Roger Williams University

Speech Is the Basis of a True Education”, Robert Zimmer demonstrates the effects of the limiting speech within the university affecting the student’s education. Zimmer believes that the universities have created “a sanctuary for comfort” for the students, when they should “provide critical pathways” instead. Speakers who have controversial ideas are discouraged to speak at universities due to their content deemed offensive. Zimmer states that students need to be able to acknowledge the…

Technology is an essential part of the 21st century. It is not only creating its own space among society on the creation of the “future”, but also influencing people with its biggest tool, social media. Twitter has grown in unbelievable ways, specially among the young generation. Since Twitter has created its own space in this century, the question is how can Twitter be used by college students to enhance the interaction in class. The answer is simple. According to a few studies, Twitter can be…

Why did I choose Idaho State Univeristy? My academic journey at Idaho State University has consisted of great vicissitudes mentally and emotionally. The time I have spent at ISU has allowed me to develop as a professional, grow as an individual and discover my talents as an academic. So the answer to the question, ‘why did I choose Idaho State University?’ is a simple one, but comes with a lengthy and vigorous journey. I fell in love with ISU and everything it has to offer on a professional and…

Re: Lincoln University Academic Audit – Cycle 5 Introduction The Lincoln University Students’ Association (LUSA) exist to ensure all Lincoln University (LU) students have an excellent university experience. We have a service level agreement with the university to provide: sport, recreation, and cultural activities; clubs and societies; student magazine, the RAM; advocacy on behalf of individual and groups of students; and educational support. Ultimately students are at university to receive a…

Growing-up I was always told of the importance of a college education and how going off to school would be one of the biggest invest of my life. And, although all of the information that was provided to me, made me view college as a necessity I had no interest in entering any higher level educational ream. Now, as I write this paper from my first semester of graduated school you would have never known of my ill feelings towards entering the higher level educational ream. Why would I ever feel…

I am a young, passionate, and dedicated Hispanic woman that will be the first generation in my family to pursue higher education at a University. My parents are immigrants from Mexico, and although they don 't have as many rights as American citizens, they take advantage of the right to raise American daughters and make sure that they become successful in life. The rigorous efforts of my parents to succeed in this country, has been the greatest inspiration to me to endeavor success in my career…

Throughout every American’s life the question of whether or not to go to college will come up. To most people the answer might be obvious but what are the opportunity costs of going to college? These are the opportunities you may be giving up to go to college. The costs of colleges are soaring. Even the costs of public in-state schools are getting increasingly expensive to attend. According to the National Center for Education statistics the current costs to go to a public college is $15, 640…

One of the most controversial topics in today’s society is that should some sort of public service be required. Public service is “something that is done to help people rather than to make a profit” (Merriam-Webster). Public service is so controversial that three out of five Americans support the idea of public service being required. “Roughly three in five Republicans (58%), Democrats (61%), and Independents (58%) agree that some sort of public service should be required.”(Three in five…

less than the recommend study time than students in past generations. The changes in technology and university student populations have been suggested factors in causing the decline in study time. Many suspected that the decline in study time is due to the increase in technological advances. However, the decline in study time started before the advance in technology. The general four-year university population change and time has effected student’s study time. With the change in diversity and…

The topic has been discussed on numerous occasions on whether or not college athletes should be paid for playing sports for major universities. A lot of people feel that they should get paid for the hard work they do, while others such as myself say that they should not be paid. College students should not get paid due to the fact that they are already getting paid on scholarships, it hurts the school, and it doesn’t further their education. The first reason I feel that college athletes…