Stereotypes Of College Students

While this is often true, it can create problems when a student does not have the money to pay for a quality education. The cost of college has risen an estimated 250-500% over the last 30 years while consumer price index has only increased by 115 percent during the same time frame (White, 2015; Eskow, 2014). The amount of student loan debt is increasing, along with the cost of college. The income of many young people today cannot keep up with the rising costs of college education and housing. Part of the problem with student loan debt begins when students choose to attend a college that exceeds their financial resources and rely on federal student loans as well as private student loans to make up the difference. Eskow found that even public colleges and universities are becoming difficult to pay for without taking out student loans often averaging $30,000 for tuition, room, and board (2014). Since many people do not have enough money to cover college education expenses, they rely on student loans, both federal and private, to fill the gap. Financial advisor Ramsey stated that often the loans students take out pay “for an off-campus standard of living, and no debt was needed to get the degree” (2013). “The Project on Student Debt reported in 2013 over ⅔ graduating seniors were leaving school with student loans” averaging approximately $28,400 (White, 2015). Taking on almost $30,000 in debt before even starting a career can have a significant impact. It can force people to get a job just to pay off the student loans, not based on what they got an education for prepared for or what they studied. This also can cause a setback in future plans, having to delay many adult milestones due to lack of

For years adults have been questioning whether or not college is worth its cost. Over time the price for college has increased drastically and the potential income of a college graduate is barely following that trend. As colleges become more wealthy and powerful, they’re too pricy for someone to afford without help and debt.

College tuition has been an increasingly intense topic of discussion over the years. The costs of higher education have been debated by many people, and it has been discussed as to whether costs are becoming too high for students to afford. College has become more and more popular, and now as many as 20 million students attend universities reported by The National Center for Education Statistics (1). The value of a college degree is immense, but college tuition is becoming too expensive for students to afford, and furthering the problem are students’ lack of knowledge on how to pay and earn money towards their college degree.

College is a time of extreme stress due to societal and parental pressures. College students have expectations they have to live up to in order to fulfill and satisfy the needs of both their parents and society. Stress is expressed through a variety of symptoms that can be hazardous to student’s physical and mental health. With such high expectations to do well during college, students may become sleep deprived, which impairs mental capacity, but sleep deprivation is only one of a vast array of symptoms. Stress is present in all aspects of life and there are multiple causes of stress, especially, during the college period which may present itself through many symptoms, but with stress, there are also various coping methods to help students

Over the past decade, it has become evident to the students of the United States that in order to attain a well paying job they must seek a higher education. The higher education, usually a college or university, is practically required in order to succeed. To be able to attend these schools and receive a degree in a specific field it means money, and often a lot of it. For students, the need for a degree is strong, but the cost of going to college may stand in the way of a successful future. Each year the expense of college rises, resulting in the need for students to take out loans. Many students expect to immediately get a job after graduation, however, in more recent years the chances for college graduates to get a well paying job

College has become a significant chapter in the lives of many Americans today. In most cases, to reach the well-paying and dreamed-of careers, students must have a bachelor's degree or higher in a certain field of expertise — typically from a university. While this is true, many students have realized that university-level education, even in-state, is not cheap. With tuition rates on the rise, college is beginning to be seen as more of a burden than an opportunity. Although scholarships and financial aid decrease the net cost of attending college, the majority middle class students are not equipped with enough aid to graduate debt free, or even close to it.

There is a stigma that surrounds college. I absolutely detest the statement that college is not for everyone. College is not about the struggles of the tedious work or the sports that are offered, the food, nor the housing. College is primarily about the education and networking. Putting in the effort and the time is all one has to do to be a success. I truly believe that statement as I used the mantra throughout my educational career. Once I attended Philadelphia Military Academy my ideals and values have changed. Attending Philadelphia Military Academy kept me disciplined and grounded. Going to a high school where physical training, marching, and saluting is required I have acquired respect for the order placed in my life. I am now at a

The cost of tuition for higher education is quickly rising. Over half of college freshmen show some concern with how to pay for college. This is the highest this number has been since 1971 (Marill and O’Leary 64-66, 93). The amount of college graduate debt has been rapidly increasing also. With limited jobs available because of the high unemployment rate, college graduates find themselves staying in debt even longer. Although grants and financial aid are available to students, students still struggle to pay for their college tuition. Higher education costs are prohibitively expensive because the state’s revenue is low, the unemployment rate is high, and graduates cannot pay off their student loans.

An accurate representation of the type of student I am cannot be determined by the amount of questions I get right on a test. My intelligence shouldn’t be judged by a score. My GPA, class rank and test scores aren’t a clear portrayal of whom I am and the heights I’m able to reach. The stereotypes that have been ironed into the society about my culture has imprinted its way into the early stages of my high school career. I had a mindset that didn’t clearly draw a picture of the type of scholar I am. I was content with having a C’s in a class. Going around telling myself that it was ok to be mediocre throughout high school, and I’d be fine in life. But I was soon woken up by a teacher who saw more in me than I ever saw in myself. He saw potential

Living in a highly competitive world, having a college degree is essential for many to gain more knowledge about what they are interested in and for others to get good jobs. Indeed, the US labor market has changed significantly in the last 40 years to be based on high-skill jobs, which mostly require a college degree. As a result, the percentage of Americans who go to college has grown constantly in recent years . However, getting into college isn’t as easy as it used to be. Now, it is so competitive, highly selective and very expensive, which affects many students and their families in different ways.

As a freshmen at the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) I have learned many things. Before entering this university I had different stereotypes about the environment, the students and the faculty stuff. By the time I had some interactions with the students and the faculty members, my thinking was changed about them. I was expecting discrimination and some other things. I have now realized that there is discriminations in this university. Moreover, I found this university a great academic place where an individual can improve his/her skills. In term of making friends, I have made some good friends and they are really helpful to achieve both my personal and academic goals.

In many circles of the world, various groups of people distinguish themselves from one another through religion, language, culture, and sometimes gender. People also develop stereotypes about a particular group of people in order to identify them. However, most of the time, these stereotypes hold true for only some members of a group. Sometimes, these stereotypes are just plain misconceptions that do not even apply to the group it claims to. Stereotypes are placed on people because it is a way to easily identify what type of person or ethnicity an individual is. At one point in time, these stereotypes may have been true; however, in today’s modern society, most of these stereotypes are outdated and false, which leads them to turn into

In today’s society, college is shown to be a necessity for the majority of the population. College has become a priority in children’s lives once they enter middle school. Many get to the point that college is no longer a dream, just another part of their everyday duty. As you get to the point of attending to college, one has so much to worry about. For example, Destination, room assignment, global standardized testing, and so much more. However, the real issue that majority undergraduates face is the overpricing of college, along with the other essentials that accompany the expense of attending college. Being unable to afford college can become a problem within itself, resulting in failing different classes, leading to personal issues motivating

College can be a costly investment. In 2016, the United States Department of Education reported that, on average, the total cost for an undergraduate to attend a public institution is $16,188 while private institutions cost around $41,970 (“Back to School Statistics”). Even though grants and scholarships can reduce the cost of college, only 0.3 percent are able to attend college completely for free (O’Shaughnessy). Regardless of the cost, an increasing amount of high school graduates are seeking a higher education. The United States Department of Labor predicted that 69.2 percent of graduates planned to attend a college or university in 2015 (“College Enrollment and Work Activity”). Thus, with an expensive price tag on college and a rising

Generalized anxiety is a problem that the United States faces nationwide. As we grow older and move into educational settings that are more taxing, anxiety becomes more prevalent. Today, college students are facing more stress than ever before. They are constantly pushed to be the best they can be, to be in the most extracurricular activities they can be in, and to attend the best schools possible. All of these goals and high expectations lead students to be harder on themselves, which makes other aspects of their life fall by the wayside, leading to high levels of stress and pressure.