status. While the pursuit of a degree may appear to be the driving force behind their choice to attend college, there are other contributing factors. College provides an opportunity for young women to experience a limited form of independence and to intermingle with members of the opposite sex. College is the first public place where women come into contact with members of the opposite sex. “College in one place in Iran’s Islamic society that enables young men and women to interact, albeit surreptitiously
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Alcoholism is a disease that affects more than the alcoholics themselves. Alcoholism impacts family members, people who live with them, and especially their children (Steinglass, 1987). In fact, the offspring of alcoholics represent the largest number of people affected by the disease alcoholism (Woititz, 1983). Moreover, the population of adult children of alcoholics (ACOAs) often display specific traits. ACOAs often guess at what normal behaviour is, have difficulty completing projects, lie when
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drinking among college students has been a problem and studies have indicated this for several years. This topic continues to be a crucial subject of study. Hingson et al. (2009) mentions a few reasons why their numbers might be conservative with one reason being social desirability. Another reason suggested by Hingson et al. for conservative numbers is that the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse rates of heavy drinking and driving while under the influence were higher for college students than
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If employees work out frequently in order to counteract high job-related stress levels, their productivity may suffer instead of improve, a new study indicates. Comments 0 Researchers studied the relationship between stress, physical activity and productivity in a sample of 2,823 Minnesota workers. They found that employees with high stress levels who maintained a high level of physical activity experienced increased loss of productivity. In contrast, for workers with relatively low stress levels
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differences in SAT-V, SAT-M, and overall SAT scores. Retrieved November 16, 2015, from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3756515/ Hiss, W., & Franks, V. (2014, February 5). Defining promise: Optional standardized testing policies in American college and university admissions. Retrieved November 16, 2015, from http://www.nacacnet.org/research/research-data/nacac-research/Documents/DefiningPromise.pdf Industry Profile. (n.d.). Retrieved November 20, 2015, from http://www.careerinfonet.org/industry/Ind_Search_Report
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College of Economics and Management 85 COLLEGE OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT Libornio S. Cabanilla, Dean Jose V. Camacho, Jr., Associate Dean Agnes T. Banzon, College Secretary Reynaldo L. Tan, Chair, Dept. of Agribusiness Management Cesar B. Quicoy, Chair, Dept. of Agricultural Economics Amelia L. Bello, Chair, Dept. of Economics The College of Economics and Management (CEM) was formally created in the 996th UP-BOR meeting, February 1987. However, the College traces its roots to the Institute of
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serious cause for concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, divorce will affect nearly half of those who marry. Hence, a divorce rate of 3.4 per 1,000 population will affect the 6.8 per 1,000 population who get married (CDC 2009). This high divorce rate can be attributed to financial, emotional, and/or physical problems of consenting partners. However, socioeconomic factors such as income, education, and social status seem to contribute greatly to the rates of divorce.
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Adult Learning Theories Barbara Todd February 20, 2013 INFT101 Module 6 Summary Adult Learning Theories look at how life experiences of adults can affect their learning positively and negatively. Research shows that adults process information differently because of their life experience and a need for job skills. This research allows educators to guide adults through the learning process in a non-traditional manner. Both articles look at how adults learn new information and how professors
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million students enroll in a 4 year degree program at a university. On average 33 percent of these students drop out within their first two years of school. Academic success is an ongoing effort and can be a struggle for many students that have outside factors affecting their ability to attend school. Following a few simple steps can help students manage their lifestyle and continue academic success. Goal setting, thinking critically, understanding the writing process, and decision making are all steps
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The Effects of Romantic Relationships on the Academic Performance of University of the Philippines – Cebu College Students (A.Y. 2011-2012) A Research Paper Submitted to the Humanities Division University of the Philippines Cebu College Lahug, Cebu City In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Course Communication II Researchers: Alma Mae J. Bernales Fretzy Colonia Adviser: Ms. Crina Tanongon October 2011 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We, researchers would like to express
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