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E n g l i s h friends is not unthinkable either. These hobbies should be seen to only after the work is done or after it is at a manageable level, not when due dates are closing in and the workload spinning out of control. Family is often neglected during the first semesters of college when in reality parents could prove a valuable asset. Slowing down to appreciate the occasional family meal or activity would provide a needed break to the stressed scholar’s mind, and parents might offer useful insight on how to improve study habits and efficiency; they have faced the terror of time crunches as well. Home is a place of familiarity, a place to relax and recharge, so this area should not be forgotten. Success is not a goal but a journey, and most road trips are more enjoyable on cruise control with a lazily mapped route, rather than speeding around each and every curve, narrowly missing other motorists and road blocks. No trip can continue without stopping for essentials, coordination and comfort. No trip should be taken for granted and college is no different. College, like high school, is another building block towards the zenith of life and life is not necessarily meant to be lived in fast forward at all times. Time should be taken to experience the wonders of the world. College is a learning experience, and a stepping stone, no doubt a transitional phase, but it is meant to be savored as well. This can be done with relative ease if students would risk adding a little structure to the chaos and planning ahead. Instead of a stained assignment list on the refrigerator, there should be a calendar that is consulted regularly. The only way to keep up with life outside of academics is to make certain the academics are taken care of. College becomes much less complicated when one stops (or slows) long enough to figure out what exactly is going on. Scholar after scholar is burned out trying to accomplish all at once instead of delegating and managing their time wisely and logically. The solution to this epidemic can be accomplished in a matter of minutes and saves not only time but also the student in the long run; prioritize, and add structure. College is a marathon, not a sprint. 2 3 W r i t i n g A c r o s s t h e C u r r i c u l u m
English 1302: Composition and Rhetoric II. Social commentary takes several different forms—editorial, book review, critical essay—but it is always recognizable in its attempt to present a reasoned opinion on a contemporary social problem. Social problems present daunting intellectual challenges because the thinker must sell a far-sighted argument, which is never an easy task given the natural human preference for simple solutions. In her essay on family and achievement, Tabitha weighs in on the very pressing social problem of accountability for low achievement scores by a large segment of public school students. The easy thing is to put all the blame on the schools. Tabitha shows, however, that an in-depth view of the problem reveals patterns of causation too significant to be ignored. Her analysis is a prime example of the importance of writing across disciplines, for it is only through considering educational, psychological, and political concerns that she is able to fulfill the promise of good social commentary, namely to enable perspective. V o l u m e I V : F a l l 2 0 0 8 S o c i a l C o m m e n t a r y Oscar Salinas Family and Achievement by Tabitha Chisum An alarming trend is occurring in more and more Texas schools. Campuses across the state are failing to meet federal standards in graduation rates, attendance rates, and test scores. This year, 36% more schools than last year missed the mark (Radcliffe 1). This trend isn’t just occurring in Texas, though. Students across the country are failing, and it doesn’t stop at high school. Nearly one-third of all students moving on to a postsecondary educational institution need to take remedial classes because they are not qualified to take the standard college courses (National Center for Education Statistics). What does this say about the future of America The success of our nation is dependent upon these students’ ability to perform as highly-functioning members of society. The global marketplace is increasingly changing, with a stronger focus on medical technology, and other professions requiring highly-skilled individuals. Our country’s children need every resource available to them in order to compete and be successful in today’s competitive workforce, and an appropriate education is one of their most valuable resources. So, who is failing these kids Some believe the public school system is to blame. The average American classroom size is 2 4
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