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Is Higher Education Worth the Price?

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Articles/Documentary feedback    "Are Colleges Worth the Price of Admission?" by  Andrew Hacker and Claudia Dreifus  The authors challenge the concept that a college degree is necessary for success. They point out how so many people go into college not knowing the career prospects and economic benefits that a degree may or may not provide when they graduate. The authors also draw attention to the fact that society tries to emphasize on college saying that it's the only pathway to succeed in life. What isn’t talked about is the ridiculous oversupply of college graduates that are underemployed and stuck with a significant amount of debt. They also bring up the fact that the high tuition rates are not justified by the education they are receiving. They talk about how the tuition rates are not fair to students and that they need to increase financial aid and expand on vocational education options so young adults have more options that can benefit them.  "The New Lib...
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Is Fast Food the New Tobacco?

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  Is Fast Food the New Tobacco? The comparison between tobacco and fast food is a subject of debate and several different opinions. Both tobacco and fast food have been associated with negative health impacts and creating bad habits. When people consume fast food a lot, the obesity rate percentage increases and causes health issues. When people smoke tobacco, it can lead to various illnesses that can cause death, including lung cancer and other forms of cancer. Tobacco and fast food industries have faced criticism for their marketing practices and influence on how much individuals consume. Both fast food places and tobacco companies advertise their products all over the internet and world targeting children and young adults. When they advertise their products, they downplay the negative health impacts that their products have. They of course have labels on their products informing the individuals that it has warnings, but they do not stress the importance of being careful with what...
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Is Pop Culture Good for You?

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Pop culture is a wonderful source of entertainment and enjoyment for people of all age groups. This can be through movies, music, TV shows, video games, parades, etc. Pop culture offers a very wide range of options to suit different views or interests for everyone. It can help people relax, unwind, and allow people to escape from their stressful daily lives. Pop culture also allows others to share experiences that bring people together. It allows people to engage in conversations about their interests and allows them to connect with others who have similar interests. When people come together they are able to share a bond and strengthen  relationships, build a community, and foster a sense of belonging.  Pop culture is a wonderful source for cultural understanding and appreciation. It serves as a window for people to understand other cultures, traditions, and perspectives. Pop culture has been used to create a social change and raise a sense of belonging and unity among differ...
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Literacy History

  When I think about my earliest experience of becoming literate, I think about when I was in Pre-K. When I was about four years old in school, we would be able to bring one book home a week to practice our reading. I remember my mother helping me read by using my finger to follow each word from left to right. We would also play sound games and “I Spy” which helped me become more aware of what words mean. Rhyming and repetition was also used to help develop better vocabulary and a better understanding of what words mean and how to use them in a sentence. I also remember being a little girl and my parents asking me a billion questions about my day. Parents tend to do this to broaden their children’s vocabulary. My mom would pick me up from school and ask questions about my day and what I learned to initiate responsive conversations. I feel like my mom and teacher helped me the most when it came to reading and understanding vocabulary. I was usually excited to go home to read my week...
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Introduction

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Hello everyone, welcome to my blog!My name is Karly Casais and I am an English Literature major here at NJCU. I am 24 years old and graduated from Bayonne High School in 2017. After high school I went to NJCU and then radiology school and graduated with an associates in science. I decided to go back to school for English Literature so I can go alternate route when I graduate in December and teach special education. I substitute teach and I am a volleyball coach as well. I have lived with my parents and two brothers in Bayonne for the last 24 years. I am also a dog mom, to my little fur baby Teddy! On my free time I enjoy going for walks/jogs down the park, visiting different restaurants (big food girl), and I LOVE going to the beach over the summer. I can't wait to read everyone else's posts this semester!
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