Introduction: In the United States, there are over a thousand college campuses that are 100 percent smoke and tobacco free; some which also prohibit electrical cigarettes (e-cigarettes). (“Colleges and Universities”) The reason many college campuses are enforcing smoke and tobacco free policies, is to avoid secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke is smoke inhaled involuntarily from tobacco being smoked by other individuals. Everyday, secondhand smoke causes cancer, diseases and death. It is a problem that must…
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"They found her in time to save her, but she will always carry the scars where she cut her wrists"(Kuhn 21). In this paper I intend to prove how alcohol is detrimental to college students. Our brain controls everything we do. Without it we wouldn't be able to perform the simplest of tasks It is one of if not the most important thing we have as a person. As a college student I rely heavily on my brain to help me with all of the assignments for my classes. But what if my brain didn't work properly? When alcohol is inputted into the brain…
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After high school, many students attend a college or university to further their education. Attending college may open several doors as well as provide numerous opportunities. There are thousands of colleges located all throughout the world ranging from standard four-year bachelor degree programs to two-year associate degree programs. There are countless selections when it comes to choosing a major and minor. Selecting a major comes down to what the student wants to pursue in life. All though students…
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Campbell, Andrade, Bettencourt 1 Brittany Bettencourt Ashley Campbell Juan Andrade Instructor Sylvia Morales ENG 11A April 2, 2015 Drinking Alcohol: Negative Effects Get the Buzz: The Effects of Alcohol in Adolescence A topic that isn’t lightly handled is the consumption of alcohol and when it's appropriate to start consuming it. In todays world, the use of alcohol seems to play a bigger role in juveniles and young adults lives than it ever did in history. More and more of these young people seek to…
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Depression and Suicide Among College Students There are two groups of students on a college campus according to Purdue University. There are students who already have mental health conditions and students who develop mental health problems. “Suicidal crises are a common occurrence on college campuses," says Chris Brownson, director of the University of Texas Counseling and Mental Health Center in Austin and one of the study's researchers. Suicide takes the lives of 30,000 Americans every year.…
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Introduction Adequate sleep has an important role in the academic performance. Sleep has been a part of one’s everyday life. But currently, the ability to sleep may be intruded by the things that cause stress or maybe one exchange sleep with work or play time (Breus, n.d.). It can affect one’s way of living and how one interacts with things or people (National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, n.d.). To be able to function properly, teens or young adults need about eight to ten hours of sleep (National…
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collegiate university with a degree is the key to acquiring a well-paying job. They both received bachelor degrees from college and now have jobs that pay well. This is just one testament to the reward from sticking with college all four years. College degrees open the job pool dramatically and put one at a higher chance of getting a job over someone who does not have a degree. However college students- more than ever- are dropping out without finishing. Students are now opting to find employment without…
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fifteen, I found an advertisement for an early college program at Lamar University. With my parents help, I decided to apply. I was accepted into this program in late June and I started my first semester in August 2015. Just like that, I was the first person in my immediate family to attend college, I became a first generation college student. Being a first generation college student had affected me in many ways, and has been a large influence on my college career, just as it has for many other students…
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developed with the goal of preparing all students for college; however, not all students plan on attending college. There are many jobs that are crucial for society to function that don’t require a degree. For students who go straight into the workforce, this college-bound curriculum is nearly worthless. The disconnect between the required classes in school and the skills needed for the workforce right after graduating high school…
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days and especially here on a college campus every few months we hear about how a study has shown that it is bad for us or good for us. What are we to believe? Today I'd like to give you some of the facts about caffeine and its effects on your body. It may not cause you to change your coffee consumption but at least you'll be better informed about what you are putting into your body. I'm going to talk about the beneficial effects of caffeine, the negative effects and discuss what are considered…
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