University of Minnesota

Based on the text, “One meta-analysis of research from the University of Minnesota, published in 1999, found that 42 studies showed no positive impact from year-round school, while 27 studies showed a significant positive impact” Therefor year round schooling has no negative effects, but has shown traces of significantly…

This university in particular, supports Veterans, service members, and their families by providing assistance with state or federal education benefits, and finding the resources they need on and off campus. Their mission is: “To ensure success of Veterans in higher education and beyond” (University of Minnesota), and the program aspirations, to me, are perfect for Veterans with PTSD. Their first objective,…

Essay Component: In 1,000 words or less, please explain why you want these funds and how receiving the scholarship will change your life Not too long ago I was given the opportunity to provide some assistance in my university’s recording studio and as I observed the recordings taking place I was hit with an unbelievable sense of reassurance. This feeling was a significant reminder of why I came to college. A reminder of how eager I am to pursue my degree and take my place in the music industry.…

Deena Prichep’s “A Campus More Colorful Than Reality: Beware That College Brochure”(National Public Radio’s Weekend Edition, December 29, 2013) is a small article that shines light on a problem dealing with how College brochures target and sell diversity to attract more students, to seem more diverse and most importantly “miss the mark” on diversity. Prichep talks about how a picture of an African American student by the name of Diallo Shabazz was photoshopped on the cover of an Admissions…

will be busy working and in my downtime at work I intend on using that time to study when I gain the chance. My goals at Central Lakes College are to gain my AA degree with honors and to continue my educational journey transferring to the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities location. With the intent of furthering my studies…

Where does the place of athletics stands within the universities? Does athletics help build communal bonds with non-athletes? What are the expectations for athletes and non-athletes and how does it clash? Which is more important sports or academics? Athletes and non-athletes are a controversial hot topic, which has been tickling researchers over the years. The reason why athletes vs. non-athletes is a hot topic, is mainly because both groups, plays didn’t roles within the school system but has…

Amber Ortiz FSTY 1311. 19 Paper #2 Research Summary October 19, 2015 Branch, Taylor. “The Shame of College Sports.” The Atlantic. The Atlantic Monthly Group, Oct. 2011. Web. 5 Oct. 2015. Sonny Vaccaro: Use athletes as a way to advertise big sports brands; sponsorships; He retired and decided to become a consultant and help fight for atheletes rights in O’Bannon v. NCAA. NCAA is notorious for enforcing “amateurism” in sports and the concept of “student-athletes” to prevent college players from…

In William Zinsser's article, "College Pressures," he examines the pressures that confronted college students in the late 1970's. Zinsser concentrates on four primary pressures, which are financial, peer, parental and self-induced pressures. Zinsser feels that these students are so much pressurized, but they ought to understand that there is no "right" approach to succeed, and a career does not need to be preplanned. He correctly gives an example where he calls personalities for guest lectures,…

and a hard worker” (Behringer 1).] [As colleges and universities across the country decide to become test optional, it can be assumed that they agree with Behringer’s statement. In fact on the test-optional policy page for George Washington University, it states, “The best indication of whether a student will be successful at GW is their performance in high school - the grades they earn and the rigor of their coursework” (George Washington University 1).] [However, I don’t think that excluding…

answer for free money and opportunities it benefits students future education and life and it boosts their confidence on entering any College or University. Even though, only some students could earn any scholarships, students should be one hundred percent committed in receiving one…