It may seem impossible to actually pay your way through school, but there are thousands of college kids across the country that can prove that it isn’t. While many parents do choose to help their kids attend school, some cannot, and others won’t. For incoming freshmen who aren’t receiving financial assistance from mom and dad, the thought of owing thousands of dollars in student loans can be daunting. Besides the obvious financial benefit of working in school, there are many intangible benefits that can be gained by joining the workforce. Working or even interning in school helps you develop confidence in your strengths, while revealing your weaknesses in a way that allows you to learn from them and build up your skills.
In order to truly minimize your student loans, you may have to reconsider the institution that you have selected. Unless you have a full-tuition scholarship, there are few colleges that are as inexpensive as your local community school. Some private colleges can run you as much as $800 per credit hour. In contrast, a community school can cost as little as $60 per credit hour. The difference is astounding and the amount you can save should lead you to seriously consider the community school option. For the most part, college is what you make it. Students who choose to attend a community school for the first two years before moving to a 4 year university can be just as successful as those who attend a private university. Success is yours for the taking.
This is my answer to avoiding debut, like this person did she, as a college student, it can be tough to make ends meet and succeed in classes. But you make it through, and once you graduate and get a job, life is much much less complicated. Organization was the key for me and outlining my priorities was equally important. I worked while earning a double major and was able to pay my bills in addition to gaining experience that helped me obtain the job that I am currently in.
Monday, March 3, 2008
The dangers of gambling
Gambling is driven by and subsists on greed. For this reason, the activity is morally bankrupt from its very foundation. Gambling is also an activity which exploits the vulnerable the young, the old, and those susceptible to addictive behaviors. Further, gambling entices the financially disadvantaged classes with the unrealistic hope of escape from poverty through instant riches, thus ultimately worsening the plight of our poorest citizens. Also, gambling undermines the work ethic. It is based on the premise of something for nothing, a concept that sanctions idleness rather than industriousness, slothfulness instead of initiative.
Legalized gambling creates gambling addicts. An abundance of research and expert testimony demonstrates that as gambling expands, so does the number of those with serious gambling problems. Millions more Americans have developed devastating gambling addictions over the last few years as a direct result of gambling's rapid proliferation. Further, these newly created addicts are the lifeblood of the industry.
These are why reasons why gambling is so dangerous. Gambling breeds crime. Communities that welcome gambling also welcome an increase in crime. Recent history in communities ranging from Atlantic City to Deadwood, South Dakota, to the Mississippi Gulf Coast indicates that the sheer number of crimes skyrockets in an area once gambling is permitted. Much of this is attributed to the newly created gambling addicts who, in desperation, turn to crime to finance their addiction.
Legalized gambling creates gambling addicts. An abundance of research and expert testimony demonstrates that as gambling expands, so does the number of those with serious gambling problems. Millions more Americans have developed devastating gambling addictions over the last few years as a direct result of gambling's rapid proliferation. Further, these newly created addicts are the lifeblood of the industry.
These are why reasons why gambling is so dangerous. Gambling breeds crime. Communities that welcome gambling also welcome an increase in crime. Recent history in communities ranging from Atlantic City to Deadwood, South Dakota, to the Mississippi Gulf Coast indicates that the sheer number of crimes skyrockets in an area once gambling is permitted. Much of this is attributed to the newly created gambling addicts who, in desperation, turn to crime to finance their addiction.
Friday, February 29, 2008
The need for gun control
Gun control is need right now to me because if you watch the news everyday somebody gets shooting some where. And people die because of the none gun control that we have. And people's family's suffer and lose another kid one. Because of the none control this is something we seriously need to help america's young one's feel safe.
Approximately 60 percent of all murder victims in the United States in 1989 (about 12,000 people) were killed with firearms. According to estimates, firearm attacks injured another 70,000 victims, some of whom were left permanently disabled. In 1985, the cost of shootings--either by others, through self-inflicted wounds, or in accidents--was estimated to be more than $14 billion nationwide for medical care, long-term disability, and premature death. (Editor's note: the number of gun victims has increased since 1989 to 15,456 gun homicides in 1994. In robberies and assaults, victims are far more likely to die when the perpetrator is armed with a gun than when he or she has another weapon or is unarmed.
These are my reasons why guns should be controlled and stop some of the killings in america. A study of 743 gunshot deaths by Dr. Arthur Kellermann and Dr. Donald Reay published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that 84% of these homicides occurred during altercations in the home.
Approximately 60 percent of all murder victims in the United States in 1989 (about 12,000 people) were killed with firearms. According to estimates, firearm attacks injured another 70,000 victims, some of whom were left permanently disabled. In 1985, the cost of shootings--either by others, through self-inflicted wounds, or in accidents--was estimated to be more than $14 billion nationwide for medical care, long-term disability, and premature death. (Editor's note: the number of gun victims has increased since 1989 to 15,456 gun homicides in 1994. In robberies and assaults, victims are far more likely to die when the perpetrator is armed with a gun than when he or she has another weapon or is unarmed.
These are my reasons why guns should be controlled and stop some of the killings in america. A study of 743 gunshot deaths by Dr. Arthur Kellermann and Dr. Donald Reay published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that 84% of these homicides occurred during altercations in the home.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
The dangers of taking illegal steroids
There are alot of reasons why you shouldn't take steroids. First, of all I believe that kids or anybody should want to take steroids. If you are a true atheletic and love the competetion you wouldn't want to cheat, this is my opinion. You would want to work harder than your competetion and be better than they are, steroids would be like cheating on the SAT. I would never think about taking steroids even if one of my idols asked me to take it. I wouldn't even give somebody steroids if they asked for it or asked me to help them take it.
Although controlled studies on the long-term outcome of megadosing with anabolic steroids have not been conducted, extensive research on prescribed doses for medical use has documented the potential side effects of the drug, even when taken in small doses. Moreover, reports by athletes, and observations of doctors, parents, and coaches do offer visible evidence of dangerous side effects. Some effects, such as rapid weight gain, are easy to see. Some take place internally and may not be evident until it is too late. Some are irreversible.Although derived from a male sex hormone, the drug can trigger a mechanism in the body that can actually shut down the healthy functioning of the male reproductive system. Some side effects are Shrinking of the testicles,
Reduced sperm count, Impotence, Baldness, Difficulty or pain in urinating, Development of breasts, and Enlarged prostate.
These are a lot of the reasons why I don't take steroids. And why nobody else should take steroids, to me they are some punks if they take steroids they shouldn't even be in the professional league. Plus if I every did take steroids my mom would tear my head off, then after she did my dad would, then my brother would. So I don't even think about taking steroids thats not even in train of thought. I just keep straight and work hard and harder than others and push myself to work to my best abilities.
Although controlled studies on the long-term outcome of megadosing with anabolic steroids have not been conducted, extensive research on prescribed doses for medical use has documented the potential side effects of the drug, even when taken in small doses. Moreover, reports by athletes, and observations of doctors, parents, and coaches do offer visible evidence of dangerous side effects. Some effects, such as rapid weight gain, are easy to see. Some take place internally and may not be evident until it is too late. Some are irreversible.Although derived from a male sex hormone, the drug can trigger a mechanism in the body that can actually shut down the healthy functioning of the male reproductive system. Some side effects are Shrinking of the testicles,
Reduced sperm count, Impotence, Baldness, Difficulty or pain in urinating, Development of breasts, and Enlarged prostate.
These are a lot of the reasons why I don't take steroids. And why nobody else should take steroids, to me they are some punks if they take steroids they shouldn't even be in the professional league. Plus if I every did take steroids my mom would tear my head off, then after she did my dad would, then my brother would. So I don't even think about taking steroids thats not even in train of thought. I just keep straight and work hard and harder than others and push myself to work to my best abilities.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Secondary Education Plans
The things I want to do is get a education first and have a back up if i don't make it to the NFL. And my back up is to be a lawyer or a judge. But my main goal is to make it to the NFL thoughts been my goal seen I was seven and I still believe that dream can come true.
http://www.nflpa.org/Faqs/NFL_HopefulsFaq.aspx
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7833752/Long-ready-to-make-his-mark-in-NFL
http://www.nflpa.org/Faqs/NFL_HopefulsFaq.aspx
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7833752/Long-ready-to-make-his-mark-in-NFL
Favorite Videos
Souja Boy "yahhh"This is the craziest video I seen.
http://music.aol.com/video/yahhhreport-card-feat-arab/soulja-boy-tellem/2052569
Chris Brown "Run It" My favorite Dancer.
http://music.aol.com/video/run-it/chris-brown/1360463
Trey Songs "Can't Help But Wait" A song I use to relate to.
http://music.aol.com/video/cant-help-but-wait/trey-songz/1965720
Cassidy "B.A.R.S v.s Da Husler" my favorite rapper.
http://music.aol.com/song/intro-bars-vs-da-hustla/10258217
Lil Wayne "fire man" So called the best rapper alive.
http://music.aol.com/video/fireman/lil-wayne/1420798
Usher "my boo" my favorite singer.
http://music.aol.com/video/usher-feat-alicia-keys-my-boo/usher/1199161
Friday, February 22, 2008
Who is j howe?
I am 5'7' an athlete, the second oldest out of 5 and is currently in love. My 3 brothers Tony the oldest, Thomas the third oldest and Stephen the youngest boy and I have one sister the baby. I love to play sports like football, basketball, and running track.
This pass football season our football team finished at 7-3. I made it first team wide reciever, first team safety, first team kick returner, and first team all-purpose back. Next, year we plan on winning regionals and going to states.
My favorite football team is the New Orlean Saints and my favorite basketball team is the Miami Heats. The players that I look up to are Reggie Bush and Dwayne Wade, they was my favorites since they was in college. But the person I look up to the most of all is my dad is my hero he's the one that got me into sports and I thank him for that.
This pass football season our football team finished at 7-3. I made it first team wide reciever, first team safety, first team kick returner, and first team all-purpose back. Next, year we plan on winning regionals and going to states.
My favorite football team is the New Orlean Saints and my favorite basketball team is the Miami Heats. The players that I look up to are Reggie Bush and Dwayne Wade, they was my favorites since they was in college. But the person I look up to the most of all is my dad is my hero he's the one that got me into sports and I thank him for that.
THIS J HOWE THE BEST IS YET TO COME!!!!
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