VII. Sharing Ideas
A.
Issues
Discuss
these issues in small groups. Then choose one and write about it.
1. Many college students take
out loans to pay tuition and living expenses. Students who attend
expensive undergraduate and graduate schools may end up with
$100,000-$200,000 of debt. Is it a good idea to borrow that much
money for one's education? What are the pros and cons?
2. Should
people who are paying for their own or their child's college
education be given tax credits to offset some of the expense?
3. Is it better to go to
college right after high school or to work or travel for a while
first?
В.
On a Personal Note
Write
about one of these topics.
1. Still
undecided about your college major? Consult the Occupational
Outlook Handbook, a
U.S. government publication. (Every American library has a copy.)
Read about two careers that interest you. Then compare them. Which
one seems the best choice in terms of job opportunities, wages, and
benefits? Which one best matches your abilities and interests? Which
one do you think you will pursue?
2. What are your academic and
/ or vocational goals? How do you expect to pursue them?
3. A
survey of 260,000 college freshmen revealed that 30 % of them had
long, tiring daily schedules and lived under great stress. What can
be done to make the college years less stressful, especially for
people who are trying to handle school, work, and family
obligations? What techniques do you use for handling stress and
reducing anxiety?
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