Kelsey and her friends are getting lunch in the University’s cafeteria. Kelsey happens to look down at her watch while getting her salad, only to realize that they have ten minutes before their next class. This is a problem since none of the girls have eaten at all today. This is because of all the homework and other classes they had earlier that morning. This picture shows the argument of how hard it is for college students to find time to balance their workload and also finding time to even eat. This is a common struggle among college students.
Mary uses the last of her change to buy a book from the University of Michigan’s Bookstore. According to the College Board, on average, each college students spends 1,168 dollars on textbooks every year. Individual textbooks can cost a few hundred dollars each. At the University of Michigan, many books are required for students each semester. Depending on the class, more than one textbook can be required. According to The New York Times, 30 percent of textbooks are bought online from a third party.
University student, Carson, struggles to stay awake while studying on campus. With all her classes, homework, and her personal life, finding time to sleep an adequate amount of time a night is hard. College students get an average of six hours of sleep a night, and are sleep deprived due to many different activities the student is involved with. Late night binge studying is a familiar activity for most students, and the effects of little sleep can sneak up on students no matter where they are.
University student, Carson [on the far right], is singled out as she watches a group of friends talking and laughing. She, like many others, sometimes has a difficult time making new friends. Every semester in college is essentially a new beginning, and new beginnings mean new environments, experiences, and people. With much competition present in the college atmosphere, it is difficult to find your place and know exactly where you belong.
A group of four college friends are bundled up during the harsh, cold season. Walking from building to building in college isn’t always fun, even with friends by your side. In the winter, with temperatures dropping as low as 20°F, staying warm isn’t an easy task. Even with coats, scarves, and hats, two minute walks seem almost impossible to deal with. Can you imagine the walks that take more than five minutes?
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Hi Amanda,
Your writing on the disadvantages of student life was exceptional. I can relate to almost all of the disadvantages of student life that you featured. Which I think is the case for almost every student attending college. This is because most of us have limited time, money and energy. Therefore at times we may feel rushed or other times we may feel completely out of it an in need of a nap. Also, having friends is always a good thing and can help us out in a time of need.
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