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Q: Curious, were college students recruited during the Bush Administration to spy on fellow college students?
Not taking sides here, just curious because you hear about all these political theories and wonder if they are true. I am curious too about why so many of my fellow students at Greensboro College in Greensboro, NC were working for the US government but were very secretive about what they did. And, it always looked as if they were watching.

A: very interesting. i don't think so. but am not at all sure. when i read about it, Liberty University came to mind. seems they hired a lot of their graduates. SO, thinks I, is this a "church" university also? sure enough, it is. maybe they were going to hand 'em all passports and send 'em over to Iraq to fix up the country. providing, of course, that they were sufficiently anti-abortion.

Q: How often do college students have to repeat a class?
How often do college students have to repeat a class because the subject is difficult and they don't understand it? Is it common?

A: I've done that with 4 classes. My school did not average the grades, so with each class I retook only my new grade counted. Anyways out of the 4 classes, there was only one that I retook because I really wanted to understand the material better. The other 3 were based more on wanting a better grade (out of those three my grades were an F, a D, and a C and they were all engineering classes)

Q: What do you think about college students getting graded on effort?
I read in the newspaper, I believe it was the New York Times, that there were students complaing that they should get graded on how often they go to class, and if they put a lot of effort into the class that they should get an A or B. I think that if you studied so hard to begin with you should get an A anyway, right? And do YOU really want a doctor who got straight A's in college based on effort, but got low test scores? I'm in college and I think grades should be based on... knowledge.

A: The problem with grading based on effort is how exactly do you measure "effort" in a fair and unbiased way? Since a professor with 150 students can't possibly constantly monitor the activities of every single student, there is no accurate way to judge how much effort an individual student is really putting in. We need an objective and quantifiable metric for gaging effort. A test is supposed to measure this because the theory is that the harder you try, the more effort you put into it, the better you will score. Studies have shown that this is usually the case. It has also been shown that the students who attend class more often tend to do better on tests as well. Although it's possible for some students to do well on tests with minimal effort and without attending class, and some students to try really hard and still fail, those are considered unusual cases.

Q: What are the common problems encountered by college students who are already married?
What are the common problems encountered by college students who are already married? Is it academic or what?

A: Living situation is a big one. The campus may have housing for married students, but not all do. Thus, either the couple lives in separate on campus housing or they have to find a way to afford off campus housing. Social life can also be a big issue. If you have unmarried friends, they may think it's a little weird to hang out with you. They may not invite you to parties and stuff as much as if you were unmarried. You may feel obligated to bring your spouse along to events. Marriage itself is tough the first few years. Tie that together with the stress of school and it can be a big disaster. For example, if one spouse is working all night on a group project, the other may be upset that they didn't come home until early morning. Newlyweds can have huge fights over the smallest things (leaving the cap off the toothpaste, showing up 3 minutes late, etc). To deal with that and passing If the couple is married as undergraduates, there may be issues upon graduation. One may want to go to graduate school far away while the other wants to get a job in the area. One may want children right after graduation while the other doesn't want kids yet. One may graduate before the other. If they are living in university housing, they may be kicked out since only one person is a student.

Q: What group activities for college students are there in Columbus OH?
I am trying to schedule something fairly cheap for a group of (largely underage) college students on a Saturday afternoon/evening in January in Columbus. I am running out of viable options. Any suggestions?

A: Columbus is the home of Ohio State University and so the whole town is basically a big college town that is geared toward college students but here are a few specifics: Schrock's Amish Farm - It is a real amish farm right outside of town that is welcoming and catering to tourists and those who are curious about the amish lifestyle --- very interesting COSI Museum of Columbus - A great place to spend some time. It is an interactive museum with lots of technological stuff to play with German Village - a place with several German boutiques, restaurants, etc Ohio State Tour-- Call the admissions office. They will be glad to arrange a guided tour of campus Hope this helps!

Q: What are some good religious activities for college students?
i am a member of Korean Catholic Community youth group for college students we are planning to have a lock in and i need some ideas on religious activities that will be great for college students or any group activity

A: Christian board games, video curriculums, sharing testimonies

Q: I am planning to start a social networking site for college students to exchange stuffs, Will it work?
I am planning to start a social networking site for college students to date, chat, sent free SMS , call, play online games and create virtual tours of college to show where you met your love, your college etc. and also create virtual tournaments. Privacy to messages, groups and friends will be given. Exchanging pictures,videos and music through mobile at a go will also be available.

A: Well as far as it being a competitive market... That is true... Most of the things you listed are already available on other social sites. You need a niche. Something that you can market. For example I just started a new social writing community at http://www.freedomspress.com I quickly realized that this was a tough market especially since the new age of blogging. So what can I offer people that other sites can't? Well not much to be honest... But I can reinvent an idea. The idea of offering a service to people without a whole lot of computer knowledge. I stripped down the service to make it easy and dummy proof. You need to do the same. But keep in mind that the tough part is getting members. Why should people join when there are no members? Would you join a site when you are one of only 5 members? A way around this might to plan in stages... Don't start off as Disney Land when you have only 5 park guests. instead start as a local small town fair. What I'm trying to say is if you have a never ending site with tons of options and pages then it might make the user feel as if they are alone on an island.

Q: Where can I avoid college students on Spring Break in the South?
I want to have an adventure by myself during my spring break in March, and I was thinking about taking a long trip from my home in New Jersey, down the southern coast, and see places like Wilmington NC, Savannah, and Charleston, then drive up into the mountains. Are these safe places to avoid crowds of college students? Are there any places I should avoid, like perhaps Myrtle Beach? I was thinking about north too. I want to take a trip to Toronto. Also, I'm not planning to go to Florida.

A: Have you thought about heading North instead? Most college students go South to get to the warmer wether. NewYork and Vermont have lots of places to see and things to do especially if you like the mountians. You could avoid the college Spring Breakers and save your sanity. You definately want to avoid Florida's beaches especially around Daytona and Orlando. I am not sure about Myrtle Beach.

Q: What percentage of college students are virgins?
I recently saw a survey that found that only about 20% of college students were abstaining, totally, from sex. I currently attend a big fancy-pants university and I would probably agree with the findings. For the record, I actually am still a virgin. I don't personally know anyone who is a virgin, but I suspect that a whole lot of people who claim to be real lovemakers are probably just faking it. So, how many college kids are abstinent? Should parents be worried about their kids in college?

A: I suspect the percentage is pretty low, but I am in that percentage of college virgins.

Q: What financial help is there for full time college students?
Hi, I'm a full time student doing an Art and Design course and I was wondering what sort of financial help there is for college students because all I can seem to find is help for university students. I'm too old to get EMA now but is there anything similar for older students? I'm also in the UK.

A: 1. Adult Learning Grant (up to £30 per week): For you to qualify for ALG, you must be age 19 or over (though you can apply one month before your 19th birthday) and be living and studying in England. Your course must: i) lead to your first full Level 2 qualification or first full Level 3 qualification (Level 2 qualifications are equivalent to five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C or NVQ level 2. Level 3 qualifications are equivalent to two A levels or NVQ level 3). and ii) be at least 450 hours of ‘guided learning’ over a year, or at least 150 hours over a term - i.e: 12 or more hours in college per week and iii) be at a further education learning provider approved by the Learning and Skills Council (check with your college if you’re not sure) http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/Adultlearninggrant/DG_068343 2. The Learner Support Fund can help students to complete a course if they get into financial hardship. They were previously known as Access or Hardship Funds ( http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/features/news/learnersupportfund/ ) 3. Educational charities and trusts: EGAS (Educational Grants Advisory Service) specialises in charitable Trust Funding, and maintains a database of trusts and charities that assist students. http://www.egas-online.org.uk/ If you live in Wales, take a look at: http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/educationandskills/funding_support_and_advice/?lang=en If you live in Scotland: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Funding-Support-Grants

Q: What is the average number of courses that college students take over the summer?
What is the average number of courses that college students take over the summer? I've heard of a lot of people taking 2, but is 3 usually too time consuming?

A: Most schools allow you to take 6 hours each of the two summer terms. Courses range from 1-4 hours each, but most are 3 hours. So that would be two each term, or four over the summer. Schools will make an exception for you so you can take one four-hour course and three three-hour courses; occasionally, if you do well, a school may make an exception, especially in graduate school, for the course rotation to come out, for you to take more in order to graduate in a timely manner.

Q: Where can I find materials to present to college students about financially succeeding during this "crisis"?
I am hosting a program on tips to help college students financially succeed during this economic crisis. I am looking for videos, websites, facts, tips, and anything else that I can present. Thanks in advance.

A: My advice is to ask a librarian to start with but here are a few things that I think will help your class see exactly what kind of predicament we are in right now. Start with the PBS documentary first. The rest will fall in line. Is there SCORE or counselors for small business in your area? BUFFET THE MAKING OF AN AMERICAN CAPITALIST by R. Lowenstein http://www.moderngraham.com/enterprising.htm http://training.sba.gov:8000/strategicmarketing http://www.pbs.org/wnet/ascentofmoney/featured/watch-full-program-the-ascent-of-money/24/ http://app1.sba.gov/training/sbprimerA/index.html I feel bad for your class.

Q: Do college students count in the US Census population numbers?
I live in a college town where the students number 22k, but the total population number is at 50k. My question is this: Do the college students count towards the total population? Does my town have 28k permanent residents, or 78k?

A: Yes, they count, but at their permanent residences, not their temporary college residences. When looking at the town residents, the town would have 50K permanent residents and 22K students. A few of the students may be counted as permanent residents - for example grad students whose spouses are working there - but most do not.

Q: How do I get over my hatred of college students?
As an Iraq war veteran, I have seen many student protests on CNN, and I developed a real sense of outrage every time I saw it. It has led me to the belief that college students are the most arrogant, pompous jackasses on the planet. They think they are so mature simply because they were accepted into college and yet, they continue to act like spoiled children. They seem to think they know everything about everything, including Iraq. They see some rehashed video clips on CNN and think they know more than the peope who were actually there. They whine and complain about the government, but when (surprise!) the government doesn't change at their whim, they claim their freedom of speech is being trampled! PLEASE tell me not everyone my age is this stuckup. Everyone both our ages. I'm only 20. Youre a perfect example of what I'm talking about, Tree. You've never been there, yet you confidently assume that our troops are nothing but psychotic baby-killers. I can tell you, from FIRSTHAND knowledge, that the only people in Iraq targeting civilians are the insurgents. Well, u dont know me, you really don't know me, do you? And apparently, you don't know any other veterans. Where do you get YOUR info from? Some bitter old loser's weblog? I think some of you are missing the point, here. I didn't ask for your opinions on the war, I want to know how I can stop from hating college students who have nothing better to do except talk out of their asses. Maybe after they graduate, melanie_s. But while they're in college, they're just annoying as hell.

A: Patience, kindness, and understanding: 1. The majority of people in the world don't think before they speak. This is a fault found in people of all ages, and one of the main purposes of college (and other forms of education) is to correct this - to teach people how to think, so that their answers and opinions have some wisdom, and are not just knee jerk responses. Not all these college kids will grow out of it, but some will. Until then, exercise patience and kindness. If you hit back with the same kind of arrogance "I've been there and you know nothing", you'll just feed the flames of their arrogance and anger. Instead, try "I've been there, and I'll tell you about it". Some will listen. You'll change them, and also maybe get some personal satisfaction of watching people grown and change. 2. Mixed in with the knee-jerk, arrogant Bush-haters, there are some people who do try to pay attention to the whole picture, and have some valid points. I like to think I'm in this camp. I won't try too much to persuade you, since this is not the place, and (as you said) I really don't know what it is like there. My short opinion is that violence begets violence (as has been going on for years in Israel and Palestine) and that if George W Bush had been a wiser person, he could have chosen a different path, and achieved his goal of ousting Saddam without such a cost in lives, dollars, or respect. Similarly with many other issues he has taken up.

Q: How can i meet Japanese college students online?
Hello, i was wondering if anyone had any good tips as to how i could find english-speaking Japanese college students to chat with online. I'm planning on taking a trip to Japan next year and i'd like to meet some people my age from there to talk with, so that they could give me some heads up about the country, help me learn the language or maybe even become my friends so i could visit them! I'm a Greek/American who was raised in Greece so i know firsthand how much better it is to know some people when you go to a foreign country...any tips/pointers?

A: ♡Try this site: http://www.japan-guide.com/local/?aCAT=2 Lots of nice people here! Good luck and I hope this helps(*^o^*).