Most students involve in binge drinking because of a habit that has been entrenched in campus. Apparently, new students often go through an orientation process that makes them to become encultured in the ways of campus. For instance, some campus practices have established an unwritten rule that demands that when a student attains the age of 21 years, he/she must take 21 cans of alcohol (Harvard School of Public Health 5). Therefore, student who attain placement in such universities will be demanded
The Drinking age is a very controversial issue, especially in the United States. Almost all of the 50 states in the US have the law of 21 being the minimum drinking age. However, there are some states in the US where underage drinking is allowed on a state-by-state basis; for example if it is consumed at home, for medical necessity, for religious or educational purposes, under adult supervision, and other reasons There are many young people that drink, some regularly and some excessively. In US colleges
The legal drinking age in Australia was reduced to 18 in 2009 to reduce underage drinking. However, there are still many alcohol users that are still far under the legal drinking age. In 2010, an astounding 78% of Australians 12 years old or over reported to have had consumed alcohol in the past year, including 46% who drink on a weekly basis (AIHW, 2010). Binge drinking is also popular among the youth in Australia. According to the Australian Bureau
bedroom and was raped. Liz Seccuro did not find out for over 20 years what actually happened to her that night until she finally received a letter from her rapist. Of course many will disagree on the grounds that men in fraternities are just about drinking, drugging, ESPN watching and the sexual mistreatment of women like Caitlyn Flanagan quotes, but with the evidence that keeps coming up it is hard to see it any other way. Flanagan says the only way to give woman a fair opportunity is to shut down
Looking Past the Stereotypes: Why Sororities and Fraternities Build Character Sororities and fraternities are an attribute found at many colleges across the United States. Some college students decide to go through formal recruitment, known as RUSH. Those who choose to rush are introduced into the world of the Greek system. They endure days of recruitment, skits, and getting to know those who are members of the various houses in hopes of receiving a bid. Those who receive a bid from a house are
with Alcohol in College For students in college, it can be the best time period of their life. It can also be very dangerous. With alcohol involved may things are up for risk including the different effects that alcohol can produce. Students need to be safe and smart about consuming alcohol especially with many variables around them. Some schools are even known for their large amount of partying. Students need to focus on school more than anything while they are enrolled in college. Alcohol abuse
consider yourself a risk taker, excitement seeker or extravert in college? If yes, then you might find yourself fitting in with the Greek life on campus. However, there is research that suggests living in an environment such as a fraternity or sorority can alter your decision-making process and behaviors (Reifman). An overwhelming majority of students who choose to live within Greek organizations take part in high-risk drinking and substance abuse. Such abuse is higher in fraternities because
behind closed sorority doors. College is the time that people get to explore and figure out who they are. Students get the opportunity to meet new people and join clubs and organizations and membership in sororities has increased 65% since 2004 (Robbins, 2014). During recruitment the sororities only focus on the positives, but not many negatives. Sometimes there are rumors around campus and news stories when things go wrong at other schools. But it’s hard to know what students are getting into before they
The Allgood family from San Francisco, California was evaluated for participation in family therapy. Recent stressors include the eldest child leaving home for the first time for college, and that same child contacting her and her younger brothers’ sperm donor. Lastly, one of the mothers had an affair with said sperm donor, causing a significant amount of maternal stress. After the assessment, it was determined that Bowen Family Systems Therapy would be beneficial with the Allgood family, as well