Clayonna Perry Professor Jakse ENGL-1120 10 September 2015 Critique on Wechsler’s Article Binge drinking is a reality of college life in America and perhaps the central focus fraternity life. In Henry Wechsler’s article entitled‚ “Binge Drinking Must Be Stopped” Wechsler discusses that freshman’s learn during the first week of school where the alcohol and parties are and often has a binge drinking experience even before purchasing a text book. The argument is that freshman’s know where to get alcohol
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in america alone. Most sexual assaults happen on college campuses where there is little support or help for these victims. This problem is not an isolated situation either. At IU there were over 300 sexual assault reports and only 3 cases that a person was expelled for it. Colleges turn away from these cases because they simply cost too much too take care of. Colleges need to start taking responsibility for the care and well being of there students. For example a girl named Madeleine was sexually
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We live in an age of anxiety and depression. It is a fact that no one has not contested. This affects all levels of societys among college students especially. Recently‚ sudents indicate highest increases of these problems. According to the article "What Is Causing the College Student Mental Health Crisis?" by Gregg Henriques‚ Ph.D. "The 2010 National Survey of Counseling Center Directors found that 44 percent of counseling center clients had severe psychological problems‚ a sharp increase from 16
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Greek life flourishes college campuses all across the nation. The amount of students who join each year only rises. Greek life first started in the late eighteenth century when students decided to form groups to discuss topics not discussed in class‚ seek academic ventures‚ create friendships‚ and express themselves in a free manner. The first fraternity was created in 1776 by a group of students in William and Mary College‚ where they named it Phi Beta Kappa and kept their society a secret. The
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their health through gaining information provided and having access to the information. Developing personal skills‚ through attending information classes‚ media campaigns‚ and information websites can improve healthier life skills or choices for an individual influenced by binge drinking‚ such as thinking before they drink. Personal skills such as knowing facts about binge drinking will persuade the individual to take a better control of their problem with binge drinking and their health or to
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Consequences of a College Student Cheating on Exams There is no doubt that everyone has at least once tried or managed to cheat in their life. Cheating is quite a popular thing and for many pupils and students this seems to be the only possibility to have good grades and good results. At some age and sometimes even in the adulthood we have to cheat partially. However‚ everyone understands that cheating in school and college is quite natural and understandable but such a procedure should not proceed
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College Student Challenges facing college student College life is changing for nearly every student. From meal plans and roommates to study abroad and college finances. College life can be a difficult thing to get used to and handle. There will be a lot of time where you doubt yourself and your decision.A lot of student became overwhelm by the requirement of college‚ the change that took place too fast. No matter how prepared you think you are for college‚ there are still of shock when
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Research Paper __________________________________________ While the future of Mental and Behavioral Health Services continue to strive through many striving goals to develop continuous practices‚ treatments‚ evaluations‚ policies‚ and research‚ advancements are taking place to better the future of this program and its outreach to the people. Mental disorders are common in the United States and internationally. An estimated 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and older — about one in four adults
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Americans all over the country need to be aware that sexual assault on college campuses is a tremendous issue. According to The Washington- Kaiser Poll it was found that “20% of young women who attended college the past four years were sexually assaulted”. The Washington Post’s point is that the sexual assault in college is still prevalent and not enough people are aware. David French‚ author of The Campus-Rape Lie also comments on that idea when he writes “ The campus life is so dangerous for women
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states‚ especially when it comes to the education system. College campuses are becoming more and more hostile as political correctness continues to grow and divide the community. Colleges are meant to challenge students and their views‚ it is meant to educate students on how to understand opposing while still being able to argue their own views. Political correctness is impacting college campuses’ ability to teach students this by causing students and teachers to fear voicing their opinions and creating
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