Journal of Technology Research Use of social media by college students: Relationship to communication and self-concept Megan Sponcil Youngstown State University Priscilla Gitimu Youngstown State University Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine social media use among college students and how it affects communication with others‚ and college students ’ self-concept. In this study‚ students completed a questionnaire which assessed personal use of social media‚ communication
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To so many‚ college is considered to be a haven of knowlege and a secure future. In most modern and developed nations‚ those who can afford it are expected to attend college. The reasoning is simple; if one gets a college degree‚ the chances of obtaining a well paying job increase. This is considered a simple fact of life to children and adults alike. While money seems to be a tremendous motivation for most people‚ I have various other incentives for seeking higher education. The first reason
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Gilliam Torian Gilliam Kate McLaughlin English A 6/24/13 Lost And Found In the Psychosocial Dimension According to the famous writer Mark Twain‚ “The only thing worse than not getting what you want is getting it”. Five maybe six Years ago I was Caught in an Emotional Distress Because of a bad relationship with my father and it affected my Psychosocial Dimension. The Psychosocial Dimension has 4 of the major six categories of a healthy life-style. If you master all four which include:
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Treyvon Arceneuax Ms. volger Writing class Sept 18‚2010 Why am I in College College is a place where you can further your knowledge and learn skills to help you be more responsible later in life. You can also get a better paying job with a college degree‚ and build friendships with other people you may not know . I am in college‚ because‚ in today’s society‚ there are not many big time jobs or careers in the fields of study that I want to be in for the rest
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Going to college is such a good way that will help me have a good career and have a better life in the future. For some people after graduating from high school‚ they decide to go to work or they attend to a vocational school‚ maybe those people don’t have enough conditions to continue the education or want to earn money as soon as possible because of some objective or subjective reasons. Rose Mike states that‚ “Vocational education has aimed at increasing the economic opportunities of students who do
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My Long Journey for College “My reasons for college are probably just like everyone else’s. I went to college because I wanted a better life for myself and better myself. I wanted to find a job that I would not be living paycheck to paycheck like my parents had to do when they first got married. I mean‚ no one wants to live that way? I know for a fact that I did not want that‚ and that is why I choose to go to college‚ even more than is the main reason why college was so important to me. Another
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XXXXX EN Professor: 7/6/14 The reasons of college students drop out of school In current society‚ by getting a high diploma‚ people are capable of earning more opportunities of finding a good job in the future. Meanwhile‚ it is the best way that people can expand their social relationships because they can make friends in different fields at school. But these facts are true only for good students or average students. As for the excellent students‚ they get high grades and make lots of friends
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Rough Draft The credit card companies are using vigorous practices to entice young college students to get credit cards‚ and paired with the gaining “high social status” and self-gratification‚ students have completely bypassed the responsibility of getting an education about credit card use and how to stay out of debt. The use of free gifts and food by credit card companies has contributed to the students’ lack of concern for the importance of learning and asking questions‚ such as‚ what are
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opportunities all around them. College is an opportunity to get informed. When students become informed they have the opportunity to have a better future. They will also be far more prepared because they will have been in the classroom learning skills about what it is they want to do with their life. In the United States of America‚ attending elementary school‚ middle school‚ and high school is practically mandatory for people of that appropriate age. Even though college is now considered for everyone
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master the important things in life‚ like how to file my taxes‚ maintain my car‚ balance a checkbook‚ and figure out how to pay for college at a young age of 19. My parents have not cared much about my education since middle school. They were always available to sign report cards and talked down to me when I did not make a grade that pleases them‚ but they weren’t there to help me. Stressed out of my mind with test and projects with no support from my parents or family; was on my own when the time came
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