11 Reasons Why Students Drop Out of College
Mon 17 Dec 2007 – 14.54
In spite of the above photo, this is a serious issue. Yes, there are more college graduates than ever before, but there are also a lot more dropouts. Men, especially black men, are prime candidates for dropping out. From GoCollege, comes 11 possible reasons why. Here’s a viable reason.
3. Academic unpreparedness. Sometimes, high school didn’t really prepare students for college. Other times, students slacked off in high school and paid the price during their post-secondary years. The high school goal was to pass (so that students could get into college); in college, it is to succeed.
And here’s one that I feel is a load of bollocks:
11. Time to move out. If the cold winter just doesn’t suit you, you may decide to go elsewhere. You may want to go closer to home or to be closer to a significant other.
Anyone who quits because of the weather doesn’t deserve a degree. You knew what you were getting into when you signed up for the University of Alaska.
posted by Scott in education.