11/24/13
College Writing 111-052
Since childhood we are told that a person must obtain a college degree in order to get a good job. We are reassured that this is the way that we will achieve all of our dreams. That all we have to do is learn. But now a days, in order to obtain that degree we must work. This is not as easy as it sounds. When a mere 18 year old tries to tackle a “standard college load of fifteen hours” whilst working a part-time or full-time job, problems will undoubtedly arise for that individual. The three common problems are be not having enough time to study,rest, or socialize.
Our society is being introduced to the classic student on the go.For a student on the go, there will NEVER be enough time to study. Standard students carry out four or five classes a semester. For each class, the recommended amount of hours to study should be about 5 a week.That is 25 hours of studying a week for all your classes. That is basically working another part-time job! Then, periodic tests and quizzes and homework have to be added. All this work can never be done when a student has to leave class to barely make it on time for work. Homework and studying are all put off till the last minute because when students are working evenings and weekends to pay for tuition. Because of all this running around most students can't even get a healthy diet or proper rest. Running around from class to class and then to work can be very exhausting. Students then have to complete assignments at night, when they should be resting.Lack of sleep grantees lack of concentration in class , which inevitably leads to poor grades. Also the average diet of a student on the go , consists of rushed cups of coffee, chips for lunch , and fast food for dinner. Students cannot even replenish their bodies because of such little time. Finally students on the go don't have any time to socialize or relax. these are key elements even be physiologically healthy. But with