Life at a university can be a very stressful time in a young adults life. I believe that each year from orientation to graduation comes with their own stresses that can drive you to all kinds of risky behaviors. Freshman year is a HUGE change from high school where you live under the supervision of your parents, family, and teachers. College is soooooo much different. You are your sole supervisor. You can call all the shots which can make you or break you. Some students come to college and they're fine, they go to classes, they study, exercise and eat well. Other students aren't so mature. They party every time they have the opportunity, they don't go to class, they eat a bunch of junk, they do drugs and drink way to much alcohol and not enough water. These risky behaviors can lead students on a long journey of poor choices which ultimately lead to bad grades and withdrawal from university.
College is all about creating yourself and making good choices that will benefit you in the future. If you succumb to risky behaviors you probably wont succeed. When people make risky choices, they usually are under stress. Like dealing with the transition from high school to college or that impeding deadline. These things lead people to drink and smoke marijuana to relax. These things are sometimes gateway drugs that lead to other risky behaviors like unsafe sex or harder drugs. On the bright side, there are all kinds of resources and alternatives to help student make good choices. There is a counseling center at almost every campus and they usually involve drug/alcohol intervention. With that said, although it is very common for students to indulge in risky behaviors, it is not the norm for students to fail as a result of those behaviors. Many people are able to get themselves back on track and make good choices to live long successful lives. All in all, it is super important to take care of yourself and make good choices.
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