...As colleges weigh this year’s round of applications, high school seniors are not the only anxious ones. Just as nervously, colleges — facing a financial landscape they have never seen before — are trying to figure out how many students to accept, and how many students will accept them. Typically, they rely on statistical models to predict which students will take them up on their offers to attend. But this year, with the economy turning parents and students into bargain hunters, demographics changing and unexpected jolts in the price of gas and the number of applications, they have little faith on those models. “Trying to hit those numbers is like trying to hit a hot tub when you’re skydiving from 30,000 feet,” said Jennifer Delahunty, dean of admissions and financial aid at Kenyon College in Ohio. “I’m going to go to church every day in April.” In response, colleges are trying new methods to gauge which applicants are serious about attending: Wake Forest, in North Carolina, is using Webcam interviews, while other colleges say they are scrutinizing essays more closely. And they are making more vigorous appeals to try to convince parents and students who will be offered admission in April that theirs is the campus to choose. But mostly, they are guessing: Will pinched finances keep students closer to home? Will those who applied in December be feeling too poor to accept in May — or show up in August? Colleges have been in the catbird seat for the past decade or...
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...In college, it's time to strap down and get to work. There's really no room for error. Classes are spread out throughout the week, and I often have much down time. There is a lot of work and it is crammed into a short period. It is up to me to know when to eat lunch, and it is up to me when to study. It is also my decision to fill that time where I am not studying or doing work with productive things. Many people go on to college to further not only their education, but to broaden their horizons. College is a completely new experience with many unique aspects that can change and help define one's life. Many people love college, and find it to be a new beginning. It is a new opportunity to define myself as an individual. I can establish a new image, because everyone is looking to do the exact same thing. The first few weeks on campus with a new school I feel that extraordinarily daunting. It’s hard to keep track of all the new places, people, and rules. So I feel that the first two weeks on campus and the most important things is to get to know the surroundings of college. I have a car, and I will use it and drive around the campus. Take the schedule and drive past the buildings I have classes in. Get a feel for the distance I will have to travel and the amount of energy it will take me and therefore how much time to give myself to get to each class. Now, I must things to learn the location of disability centre, health clinic, pharmacy (on campus or off), bus stops if I am...
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...Many students enter college expecting good times, knowledge, friendships, and a new sense of direction. They soon find out that college comes with challenges and struggles because of the great demands and expectations that are put on the importance of education. College students experience a great deal of stress, especially when they are trying to balance a full time job, raise children, and have a social life. The demands of doing many different things with very little time can become overwhelming. The daily tasks of working and meeting the demands of job obligation can leave a college student exhausted. There are a limited number of students who work full time jobs and attend college full time. Others, still work late and get up in the wee hours of the morning trying to fit all of the required tasks of school and work into one day. Students often find themselves more exhausted when they are trying to schedule tasks, because there just does not seem to be enough time in one day. Putting in long hours and worrying about class schedules adds stress to a student life. The college student who has children is faced with guilt about not being able to spend time with the children. The children has great demands on time. They need help with their homework, or need dinner and to be tucked in bed at a certain time. The thought of not being able to keep up with the demands of the children is very stressful and can be depressing to both the child and parent. In other words everyone suffers...
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...learned how to brainstorm in high school, this made me applied to universities in Indonesia, that is institute technology of bandung. At first, i thought that it's kinda fun to learn about engineering, so i participated in the entrance exam. After i took the entrance exam, i didn't think i do it well so i asked for my mother whether i can study abroad or not. And 1 month has passed, my exam result have been announced, i were accepted! But after i were accepted,my mother heard some bad news oabout there and she didn't let me study there. my mother prefer me to study abroad and i chose china because i think it's the most suitable for my family situation right now. Meanwhile,my mandarin is not that good, so i take a mandarin course at the college of Jinan university in guangzhou for one year. In a blink of an eye,a year has passed and i were sunyatsen university undergraduate student now. It's not the first time i came to this school.before i were accepted by this school, i had already come to see the environment around the school.When i first came to this school, i thought that it was beautiful, the teaching building is very long, and my friend told me that it was the longest teaching building in Asia which made me hard to believe. Then, i walks to the canteens which have a lot options of foods ,gymnasium which was indoor ,the library which looks like an opened book, and there was a long stairs that leads to the teaching building. And now i chose to study economics for...
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...A college education opens doors for many opportunities for those who pursue one. Obtaining a college education is not an easy feat, especially if it is postponed until after you have a spouse, children and a full time job. We as parents need to realize the positive influence we can have on our children’s future plans and pursuits. Most parents want the best for their children; they want to see them succeed in life. One way to help ensure their success is by influencing their decision to pursue a college education when there is less distractions in their life, which is right after high school. If our children choose not to attend college after high school, life might become so occupied with other things it may postpone or prevent our children from obtaining a college degree. Speaking as a parent who first entered the work force and started a family, I understand how difficult it is attending college in the midst of raising a family. The stress is real, and the pressure is felt by all, when a working mother or father begins to obtain a college education. Granted, there are benefits to taking a year off after high school in order to regroup and relax, but the risk of not returning is highly possibly. Attending college right out of high school is the preferable option, and we as parents should encourage our children to make this most sensible choice. College conversations with our children should start early. Many parents begin to discuss college with their children around...
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...The Life of a Student Athlete in Another Country Ever since I was a little boy, I wanted be a student athlete in America. I was just a young child from Australia with a dream. It was all I wanted: it was plan A, B and C. However, this determination and dream blinded me from reality, and now that I am here it is a real shock to the system. It is not all glitz and glamour like portrayed on television and in movies. Being a student athlete in another country comes with a lot of struggles. It is a constant juggling act trying to perform both in the classroom and on the court as well as trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, all whilst being on the other side of the world from my support network, friends, family and comfort zone. As student athletes, we are always told that student comes first, and it is true that in order to maintain my spot on the team, I have to perform in the classroom first. For the average students all they see is that I am on the basketball team, and the perks that come with that. People do not see just how demanding the lifestyle is: all they see are the rewards that come with being a student athlete, and it creates assumptions. Fellow students assume that everything is handed to us: people see me falling asleep in class and assume that I was up partying the night before, or people see me missing classes for games and think that I am lucky, but they do not see the extra work and time I have to put in to catch up. They do not see that when I get home from...
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...First of all, congratulations to all the seniors who are going to graduate this year. This may be the next important milestone of your life and I am equally excited for you guys as well. There are all kinds of colleges available and today I’m going to share with you about how to choose the college that is right for you and the advantages and disadvantages of studying in local versus foreign colleges respectively. Nowadays, it has become a trend among graduates to travel overseas to study. The idea of freedom and independence is highly enticing. It is a valuable experience and definitely one that is life changing. The highlight is not just studying in a new environment but being able to interact with people from different nationalities and cultures. Living in a different country will definitely enrich your perspective of life and as person on a whole. Learning to manage your resources will also train you to be a more independent and confident person. Living overseas may also open up your eyes to things you don’t usually notice at home. The experiences and memories gained will be unforgettable, not to mention the practical skills learnt and personal contact pool that will benefit you in years to come Many of you may be tempted to go overseas and explore the world, but you should be aware of the distractions and pitfalls as well. You may not know what lies ahead of you, therefore you need to be disciplined...
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...The transition of High school to College is a very challenging experience for us students. It includes establishing new identities and managing new emotions. College requires us to have a strong ability to adapt. According to Organista, a blogger, “Moving into a new environment and meeting new people means leaving everything that’s familiar. The past may have been great, something that’s hard to leave behind; or maybe it was more difficult, you struggled just to get through, and what you’re facing may be a welcome change”. We can make these new changes as an inspiration to be better. We may encounter stress and anxiety, but we have to surpass it. We may consider stressors such as figuring out new living arrangements, redefining your role in the community, managing finances, and long distance relationship with your parents, how you will deal with your new classmates, and even your roommates can mean extra demands that you may not have been prepared for. Adapting to changes, learning new coping mechanisms, or revisiting some familiar ones is all important strategies that can help you feel grounded. People would always quote, “you have to dance with the rhythm of the environment” which is true. We have to adapt to our new environment. Life is survival of the fittest. But how will we overcome anxiety, stress, and adapting to college life? First, we got to have a good time management. By having an organized schedule, you can stay on track of your priorities and tackle each...
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...When I take a look back on my life story and wonder what to write an autobiography about, my thoughts focus around control and excellence. Control has been something I have craved since a young age, however not only control over other people and situations, but control over my own life. When I was younger I didn’t have a say over what happened to me, where I moved, or what my situation in life was going to be like, and that deeply bothered me. Craving control is in turn what has inspired me to strive for excellence. As a kindergartener, there was not much I had a say in about my life, but no one had a say in the way I acted and what I could do for myself. So, I dove into education. The way I acted at school was the one thing I had for myself, and I decided that I would strive to be the best so that then I could have control over my life and what surrounded me....
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...one was holding a gun to my head when I decided to pursue a Bachelor of Science, but attending college was certainly an expectation of me instilled as an imperative checkpoint for a success life. The diminished regard I’ve felt during this journey was most apparent during finals of every semester. I would cry out to my roommates, “am i really living life” or “when will the preparing end” amongst many other cliches. I have unfortunately failed to fully appreciate my education. I want to starve for knowledge and no longer take it for granted. Nevertheless, I unquestionably enjoy learning, especially...
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...Race car driver, veterinarian, astronaut, these were a few things any kid dreams of doing when they’re older. I was in that spot to, wanting these jobs that I knew nothing about, but they sounded cool in my head. I had no idea the requirements that came with these, the risks of life, the training, and in the case of vet, the blood. When middle school came around I received in the mail my first instrument ever and was ready to start band class when sixth grade started in the fall. In the few days after I was released from elementary school, my family started asking me what I was going to choose for my elective for sixth grade. I had a choice of three different classes, all relating to music. There was general music, choir, and band. I was thinking about each one, general music I thought would be pretty cool, learning about different styles and facts about the world of music. I enjoyed singing and thought maybe I should do choir, but the style of music really didn’t spark my interest, something about it not being Maroon 5 or Usher. Then I thought about band, and realizing I had always wanted to learn an instrument. I thought...
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...Socrates declared that to understand the mysteries of the universe, one must know himself, and there’s no better tutor than life itself. It’s true that life teaches us in mysterious ways, and often what we expect is not what we get. But what stays with us is the experience obtained during the process. We can learn from it and strive for a better future, or we can blame others for being the reason of our failure and drown ourselves in the pool of sorrow. There have been many experiences in my life that have shaped me into the character that I am now, especially this experience. It all began last school year when I joined Model United Nations. I thought it would be a great society to join to learn more about international issues, ideal for someone like me, an International Baccalaureate Candidate, who aims to bring changes to mankind. Sadly, I realized many of the members were not active. Clearly demonstrated through the small number of delegates that partook in last year’s major conference. Although, we won a golden gavel, I was disappointed about the number of attendees. As the sands of time...
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...Segueing to Chickering and Reisser’s next vector, “Developing mature interpersonal relationships” is quite a logical step for students to make as they move into adulthood. Whereas students in high school or recently removed might have had extremely limited exposure to diverse populations, the college environment readily presents a great deal of new types of people to the student to grow to know and understand. Through the exercise of these new friends and companions, a student is able to decide with whom he is going to build long-lasting relationships. The advent of Facebook allows for students to more closely examine the profiles of their friends and groups to determine with whom they will be more compatible in the long-term, mature level. Facebook’s impact on students holds true in one final vector of Chickering and Reisser’s theory “Establishing identity.” While one could argue the development of student identities takes place during the creation of a profile, the development of the students’ true identity is something that a profile is likely dependent upon. A student’s Facebook profile will not stay the same throughout the duration of a student’s career, but instead grows and changes with the student as they move along a path of self-discovery. It is through the assimilation of friends, relationships, activities, experiences, education and other factors that a student truly defines a sense of self that can be reflected both corporally and digitally. It is in this vector...
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...the first day of the rest of your life A. The college experience is one of growth and discovery. The first advice and best advice I can offer you is to keep an open mind. College is nothing like high school, so try not to compare the two. You don’t have someone watching over you all the time; your parents aren’t going be there to walk you through everything. You have to become independent and strong minded to make it. B. This is the rest of your life. The choices you make now, from this point on, are the ones that will effect how you will be in the future. From the job you pick, to your daily routines, and just life in general. Whatever career you want to do, or learn, your life will revolve around that. So pick wisely and have an idea of what drives you, what awakens your passion for growth and learning. Then, take that knowledge and head in the right direction. II. The Road to Self-Discovery A. Self Discovery, I know it sounds scary to actually have to analyze yourself, but you are your worst enemy, and also your best friend. You hold the key to discovering who you are and who you want to be. With college, it is important to analyze your strengths and skills, so you can know what your good at and what you may need to work on. I learned through the Kuder Assessments what job was best for my personality, values, and career goals. I found out I am a perfect match for a chemist job, or a political person. Two careers I never in my life thought about, yet they are a perfect...
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...This Is My Life There is not much about me that I would like to share because I’m just a person that keeps my feelings to myself than to express them. I’ve always felt like this since I was in elementary school. At a very young age, I was repeatedly told that "whatever goes on in this house, stays in this house" with that being said, I just didn’t open up or talk to anyone like everybody else does. My family think that I need counseling or some sort of therapy especially anger management but I always ignore them because I don’t see anything wrong with me. One thing that I can recount on a significant event that changed my perspective was when my mother got severely injured by a man she spent 10 years of her life with and in my eyes, who I saw as a father figure. I know I'm not the...
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