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am living it head first. It all started when the time in my life came to pick an Univeristy to attend, and boy am I ecstatic with my decision to attend West Virginia University. WVU opened so many doors for me; however, if it was not for my family, I would not be where I am today. I was very content with going to my local University and living at home because that was comfortable to me, but my family encourged me to find a new start. If I was not encouraged, many things would not have happened.…

Graduate?” by Joseph B. Treaster, he discusses issues of undergraduates not graduating on time. A coalition of multiple of Universities called the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) believe that introduction classes for majors do not determine if a student will be successful. However, they do believe that core classes such as Math, English, and History depending on the university will decide the success of a student. These schools have conducted this speculation with the collected data over…

going to transfer to a four- year university to earn my bachelor’s degree. The top three colleges I am considering for transfer are East Tennessee State University, Appalachian State University, and Mars Hill University. I have not applied to any of these colleges yet, so, therefore, I haven’t been accepted yet. I would begin going to the University in the fall of 2018 and I would hopefully graduate the spring of 2020. My top college choice for transfer is East Tennessee…

are colleges and state governments doing nothing about them? With many students opting out of college because of the price, one would think they would realize their mistake and cut the prices. The solution to the problem is that there should be a cap on tuition like there is on rent and gas prices. A cap on tuition would place an amount where tuition cannot be any higher than that stated amount. This cap can be instated by the federal government, state government, or the university itself by a…

average car would cost more than $80,000 if the inflation was equivalent to college tuition (Campos). According to a College Entrance Examination Board called College Board , “The average cost of tuition and fees at a private, non-profit, four-year university…was $31,231—up sharply from $1,832 in 1971 to 1972 (in current dollars). At four-year public schools, tuition and fees cost about $9,139” (Schoen). In addition, "Nearly 40 million Americans have accrued student debt, with 60 percent of all…

In speaking with Lee alumni from 1985, Lee University was known as Lee College and the codes of conduct were much more stringent under the guidelines of the Church of God. With the acceptance as a Federally funded university, Lee had to conform to the requirements held by the State of Tennessee. This was done after much prayer and decision making, yet by adopting the current policies, Lee could further the spreading of the gospel. Back then, there was mandatory dress codes, zero tolerance for…

play on high school sports teams has been taken up as a measure being considered by the Virginia legislature. He laid out the positions on both sides: Patrick Foss is a top teenage soccer player who plans to graduate a semester early and enter the University of Virginia next January. His neighbor is a point guard on the local public high school basketball team in northern Virginia. Next fall, Patrick, 17, would like to try out as a kicker on the football team at Freedom High School in South…

outrageous cost of tuition prohibits them from attending college. Historically, universities have always charged much more than people earning middle or below middle class wages can afford. After careful research I recognize the issue at hand and have come to a solution to fix this epidemic- free college. I propose all public, in-state institutions must provide free tuition for four years to students residing within the state. The problems within and outside the education system support the need…

The Glass Menagerie Thomas Lanier "Tennessee" Williams III was born and raised in Columbus Mississippi, on March 26, 1911. “Williams is famous for his many plays he has written throughout the years. Tennessee Williams was a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright whose works include, A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” (Biography.com) As a child Williams was carefree, along with his other two siblings, until his family moved to Missouri. "The carefree nature of his…

In The Glass Menagerie, a play written by Tennessee Williams, we are delighted by the narrative introduction by Tom in which he brings us back to the 1930s, when his family memories take place. In this singular selection, we are presented with the story of a dysfunctional family that tries to survive in America by escaping reality. The beauty in this play captivates and appeals to the audience causing a deep sympathy in us. This play is beautiful in its symbolism of the glass figurines, delicacy…