Academic major

seem to be a growing epidemic in the U.S. today as we see more and more dropouts. Education is a major key to success in today’s society. But, why is it that we see so many college dropouts in our youth? While every student enrolled in college hopes for academic success, however some fail because they are unsure on how to be successful or they do not have the key characteristics in store. Some major negative characteristics are procrastinating, complaining, and a lack of responsibility which…

Over the past few years my academic standing has been at jeopardy due to a mathematical learning disability. In 2013 I was advised to get tested for a learning disability. I took the initiative and did my own research, which led me to enroll at Santa Monica Community College in the summer of 2014. I enrolled in a developmental math course, contacted the learning disability center and that same semester was introduced to George Marcopulos, which is one of the examiners. After having several…

When I switched my major from Psychology to Social Work, I was deadset on getting my Bachelors in Social Work in two years and graduating in the spring. I have spent most of my time in college as a part-time student and was happy to know that the Social Work program had a very specific track for full-time and part-time students. In order to achieve my goal of completing the program in two years, I followed the full-time track. In the summer, I took 6 credit hours for some prerequisites, in the…

current position, it seemed natural to apply for a position in an academic environment that she liked and felt comfortable with. Amy’s previous and extensive experience with the faculty at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro library helped her stand out among other candidates as she had already proven her…

in school are other often overlooked incentives that could tempt desperate high school students to seize the opportunity for an easy shortcut on assignments or exams. When one thinks of cheating, students who don 't care about school and/or lack academic drive may primarily come to mind. One could argue that those students…

Academic honesty is a cornerstone of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) student-athlete model. It is based upon the view that student-athletes will satisfy and meet the same academic standards as their non-athlete students. Unfortunately, academic fraud continues to be an ongoing problem on a majority of NCAA campuses. Student-athletes are student’s first, athletes second. There should be no special treatment for these students just because they play a particular sport. In…

I am writing to express my interest in the Academic Advisor position in the College Center for Advising Services that is posted on the Office of Human Resources website. Securing an advisement position in Rochester is my top priority, specifically at the University of Rochester. Therefore, I am elated to see that this position is open. I believe that the combination of my experience in academic support, coupled with my approach to advising, would complement the mission and the student-centered…

others are negative such as how the Government and other industries use academic institutions for short-term economic growth. This threatens the very nature of how universities function, since academic teachers want to teach students new knowledge in the higher levels of learning and prepare them for a long-term future under society’s needs. Throughout the centuries, universities have been through a lot of changes without having major threats…

throughout our lives we have and will continue to ask and be expected to answer this question. When asked this question, college should be the first thing to arise in our minds. Thus, this leads to the big question of “What should I major in?” Deciding what your major should be is the most difficult decision one will make. We all would like to pursue a career in a field that we enjoy, but unfortunately for a lot of people this is cannot be done. Why is it that a lot of college students are not…

Throughout my academic and social experience at UNCC, I plan to accomplish and pursue various goals. First of all, academics has being my top priority since middle school. Putting academics before anything else landed me the opportunity to attend an early college high school. In a nutshell, I was able to graduate with an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts by the end of my senior year. That alone was a proud accomplishment for me and my family because, I was the first to receive a high school…