Free Essays on Pressure Students Face In College

  1. College Stress

    Division and Classification Essay College Stress Jack’s heart pounds as he casts panicked looks around the classroom. He doesn’t recognize the professor, he doesn’t know any of the students, and he can’t even figure out what the subject is. In front of him is a test. At the last...

  2. A College Education Does Not Ensure a Secure Future

    to high school students by their parents, the media, and society as a whole to the point that they feel forced to earn a degree or face a life of uncertain financial stability. Parents feel it is in the best interest of the child to stress the importance of a degree and some students are eager to attend...

  3. Eating Disorders Among College Women

    PSY1010 A Silent Epidemic: Eating Disorders among College Women For Jennifer Keagan, high school was a thrill. She was one of the most popular girls in school. She was valedictorian, homecoming queen, student body president, an honor roll student, and the list goes on. She always strived for perfection...

  4. Students Lack of Exposure

    are grads poor in communication skills where English Language is much required? First and foremost, grads do not get sufficient exposure in college life. This may be due to lack of practice little exposure and unsuitable environment. Basically, grads in this country are from different races and...

  5. Reason Student Enrollment in University

    Affecting the Jordanian Students' Selection Decision Among Private Universities Marwan M. Shammot, King Saud University, Riyadh Community College, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Abstract This study aims at defining the role of the marketing factors in affecting the Jordanian student choice of a private university...

  6. Critical Analysis - College Pressures

    Response to “College Pressures” By William Zissner “College Pressures” by William Zinsser describes how college students are so worried about getting perfect grades, and are under so much pressure to succeed. It is written from Zissner’s perspective, as the master of Branford College. The article...

  7. Evolution of American College and Univ Grading

    tcrecord.org/PrintContent.asp?ContentID=16473 Where A Is Ordinary: The Evolution of American College and University Grading, 1940–2009 by Stuart Rojstaczer & Christopher Healy — 2012 Background/Context: College grades can influence a student’s graduation prospects, academic motivation, postgraduate job...

  8. What Causes a Community College Student Stress?

    Community college can be considered a major stressor for many young people. Stress can be defined as the way the body responds to any change or challenge in life. Stress can be both good and bad. When stress is managed properly it can be useful and healthy, but when stress becomes unmanageable, it can...

  9. College vs Hs

    High School Students, High school can be an extremely difficult time for every young adult, but moving on to college could be even more complicated. What could be even more complicated is moving onto college. These years are the hardest and will shape the rest of your life. Pressures from peers,...

  10. Sleep Effect on College Students

    The Sleep Effect on College Students’ Academic Achievement Many College Students are sleep deprived; their functioning in school isn’t effected enough due to the tardiness which affects the grades and social life. Researchers have found that loss of sleep is linked to disorganization...

  11. College Students' Academic Stress

    College Students' Academic Stress College life is full of new experiences, challenges, and a lot of anxieties. Going to college might be very exciting; making new friends and being independent is the best part. On the other hand, it is time to get adjusted to a new lifestyle, with responsibilities...

  12. Peer Pressure - Effects Essay

    EFFECTS OF PEER PRESSURE: ALCOHOL ABUSE Peer pressure has an influence in every teenager’s life even they are not aware of it. It is everywhere, whether to be conformed to a group or being pressurized into doing something. Teens tend to spend more time with peers and less time with their family members...

  13. The leap from high school to college

    school to college is a large one. Many students enter post-secondary education expecting the experience to be the same as the one they had while at secondary school. These students are wrong to make this assumption, and they very quickly realize just how different college is. College costs more...

  14. Do Colleges Put to Much Stock on Standardize Test

    The SAT is a test that many high school students stress over greatly. Many spend hours at a time preparing in hopes that they will receive the scores they need to attend the college of their dreams. Math, critical reading, and writing are the three basic genres tested when taking the SAT, but what...

  15. Reasons Why Students Quit College

    One of the causes for what student quit college, is the stress, which takes place from the beginning to the end of college. There are three kinds of stress: academic stress, financial issues and personal life. Academic, has to be with classes such as: homework's, tests, projects and working in group...

  16. The Causes of High Dropout Rate in College

    in College President Obama said that “The stakes are too high for our children, for our economy, for our country. It’s time for all of us to come together, parents and students, principals and teachers, business leaders and elected officials, to end America’s dropout crisis.” Today has college has...

  17. College

    Edom Girma Kara Shroyer English 122 07 October 2013 College: High Road to Student Debt “The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts.”—C.S.Lewis Being raised in a very strict and academic family, I am pressured on a daily basis to achieve my best when it...

  18. Young America's Pressure

    Interests vs. Requirements: Young America’s Pressure Because of the pressure to excel in one field that will, in the long run,earn the student a high income, there remains little room for experimentation. Students today tend to focus their attention in one particular, narrow path. In order to feel...

  19. Substance Use Among College Students

    Self-Control and Substance Use Among College Students The author researched the direct correlation between college students with low self control and substance abuse. The study defined substance abuse as binge drinking, marijuana use, prescription drug use and use of other illicit drug use such as...

  20. The Consequences of College Students Cheating on Exams

    The Consequences of College Students Cheating on Exams. First of all cheating means being dishonest about an action that you took. Studies have shown that college students often cheat and lie. There are different methods of cheating. Students, who bring pieces of paper, make unnecessary trips to the...

  21. Reasons for Quiting College

    Reasons Why Students Quit College One of the causes for what student quit college, is the stress, which takes place from the beginning to the end of college. There are three kinds of stress: academic stress, financial issues and personal life. Academic, has to be with classes such as: homework's...

  22. Suicide in Medical Students

    Suicide in Medical Students Medical students have always had the dream of becoming a doctor – finishing school, driving a Mercedes-Benz, wearing the white jacket with a stethoscope around one’s neck. This is how society pictures these medical students after they finish medical school. However, the...

  23. Negative Impact of Internet for College Students

    of our daily lives. It has everything to offer. The internet also becoming more and more important for everybody especially college students because it facilitates the students in many ways. Similar to every invention, the internet carries the number of advantages and disadvantages. Nevertheless, the...

  24. College

    can monitor if their college children are actually attending their classes or not. While this can definitely help parents keep track on their children’s whereabouts, this most likely won’t help any trust gain between the parents and kids. But by the time students are in college, I feel that parents should...

  25. College

    though going away for college right after high school is such a great opportunity, I personally feel that staying close to home for two years is much better than going away right after high school. By staying close to home, you will be more comfortable and get used to being in college. Also, staying close...

  26. Does College Still Matter

     College Still Matters In today’s world going to college has become part of the “norm,” and as a junior and senior in high school nearly every adult urges kids that going to college is necessary. It does not matter if you want to go to college or not, many people have the perception that you will...

  27. College Essays

    College Essay #1 The economy is in a spiraling downfall, which continues everyday. This makes it hard for students like me, to be able to afford their continuing education. Jobs are difficult to find, and if one is obtainable, it would be of low pay or minimum wage for a student in or out of high...

  28. Causes of stress among students

    Causes of stress among students The Counselling Club recently carried out a survey to find out the causes of stress among students. About 100 students were chosen from Form 4 and Form 5 to participate in this survey. The survey was carried out in SMK Kuala Kubu Bharu. The main cause of stress in...

  29. Tne Unnecessary College

    The “Unnecessary” College All of students’ lives they are told to keep their grades up so they can go to college. Teachers emphasize how college will provide an education that will make them successful. What about the other options? Is college the only answer for success? America emphasizes the importance...

  30. Appropriate Characteristics in the Us College

    Independence Independence is one of the most important things in the challenge characteristic that international students should know of when they are planning to attend a U.S college. Independence which is known as a good and necessary personality in American life impregnate in their thinking. Not...

  31. Conceal & Carry On College Campus

    mind should college students be allowed to carry a gun with conceal and carry permit? This is a topic which some may see as a no brainer that college students should not be allowed to do so. The views within this topic are that college student should be allowed to carry and that college students should not...

  32. The Illicit Use of Prescription Stimulants on College Campuses: Origins of Students Attitudes Towards Usage

    The Illicit Use of Prescription Stimulants on College Campuses: Origins of Students Attitudes towards Usage Over the past decade, the illicit use of prescription ADHD stimulants on college campuses has become a growing problem nationwide. While prevalence rates vary across time and place, research suggests...

  33. Essay 'My First Day at College or My First Impression of the College'

    My first day at college is an important event of my life. To me it is an unforgettable day. During my school days. I had a glimpse of college life from my elder brothers and sister. I was most curiously awaiting the day when I would start my college life. I thought that the college life would offer...

  34. High School V. College

    High School v. College The transition from High School to College, while pleasurable and exciting, can also be very challenging. High School and College are both educational grounds for a student to receive the knowledge they will need later on. Both places are full of experiences and filled with...

  35. Colleges Challenges

    graduating from high school, comes the time for a student to leave his or her parent’s house and choose the place he or she will live in for at least five years. It goes without saying that it is not an easy decision to make. As a college student for the first year, you know that there will be...

  36. Responsibility College

    Personal Responsibility and College Success Alex Hill GEN/200 University of Phoenix Even though family and instructors can help a student be successful, personal responsibility is key to success in college because people who take personal responsibility take control of the decisions in their life...

  37. Paying College Athletes

    Paying College Athletes For years there has been a debate whether or not college athletes should or should not be paid. Life in college is hard, busy, and stressful, reason why there must be a way to make any college student feel better. College athletes, for example, have one of the busiest four...

  38. Review of Popular Student Networking Sites

    “Youthful Indiscretions: Should Colleges Protect Social Network Users from Themselves and Others?” She believes that social networking sites create a number of issues for students, for example, privacy, safety and conduct. She proposes a targeted review by colleges of students’ social networking sites. Evidence...

  39. Working Before Entering College

    difficult decisions is this: Is it better to go straight to college after high school, or perhaps to delay college for a year? The decision is often a hard one, but I believe it is better to work full-time for a year before endeavoring to enter college. After twelve years of schooling, I think it is important...

  40. Non Traditional Students

    Education It is taking longer for some students to complete degree programs. The average time frame to complete an associate’s degree is two years and four years for a bachelor’s degree. There are various causes for the extended amount of time for students to reach the finishing point of their selected...

  41. the primary mission of colleges should be preparing students for the workforce

    mission of universities should be preparing students for the workforce. many students are concerned about studying of university, because of universities are concentrated mainly the theoretical academic topics. Higher education is intended to boost the students’ mind to adopt the working environment through...

  42. Student

    As our nation becomes more ethnically and culturally diverse, companies are under pressure with the issue of workforce diversity. Managing diversity is not a new issue faced by companies. But the way it is used or managed has changed. The latest development is to use diversity as a competitive business...

  43. student politics

    February 24 to March 2, Hart Research surveyed a national representative sample of 809 students in four-year colleges and universities; this research, conducted on behalf of the Panetta Institute, gauges students’ views of and involvement in civics and politics. This report summarizes our key findings...

  44. Academic Stress

    stress Academic stress is common. As is well known, college students come from different place. Students can be admitted to the universities are excellent students. So the competition between them is intension. At the period of university, students not only study hard to learn the really knowledge but...

  45. The H.Lavity Community College

    Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Student Handbook 2004-2006, “The Hamilton Lavity Stoutt Community College was established in 1990 as the British Virgin Islands Community College. The institution was subsequently renamed in honour of the founding Chairman of the College Board of Governors, the late Chief...

  46. Suicide in Medical Students

    OVERVIEW Death has always been a universal topic of discussion. Death in medical students due to suicide has just recently surfaced as a major problem within the last year. The relationship between medical students and the fact they are committing suicide stems from the effect of stress. The critical...

  47. Rape in College Students

    Jessica L. Hoover Rape in College Students Indiana University of Pennsylvania Honors Seminar Rape in America Definition Rape is a type of sexual assault that can be defined as forced sexual intercourse that includes both psychological and physical intimidation. Forced sexual intercourse can mean...

  48. Baby Boomers in College

    Colleges nation wide have been reporting strong surges in enrollment largely due to baby boomers returning to school. Baby boomers are Americans born between 1946 and 1964. Soldiers returning from WWII caused a rise in the birth rate of the United States, creating a "boom" which is where...

  49. Pledging in Colleges/Universities

    others. However, in today’s American society, the roles of social fraternities have been sadly lost (Nuwer 286). Many young people, especially college students, see fraternities as a way to meet more people while in school, go to parties, get drunk, and if they are lucky enough, have occasional sex. Fortunately...

  50. A College Degree a Path to Successful Life

    A college degree a path to successful life In today’s job market, employers have increased the use of diplomas and degrees as a way to screen applicants. With the advancement of technology in many areas high degrees are not an option. Once the job position has been covered the salary will reflect the...

  51. Why Should the High School Student Wear Uniforms?

    the Uniform is Necessary for High School Student Nowadays, many students in high school do not want to wear the uniform. Though they may look ugly and not colorful, they’re necessary for the high school students. First of all, as high school students in China, we have to focus on the study not...

  52. How to save American colleges?

    [Name] [Professor] [Subject] [Date] How to save American colleges? One of the good thing about this article is that author has provided a thought provoking piece to the readers in the sense of mentioning details and sharing survey findings. Quoting the relevant executives along with mentioning...

  53. College Football

     Down, Set, Hike: The Economic Impact of College Football By Lawrence C Fagin ECON 210 ERAU Abstract This paper provides a practical examination of the economic impact of spectator sports on local economies. Confirming the results of other ex post analyses of...

  54. Example Essay

    the Lives of Today's Students Being a student can be the most exhilarating time of your life. New friends, new places, new challenges can all add up to a huge buzz. But all those things can also make student life seem a total nightmare. Financial worries, debt, exam pressure, burden of homework,...

  55. College Career

    respond to questions like What college/universities/technical career programs are you planning to pursue? What career paths interest you? What are the requirements for admittance into my program/school of choice? What is the financial obligation I will face as I pursue this career path? What...

  56. Hate Speech on College Campuses

    controversial and most confusing of the amendments. Throw it into a college campus setting and it’s an extremely complex matter. Its guidelines are not clear because, given the nature of academic inquisition, the determination of students always looking to push their boundaries further, and the indecisiveness...

  57. Field Hockey Introduction

    Is there a difference in stress factors between college athletes and non-athletes? Introduction Statement and Purpose of the Problem The move from high school to college is one of life’s major moments, however many do not comprehend the stresses that accompany this vast transformation in education...

  58. The Case Against College Education

    Even in these days of partisan rancor, there is a bipartisan consensus on the high value of postsecondary education. That more people should go to college is usually taken as a given. In his State of the Union address last month, President Obama echoed the words of countless high school guidance counselors...

  59. Student

    your college major or career plan. Look in current newspapers and magazines for an area of contoversy or interest. The list below includes suggestions.  "Brainstorm" a list of ideas about your topic and begin to form ideas for development Education How does a college education prepare students for...

  60. My First Day In College

    September, 04, 2012 My first day fresh and new to college wasn’t anything like I expected. I woke up differently than any other morning, I felt anxious and sick, and getting ready was extremely hard I kept feeling as if I was forgetting something. I had to adjust right away to walking to the subway...