... become more mandatory to them then optional. There is something I want my younger siblings to watch out for when going to college, like gaining access amount of weight, also known as " freshman 15 ". Freshman 15 refers to college students coming to college and eating way more food than they are burning off and more food than they normally eats and this causes a fair gain ... do just that. Most of these people come from low-income homes and are a percent of those first generation college students. Let's not get wrong, you have those first generation college students like me who come down...

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... . If I knew this in the beginning I would have just went to a four-year school. Studies show "More than 2 million U.S. community college students will be spending a good bit of their time reviewing what they were supposed to learn in high school or even earlier. They are taking "remedial ... wasn't adequate." (Saxon). Some educators are also worried about students who will need to be put into remedial courses, MacMillan stated "Especially with regard to students coming directly from high school, they want to be thought of as being college students and if you tell them they have to go back...

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... got out I made up my mind that I wasn't going to school anymore because so many of my courses were bullshit." (Bird 465) If students believe that college isn't necessarily good for them, you can't expect them to stay on for the general good of mankind. (Bird 466) Dealing with the ... The reason college ends up costing so much is because students are forced to take all the required courses. Taking all the required courses keeps students enrolled for a long time and in the long run costs students tons of money. All that money spent, and by the time students graduate from college, students...

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... -discipline. Setting goals is something that is very important to learn how to do in high school that will help students in college. In college, students set many goals just like in high school. Their minor goals are very similar to those of high school students. Students want to do well on assignments, get good grades on exams, and try to get things done early. When ... wants to achieve would be much easier if they stuck to reaching goals in high school. To reach goals however, high school and college students both need to be able to manage their time well. Managing time is also a deter...

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... has an entirely different perspective than about forty years ago. The first image in mind when it comes to college students is the "party student." These students go around digging between the cushions of the couch trying to find all of the loose change that may have been left by someone during the past week. Once they ... what race, sex or age the students are they are all there for one common goal. The goal for the students is to get a college education so they can have a brighter future. Students that attend college campuses today are living busier lifestyles than ever before. As a ...

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... impossible. Those Cal-Grant checks are not guarantees, and have to be earned. They do not allow much time for changing your mind. William Zinsser believes that we as college students, parents and society have lost sight of the true value of an education, but I believe that we have been forced to redirect and reprioritize the value of ... pressure." Economic pressure is a large part of why college students values in general have been forced to change. The pressure of paying for college alone has kept many students from attending and has caused many others to leave. The economic pressure ...

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... . Different sports would pay different amounts to different players, and the questions that arise would be impossible to answer. The second reason why college athletes should not be paid is the fact that they're students first and foremost. Students that play a sport at the collegiate level are doing so with the understanding that they are not being paid. Usually student athletes play ... per week, with one guaranteed off day. Student athletes out of season may practice up to 4 hours per day, 8 hours per week, with two mandatory days off instead of one. College students have more than en...

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... their home they can end up feeling lonely and depressed which is something you may have experienced at least once in your lifetime. College students are more prone to experience this because it is their first time being away from their family and friends who have always been ... the real world, which can be a challenge for someone who has yet to experience the challenges that the world sets up for us. Many college students fall into depression, which can either help or harm them. Many resort to comfort food, which reduces their depression, although it can also benefit them ... in anoth...

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... take required classes first in order to take any electives. All this hard work usually leads to no play. The social environment of students in high school and students in college are also really diverse. Since the majority of college students have jobs and have more homework to do it makes it harder for them to see their friends during the week. In high school ... some people, but for others this is a good opportunity to meet a lot of new people, and possibly benefit from the experience. Before concluding, it is important to mention that often college students have a whole new set of re...

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... the majority of their day napping, playing video games, and eating junk food. Adults classify the entire college generation as a generation that gets things handed to them instead of working for it; which is a common misinterpretation. The truth is, many college students work while going to school and these jobs help them learn valuable life lessons such as time management, responsibility, independence, work ... in a field they do not want to pursue, it will still look impressive on future resumes or will come in handy when they need a recommendation letter from an employer. Overall, co...

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... these critics is John Stossel, who claims that "for many people, college is a scam." Overall, Stossel's argument is wrong for two reasons: First, many colleges offers different options for its students to help pay for their college. Second, the odd for students who graduate college can become more successful than students who doesn't graduate. Most colleges in America offers different options for its ... student to help pay for their college. One options that most colleges offers are Financial aids, also known as ... has a better education and more knowledge in that field. In conclusion...

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... are pros and cons to this subject. But the pros outweigh the cons. One of the pros of free college tuition is it will assist student to concentrate on their studies. The average GPA for college students right now is 2.52 however "They must maintain a 3.0 grade point average" ( Adolph Reed Jr ... . and Sharon Szymanski) Most college students usually have part-time jobs and are full-time students. They have to rely on their job, as much as their academics, to be able to pay for all necessary books ... and classes that they are required to take. These jobs take time away from the student's ...

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... 't be shut down. Community colleges shouldn't be shut down for several reasons. They don't always serve the academically marginal and some students have their reasons for going to community college. They could have a two year plan to get there general education out of the way and focus on their majors when they ... This also will give you enough time to decide on what your want you major to be. Students change their majors several times when they first start college. According to Laverne. Edu "50%-70% of students change their majors at least once, most will change at least three times b...

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... themselves from peers or attend the appropriate office hours to get the needed assistance. Success in the classroom is another big concept to really focus on in college. Instead of the teachers/professors reminding students of missing assignments, the scholars are expected to work with the instructors to see if there is any lack in meeting classroom requirements. Success outside of the ... classroom is just as important as success inside of the classroom though. In high school, students are given the information that they need to learn; versus in college, students are expected to  read ...

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... generate money for their high school, but those athletes are not paid. They play because they love competition, teamwork, and the sport. There is no reason to pay college athletes because they are students first and academics should be one's first priority, they already receive their fair share in extras, many of the athletes receive financial help through athletic scholarships, and the ... be coming to UNT is to earn a degree which they will own for the rest of their lives. " Sheffield nailed it when she mentions how the most important reason students attend college is to earn a degree...

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... wonder what new challenges will be waiting for them in college. When the days of college finally arrive, they realize that these challenges are major and will alter their lives forever. From the first semester, right from the start, the college freshman notices a drastic difference in terms of personal freedom. For one thing, most college students do not continue to live with their parents ... . College is a time when the former high schooler develops a greater level of independence. The student grows and matures, moves her ... does the academic difficulty change, but also the scheduling...

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... to get their hands on an alcoholic beverage. Alcohol is said to be the chosen drug among college students. College students have a tendency to drink more than the general population. It is said that college students spend approximately $4.2 billion annually an alcohol. This money is spent on 430 gallons of alcoholic beverages, ... have higher statistics; this is because of their sponsored parties. They drink more often, which contributes to heavier drinking. Studies show that college students drink more when they are in a group, which speaks to peer influences. When it comes to drinking...

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... an affective formula to reach success". (Aspslcy20) Many students also do not utilize their college's resources. In addition, students would benefit from making a schedule, as well as, a big majority of students have poor health. If students make a formula to fix problems such as these, they would find it very useful in achieving the goal of college success. First, college students do not utilize their resources. It was proven ... that 75% of students who use the library on a regular basis, will succeed in studies and students would greatly benefit from seeing their school advisors more...

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... to your local grocery store and I"m sure you"ll find several smiling faces. Many of these are high school and college students earning money for high tuition costs, insurance premiums, or gasoline. What might come as a surprise is the social and economic ... to do their best work while in class. Rested and happy students perform well in classes and give employers better results. Also these first jobs can play a major role in a student's future work ethic. Therefore, high school and college students must only work part-time jobs fifteen hours or less per week ... . Jobs for students are ...

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... for you to spend about two or more years focusing on information that you are not going to really need for your major. These classes that students spend half of their college career on is called General Education (G.E.). G.E. is required for students to take in order for them to move on and take classes that focus primarily on their major. As much as ... take G.E. courses before they can do anything else. These classes have no focus at all on preparing students for the work world. Already two years of college show no primary focus on helping out students for the working world. I see a p...

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... low interests rates compared to for example, a car loan that would include high interest rates. In fact, Wilson goes on to quote a professor of economics, " 'College is a good investment, and most students take out too few loans, not too many'," (259). A lot of the dramatic viewpoints on debt come from the confusion of graduate school debt with undergraduate school ... unobtainable achievement. The price of a higher education can be a short or long-term investment that will change a student's life in many ways. College offers a network of reachable hope and an option to dream wheth...

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... between children and adults, most of the people spend their times to find themselves individually rather than finding friendship. That is the reason why college students have a weak relationship with others. Nevertheless, friends in college are diverse (Koman, 2015). The students will meet people from around their country. Some might came from a rural area, while some might come from another country, so there are ... just choose whatever they prefer, but they need to think about what subjects are related to their majors and what subjects can be useful for their future careers. For insta...

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... costly in terms of time and money (Work & Family Life). Particularly in a good economy, many people choose to take jobs that do not require a college degree (Work & Family Life). Students from low socioeconomic families fortunate enough to attend college rely on loans and grants to pay for tuition. Most grants have an academic clause that the student may not be able to meet ... for teens to go back to school after they have had a taste of money. Lack of preparation can lead to College freshman drop-outs (Work & Family Life). A great many U.S. high school graduates are simply unprepared ...

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... to 1 student to teacher ratio. 61% of the faculty is male and 39% is female. In addition, the classes at Brandeis are small, about 17 students per class. (Baron's 720-721) This is very important in a college because many students learn better in colleges with smaller classrooms and more attention. Brandeis also offers many internships and studying abroad that are available to its ... " students. A further advantage to Brandeis is that "students may cross register with Boston College, Boston University, Tufts University, Wellesley College, Babson College, and Bently College (Baron's 722)"...

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... cause of this stress can be academic, financial, and personal. Academic stress is common among college students. For many students, going to college is more than just attending classes and taking notes. Sometimes, students have a difficult time understanding college school guidelines. Moreover, many students find it tough to decide on what classes to take that are related to their major. ... course. However, as stress becomes more serious among students, they often begin to develop certain anxiety symptoms, including stomach aches, dizziness, forgetfulness, and the inability to make cer...

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