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    2011 Caroline Bird’s essay “College is a Waste of Time and Money” explains her beliefs on why‚ for some people‚ going to college is an ineffective and inefficient use of their time. She states that many students do not belong in college because they are there for the wrong reasons and they are not happy learning. She also gives evidence to suggest that going to college and getting a degree does not actually allows a person to make more money in their life time. Her final claim is that college does not

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    major since 1980-1981. Going to college will set one up for success in life because one will gain experience of living independently and pursuing a passion; however‚ many people think going to college is a waste of time and money‚ but statistics shows that people who do not attend college are two times more likely to be unemployed. Being successful in life does not just happen. College is something that will help one become successful in life. Going to college will be a life changing experience for anyone

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    Horror movies are a waste of time When I walk into a movie theater and I hear the scary climatic music‚ coming from inside of one of the theaters. I see people running out of the theater that cannot handle the gore with their eyes shut tight. To think that they just paid eight dollars to have an unpleasant two hours watching only a fraction of the horror movie. They probably watched about 50 cents if you divided the money into the time the movie runs

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    WE HAVE NO WASTE TIME! Study‚ study and study… These words sound so familiar to all students. Countless assignments‚ tiring exam weeks are the most time-consuming parts of a student’s life. However‚ what is the significance of leisure time for students? How can they use it more effectively? Sociologists emphasize that the leisure time activities are so important. They explain that people have a tendency to become more clement and compatible when they do different things because they feel happy

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    to forget that Ethics‚ which is a branch of Philosophy‚ provides us with the principles that strictly regulate the use of atomic bombs‚ massive destruction weapons or genetic technology. To conclude‚ claiming that studying humanities is a waste of time is simplistic. It is true that studying philosophy or literature might not make you financially rich‚ but it will certainly give you a better understanding of who you are as a human being. And this is worth

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    College Is a Waste of Time and Money 1. Affluence- Abundance of money‚ property and other material goods Permissive- Habitually or characteristically accepting or tolerant of something‚ as social behavior or linguistic usage‚ which others might disapprove or forbid Elitist- A person having‚ thought to have‚ or professing superior intellect or talent‚ power‚ wealth‚ or membership in the upper echelons of society 2. The time and money put into college are not balanced with the return rate

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    Any form of suffering should become a well made an effort for anyone to help relieve others suffering. In “Is Art a Waste of Time?” Rhys Southan describes the Effective Altruism movement and states how altruists live by the philosophy of improving the world by relieving human and animal suffering (Southan). I agree with the intentions of the EA movement. The pain felt by others is not acceptable when many people have the resources to help those who suffer. As an individual who wishes for every being

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    I think reading is the most beneficial activities which human beings can do. Through the reading one can understand the enviroment which surrounds him‚ can discover inventions and can explain the miracle’s of the world. Many readings help you to be smarter. As proverb goes “Reading makes a full man‚ meditation a profoundmMan‚ discourse a clear man”. Reading is not just only information it is also relaxing. As Ricarde Steele said:”Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body”. Is it really

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    Rafael G. Despi FM3A 1. What do you feel reading "the Molave" What did the poet mean when he wrote "not yet‚ rizal‚ not yet. Sleep not in peace" * I felt Happiness because I realize that everyone has the ability to change and improve their lives and their environment‚ if we are just willing to make an effort and put in some time and hard work. I’m also proud to the hospitality of each Filipinos and their willingness to help other people especially other cultures. * The Main point

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    Time Runner It was a hot summer day in River Creek park when Nate‚ saw his crush and started to think “this is the day‚ the day I will finally ask Ashley out! Nate leisurely made my way toward Ashley when Nate’s feet started to slow suddenly it looked like he was walking through a lot of mud. Then Ashley turned around to see him walking like that. Nate stopped and said “hey Ashley could you come over here?” She started to walk and with every step she took it made Nate more sweaty. “Ash-Ash-Ashley

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