutely unfair. This is because everyone around them gets some benefits – from the college coach who earns a decent salary of close to $100,000 a year to the media houses that profit from adverts and the entities that advertise at these college sporting events. ...

The Electoral College plays an important role of electing the president and vice president of the united state. The Electoral College selects a suitable candidate from those voted by the public. The Electoral College was established to enhance fairness in America election. The role of the Electoral College has opened a debate on its credibility. Some Scholars and philosophers advocate the existence of the Electoral College while others advocate for its abolishment. Through his analysis, George Edward has come up with the premises that support the abolishment of the Electoral College. His premises are discussed below. He argues that ...

Perhaps, the oldest activity in mans’ history could be sporting. Sports have always been part and parcel of man right from the ancient times as evidenced from the Greek Olympic Games. The early history of sports repeatedly involved the training and preparation for hunting or war. For this reason there were sports games that engaged the throwing of rocks, stakes, spears and certainly lots of play-fighting. Ancient Greece initiated official sports, with the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC, which included sports for example chariot and human races, jumping, wrestling, javelin and disk throwing, and many more. Furthermore, ...

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Every segment of the American economy is under pressure and college education has not been left behind. The cost of college education has risen sharply in the recent past and a big percentage of American College students risk being left out of college education if the cost rises further. The increase in costs has come forth in spite of the excruciating cost-cutting done by colleges on every activity in the institutions. The increase in tuition fee actually outperformed the overall inflation rate.

The increase in cost of college education in US could eventually put college education out of reach ...

With all of the technology that exists now, there are a lot more options available that allow people to get a higher education. Since there are advantages and disadvantages of most types of classes, which one a student chooses is based on their needs. Based on all of this technology, students are now trying to figure out a more convenient way to getting their college education. This means that a lot more people are getting their degrees online instead of attending a traditional college. One of the main reasons that an online college is more popular than a traditional ...

The debate on the cost of college has been on the rise in the past decades almost reaching fever levels. Policy formulators and educationist have raised concerns this issue. Some argue that the costs are expected and valid while others claim that the changes are not only significant, but profound and unfair. There is enough evidence that even with the inflation taken into consideration; the cost of college is by far too high. This paper seeks to offer the arguments on this issue with a focus to proving the truth behind the increased cost of college cost. According to ...

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Most agree that going to college is a positive step, and that gaining a college degree opens up more job opportunities with better pay, meaning that it is likely that graduates will enjoy a better lifestyle, plus various other benefits. However, the costs of spending four years at college are considerably more today than they were in years gone by. This essay argues that those costs are too high, and leave many graduates with a huge debt to pay off, reducing the amount of net salary received in the first years of post-graduate employment.

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Odland (2012) describes college costs ...

One of the most critical and tumultuous times in a teenager’s life comes when they beginning choosing a college. There are many terms on which to base college choices. Some choose a college based on distance. Others pick a college because of the major, or because it is known for its social institutionalization. Many pick colleges based on tradition while some base their college choices simply upon the fact that they were accepted. One small factor that many students tend to ignore is how the college is ranked, because they do not think it’s an important component. ...

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The project deals with the problem of sleep quality and its impact on college students. It was discovered that college freshmen experience certain problems associated with sleeping regime due to a number of factors, such as learning and working schedule, social activities, and individual routine habits. Sleep quality and quantity were found to be in direct proportion to students’ health- that is to say, those under-receiving sleep tend to develop the loss of concentration, brain functioning disturbance, memory impairment, reduced mental processing ability, and the disruption of executive functions, to name a few. According to subject field studies, depression, ...

According to the article Effects of high school contexts on postsecondary enrolment, the state of unpreparedness by high school students is shown through the use of national statistics about how various students performs in college. It measures the level of college unpreparedness by expounding on the high number of students who finds themselves in college remedial classes. In addition, the authors explains that, only 55% of the students who enrol for a four year college course, graduates within a period of 6 years. However, one of the way to enable and ensure that the high schoolers are well fit ...

Should physical education classes be a required class in college?

Nowadays, people prefer to do things without the need to use too much time, effort and force due to the importance of using time wisely. For children and teenagers, they would prefer to hang at home and play either with their video games or their computers. Outdoor activities are reduced to visiting malls, schools, and family get-togethers rather than have physical activities such as sports played with peers, family or even with community. In some instances, people tend to see sports or other physical activities in television or pictures as some no longer see the need or importance of ...

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Portland Community College was established over a decade ago and has been contributing to the community and fraternity of Oregon in a great way since its inception. With its great range of courses, the college has become a pathway to universities not only in Oregon but also in other American states. Based on short term courses, the college has been able to serve millions of students in its long duration of existence. The college has indeed undergone numerous changes over these years in efforts to serve its customers better and also to ensure that it produces quality education as ...

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In view of the poor results obtained in many freshman composition classes, the inevitable question arises as to the usefulness of such courses. College students see these courses as irrelevant to their immediate ends of gaining a college degree in the least possible time. They yearn to jump into their major courses which they perceive as more relevant to that coveted degree which will be a ticket to a high-paying job. Composition college instructors see with disappointment the continual decrease in quality writing from their students. Not only today’s college students ...

I think that International consultant Skip Downing reinforces the significance, and importance, and of why attending college can be fruitful. He emphasizes the critical nature of connecting one’s goals to academic success. In other words, I have learned that college attendance operates as a vital key. I feel it can unlock the tools a person needs to be successful in a chosen career. I understand that there are many good reasons to finish a university program. But the best reason is because it will help students to create the best life, in terms of being successful in pursuits. ...

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The Defects of College Education Nowadays, the necessity of getting a college degree is indisputable. After graduating from high school, most students choose to attend college to obtain a bachelor’s degree or higher which could eventually help them find a better job. This goes to say that individuals with bachelor’s degree get better employment opportunities compared to those who just own a high school diploma. When we mention the meaning of “great jobs”, the first measurement that comes to mind is “salary”. People with higher degree gain more salary than others who are lower educated people. However, ...

Over the years there have been numerous debates in regards paying college athletes for the money they bring to their colleges, due to their athletic greatness. Over time, what started as simple competitions organized by students, has become an entire enterprise that strives to provide sports entertainment, in return -of course- for increased revenue. Students used to go to school to get educated and only took part in the aforementioned competitions as a leisure activity. Now, it seems that things have changed and they attend big and popular universities mainly to participate in sports, dedicate almost all their time ...

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 ...

Over the past years, there has been an increase in the rate of college drop outs. There are several reasons why people drop out of college. Foremost among these reasons is the financial constraints. The cost of tuition for college is no joke. The high cost of tuition deters students from even applying for college. Although they can apply for a student loan, they are afraid that they may not be able to pay the debt. Moreover, some students think that going to college is a waste of money. Instead of spending the money for tuition, students choose to ...

Electoral College

The Electoral College is a constitutional electoral institution judged with the responsibility of electing the President and Vice-president. The Electoral College was established in the United State’s Constitution in 1798, when the country was facing political challenges of this time. The Electoral College was established principally because of the possibility of elections in the country degenerating into violence and chaos. The electoral institution was meant to thwart the politically charged environment of the late 18th century. The Electoral College also served to balance between the interests of the government and citizens during an electoral process (Honaker, ...