College has numerous things to offer to students
including educational and recreational resources. It would be silly for
students to not utilize and take advantage of them; after all, the students are
paying for them whether they use them or not. These include the gym, tutoring
center, health center, and many more. They are all relatively easy to find
around campus and could greatly benefit the student if used.
Almost every college has a gym, some nicer than
others. The gym gives students the perfect opportunity for students to get fit.
For many it will be hard to get used to as they will feel weak and helpless,
but if they keep going they will see the results and going to the gym will
become a daily routine. The gym is also a good place to go if one gets bored.
It is a much better alternative rather than sitting in the dorm room watching TV.
The tutoring center is one of the biggest
advantages at every college that students should use. The tutoring is free and
there are people there who are willing to help you in your academics. The
tutoring center greatly helps anyone who is falling behind in classes and needs
the extra help. Students shouldn't be afraid to go to the tutoring center;
there is nothing wrong with getting extra help. It is more embarrassing to fail
a class than it is to go to the tutoring center. One can prevent failure if
they take the time and effort to visit the tutoring center.
The student health center is
something almost no student takes advantage of. Colleges have a health center
staffed with trained professionals who are there throughout the week to take
care of the students. The visits are free and present a good opportunity to
help those students without healthcare. The staff is there to treat students
from a simple cold to serious injuries.
These are just a few of the
resources at college that students should take advantage of, but not all. There
are many more resources at college for students to utilize. Since the student
is paying for all of these resources whether they use them or not, the students
might as well utilize them all. They could greatly enhance a students
experience and success at college.
Works Cited
"5 Perks Students Don't Take Advantage of In College” Broke Grad Student." Broke Grad Student Paying back $22,000 in student loans by making money online. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Apr. 2013. <http://www.brokegradstudent.com/5-perks-students-dont-take-advantage-of-in-college/>.
Mallette, Dania. "Top Resources College Students Should Take Advantage Of." College Scholarships, Admissions & Online Courses Resource - CollegeToCareers.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Apr. 2013. <http://www.collegetocareers.com/top-resources-college-students-advantage/>.
Like I just asked Shanice in her blog, take the good summary information you have here and put it in context. Not all colleges, as you state, have the most up-to-date gyms or health centers. Some don't even have them, or they're on different campuses when you take into consideration a multi-campus like ours.
ReplyDeleteProvide layering and context with this post as you compare the suggestions to the realities of community or junior college life; or even life as an online student. Are there additional options (fee breaks, for example) at other gyms with a showing of student ID? Can you show this locally? Do some legwork and see what you can find.
Zack I really like your piece, I wish you would have expanded on some of the topic you touched on a little more. I was amazed to learn that you can get treated at school by the health care staff. I actually just found out recently about financial aid and how it works. Good blog.
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