Five college lifestyle concerns identified
By Joanna Silvestre
Lifestyle
LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 19, 2007)-----Research done through the Cal State University Library database identified some student concerns as campus housing, peer acceptance, finance, and balancing academics with family obligations, while staying active. Balanced student lifestyles require integration of these.
The magnitude of the first issue becomes apparent in situations like Indiana University’s dorm shortage. The Indiana Daily Student reported 60 students were forced to stay in temporary dormitory lounges because they could not be given rooms.
Other campuses are concerned about the acceptance of alternate lifestyles like homosexuality. One university, Notre Dame, still refuses to recognize homosexual student groups despite a two-year long campaign by activists within the student body.
The third topic, finance, is significant for students penny-pinching their way through college. Part-time jobs offer a way to help pay for tuition and side expenses. However, students cannot let work cut into their grades. University of New Brunswick student Pat Nicholson, who works part-time himself, warns you have to learn to use your time effectively. “You can have fun while you’re at work,” he said.
Balancing family with academics is another problem for student-parents whose schools lack daycares. Fortunately, for those at the University of Chicago, a family resource center provides childcare while parents attend class. Other campuses nationwide taking a cue would mean delivering similar relief for those unable to afford tuition combined with outside daycare.
The fifth topic, fighting off stress, has been recognized as a concern at Syracuse University. They’ve gone as far as to implement a free program that will teach emotional life skills that will enable them to handle college life successfully.
Monday
Interview
Chelsea Finegan
by Joanna Silvestre
Lifestyle
LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 12, 2007)-----Although born and raised a California girl, 20-year-old Chelsey Finegan is setting her sights on more worldly destinations. Her recent trip to England, where she studied media in the city of Leicester, has gotten her thinking of differences between Europe and her hometown Downey, and just where her future belongs between the two.
“I want to live in London… the lifestyle is so beautiful,” she says. “The U.S. is such a young country, we have nothing like London. You go to Paris, it’s like nothing I can describe. It’s so beautiful.” Finegan’s face brightens when she talks about the city of lights.
A journalism student, Finegan is approaching her fourth year at Cal State Long Beach. She admits that studying abroad set her back in the journalism program, but adds that her experiences in Europe made it all the worthwhile. Finegan mentions a late night in Paris that resulted in her missing the train back to her house in Leicester, England; it taught her to appreciate the bubbly and friendly personality she gives off. “It was a disaster that night,” she laughs. “I slept in the station.” Finegan says the situation became more bearable when she later befriended a complete stranger at the station. They proceeded to go get dinner at two in the morning.
“Things like that teach you to meet people,” she says. “I’m the type of person who can adapt to any situation. I make myself comfortable.” When she isn’t busy taking impromptu naps at Parisian train stations, Finegan spends her time pursuing other favorite hobbies, like shopping, drinking Diet Coke, getting manicures and traveling around the country. Lately, she’s been enjoying taking weekend trips anywhere from Las Vegas to Colorado.
Finegan doesn’t spend all her time vacationing, however. She is focused and determined, an independent who wants to succeed. Her journalism career remains tentative, but the self-proclaimed editing afficianado (“I’m a stickler when it comes to spelling and grammar, I go crazy,” she says) hopes to use family ties in order to secure an internship with Channel 9 News. “I’ll probably have to start off serving coffee to people, but you gotta start somewhere,” she says. Finegan hopes that from there, she’ll be hired.
Whether she ends up choosing to work and live in Europe, as Finegan hints, or chooses to remain in America, one thing is for certain. Finegan possesses a certain joie de vivre and drive that will allow her to hoist herself onto the top of any situation—whether it’s behind a desk correcting typos and headlines, or at a train station in Paris at two in the morning.
by Joanna Silvestre
Lifestyle
LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 12, 2007)-----Although born and raised a California girl, 20-year-old Chelsey Finegan is setting her sights on more worldly destinations. Her recent trip to England, where she studied media in the city of Leicester, has gotten her thinking of differences between Europe and her hometown Downey, and just where her future belongs between the two.
“I want to live in London… the lifestyle is so beautiful,” she says. “The U.S. is such a young country, we have nothing like London. You go to Paris, it’s like nothing I can describe. It’s so beautiful.” Finegan’s face brightens when she talks about the city of lights.
A journalism student, Finegan is approaching her fourth year at Cal State Long Beach. She admits that studying abroad set her back in the journalism program, but adds that her experiences in Europe made it all the worthwhile. Finegan mentions a late night in Paris that resulted in her missing the train back to her house in Leicester, England; it taught her to appreciate the bubbly and friendly personality she gives off. “It was a disaster that night,” she laughs. “I slept in the station.” Finegan says the situation became more bearable when she later befriended a complete stranger at the station. They proceeded to go get dinner at two in the morning.
“Things like that teach you to meet people,” she says. “I’m the type of person who can adapt to any situation. I make myself comfortable.” When she isn’t busy taking impromptu naps at Parisian train stations, Finegan spends her time pursuing other favorite hobbies, like shopping, drinking Diet Coke, getting manicures and traveling around the country. Lately, she’s been enjoying taking weekend trips anywhere from Las Vegas to Colorado.
Finegan doesn’t spend all her time vacationing, however. She is focused and determined, an independent who wants to succeed. Her journalism career remains tentative, but the self-proclaimed editing afficianado (“I’m a stickler when it comes to spelling and grammar, I go crazy,” she says) hopes to use family ties in order to secure an internship with Channel 9 News. “I’ll probably have to start off serving coffee to people, but you gotta start somewhere,” she says. Finegan hopes that from there, she’ll be hired.
Whether she ends up choosing to work and live in Europe, as Finegan hints, or chooses to remain in America, one thing is for certain. Finegan possesses a certain joie de vivre and drive that will allow her to hoist herself onto the top of any situation—whether it’s behind a desk correcting typos and headlines, or at a train station in Paris at two in the morning.
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Five college lifestyle concerns identified
By Joanna Silvestre
Lifestyle
LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 19, 2007)-----College research databases identified campus housing, peer acceptance, finance, academics, and activeness as concerns for students. Balanced lifestyles require integration of these. Student Pat Nicholson, who juggles class with work, believes it is possible.
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"You have to learn to use your time effectively."
Five college lifestyle concerns identified
By Joanna Silvestre
Lifestyle
LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 19, 2007)-----College research databases identified campus housing, peer acceptance, finance, academics, and activeness as concerns for students. Balanced lifestyles require integration of these. Student Pat Nicholson, who juggles class with work, believes it is possible.
(SOT)
"You have to learn to use your time effectively."
Exploring topics
I did some quick write-ups while researching potential concerns for my beat.
ADULT STUDENTS & STUDENT PARENTS
The idea of the ‘nontraditional student’ is emerging on campuses throughout the country as more people are going back to school, long after they have graduated high school, started families or even held jobs.
The ideas people have of the typical college student--most notably, their young ages--are now being challenged with the growing acknowledgment of student parents and adult students.
Falling under this category has its additional challenges. Fortunately, more colleges are beginning to offer services that help balance the workload for these nontraditional students.
Cal State Long Beach offers childcare services. Priority is given to campus students.
https://webmail.csulb.edu/Redirect/web.utk.edu/~adultssc/
The University of Tennessee has a website specifically made to provide adult students with the resources and deadlines they need to know about in order to make the transition back to school go smoothly. They also offer daycare for students who have young children, and a mentor/partner program for those interested.
https://webmail.csulb.edu/Redirect/www.times-news.com/education/local_story_039104901.html?keyword=secondarystory
“ACM making it easier for nontraditional students”
Cumberland Times News
https://webmail.csulb.edu/Redirect/www.sltrib.com/ci_5159540
“Non traditional students juggle courses, kids, jobs, other demands”
The Salt Lake Tribune
FINANCES: STUDENT JOBS/SCHOLARSHIPS
It’s been said you’ve got to spend money to make money. However, this is easier said than done for many of those struggling to reach college expenses. There’s a seemingly never-ending onslaught of fees and payments that make college seem as if it will drive one bankrupt before they get the opportunity to laugh all the way to the bank.
There are registration fees and textbook prices to consider, not to mention the amount to be spent on late-night caffeine runs. These, among other money-related factors, are forcing students and their families to consider their options before enrolling.
HOMOSEXUALITY
With the emergence of gay and lesbian figures in politics and entertainment, homosexuality is beginning to shed the taboo nature it’s been given for years.
The clashing of views regarding the topic of homosexuality on campuses has induced concern for gay bashing and hate crimes. For gay and lesbian college students, tolerance on campus is an important issue that would not only would guarantee their acceptance, but their safety as well. Regardless of sexual orientation, the well-being of another human being is one that should not be sacrificed.
http://www.villagevoice.com/news/0333,lee,46206,1.html
“Homos 101”
The Village Voice
STRESS
The transition into college and daily life on campus, for some, is smooth as a polished stone. For those less fortunate, college takes with itself an ominous rain cloud of panic and anxiety—so many tests to prepare for, extracurricular activities to juggle, part-time jobs to balance with schoolwork… and so on.
http://www.uhs.uga.edu/stress/
“Managing Stress: A Guide for College Students”
Lifestyle: Beginnings
Welcome to the Lifestyle blog.
I'll be doing coverage on the diversity found in the lifestyles chosen by members of our campus student body, local community, and nation.
The choices we make (voluntary and not) set the foundation for our identities, individual and collective.
I hope you will find this prevalent as lifestyle is what we surround ourselves with.
I'll be doing coverage on the diversity found in the lifestyles chosen by members of our campus student body, local community, and nation.
The choices we make (voluntary and not) set the foundation for our identities, individual and collective.
I hope you will find this prevalent as lifestyle is what we surround ourselves with.
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