Do You Intend to Study Abroad While You Are in College?
Do you know anyone who has lived and studied in a foreign country? Would you like to do that, and if so, where would you like to go? Why? If you have spent any time outside of the region where you live — not necessarily out of the country — do you feel you experienced…
What Students Are Saying About: Lost and Found Items, Their Food Obsessions and College...
No, college athletes should not be paid. I think they really already are getting paid. When we talk about college athletes getting paid we’re usually talking about the best of the best. The ones who have full scholarships to their colleges, many times these colleges would costs in the tens of thousands some even in…
Should College Be the Goal for Every Student?
Have you thought about what you will do after high school? Will you go to college or join the military? Will you attend a trade school to specialize in a field like cosmetology or mechanics? Will you take a gap year or start working?Does your school encourage students to explore all of these options? Or…
Should the U.S. Get Rid of the Electoral College?
What do you know about the Electoral College? What is its purpose? How does it work? (If you need more information, you might watch the two-minute video, “The Electoral College Explained,” or read the related article, “How Does the Electoral College Work?” from 2016.) On March 18, at a CNN town hall in Jackson, Miss.,…
College Athletes Can Now Be Paid. But Not All of Them Are Seeing Money....
A Supreme Court ruling allows student athletes to be compensated. Should those who are raking in the money have to share it with their teammates?
Should College Freshmen Choose Their Roommates?
Think about a time when you were paired with someone you didn’t know for a group project, a volunteer activity, a room assignment at camp or something similar. What did you learn from and about that person while spending time together? Were there any awkward moments? Did you become friends? Did the experience change you…
What Do You Hope to Get Out of College?
College is a big commitment, in terms of time and money. What do you think is the purpose of continuing your education after high school?
