The Contemporary American college student
             The contemporary American student usually attends his/her first or second choice college, since it has become easier to get information about his/her choices from sources such as the internet. Students can search for the colleges of their choice and compare their chances of being accepted in one or the other. Many of them, while still being seniors in high school, can already take courses at a nearby community college; it gives them extra points when they apply for the program they plan to attend. According to a research made by The Higher Education Research Institute, every year more and more students attend their first or second choice college. As reported in 2002, percentage of these students has doubled sins 1974 (4.7 percent). During the period from 1974 to 2002, the number of students attending their first or second choice college continually grew. In 1984, it increased up to 6.2 percent, then in 1994, up to 6.8 percent. In the past six years we see the biggest change in figures, from 6.8 to 9.4 percent.
             The contemporary American freshman spends a large portion of his/her time using a personal computer. The Internet is very useful tool for any student in their studies. They can rely on some researches found on the web or through other sources of studying. Many people find that for them it is more convenient and less time consuming to type papers rather than to write. As statistic shows that for the past fifteen years (from 1987 to 2002) there is a decrease of students studying 6+ hours per week. In 1987, it was 47 percent and in 2002, the percentage became as low as 33.6. In the beginning of the 1990's (1992 and 1993), the decrease was the most intensive; from 42 to 39 percent. It probably happened because more people were able to afford a personal computer and to use the internet. In comparison to studying, more freshmen spend time using personal computers; in 1987...