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Higher education has become a hot topic in the United States as of today. Many different views on the value of or need of college to be successful are arising. There are some who view education as key to both a successful life, and crucial to our economy (Tierney 1). While others may have opposite views such as the value of college has decreased significantly considering many students are taking out loans that they can’t afford to pay back even after graduation (Economist 1). There are…

Why should a non-science major take biology, chemistry, and other physical sciences? Why is it essential that every college student study English composition? There are countless benefits to general education classes; however, many students are yet to acknowledge their importance. They put little effort into the required classes, blow off assignments, and are completely oblivious to the many skills they need in order to become well-rounded citizens. They would rather spend their time taking…

#4 A teacher overheard a discussion between two students who are debating “what to do” about a given situation. Be it a social issue, an emotional issue, an academic issue, or any other situation, the teacher feels the need to step in and offer advice and input. They take the opportunity to discuss the issue and to mentor/advise the students on what an appropriate course of action may be for the given situation. Often teachers overhear conversations and take the opportunity to step in and…

For many years, there has never been research about the individual experiences of college undergraduate students. The quality of these experiences typically depend on the student’s involvement in on-campus activities. From involvement, students gain leadership, career skills, friends. An obvious mediator of a college student 's well-being and overall experience, is stress. The current study revealed a strong link between levels of stress, LOC, and a student’s overall well-being. Higher levels…

leadership ability, personal growth are all considered social skills and are can be gained through campus organizations and clubs. To gain a professional’s opinion on the subject, I conducted an interview about value of student involvement at the University of Tennessee’s Knoxville campus. Specifically, I wanted to learn about high achieving students, so I turned to the Chancellors Honors Program. An interview with Matt Blaylock, the graduate assistant in charge of recruitment and first year…

high school at a Community College or at a University. In our society today, there is a big debate on rather college education is worth the financial investment. Some people have a debate that college is worth the financial investment that most students must incur and some people believe that education is a waste of time and money. However, I believe one side has greater benefits then the other. In the beginning of my college year at Western Kentucky University, I was very scared and confused of…

A mentor can come in many diverse forms; however, students often find mentorship with peers in leadership roles. The importance and need for mentors in a university setting has been augmented in recent years. There has been a large push for student success programs to be implemented within the university system. Universities have been strident in implementing programs to help students develop throughout the campus; however student programs are gaining a lot of attention within Residence…

those who are not willing to pay for their education and also funds universities so that they are able to function and upgrade their facilities. College should not be free because it would lead to tax raises, the value of a degree would decline, and the overall quality of the educational environment would decrease. Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator and Democratic candidate, is in favor of tuition-free public colleges and universities and states that “Too…

The transition into college can be one of the most significant, and most challenging transitions that veteran’s experience after leaving the military. Common transition issues faced by veteran students are: difficult navigating educational benefits, financial aid, and other college processes; transfer credit problems; balancing finances and other adult roles; and finally, adjusting to becoming a college student and connecting with other students. Each of these are important issues faced by…

Characteristics of being an academically successful college student include being engaged, making connections to support themselves, having more internal than external motivation, actively learning, having a confident attitude, managing stress and maintaining a sense of well-being, using time and organization effectively, and being able to self-regulate. Being engaged means being an active learner; blindly doing assignments and only retaining information for tests is poor engagement. It takes…