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.

https://webmail.csulb.edu/Redirect/www.csulb.edu/divisions/students2/child_dev_ctr/faq.htm
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”