professors anticipate their students will take leadership over their education. Rules in high school, especially those throughout campus, are exceptionally meticulous and retain students from independence. However, college has minimal rules throughout the campuses and in the classrooms. Students are able to attend class when they want and wear the clothes that makes them comfortable, as declared by Klein and LaPolla in college “you are left with you and your choices,” therefore students…
Ever since I was little I was always told that our generation had to go to college to get a job. As I grew up I was told our generation had to go to college to get a job that makes good money. Now that I am in college and have taken out student loans, I realize even more that I need a high paying job to help me financially. I do not want all the money I will have to pay back go to waste. College is a very expensive place so it cannot be taken as a joke. It is simple a person must get good grades…
Obesity has been a horrendous problem in the United State. Bad eating habits are the leading cause of this. The United States has one of the highest obesity rates. It is a problem that is on the up rise. A study done by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, “ about 5.2 million college students are obese” (USA Today). This is a scary fact it is proceeding the “freshman 15” and going straight to obesity. According to the “American College Health Association, the percent of overweight…
Rates of sexual assault on college campuses today remain high, and are thus viewed as one of the many consequences and social problems resulting from our country’s prominent and particularly controversial issues of sexism and gender inequality. In the 1997 National Institute of Justice study referenced by Armstrong (2006), it was estimated that between one-fifth and one-quarter of women are victims of completed or attempted rape while in college (Fisher, Cullen and Turner 2000). Additionally,…
The freedom of speech, granted within the first amendment to the constitution, allows the sharing of people’s views and opinions without fear of censorship. This right has been essential for the development of ideas and the success of democracy. It has been discussed; however, that this right is paradoxical in nature making it much more complicated than it seems to be. The paradox of free speech, as some argue, stems within the tolerance it demands the intolerant and has caused much debate as to…
Women being raped or sexually assaulted is what is commonly on the news today. If this is so common in our society, then why are there no preventive measures being taken or more serious punishments being handed out? A lot of rapes or sexual assault are happening at Universities. These Universities are not taking enough preventative measures nor are they handing out serious punishment against rape or sexual assault. The universities need to take action against rape and sexual assaults by raising…
And 5,667 were admitted totaling a 25% admit rate. Also, in fall 2016 at the University of Southern California 8,750 applications from transfer students were submitted, And 2,400 admission offers were given totaling a 27% admit rate. Between both campuses 52% of the transfer students that submitted an application got accepted. Each year thousands of students attending Community Colleges…
Abuse comes in many different forms, both physical and mental, and it often occurs from people we initially trust to treat us well. (Why Don’t You Just Leave?). It is often brought up that the victim of domestic abuse would be better off if they left their abuser and moved on with their lives. While this blanket statement appears harmless and logical, it is a long term solution and, contrary to popular belief, actually poses greater risk to the victim in the short term. Horror stories of victims…
Examining the benefits of Greek Life Loreal Marshall July 24, 2016 Systems &Serves Higher Education LL-556-D SU16 Before I go into my topic for my research paper, I would like to give a brief overview of Greek organizations and how they came about. Some people know about Greek life and others may not. Giving a brief over view will give insight to this paper. Secret societies have long been a part of the cultural makeup of the United States. Students at the College of William &…
levels. It is also a large direct and indirect employment opportunities provider of Australia. Over 30,000 students are currently enrolled which includes both national and international students and the number is increasing year by year. It has its campuses all over the Australia and in some other countries as well, and university contact centers in major places all over the world in which large number of employees are working with it university profile(University profile 2015). As like other…