College Student Illustration Essay
Alyssa Bligen
Professor Hendrickson
English 101 Section 20
Illustration Essay/ 1
College Students and Their Academics In today’s day and age, there are more people attending college. Students range from a variety of ages and races. Although this may be the generation of partygoers, social media, and procrastination, today’s college students are serious-minded when it comes to their academics. In this economy, one cannot afford to waste money in furthering their education if they do not plan on attending. Many college students are actually furthering their educations because they believe that they will live better lives with a college degree. Some believe that by achieving a higher level degree one is set up for a better job with benefits and a better pay. This generation of college students majorly prioritizes their lives accordingly so that they have time to focus on their academics. Today’s economy leaves no room to play around with money. When students sign up for their classes they have to submit some form of payment in order to lock in …show more content…
In a recent interview with Thalia Delgado, a current sophomore at the University of Bridgeport, I asked, “When you’re faced with the decision of partying or staying in to do your homework, what do you do?” Ms. Delgado’s answer was clear. She states, “I would go to the party because I know that when I come home my homework will be there. I want to have some fun before I dig into my books and begin my work.” She later came to say that after a long night of partying she always makes sure she gets at least 5 to 6 hours of sleep so she can awake refreshed and ready to tackle her homework. In my own personal experience, I have turned down a night out with friends in order to complete my homework. There are some students that can party and still complete their homework; others have to prioritize what is more
Professor Hendrickson
English 101 Section 20
Illustration Essay/ 1
College Students and Their Academics In today’s day and age, there are more people attending college. Students range from a variety of ages and races. Although this may be the generation of partygoers, social media, and procrastination, today’s college students are serious-minded when it comes to their academics. In this economy, one cannot afford to waste money in furthering their education if they do not plan on attending. Many college students are actually furthering their educations because they believe that they will live better lives with a college degree. Some believe that by achieving a higher level degree one is set up for a better job with benefits and a better pay. This generation of college students majorly prioritizes their lives accordingly so that they have time to focus on their academics. Today’s economy leaves no room to play around with money. When students sign up for their classes they have to submit some form of payment in order to lock in …show more content…
In a recent interview with Thalia Delgado, a current sophomore at the University of Bridgeport, I asked, “When you’re faced with the decision of partying or staying in to do your homework, what do you do?” Ms. Delgado’s answer was clear. She states, “I would go to the party because I know that when I come home my homework will be there. I want to have some fun before I dig into my books and begin my work.” She later came to say that after a long night of partying she always makes sure she gets at least 5 to 6 hours of sleep so she can awake refreshed and ready to tackle her homework. In my own personal experience, I have turned down a night out with friends in order to complete my homework. There are some students that can party and still complete their homework; others have to prioritize what is more