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You had reference a student that Dr. Singh had brought to your attention who had some concerns in her class last year, the student had asked to be moved to a close section and you all moved the students, but wanted to just monitor the student just to make sure the student was not going to be tardy in the new class. This was a friendly discussion more so as an fyi discussion. Two things that…

and her determination to succeed in high school and after have kept her motivated through her academic course load. Academically, Amunet’s efforts represent a college bound student that consistently works to stay motivated and succeed. Her course load is typical for our college bound students. She is a diligent student, serious about her education and future. Success in college preparatory and honors courses throughout her career are an indication of her academic ability. Amunet’s…

Being a nontraditional student it is essential you possess good time management skills. As a student, I have a full time job, a part time job, educational obligations, and volunteer coach in my local community. This may seem overbearing from the outside looking in, but by managing my time properly I can easily accomplish these things. I am a full time police officer, work part time as an armed security guard, coach baseball in a local youth league, and taking two classes at once while enrolled…

Current research (post 2005) seems to suggest that living in student accommodation significantly increases the chances of meeting new people, walking into social situations (meeting flatmates in the kitchen during mealtimes) and participation in social events such as parties, drinking games and movie nights. Some research also suggests that there may not be a significant difference between commuters and those that live at university in terms of social interaction and adjustment. Much of the…

the boundaries. Students quickly…

A Study of Prejudice Toward University Student-Athletes As a student-athlete the responsibilities and expectations are much greater than a regular student, a student-athlete must work twice as hard than a regular student and manage their time properly therefore their academic performance does not negatively affect their GPA. For many years, the student-athlete stereotype has been existent in the school system, where they are portrayed as the “dumb jock” and are considered to have fewer…

The Struggle of International Students at Community Colleges As the United States known to be the land of opportunities, the land of immigrants, better rights, equality, freedom, social interactions, better education, and good health care facilities are merely some of the many attractions that play a major role in attracting People from around the world. Some of these people who get attracted the most is students. Students from different regions around the world looking for opportunities…

The term student athlete brings the image of a football player or a student known to be a jock and arrogant, rather than the idea of a successful student on and off the field or court. Taking part in athletics while enrolled in school is known to be a rigorous responsibility, yet despite this many student-athletes accept the challenge and excel academically. As stated from an online source, roughly only 6.5% of high school football players will play at the collegiate level as and with…

The REACH Program Students with intellectual or developmental disabilities can go to college! Why should students with disabilities go to college? Just like any other student going to college, students with disabilities should attend college so they can have a career and pursue their passions. Particularly students with disabilities should attend college so they can develop not only their academic skills, but also their non-academic skills(socialization and independent living). Both skill sets…

start college, or even before they graduate high school. Students work for a variety of reasons and often work many hours during the week. Regardless of why or where students work, simply holding a job while in school can have a huge impact on their academic success. Students face a variety of challenges while trying to balance the demands of employment, socialization, and academics. There are many ways universities can accommodate students and help them balance work and school. There are many…