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- 1: The College Scandal
- The College Scandal In the history of the NCAA, it has been known that many college athletes receive extravagant gifts such as shopping sprees, extra money, and even cars. Gifts such as these are in violation of NCAA rules and regulations. In an e-mail written by David Price, he states ... it is a large gift (e.g. a car to a football player from a booster), repayment has to take place and there normally would be some sit-out penalties required (Price par. 1). Many college athletes receive gifts from their coaches, the booster club, and agents. College athletes should not receive extra gifts to play at a four-year university because the college and the players are given unwanted ...
- 2: A Story Of College
- A story of College Leaving from home and exploring ones own dreams are a very important part of maturing. Though, the physical separation from home is for some a difficult transition to college life. What are those things one takes for granted while living at home, and attending high school? What changes does one face upon entering college? Just think of all the times the alarm clock did not go off, and mom was there to make sure school was still reached on time. When the alarm clock fails to go off ...
- 3: A Story About College
- Leaving from home and exploring ones own dreams are a very important part of maturing. Though, the physical separation from home is for some a difficult transition to college life. What are those things one takes for granted while living at home, and attending high school? What changes does one face upon entering college? Just think of all the times the alarm clock did not go off, and mom was there to make sure school was still reached on time. When the alarm clock fails to go off at college, then the first class of the day is simply missed. At home breakfast is made to order: eggs, bacon, pancakes, or even French toast. In college one finds a particular meal that is edible, ...
- 4: College, A Waste Of Time
- In her article College Is a Waste of Time and Money, Caroline Bird attempts to pursued her readers that colleges are overflowing with students who dont belong there. Her article first appeared in Psychology Today (May 1975). Since ... material is outdated, I find it hard to believe that most of the responses by students and parents quoted in the article still hold true. The author has set out to pursue the readers that college is a bad and unnecessary choice for todays youth. Yet the author holds a bachelors and a masters degree from two different universities. I would think that if she thought college was really a bad choice and a waste of time and money, she would not have gone back to get her masters degree. I am a college student myself and there were only two ...
- 5: College Education
- College Education is Essential A college education is necessary in today's world. Education has been around for thousands of years and college education is one of the most important of them all. College education will prepare one with the understanding to be able to deal in today's problems, obstacles, and jobs. With the knowledge at ...
- 6: High School Seniors Chooses Between Community College or A Job
- High School Seniors Chooses Between Community College or A Job Community Colleges is not suitable for High School seniors who will graduate from High School and who are in needs of monies. When these certain students does choose to attend Community College over a job are likely to be drop out of school. Freshmen drop out rate reaches 40%-50% in Community Colleges ever year. College life is difficult for them because they find it very difficult to pass their classes when it so boring and waste of time. The materials they learn in a Community College are similar to ...
- 7: HighSchool Vs College
- ... to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes. Johann Von Goethe wrote the previous quote. He was trying to emphasize that everything in life brings about change. Attending high school and college is a decision that brings about consistency as well as change. Even though they both serve the purpose of educating, there are great differences and similarities in the high school and college experience. Honors and advance placement classes in secondary school prepare one for the challenge of higher educational opportunities in college. On the other hand, the freshmen experience in college is much more challenging. One must dedicate much more time to his or her studies in order to succeed. Essentially, in order to move on ...
- 8: Alcohol An Issue Within College Society
- Alcohol: An Issue within College Society Do you remember graduating high school? Remember all the questions you had to ask yourself. What are you going to do now? Do you want to work? Do you want to go to school again for another four years? These questions are eventually answered and some choose to find a job, and others figure out that going to college is probably a good thing. Now you have realized that you want to get a taste of college life and you re back to where you started. Where do you get the money? Where do you want to go? What are you really going to get out of this? Finally you make ...
- 9: Time For Reform? Considering The Failures of The Electoral College
- Time For Reform? Considering The Failures of The Electoral College Description: This paper discusses the many shortcomings of the Electoral College, and posits possible alternative electoral processes which likely be more democratic. Time for Reform? Considering the failures of the Electoral College A common misconception among American is that when they vote they elect the President. The truth is not nearly this simple. What in fact happens when a person votes is that there vote goes ...
- 10: Binge Drinking on College Campuses
- Binge Drinking on College Campuses When parents send their children away to college, they expect them to receive a quality education that will prepare them for the real world. However, most parents do not realize that their hard-earned money is being used to purchase hard liquor. Recent studies show that 82.5% of all college students drink (http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/binge.htm). Binge drinking, consuming more than five alcoholic beverages in an row for men and four for women, is an all too common occurrence on ...
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