Why should college be free for people with low income? If college were free, there would be a higher percentage of people who graduate from college. Everyone should get a chance to get a higher education without paying. If students have been going to school for free, they should not have to start paying for school when they graduate. Having to pay tuition will be a big change for a person who usually does not have to pay to go to school. College should be free for people who have low income…
Select: My reflection addresses two competencies. The first is: Competency #1: The student is able to facilitate the learning process in various educational environments, using a range of service delivery approaches. The sub-competency is b: The student promotes and guides development of effective service delivery options that are appropriate for and meet the needs of students in specific contexts. The second is: Competency #4: The student demonstrates advanced knowledge and skill…
looking for parental backing. With the foreseeing of student loan debt pressing on their minds, they look to their parents for guidance. Once parents start to question the cost of college, so will their children, who are the future of colleges and universities. The question raised on the cost of higher education, needs to be answered in ways that it can be lowered. Without proper statistics and data, these answers take longer to find, so students suffer the consequences of the rising price of…
goes deeper. Addressing sexual violence through education of all people allows for a further understanding of the issue overall. Eliza Grey states in her article “University Survey Highlights Role of ‘Verbal Coercion’ in Sexual Assault” that when cultural perspective changes, the ways of thinking and interaction transform. The University of Michigan currently puts their own students in educational training to create healthy sexual relationships available to all students. The…
and ensure correct and clear transposition of international legislation. Furthermore, as I have examined the pitfalls in the law and discussed possible improvements in my university essays, I am eager to influence legislation, not simply implement it in private practice. Finally, having…
Higher education has become a hot topic in the United States as of today. Many different views on the value of or need of college to be successful are arising. There are some who view education as key to both a successful life, and crucial to our economy (Tierney 1). While others may have opposite views such as the value of college has decreased significantly considering many students are taking out loans that they can’t afford to pay back even after graduation (Economist 1). There are…
Why should a non-science major take biology, chemistry, and other physical sciences? Why is it essential that every college student study English composition? There are countless benefits to general education classes; however, many students are yet to acknowledge their importance. They put little effort into the required classes, blow off assignments, and are completely oblivious to the many skills they need in order to become well-rounded citizens. They would rather spend their time taking…
#4 A teacher overheard a discussion between two students who are debating “what to do” about a given situation. Be it a social issue, an emotional issue, an academic issue, or any other situation, the teacher feels the need to step in and offer advice and input. They take the opportunity to discuss the issue and to mentor/advise the students on what an appropriate course of action may be for the given situation. Often teachers overhear conversations and take the opportunity to step in and…
For many years, there has never been research about the individual experiences of college undergraduate students. The quality of these experiences typically depend on the student’s involvement in on-campus activities. From involvement, students gain leadership, career skills, friends. An obvious mediator of a college student 's well-being and overall experience, is stress. The current study revealed a strong link between levels of stress, LOC, and a student’s overall well-being. Higher levels…
leadership ability, personal growth are all considered social skills and are can be gained through campus organizations and clubs. To gain a professional’s opinion on the subject, I conducted an interview about value of student involvement at the University of Tennessee’s Knoxville campus. Specifically, I wanted to learn about high achieving students, so I turned to the Chancellors Honors Program. An interview with Matt Blaylock, the graduate assistant in charge of recruitment and first year…