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You are not alone in defaulting on a student loan. Reports indicate that almost 11 percent of students are in default this year. The weight of debt is overwhelming, but defaulting will make things worse. A damaged credit score and even deeper debt can be the result, so let us look at your options.
This question will test the relationship between the college administration and the frat house. All student housing needs to be maintained to a certain standard to comply with college regulations. Universities are primarily concerned with the well-being of their students, so your fraternity building must be kept in safe condition.
Internet addiction is a growing concern in the classroom, workplace and home. College students in particular have been observed to withdraw from studies because of online obsession. Some U.S. colleges are now counseling students struggling with internet addiction, offering workshops and advisory services on cyber abuse. In answer to your question, there are indeed a number of internet rehab facilities popping up across the country.
The student housing debate has raged since colleges first opened. Your question covers a major factor of college life, your housing. With trends in student housing changing, colleges are looking for ways to maximize real estate space and comfort, while making it affordable to build and rent.
Since all students do research, either in a library or online, this question applies to every college. The digital age has changed libraries and how we use them. Many colleges are giving their libraries a makeover to provide students an environment and the technology for a new type of learning experience.
This question touches everyone dreaming of running their own business after college rather than getting a salaried job. The majority of grads will follow the traditional path in their working lives with a position at somebody else’s company. But owning and managing your own business has both pros and cons as we will discuss.
We are constantly being told what to eat and what not to eat in an ever-changing cycle of dietary information. Knowing what is just a fad and what has any real science behind it can be challenging, so this question deserves thorough consideration. The current culinary trend is gluten-free so we will look into the facts behind the nutritional advice.
We appreciate your regard for the welfare of your roommate and can help you to gain some insight into this serious issue. You may need to have a frank conversion with her about how you can help. Having a roommate who is suffering from depression can cause you to have feelings of frustration, guilt and anger.
With the increasing number of undergraduate students entering college with a chronic illness, you bring up a sensitive question. Most students struggle with coursework and other campus-related issues, but those with chronic illnesses face the additional burden of managing their condition.
This is a growing concern in today’s culture, because youth sports participation is on the decline. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, the number of kids that played a team sport on a regular basis decreased from 44.5 percent in 2008 to 40 percent in 2013, and that number has been on the decline ever since. These red flags emphasize the severity of the U.S. ‘inactivity pandemic’.