...13 December 2012 Commuting vs. Dorming The hardest decision a student has to make during their senior year of high school is which school to attend and whether to live on campus or commute. There are both advantages and disadvantages to both scenarios. The entire college experience is a learning trip and it is oftentimes a young adults first step towards independence. Living on campus is an adjustment and is a huge eye-opener to the real world. The college dorm life is considered to be part of the "full college experience," but the costs of living in a residence hall can persuade students to remain home while they are in college in order to avoid housing fees. The biggest advantage of living on campus is that it gives you a chance to gain independence. Some students know they want to move out of the house but aren't quite sure they're ready to have their own apartments. Living on campus can provide an in-between step (Lyons 1). Students will still be living on their own and responsible for taking care of their living space, it just wont be as overwhelming as paying rent and everything else that comes with owning an apartment. Another great thing about living on campus is you are much closer to your classes so it will take much less time to get there. Being able to get to and from classes more quickly means students living on campus will also have more time to devote to getting their coursework done (Lyons 1). One main advantage of living in a dorm is that companions...
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...A study conducted by Lauren Futrell Dunaway et al. in the New Orleans area found that “children whose family cooked dinner at home more than 5 times per week had significantly more consumption of fruit (64% vs. 58%) and vegetables (55% vs. 39%), but less soda (27% vs. 43%)” (1). Eating more fruits and vegetables and less sugary foods, like soda, help in maintaining a healthy weight. However, moving away from that healthy eating environment will cause college students to gain weight. Dunaway et al. also found in their research that “when children and adolescents are away from home, they are more likely to consume sugar-sweetened beverages,” (7). Living on campus for the first time, college freshmen are not going to have their parents around to tell them to put down their sugary drinks, and with their newfound food independence, which means they have the freedom to choose what every they want to eat, they will put themselves on a path leading straight to the “Freshman...
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...On Campus Housing provides a better support system for fostering good grades. Every student has a decision to make when it comes to college living. On-Campus Housing is known as a pivotal part of the College Experience. Students on campus are exposed to campus activities, and have a greater opportunity to network with fellow students. According to (Seow-Eng Ong, Petrova, M., & Andrew, C. S., 2013), based on the proximity to facilities such as libraries and computer labs, full time students are more likely to live on campus. Due to convenience, students who reside on campus are able to focus more efficiently since they have greater access to various amenities. Living off campus typically means that the student commutes daily to school, and doesn't contribute to activities as often. Research has proven that on campus housing is the most beneficial way of living to foster good grades. Prior Research: On...
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...Traditional Education vs. Online Education Education is becoming one of the most important things in a person’s life, most people are trying to obtain an education. Most countries have a concern on the quality of the education provided to the people so that those people will be able to improve upon the resources that are available. If the quality of the resources that a person has available is good, the quality of that entire country will also be good. The advancement of technology has had a large impact on education. Before this advancement of technology the implementation of education was only traditional. Currently, this has changed because of the advancement of the technology has allowed the education system to be implemented online along with traditionally. Both traditional education and online education are not alike in several ways for example the cost and student equality. There are many factors that are alike between online and traditional education for example the books and paper required to take the class. With any type of education the main factor for a student in deciding to go to a traditional college or an online college is the cost. The students who attend a traditional education setting may spend more money than a student enrolled in online education. If the student chooses not to live on the college campus then that student will need to spend money on gas for the transportation to and from school. If the person chooses to live away from home while in college...
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...schools I considered attending, but there were 3 main factors that pointed me to choosing the school of my dreams. Location, school size, and cost played the most important roles during my decision. Location was huge because truth be told, leaving Michigan was ideal. But would such a drastic move like this be realistic and successful? These three factors all played into each other when making my decision. Location, cost, and school size: These were written on a small list I had created, with stars next to them. Location was the scariest factor of them all. I lived in Michigan in my entire life and had visited a few states before, which was enough for me to see that Michigan is not the place I wanted to stay. My whole life I had dreamed of living in California; the state where the sun always shines and all the celebrities moved to. And, most importantly, NO SNOW! I am a person who would much rather be hot than cold, and I hate shoveling snow with a passion. The only thing holding me back from making such a huge change in scenery was my fear of getting homesick. My family and friends are two things I hold highly in life, and being disconnected from them would feel like my heart was getting ripped out. The second factor in my decision was school size. I am a social butterfly, someone who loves to meet new people. I wanted to be exposed to many different personalities, whereas I figured a small college would fail to give me that opportunity. A larger university also tends to offer...
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...SMOKE FREE FAU BOCA RATON CAMPUS [pic] Prepared for Lillith Trewick Prepared by Natalya Kashirina December 1, 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3 Purpose and Scope 3 Assumptions 3 Methods 4 Limitations 4 Background to Study 4 Smoking is a Young-Adult Issue 4 Smoking is a School Issue 5 Conclusion 5 Highlights of the Research 5 Recommendations 6 Support to Help Smokers Transition 6 The Great American Smokeout 6 Suggestions for FAU Boca Raton Campus 7 References 8 Appendix 1 (Attached) Introduction Many college students have smoked for years and want to quit. Others never even smoked but are prone to the same illnesses as the smokers. Recent studies show that there is an intense need for effective smoking cessation programs on campus. Among all smokers, the prevalence by age is highest among college-age people (ages 18-24). The annual prevalence of tobacco use among all smokers since 1990 has remained virtually unchanged, meaning that other age groups are decreasing tobacco use, while college students are smoking at a greater rate. Tobacco causes disease and premature death in nonsmoking as well as smoking adults. In the United States, secondhand smoke is thought to cause about 46,000 heart disease deaths each year. Of all smokers, one in three will die prematurely from tobacco use. One step colleges and universities can take to reduce smoking among students is by making campuses smoke-free. Purpose and Scope The goal of this report...
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...called Summer Bridge a week before summer classes begin. You along with other freshman athletes get to become familiar with the campus and what is expected out of an athlete here at Florida State. During the week, you are grouped with people from other sports so that you can get to know other people besides your teammates. In your group you do small bonding exercises and team work activities. One activity was a campus scavenger hunt where you have to take pictures in front of certain buildings and this allows you to get familiar with your new school. Summer is an easier adjustment from high school to college compared to fall. During summer you are required to take only two classes and have only early morning workouts. Having the afternoon to yourself is a good feeling because there is not much free time in the fall being a student athlete. Being a baseball player, you live in Whitehall Apartments which is right off campus. Living in the apartments with three other teammates and right next door to four others, you get to bond easily with each other. Transitioning from having your laundry done for you and having your own meals cooked for you to doing everything yourself is different at first but you learn to take care of yourself and your place. Living in the apartments also teaches you how to be responsible as you have to pay rent and bills. Living in your own room with carpet is much nicer than having to share a dorm room with another person on cold tile floors. The dining...
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...experience will be different from your undergraduate experience? How would you describe a graduate learning community? What would be the key components of a learning community and how might it be different from an undergraduate learning community? After thorough examination of my personal experience, I find that the difference in my graduate experience will be tremendous. For my Bachelors degree I attended a public secular university on a full athletic scholarship; The school was located in a very small town where I lived on and off campus while attending. Although my studies were important I also had to focus on performing gymnastics to fulfill the terms of my sports scholarship. My days consisted of studying, doing homework and practicing my sport, all of which made for an exhausting four years! Due to being home schooled prior to attending a university, I feel that the on campus exposure was essential to my education and personal growth. On campus I was subjected to a wide range of cultures, demographics, and various pressures, ranging from people asking me to pledge to sororities, invitation to the alien world of fraternity parties, and a broad range of athletics, some of which I had never heard of. Students at my Alma Mater consisted of nontraditional adult students that were older and had families, young co-ed's that partied constantly, and early scholars that were bound for educational and career glory. Although each student was unique to their own situation we were all...
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...bachelor’s degree. With constant changes in technology from all different degree programs, let’s take a look at the advantages to an online versus traditional education and examine how each type of education impacts you as a student. The job market has become much more competitive in the last few years. As companies cut back on labor to stay in business, education has become extremely important for employees who want to be more competitive in their current positions or want to transition into a new career. The level of competition for good jobs has made obtaining a certification or degree an absolute necessity. More people are returning to school than ever before. Many are choosing to obtain degrees online while others are returning to the campus to further their education. So which option is better? Let’s explore the pros and cons of both. Traditional Education The traditional learning experience consists of attending classes in person on...
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...BSN is better than ADN really? Grand Canyon University Grand Canyon University NRS 430V November 3, 2013 Education Preparation Paper With the focus on economical, Political, and technological advances, the healthcare is moving at a rapid pace in today’s world. To meet the consumers educational healthcare needs they are looking for the safest and most effective care they can receive. There are differences in collegiate competencies between nurses prepared at the associate degree (ADN) level versus those with a bachelorette degree (BSN). Scope of practice and state regulations are the same for either nurse. However, how the nurse cares for or approaches decision-making tends differ between the two entities. Allowing nurses to be academically prepared in the workplace and to offer the community professional knowledge needed to care for their families and loved ones with preventive care and improve patient outcomes (Sexton, Hunt, Cox, Teasley, & Carrol, 2008, p. 105) Differences in Competencies Associate Degree programs are offered at community colleges around the country. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) provides and efficient, economical pathway to becoming a registered nurse (Raines & Taglaireni, 2008). The number of ADN programs around the country has steadily increased since being introduced in 1958 with about 1000 programs across the country (Raines & Taglaireni, 2008). The ADN program is shorter and more concise which focuses on the clinical skills and...
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...Perception of Using a Personal Emergency Response System among Community-Dwelling Older Adults With advancements in technology, assistive devices have facilitated older people to be independent for a longer period of time. The Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) is one example of a device that has aided older adults living with chronic illness and disability (Mann, Ottenbacber, Fraas, Tomita & Granger, 1999). In addition, the trend of living alone amongst older people has increased dramatically from 1935 to 2011 (US Census Bureau, 2010). One-third of the adult population who are over the age of 65 fall each year and the risk of falling increases with the advancement of age (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008). Falls, therefore, have become one of the major health challenges in the health care system if there is a delayed or absence of medical attention. Prevention or early detection of such incidences could minimize the severity of falls related injuries (Gurley, Lum, Sande, Lo & Katz, 1996). Some of the devices that keep older adult secure during emergencies, based on Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS), have reduced mortality rates significantly (Berstein, 2000). Concept and importance of a PERS The history of a PERS started from 1972...
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...Implementation of commercial energy saving controls in the home environment. Prepared for: Christopher McCulloch MSTM 4060 Instructor Memorial University of Newfoundland Prepared by: Ray Bursey Student number: 200207546 Due: July 24, 2011 Prepared in partial fulfillment of the requirements of MSTM 4060: Advanced Technical Communications 31 Concord Rd Conception Bay South, NL, A1X 2C1 July 24, 2011 Mr. Christopher McCulloch Instructor, Advanced Technical Communications Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland PO BOX ??? St. John's, NL, A1C5R3 Dear Mr. McCulloch, In response to your request during April 2011, I have prepared the following report entitled Implementation of Commercial Energy Saving Controls in the Home Environment. As the title of the report suggests, energy saving controls commonly used in the commercial sector are possible and can prove very beneficial. Home automation is a growing field in which research is being conducted at an increasing rate. This report concerning the home automation field makes reference to industry specific and moderately technical terms; therefore to assist with information presented, a glossary has been included in Appendix A. I have enjoyed working on this report and look forward to presenting the findings in the upcoming PowerPoint presentation portion of the course the week of July 25th, 2011. In the meantime, should there be any questions about the report you can contact me...
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...ABC Unified School District Tracy High School Cal- SAFE Teen Parent Program Part I: Program Summary Sonja Robinson PPA 696 - Research Methods in Public Policy and Administration Dr. Michelle Saint-Germain Thursday 7:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. California State University, Long Beach May 22, 2010 Table of Contents Executive Summary 1 Introduction and Background 2 Cal-SAFE Teen Parent Program Description 3 Purpose of the Evaluation 11 A Logic Model for Cal-SAFE Teen Parent Program 12 Literature Review 13 Evaluation Design and Methods 19 References 29 Appendices 30 Executive Summary This summary provides an overview of the key findings from data and feedback collected during the course of an evaluation design on ABC Unified School District Cal-SAFE Teen Parent Program at Tracy High school. The program supports the academic success of pregnant and parenting teens, increases the availability of support services for enrolled students, and provides child care and developmental services to their children. The purpose of the comprehensive evaluation is to assess recent and longer-term impacts of the program on its participants. The evaluation requires a multi-phase approach that involved a series of data collection which includes, individual surveys, interviews, program...
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...The obesity epidemic started in the late 1970’s when technology started to arise and life in the home started to change. Many children became latchkey kids because both of the parents worked. Processed food became more and more common when women started to work for convenience. Jane Brody, the author of Attacking the Obesity Epidemic by First Figuring Out Its Cause explains that “the foods were rich in sugar, salt and fat, substances that humans are evolutionarily programmed to crave” (41). This is the reason processed foods became so popular so quickly. Also, processed foods were very cheap. Brody further states, “Americans are not known for resisting such temptations, especially if money is tight”(41). Eating out became increasingly popular and the portion size grew. According to the online article Portion Size, Then vs. Now, the unbelievable statistics showed that, “the average size bagel twenty years ago was three inches in diameter and today’s bagel is six inches. Additionally, a McDonald’s cheeseburger increased in size and weight by 500%.” Expanding portion sizes are a very important contribution to the rise of obesity in America...
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...services. These types of investments in my current organization of education is label as student success; not only driving profit by accepting the student in class but over time providing services that will prompt the overall success of the student until graduation. “Most Americans, I believe, would define student success as the ability of a student to support themselves in society after completing the educational process. Our value and belief systems are strongly based on economics and accumulation of material wealth. How often do you hear parents say, “I don’t want my children to have to come home to live with me after completing their education” (Edutopia, 2012)? Online education is simply online education unless the provider is doing something different to give the student a better experience than the market of profit schools. Currently my university has not only grown with more ground campus but has implemented strategies that give a more tangible face to online education. It has been said many times over and over through history, “Your first impression is your last impression”. Thus the new launch of the Orientation Class with our students will be the new way to reach out with the student and provide a more tangible experience. When a student completes their Orientation Class are 20%...
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