An Elon English 110 Project
“Learning Through Leadership: The Post Graduate Benefits of Going Greek” This article argues for the fact that Greek life encourages leadership yields benefits even post graduation with examples from women who were members of a sorority. “What is Greek Life?” This article gives a brief explanation of what Greek Life and how it has been […]
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Smartphone usage has dramatically increased since the iPhone’s conception in 2007, and even more so in the past 5 years. In 2011, only 55% of Americans owned a smartphone. Last month alone, 77% of Americans admittedly owned and used smartphones. This statistic becomes more jarring when taking into consideration that 92% of 18-29 year olds […]
Read More →While social technology may not make kids inherently “crazy,” it can have an adverse affect on their mental health. Those most affected by social technology tend to be adolescents because they are the largest proponents of it. The rise of smartphones, particularly among this group, has created an opportunity for the all too common harassment happening in schools to […]
Read More →There is no solid evidence yet that proves whether social technology does or does not make children crazy. This is because the kids that have been subjected to technology during important developmental stages aren’t old enough for us to analyze the effects technology has had on them; however, when any technology is used in excess […]
Read More →I remember sitting with a group of my friends one night when the discussion of Greek Life came up. One of my close friends, who happens to be Canadian, interjected the conversation to ask what a “fraternity” and “sorority” were, as she explained to us that Greek Life doesn’t exist back where she’s from. […]
Read More →When I initially looked at colleges, I avoided “Greek” schools like the plague. Full disclosure: I never envisioned myself joining a sorority. I didn’t want to be a fake, cookie-cutter zombie in a glorified cult that charged its “sisters” obscene amounts of money to remain members of their “families.” That never appealed to me. Yet, […]
Read More →“Remember, you are always wearing your letters.” This is what my new member educator, also known as “mom,” told us once we were initiated. With letters, comes great responsibility. When you are in a sorority or fraternity, you not only represent yourself, but you also constantly represent your organization, whether or not you are actually […]
Read More →Although it may be hard to prove that the use of social technology is actually making us kids and adolescents “crazy”, it does have detrimental effects on our psychological well-beings. Over time, the use of technology has been more targeted to young people, specifically adolescents. In today’s society, younger people are getting a lot of […]
Read More →As a result of being victimized by bullying, young children and teens develop emotional and mental issues that obstruct their interactions with others; outdoor adventure therapy provides alternative methods for these types of participants to regain emotional strength. The stigma surrounding therapy and mental illness deters a child from reaching out for help from teachers, […]
Read More →Marijuana is one of the most well-known drugs throughout the United States as well as across the world. While marijuana usage has dramatically increased since the turn of the millennium, according to federal law, marijuana is still a schedule one drug, making it illegal throughout the United States. Although this may be the case, there […]
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