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- 81: Compare And Contrast College P
- Well Rounded Education The first day of class for a college student is like drawing cards in a poker game. Just as the cards that one receives determines their outcome in poker, the types of professors a student gets on the first day will determine the success of their year. The difference between a helpful and a harmful professor can easily result in a much lower grade. College professors have a wide range of personalities and backgrounds. However, professors fall into one of 3 categories: helpful, malicious, or uncaring. One type of professor in the college system is the helpful professor. This professor can be recognized right away by their smile and joyfulness in the classroom. These professors give upbeat and interesting lectures, and are always looking for the classes ...
- 82: Alcohol and Its Effects On Humans
- ... 1962. Steele CM, South wick L: Alcohol and social behaviorism I: The psychology of drunken excess. J Pers Soc Psychol 48: 18-34 1985. A national survey of students at one hundred forty four-year college campuses across the United States was conducted by a group of doctors. This survey examined the amount of binge drinking by college students and health and behavioral problems associated with drinking (Wechsler 1994). According to (Wechler 1992), binge drinking, 4 or more drinks in a row for women and 5 or more for men, poses a serious ... criminal violations, poor academic performance, physical or cognitive impairment and interpersonal problems have all been associated with binge drinking (Barron’s Profile of American Colleges 1992, Wechler 1992, Hanson 1992). The survey showed that most college students drank alcohol during the past year. Only about sixteen percent were non-drinkers (15% of the men and 16% of the women). About 41% of the students (two of five) who drank were ...
- 83: Ordanance Specialists
- ... important sciences for students to take. Helpful electives include foreign languages, economics, history, and other social studies courses. To enter the engineering profession, most students complete a four-year bachelor’s degree program at a college or university. In addition to a course of study in their chosen engineering fields, engineering students must take several advanced mathematics and science courses. Most undergraduate degree programs also include courses in subjects such as ... can receive basic military and ordnance training are Virginia Military Institute, The Citadel, and Wentworth Military Academy. VMI and The Citadel are four-year institutions. Wentworth Academy is a school housing sixth graders through junior college. Virginia Military Institute is located in Lexington, Virginia, a town of about 7,000 people located in the southwestern part of the state. Tuition, room and board, and other expenses are: Virginia cadets Non-Virginia ... Studies (3), laboratory sciences (3), foreign language (3), mathematics (3), and electives (2). Other qualifications include rank in the top half of the senior class with grades substantially above passing, above average scores on the college boards, SAT1, or American College Testing's ACT and satisfactory character recommendations. Financial aid is usually awarded on the basis of financial need; scholarships are also awarded for academic excellence and include room and ...
- 84: Explain Why Cultural Diversity Is Important In A College Education
- Explain Why Cultural Diversity Is Important In A College Education I come from a small town. Hannibal, MO, the boyhood home of Mark Twain, is described its claim to fame as “a sleepy town drowsing.” Most surely he has never been more accurate, for ... kindergarten with someone not like me, cheered on a squad where not all have the same ethnic roots, and exchanged math notes with a fascinating foreign exchange student. Cultural diversity is not important in a college education, it is vital. No other place is more ideal than college ke of success, everyone would unlearn the prejudices taught to them, and learn of What we need here is not the arrogance of power, but the cooperation of everyone to learn and to be ...
- 85: Are You Ready For Some Footbal
- ... three other guys competing for the same job so you are constantly trying to improve your own abilities and techniques. If you excel at high school football you may continue your football career at the college level usually through recruitment. This quote shows that colleges recruit high school players. “That was when I started to realize that I was a pretty good athlete and that I was valuable to some people ... of attention, it’s what you do on the field. At this level, football is very demanding and doesn’t allow much time for other social activities during the football season. During football season in college you have eight to ten practices a week. Most days you have practice in the morning and one in the late afternoon. At the college level, only the best survive. Finally, if you are extremely good you may be drafted to play for a professional team. Here, football becomes more than just a game and physical activity, it becomes ...
- 86: Personal Writing: Going To College And Studying Social Service
- Personal Writing: Going To College And Studying Social Service I chose to go back to college and enter the Social Service Paraprofessional program after spending nine long years in the medical field. I came to this decision during the last two years of my employment at a family care practice as ... to me because I had a new outlook on life that wasn't there before the depression. I knew that for me to make this change meant that I would have to go back to college. I felt that my next career choice would have to be the one I loved and wanted to be doing for the rest of my life. I have always had a love for children ...
- 87: A Look At A Career In Community Pharmacy
- ... with physicians and other health care providers. One of the earliest known pharmacists in the United States was Governor Winthrop of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Pharmacy education began in the United States at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, founded in 1821 and is still operating today (Cosgrove 71). A pharmacist must complete much training, be licensed, and take an oath before he/she can become a pharmacist. The commitment of a ... 1). The pharmacist must perform numerous tasks sometimes under unfavorable conditions, and must acquire many skills through much training. As I look to choose a direction for my life, I know I want to attend college. I am interested in a career where I can directly help people. I am also interested in the medical professions but do not wish to become a doctor. I feel that the career I choose ... due to the fact that they will be in close contact with patients receiving the medication to treat these diseases. To successfully complete the job requirements of a pharmacist, a student must begin planning their college career early in high school. Education is a big part of a pharmacist's life before, during and after college. A student in high school interested in becoming a pharmacist should be strong in ...
- 88: Career As A Military Officer
- ... There are about 950 Army, 60 Navy and Marine Corps, and 550 Air Force ROTC programs at schools across the nation. Trainees take between 2 and 5 hours of instruction per week along with normal college courses. After graduation, they may serve in the active military, in the reserves, or in the National Guard. The last 2 years in ROTC, students receive a monthly allowance while attending school and summer training. ROTC scholarships are available on a competitive basis for 2, 3, or 4 years. These scholarships pay for tuition and have allowances for subsistence, textbooks, supplies, and any other fees. College graduates can earn a commission in the armed forces by going to OCS (officer candidate school) or OTS (Officer Training School). Those who earn their commissions this way must go on active duty. People with ... constant demand of personnel since personnel are continuously retiring and reaching the end of their service. The military offers some of the greatest job security out of all occupations. (Encyclopedia of Careers, 1997, 38) II. College catalogues 1.University of Alabama Admission requirements: The University of Alabama requires students to have a 2.0 GPA from high school and “acceptable” ACT or SAT scores. If one’s GPA is above ...
- 89: My First Few Days at Dean College
- My First Few Days at Dean College My first few days at Dean College has been going good and bad. They are bad and good, because of being away from home, leaving my friends and boyfriend, and where my room is located. But as the days are going by things are starting to get better for me. Getting ready for college, I never thought I would be ready to leave home and be on my own. I was always close to my family. I have a younger brother who I am close with my parents ...
- 90: Impact Of Eliminating The Elec
- The Impact of Eliminating the Electoral College The Electoral College is a very large part of determining which candidate for presidency will become the next Chief Executive of the United States of America. Often times, it is the only important factor in this decision, with the popular vote accounting for considerably less. The Electoral College is a long-standing tradition in the history of the United States, despite the fact that the idea of its being eliminated has been tossed around by many. Both Republicans and Democrats are opposed ...
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