"Alcohol abuse on college campuses has reached a point where it is far more destructive than most people and today realize and today threatens too many of our youth." -Senator Joe Lieberman Why do college students drink so much? This timeless fad has effected this generation in high percentages since the beginning of college education. Today in America it is estimated that approximately 29% of college students are regular alcohol abusers. Another recent study by the National Institute of Alcohol
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BECAUSE OF CREDIT CARD INTRODUCTION Consumer credit can be defined as a debt that someone incurs for the purpose of purchasing a good or service. Common forms of consumer credit include credit cards‚ store cards‚ motor (auto) finance‚ personal loans (installment loans)‚ consumer lines of credit‚ retail loans (retail installment loans) and mortgages. The spread of credit card ownership and usage across developing Asia Pacific countries has been overwhelming. A review of literature on credit card
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Hazing in College College is something every high school student dreams about; freedom‚ new experiences‚ and so many new faces. As fun and exciting as it may be‚ there is much room for error. Students may engage in social activities‚ and neglect their academics. There are two distinct social groups that students participate in; sororities and fraternities. Sorority comes from the Latin word “soror”‚ meaning sister‚ and fraternity comes from the Latin word “frater”‚ meaning brother. Sororities and
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Stressed Out College Students Ever feel over exhausted‚ depressed‚ sleep deprived‚ while rushing to turn in a term paper? Stress is a major issue facing several college students. Stress can be caused by family responsibilities‚ financial obligations‚ time management‚ and peer pressure. The effects of stress can lead to physical difficulties‚ irresponsible decisions‚ poor choices in relationships‚ emotional and mental drain. Students may experience financial stress for a variety of reasons. The
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29 September 2010 On Being a Student Athlete A student athlete is a person that participates in a sport that the educational institution‚ in which he or she is enrolled in‚ sponsors. Although‚ this may sound fun and easy it is the complete opposite. Being a student athlete is stressful and hard. Sometimes being a student athlete becomes so stressful and hard that it begins to be questioned “Do I want to be a student athlete anymore?” Not all student athletes are on scholarship which means that
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One of the most common questions I get as a college student is of course‚ “What are you studying?” Though some might find this frustrating or maybe even a little annoying‚ I think it should eventually be something we are excited about. Talking about your future and what you are working so hard for should be something you want to share. When I was in high school I was accepted into a mass media class that was associated with our news program. It was taught by Mr. Hunter Ames‚ who was truly an inspiration
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College Sports Colleges come in all different shapes and sizes. Some are well known with thousands of students‚ others are more humble with a few hundred students. But almost every college has one thing in common and that’s sports. Nearly all the colleges across america have sports teams. However‚ there are varying opinions on the role sports play in a student’s college life. Some agree that sports are extremely important because they earn money for the school and attract the attention of students
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The concept of using a card for purchases was described in 1887 by Edward Bellamy in his utopian novel Looking Backward. In the novel‚ Bellamy used the term credit card eleven times. But it is actually referred to a card for spending a citizen’s dividend from the government‚ rather than borrowing. In 1800s‚ consumers and merchants used credit coins and charge plates as currency for exchanging the goods through the concept of credit. However‚ it wasn’t until about half a century ago‚ the things
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College Students and Alcohol College student drunkenness is far from new and neither are college and university efforts to control it. What is new‚ however‚ is the potential to make real progress on this age-old problem based on scientific research results. New research-based information about the consequences of high-risk college drinking and how to reduce it can empower colleges and universities‚ communities‚ and other interested organizations to take effective action. Hazardous drinking among
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College Interview Background information- Interviewing Alliyah Grey Alliyah Grey grows up in Jamaica in a middle-class family; going to church was one of the things she looked forward on doing on Sundays. She became a Christian on her second year in college and this is what made her who she is today. She prayed each and every time she got the opportunity to do so and through prayer and fasting she is a successful college graduate. Alliyah enjoys traveling and meeting new people ever since
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