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10 Things Successful Students Do

2 Successful students take responsibility

A college campus is almost like a small town—or country—unto itself. The campus has its own security force, its own government, its own stores, its own ID cards, its own parking rules, and so on. Colleges also have their own policies regarding many types of activities and behaviors. Students who do not understand the rules can sometimes find themselves in trouble.

The most important non-academic policy is a Code or Statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities. Such policies are designed to ensure that all students have the same right to a quality education—one not unfairly interrupted by the actions of others. The most important academic policy is academic honesty. The principle of academic honesty is simple: every student must do their own work. Colleges also have policies about alcohol and drug use, sexual harassment, hazing, hate crimes, and other potential problems. The college registrar has policies about course add and drop dates, payment schedules and refunds, and the like. You will find these policies on your college website. It is vital that you are aware of these policies as you begin your college career and that you are aware of how to solve problems, and make good decisions.

College, The St. Clair Way

While your college may have unique features to its culture and expectations, the general principles presented here are true for most North American Post Secondary institutions. This video was created for use at Orientation with new students at St. Clair College to explain our college culture. (You may recognize our own Irene Stewart in the video). We recommend that you review this video and work through the self-checks to ensure you are aware of your responsibilities as a student and of the college community that is available to help you be successful.

Self-Management

To succeed in college, you need to take control of your life. Gone are the days when you could just “cruise” through school, or life, or let others motivate you or establish schedules to manage your time. This change presents an exciting opportunity. It’s your first step in your new life and the key to your future.

Here are a few thoughts to get you started in the right direction:

Accept responsibility for your life. You are on equal footing with everyone else and have the same opportunities to succeed.

Decide what you want to do. Don’t let things just happen—make them happen by deciding that they should happen.

Realize you can change. You can change your habits to become a better student. You can change your attitudes and become a more positive, motivated student.

Develop a personal ethical code. Do what is right for you and for others. The college world demands ethical standards and rewards responsible, ethical behavior. Be proud of who you are and your good decisions.

Enjoy your life! Going to college might seem overwhelming at times, but no one is asking you to “give up your life” to succeed in college. Enjoy meeting new people, learning new things, and experiencing the diversity of the college experience. Most college graduates look back on their college years as one of the best periods in their whole lives!

Problem Solving: When Setbacks Happen

Even when you have clear goals and are motivated and focused to achieve them, problems sometimes happen. Accept that they will happen, since inevitably they do for everyone. The difference between those who succeed by solving the problem and moving on and those who get frustrated and give up is partly attitude and partly experience —and knowing how to cope when a problem occurs.

Lots of different kinds of setbacks may happen while you’re in college — just as to everyone in life. Here are a few examples:

• A financial crisis
• An illness or injury
• A crisis involving family members or loved ones
• Stress related to frequently feeling you don’t have enough time
• Stress related to relationship problems

Some things happen that we cannot prevent. But many other kinds of problems can be prevented or made less likely to occur.

• You can take steps to stay healthy.
• You can take control of your finances and avoid most financial problems common among college students.
• You can learn how to build successful social relationships and get along better with your professors, with other students, and in personal relationships.
• You can learn time management techniques to ensure you use your time effectively for studying.
• You can learn to do well in your classes with effective reading, notetaking, test-taking, and writing skills for classes.

Preventing the problems that typically keep college students from succeeding is much of what this Guide is all about.

Not all problems can be avoided. Illness or a financial problem can significantly set one back — especially when you’re on a tight schedule and budget. Other problems, such as a social or relationship issue or an academic problem in a certain class, may be more complex and not easily prevented. What then?

First, work to resolve the immediate problem:

• Stay motivated and focused . Don’t let frustration, anxiety, or other negative emotions make the problem worse than it already is.
• Analyze the problem to consider all possible solutions. An unexpected financial setback doesn’t automatically mean you have to drop out of school – not when alternatives such as student loans, less expensive living arrangements, or other possible solutions may be available. Failing a midterm exam doesn’t automatically mean you’re going to fail the course – not when you make the effort to determine what went wrong, work with your professor and others on an improved study plan, and use better strategies to prepare for the next test.
• Seek help when you need to. None of us gets through life alone, and it’s not a sign of weakness to see your academic advisor or a college counsellor if you have a problem.
• When you’ve developed a plan for resolving the problem, work to follow through. If it will take a while before the problem is completely solved, track your progress in smaller steps so that you can see you really are succeeding. Every day will move you one step closer to putting it behind you.

After you’ve solved a problem, be sure to avoid it again in the future:

• Be honest with yourself: how did you contribute to the problem? Sometimes it’s obvious: a student who drank heavily at a party the night before a big test failed the exam because he was so hung over he couldn’t think straight. Sometimes the source of the problem is not as obvious but may become clearer the more you think about it. Another student did a lot of partying during the term but studied all day before the big test and was well rested and clearheaded at test time but still did poorly; he may not yet have learned good study skills. Another student has frequent colds and other mild illnesses that keep him from doing his best: how much better would he feel if he ate well, got plenty of exercise, and slept enough every night? If you don’t honestly explore the factors that led to the problem, it’s more likely to happen again.
• Take responsibility for your life and your role in what happens to you. Earlier we talked about people with negative attitudes, who are always blaming others, fate, or “the system” for their problems. It’s no coincidence that they keep on having problems. Unless you want to keep having problems, don’t keep blaming others.
• Taking responsibility doesn’t mean being down on yourself. Failing at something doesn’t mean you are a failure. We all fail at something, sometime. Adjust your attitude so you’re ready to get back on track and feel happy that you’ll never make that mistake again!
• Make a plan. You might still have a problem on that next big test if you don’t make an effective study plan and stick to it. You may need to change your behavior in some way, such as learning time management strategies.

Making Decisions

Much of your college and professional life will be spent solving problems; some will be complex, such as deciding on a career, and require time and effort to come up with a solution. Others will be small, such as deciding what to eat for lunch, and will allow you to make a quick decision based entirely on your own experience. But, in either case, when coming up with the solution and deciding what to do, follow the same basic steps.

• Define the problem. Use your analytical skills. What is the real issue? Why is it a problem? What are the root causes? What kinds of outcomes or actions do you expect to generate to solve the problem? What are some of the key characteristics that will make a good choice: Timing? Resources? Availability of tools and materials? For more complex problems, it helps to actually write out the problem and the answers to these questions. Can you clarify your understanding of the problem by using metaphors to illustrate the issue?

• Narrow the problem. Many problems are made up of a series of smaller problems, each requiring its own solution. Can you break the problem into different facets? What aspects of the current issue are “noise” that should not be considered in the problem solution? (Use critical thinking to separate facts from opinion in this step.)

• Generate possible solutions. List all your options. Use your creative thinking skills in this phase. Did you come up with the second “right” answer, and the third or the fourth? Can any of these answers be combined into a stronger solution? What past or existing solutions can be adapted or combined to solve this problem?

• Choose the best solution. Use your critical thinking skills to select the most likely choices. List the pros and cons for each of your selections. How do these lists compare with the requirements you identified when you defined the problem? If you still can’t decide between options, you may want to seek further input trusted friends and family, your professors or college counsellors.

Contributing to Decision Making

You will be called on to make many decisions in your life. Some will be personal, like what to major in, or whether or not to get married. Other times, you will be making decisions on behalf of others at work or for a volunteer organization. Occasionally, you will be asked for your opinion or experience for decisions others are making.

To be effective in all of these circumstances, it is helpful to understand some principles about decision making.

First, define who is responsible for solving the problem or making the decision. In an organization, this may be someone above or below you on the organization chart but is usually the person who will be responsible for implementing the solution. Deciding on an academic major should be your decision, because you will have to follow the course of study. Deciding on the boundaries of a sales territory would most likely be the sales manager who supervises the territories, because he or she will be responsible for producing the results with the combined territories.

Once you define who is responsible for making the decision, everyone else will fall into one of two roles: giving input, or in rare cases, approving the decision. Understanding the role of input is very important for good decisions. Input is sought or given due to experience or expertise, but it is up to the decision maker to weigh the input and decide whether and how to use it. Input should be fact based, or if offering an opinion, it should be clearly stated as such. Finally, once input is given, the person giving the input must support the other’s decision, whether or not the input is actually used.

Consider a team working on a project for a science course. The team assigns you the responsibility of analyzing and presenting a large set of complex data. Others on the team will set up the experiment to demonstrate the hypothesis, prepare the class presentation, and write the paper summarizing the results. As you face the data, you go to the team to seek input about the level of detail on the data you should consider for your analysis. The person doing the experiment setup thinks you should be very detailed, because then it will be easy to compare experiment results with the data. However, the person preparing the class presentation wants only high-level data to be considered because that will make for a clearer presentation. If there is not a clear understanding of the decision-making process, each of you may think the decision is yours to make because it influences the output of your work; there will be conflict and frustration on the team. If the decision maker is clearly defined upfront, however, and the input is thoughtfully given and considered, a good decision can be made (perhaps a creative compromise?) and the team can get behind the decision and work together to complete the project.

Finally, there is the approval role in decisions. This is very common in business decisions but often occurs in college work as well (the professor needs to approve the theme of the team project, for example). Approval decisions are usually based on availability of resources, legality, history, or policy.

Decision making self-check:

Important College Policies

One of the most important things that successful students do to take responsibility is to review the policies the govern the college community. It is vital that you seek out and review the policies for your college. These policies impact you as a student and your awareness of the standards, time lines and regulations can prevent you from making missteps that impact your education.

Common policies include:

• Student Handbook: This document provides a comprehensive overview of university regulations, policies, procedures, and resources. It’s the first document every student should familiarize themselves with.
• Code of Student Rights & Responsibilities: Similar to the Code of Conduct, this document outlines the expected behaviors of students and the potential consequences for violating these expectations.
• Academic Integrity Policy: This policy outlines the expectations around academic honesty, which include plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty.
• Residence Agreement/Handbook: If students are living on campus, it’s essential to understand the rules and guidelines of their specific residence hall or on-campus apartment.
• Alcohol and Cannabis Policy: Universities in Ontario have policies around the use of alcohol and cannabis on campus. Understanding these rules can help prevent violations.
• Sexual Violence Policy: This policy is crucial to understand in the context of Ontario’s Bill 132, which requires post-secondary institutions to have specific policies in place to combat sexual violence on campus.
• Health and Safety Policies: These cover a wide range of topics, including emergency procedures, health center policies, mental health resources, and information on reporting safety concerns or incidents.
• Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy: This policy includes the guidelines for using the university’s digital resources, such as Wi-Fi, email, and other online services.
• Student Financial Policies: It’s important to understand the terms and conditions of any student loans, scholarships, bursaries, or grants. This can also include the university’s tuition refund policy.
• Accessibility Services Policy: These guidelines help students understand how to access and arrange accommodations for disabilities or chronic illnesses.
• Human Rights Policy: This policy outlines the university’s commitment to creating an environment free from discrimination and harassment.
• Privacy Policies: Universities have policies outlining how they handle and protect student data.
• Course Outlines/Syllabi: These will provide expectations, grading criteria, faculty office hours, and other course-specific information.Additionally, it’s beneficial for students to review their campus map and key facilities, and familiarize themselves with any specific departmental or faculty guidelines relevant to their course of study. Students should also be aware that each university or college may have unique policies and documents important for its community, so it’s a good idea to review any information provided thoroughly.

Let’s take a closer look at some of these policies.

Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities

As a student you are valued and respected, you will be treated as an adult through this exciting journey. You will be provided with many opportunities to grow, excel and flourish; of course, along the way you will make mistakes which is expected. Mistakes are opportunities for personal growth and change; we are defined by what we learn from our mistakes. At St. Clair College, we want to guide you through potential mistakes and mitigate any potential actions that could alter your path to graduation and success, hence we introduce to you the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities (The Code).

Student’s Rights and Responsibilities at St. Clair College

Academic integrity – the honest truth.

Let’s rejoin Irene Stewart and learn more about Academic Integrity. Academic Integrity is a common term in North American Post Secondary education but not everyone is familiar with meaning of integrity, if it helps, you can use the word “Honesty” in place of integrity!

At college, we focus on the active process of learning, not just on how to get good grades. The attitude of some students that grades are the only thing that matters in academics has led many students to resort to academic dishonesty to try to get the best possible grades or handle the pressure of an academic program. Although you may be further tempted if you’ve heard people say, “Everybody does it,” or “It’s no big deal at my school,” you should be mindful of the consequences of cheating:

• You don’t learn as much. Cheating may get you the right answer on a particular exam question, but it won’t teach you how to apply knowledge in the world after school, nor will it give you a foundation of knowledge for learning more advanced material.
• When you cheat, you cheat yourself out of opportunities.
• You risk failing the course or even expulsion from school. Ignorance of the rules is seldom considered a valid defense.
• Cheating causes stress. Fear of getting caught will cause you stress and anxiety; this will get in the way of performing well with the information you do know.
• You’re throwing away your money and time. Getting a college education is a big investment of money and effort. You’re simply not getting your full value when you cheat, because you don’t learn as much.
• You are trashing your integrity. Cheating once and getting away with it makes it easier to cheat again, and the more you cheat, the more comfortable you will feel with giving up your integrity in other areas of life—with perhaps even more serious consequences.
• Cheating lowers your self-esteem. If you cheat, you are telling yourself that you are simply not smart enough to handle learning. It also robs you of the feeling of satisfaction from genuine success.
• Technology has made it easier to cheat. But be aware that technology has also created ways for professors to easily detect these forms of academic dishonesty. If you feel uneasy about doing something in your college work, trust your instincts. Confirm with the professor that your intended form of research or use of material is acceptable.

Cheating just doesn’t pay.

The Honest Truth about Dishonesty

Understanding Academic Misconduct

Academic misconduct is a general term which describes academic offences detrimental to the College’s learning environment. These offences diminish the trust that is essential in the teaching and learning process. The teaching and learning process can be understood as a dialogue between professor and student that builds on existing knowledge and advances scholarship. If a student falsifies his or her side of this process, learning is compromised and the foundation upon which knowledge is built is put at risk.

While students should be concerned about the penalties that may come from academic misconduct, such as failing the course, the more serious consequence is that they will lack the knowledge and skills necessary in their chosen field of study. In order to gain understanding and advance learning, students must engage in the learning process honestly.

Academic misconduct is otherwise known as “cheating”. Cheating puts honest students at a disadvantage by failing to maintain a fair learning environment. We must all work together to prevent cheating.

• Academic misconduct can take various forms:
• Cheating on exams
• Unauthorized collaboration on individual assignments
• Adding a name to group assignment submission without contributing an appropriate share to the project
• Allowing someone else to copy your work
• Impersonating a candidate in an exam or test
• Altering or providing false medical or academic information
• Plagiarism such as using direct quotations or sections of paraphrased material without citing appropriate references; cutting and pasting from the Internet without appropriate references; and submitting essays, assignments, labs, projects, take-home exams, computer programs, etc., written, in whole or in part, by someone else
• Two areas where students can make unintentional academic mis-steps

Plagiarism means using the work of someone else, in whole or in part, without giving credit. Plagiarism is one of the most common forms of academic misconduct at college. It is important that students educate themselves about what plagiarism is because plagiarism is a form of academic misconduct that can result unintentionally. While a student may not intend to “cheat”, failing to properly follow academic guidelines in written work can result in serious penalties.

Be sure that the coursework that you submit is your own. Although requirements for assignments vary from course to course, the work you are graded on should be your own. If there is any doubt about what is allowable, be sure to seek clarification from your professor.

Generally, if an assignment requires that you to develop an idea and express it in your own words you should do just that. Quoting other people’s work in these types of assignments should be done sparingly.While quoting someone else’s writing is allowable, and in some cases required, rules and conventions must be followed for quoting and citing.

• Always avoid the following: Copying someone else’s writing word-for-word, even if it constitutes only some of your written assignment
• Paraphrasing someone else’s writing too closely, even if it constitutes only some of your written assignment
• Presenting someone else’s idea as your own without properly citing it
• Allowing someone else to write your assignment or part of it
• Submitting all or part of an assignment obtained from a commercial paper mill
• Using electronic databases or the Internet and submitting the product as your own work, even if it constitutes only some of your written work
• Writing an assignment together with someone else in the course (unless the professor has expressly allowed collaboration)
• Submitting the same paper in more than one course without the permission of the professors

More information about avoiding Plagiarism and tutorials on APA citation style are available to you in our Successful Students Learn Independently module in the Writing section. We encourage you to review this material before your first written assignment.

Unauthorized Collaboration

Unauthorized collaboration means working with others on assignments that will be submitted for a grade without the specific permission of the professor. Students MAY NOT collaborate without professor authorization. Unauthorized collaboration misrepresents joint work as the work of the individual. It leads to an unfair advantage over students who follow the rules and do their own work. Additionally, those who do not complete their work independently may not be aware of gaps in their own knowledge and skills and they do not learn all they can or should from their assignments.

Unauthorized collaboration includes:

• Working out answers to homework assignments with others
• Working on take-home work with others
• “Checking” homework answers with others
• Having someone else help write or re-write a paper

The rules regarding collaboration vary from course to course and assignment to assignment. Professors may permit collaboration on some assignments and not others in the same course. Professors have different teaching methods and goals. Some teaching methods focus on important lessons learned from working individually. These assignments are designed to develop a student’s own individual skills, knowledge and confidence. It also provides a more accurate evaluation of the individual student’s strengths and weaknesses.

Other teaching methods are designed to develop students’ abilities to solve problems together through collaboration. This provides teamwork experience: learning is achieved by sharing strategies and exchanging information. The rules of whether collaboration is authorized on a given assignment will depend on the learning goals and teaching method used. Collaboration is not permitted unless the professor has specifically authorized it. If you are unclear about the requirements of an assignment, seek clarification from your professor.

If an professor assigns a group project or allows collaboration on an assignment, students may not exceed the limits set by the professor. Even if your professor authorizes collaborative work, copying someone else’s work or allowing them to copy yours is considered academic misconduct.

These rules do not mean that students may not study together or in groups to help each other in better understanding course material. The rules apply to assignments that will be submitted for grading. Forming study groups, for example, to prepare for an in-class test that has not been pre-issued does not constitute unauthorized collaboration.

Academic Integrity Self-Check

Key Takeaways

• Every college has policies that students should review and follow. It is vital that you seek out and review the policies in place at your college as early as possible.
• The principle of academic honesty is that every student must do their own work.
• Self management requires you to take control of your life, accept responsibility, make good decisions and make changes as needed.
• Making good decisions and taking control are ways to prevent problems.
• When problems occur, work through the problem solving steps and consider how to avoid similar problems in the future.
• When making decisions, clearly define the problem before considering various solutions and choose the best solution available.

Want More?  The Learning Portal’s resources on Academic Integrity more resources on how to avoid mis-steps

A Guide for Successful Students 2nd ed. Copyright © 2023 by Irene Stewart, Aaron Maisonville, and Nicolai Zriachev, St. Clair College is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License , except where otherwise noted.

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Essays About Responsibility: Top 12 Examples and Prompts

We can’t take on the challenge of life without responsibility; If you are writing essays about responsibility, discover our guide below.

The word responsibility describes the state of being accountable for our actions and is one of the main elements that make us human. We are not born with it; instead, it is something to be exercised and improved on over time.

It has often been said that with power or freedom comes responsibility, which could not be more truthful. Each of us is gifted with the ability to make choices, and we are considered superior to all other living things on this planet. However, we have to make informed choices and be responsible for our actions, whether to ourselves, the people around us, and our environment.

5 Top Essay Examples

1. the value of responsibility by simon baker, 2. freedom is not the lack of constraint, but the exercise of responsibility by beulah west, 3. why responsibility is so important by steve rose.

• 4.  The Beneifts of Being Responsible by Frank Terzo
• 5. ​​What It’s like to Feel Responsible for Everything by Duncan Riach

1. The Importance of Responsibility

2. dealing with false responsibility, 3. freedom and responsibility, 4. what is social responsibility, 5. what are your responsibilities, 6. responsibility as a component of success, 7. a time you acted responsibly.

“It’s easy for us to become blinkered or out-of-touch when we’re constantly working with our heads down. Although meeting our commitments is hugely important we bear another responsibility, that is to invest in ourselves and in each other. When we can free our imagination and refresh our minds, we restore perspective and reduce stress. We find time and space to explore new ways to collaborate, be creative and enjoy ourselves to the benefit of our mission.”

Baker writes about why he thinks responsibility is important and discusses factors related to responsibility, namely trust, personal choice, and freedom. A feeling of trust allows you to be more comfortable accepting responsibility, while responsibility allows us to maximize personal choice and freedom. Most importantly, bearing responsibility means freeing our minds, enjoying life, and coming up with great ideas. 

“A lack of constraint means that you can not do everything that you want. In a perfect world this would be fine, but we don’t live in a perfect world. However everyone’s view of a perfect world is different, if this coincides with the law and you are happy, then you can be free still living under laws and legislations. If you believe that freedom is making your own choices then the only way that we can be “free” is if society does not exist.”

West discusses how just as personal freedom is vital to a healthy society, so is accountability for our actions. Freedom also has a negative side; it can be described as a lack of constraint in our choices. Without constraint, our actions may hurt others or even ourselves. Therefore, it must come with the responsibility to make these choices from a more thoughtful, educated perspective. 

You might also be interested in our list of essays about effective leadership . You can also check out these articles and essays about attitude .

“Taking responsibility creates long term resilience and a sense of purpose. This sense of purpose can be fostered by taking responsibility for one’s self by engaging in self-care. Responsibility can also be developed on a familial and societal level, offering a sense of purpose proportional to your ability to contribute your unique abilities.”

Rose explores the importance of being responsible for one’s health. It gives us a sense of purpose and helps us build resilience; however, we must first be responsible for ourselves by practicing self-care. This includes resting, exercising, taking breaks, and going to the doctor if something is bothering us. This makes us more responsible for the people around us, allowing us to perform different societal roles. You might be inspired by these essays about success and essays about overcoming challenges .

4.   The Beneifts of Being Responsible by Frank Terzo

“If we take care of our commitments, even if it something we might like to ignore, we feel better about ourselves. Each step we take towards being responsible and productive helps to raise our self-esteem and our relationships with friends, family and co-workers improve ten-fold. Being responsible pays big dividends – we have much less stress and chaos in our lives and we gain the respect of others.”

In this short essay, Terzo provides insight into the many benefits responsibility can provide you with. We must always be responsible, even if we might not feel like it, because it can improve our productivity, self-esteem, relationships with others, and overall peace. Though it might not always be easy, responsibility is key to achieving a happy life. 

5. ​​ What It’s like to Feel Responsible for Everything by Duncan Riach

“I hold responsibility when others are not taking responsibility. I was holding all of the responsibility, guilt, and shame that Billy McFarland was disowning. It’s a survival mechanism that I developed when I was a child. I had a step-father who was some form of psychopath or malignant narcissist, a person who was completely out of control and completely irresponsible. The only way that I could feel safe in that environment was to try to hold the responsibility myself.”

Riach reflects on a habit by which he constantly felt responsible for things out of his control, things as minor as events he saw on television. He developed this habit due to his upbringing- his childhood and family life were less than ideal. He is fully aware of his problem but still struggles with it. His case is an excellent example of false responsibility. 

6 Writing Prompts on Essays About Responsibility

Responsibility is, without a doubt, essential, but how important is it really? Reflect on the meaning of responsibility and explain its importance. Discuss this from a practical and personal standpoint; combine personal experience and research as the basis for your points. 

False responsibility is an attitude by which one feels responsible for things they are not. This is a widespread issue that encompasses everyone, from humble workers to some of the most influential people in the world. For your essay, research this phenomenon, then define it and explain why it occurs. Give suggestions on how one can identify false responsibility and work to stop feeling that way. 

The topics of freedom and personal responsibility are deeply intertwined; for freedom to work correctly, there must be a certain level of responsibility instilled in people so society can function correctly. In your essay, discuss these two concepts and their connection. Do proper research on this topic, then conclude this issue: are we responsible enough to be given total freedom? You may also link this to topics such as the law and regulations. You might be inspired by these essays about goals .

Social Responsibility seems straightforward and self-defining, but it is broad, especially with society putting a higher value on awareness, community, and social justice. Research this term and its history and discuss it in your essay; define and explain it, then describe what it means. 

Whether in your studies or at work, as a family member, friend, or even a member of society, we have a unique set of responsibilities that vary depending on the person. Reflect on the different roles you play in life and decide what your responsibilities are. Briefly describe each one and explain how you fulfill these responsibilities. You can also check out these essays about conflict .

This value is important because it is present in all successful individuals. Based on your opinions and research, discuss the relationship between responsibility, success, and some other factors or traits that influence success. Give examples of successful people who have shown responsibility, such as government officials, celebrities, and business leaders. 

When we are responsible, we are pretty proud of ourselves most of the time. Think of an experience you are most proud of in which you acted responsibly. Retell the story, reflect on how you felt, and explain why it is important- be as detailed as possible. Or, you may opt to do the opposite, telling the story of a time you did not show responsibility and thinking of what you would do if given a chance to repeat it. 

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How to Be a Responsible Student

Last Updated: April 20, 2024 Fact Checked

This article was co-authored by Ashley Pritchard, MA . Ashley Pritchard is an Academic and School Counselor at Delaware Valley Regional High School in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Ashley has over 3 years of high school, college, and career counseling experience. She has an MA in School Counseling with a specialization in Mental Health from Caldwell University and is certified as an Independent Education Consultant through the University of California, Irvine. There are 19 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 414,920 times.

Being a student can be difficult. You have to balance your schoolwork with your other responsibilities, which may include work or time with friends and family. With practice, though, you can learn to be a responsible student and develop skills that will help you throughout the rest of your life.

Succeeding In School

• Show up to every class on time and always come prepared. Make sure you've done the homework and reading assignments, and that you have everything you'll need for class that day.
• Sit in the front of the class room and be involved in class. Listen actively, respond to questions, and ask questions if there's any material you're confused or uncertain about.

• Start each day's notes on a fresh page in your notebook and write down the date and most recent reading assignment. This will help you track the material as you prepare for exams.
• Write anything that your instructor puts on the board. These notes are usually very important and often quoted verbatim on quizzes or tests.
• You don't have to write out every word your instructor says - this may not even be possible, depending on the class. Instead, write down the major points, like any important names, dates, events, relevant details, and results/implications.
• Try to develop a system of abbreviations that works for you. Writing your notes in short-hand can help you take notes faster and with greater efficiency.

• You may also find questions or inconsistencies in the days' notes that you can ask your teacher to clarify the next day.

• Try writing questions in your notes. Interrogating the material, rather than simply glossing over it, will help you commit that information to memory and develop stronger critical-thinking skills.

Being Responsible Outside of Class

• Use a calendar or planner to help you keep track of deadlines, appointments, and other obligations.
• Don't procrastinate. You won't actually buy yourself any time, and you'll just be even more stressed later on.
• Break your tasks down into smaller, more manageable parts. This can help make a big project much easier to accomplish. [5] X Research source
• Have a timeline for the things you need to accomplish and work on those tasks in a logical order. Decide which tasks are a priority and which tasks/projects need to be completed before the next can be started.

• Start studying early. Avoid procrastinating and cramming right before a test/exam.
• Try to understand the material both broadly and precisely. Start out with the general concept and work towards understanding the details of each subject.
• Test yourself as you study to determine which subject areas need more work. Use flash cards to review terms/names/dates, then design a self-quiz to see if you have a firm grasp on the material.

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Become an active learner. Learn from your mistakes in order to confidently tackle new lessons. Before jumping into advanced topics, make sure your skills in basic concepts are up to scratch. Utilize online resources and interactive exercises that provide instant feedback to solidify your understanding.

• Keep track of your grade in the course and recognize patterns of poor grades. Your instructor may not address your grades unless you bring them up.
• Start meeting with your teacher first to get some extra help. If you feel like you need more support, talk to your school counselor.
• Try working with a tutor if you're really struggling with an important concept. You may be able to find a tutor through your school, or you can find one in your area by searching online.
• Start studying for tests or quizzes two weeks in advance or as soon as you're notified. Start studying for midterms or finals at least six weeks ahead.

• Give credit for any sources you use in your homework and assignments. Never plagiarize or steal intellectual/creative property from others.
• Finish your assignments on time, and give yourself a few extra days to review the final product and make any necessary revisions.
• Respect the ideas, beliefs, and opinions of others, even if you disagree with them. Everyone deserves respect as well as a support, welcoming environment where they can learn.
• Always conduct yourself in a respectful and appropriate manner, and never make excuses for your behavior. Taking responsibility involves both the good and the bad outcomes of your choices.

• Find a job that's willing to work with your school schedule. Not all employers are flexible, so let them know up front that your education is a priority.
• Manage your time. Make sure you don't put off homework or projects until after work, as you may be too tired to do homework after a long shift.
• Try to stay balanced. Make some time on weekends or after school on weekdays to do fun things you enjoy like spending time with friends.
• Figure out a realistic budget that balances your expenses against your income and stick to that budget.
• You can find budget planning help online, or by talking to a guidance counselor at your school. [9] X Research source

Planning For Your Future

• You can find current information on many different careers by reading through the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) website. [11] X Trustworthy Source US Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. government agency that collects and reports labor-related information Go to source You can also try talking to working professionals in the field you're considering.

• The general rule of thumb for students is that any loans you'll need to repay each month should not exceed eight percent of your anticipated gross monthly income.
• Think about what your anticipated career is, and look into what someone just entering that field can realistically expect to make each month in their first year of employment.
• If you're in college or planning on attending college, look into financial aid that you won't have to repay. For example, try to get any grants, scholarships, and work-study positions your school offers.
• If you won't be able to afford your loan repayment, think about other alternatives to taking out a loan. You can work a second job, try to pay off your finances in installments, or ask a trusted friend or relative to lend you the money.

• Many schools offer internships to students. If not, you can find internships in your area by searching online or reading through the classifieds section in your local paper.
• Find out about networking events by joining relevant clubs and talking to working professionals in your desired field.

Living a Healthy Lifestyle

• Girls under age 13 should aim for around 2,000 calories each day, while boys in the same age range should aim for approximately 2,200 calories.
• Girls ages 14 to 18 should be getting approximately 2,300 calories each day, while boys in that age range should be getting around 3,000 calories.
• Students age 19 and up should aim for around 2,400 calories each day for women and around 3,000 calories each day for men.

• Bicycle riding, jumping rope, walking, jogging/running, and most organized sports are excellent forms of exercise for adolescents and young adults.
• If you're pressed for time, even just 20 to 30 minutes of vigorous walking or jogging can help relieve stress and burn calories. [17] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source

• Avoid caffeine in the afternoon and evening to get a better night's sleep. Alcohol can also disrupt your sleep, so try to drink in moderation (if you're of legal drinking age) or avoid alcohol altogether.
• Turn off all electronic devices, including cellphones, tablets, computers, and televisions, at least 30 minutes before bed. The glow of electronic screens can disrupt your body's production of melatonin, making it harder to sleep at night.
• Find something relaxing to do before bed every night, such as reading, meditation, or exercise. Be aware, though, that exercise may wake some people up, and might be best reserved for the morning.
• Stick to the same sleep schedule every day, even on weekends and days off. That means going to bed at the same time each night and getting up at the same time every morning.

• Even second-hand smoke from others can cause health problems over time. It's best to avoid smoke altogether to protect your health.

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• ↑ https://www.cuesta.edu/student/resources/ssc/study_guides/study_skills/index.html
• ↑ https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/effective-note-taking-in-class/
• ↑ https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/student-life/time-management-busy-college-students/
• ↑ https://sites.rhodes.edu/academic-and-learning-resources/news/productivity-time-chunking-method
• ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/test-terror.html
• ↑ https://www.umassd.edu/dss/resources/students/classroom-strategies/how-to-get-good-grades/
• ↑ https://www.cornerstone.edu/blog-post/11-ways-to-work-full-time-and-study-full-time-simultaneously/
• ↑ https://www.depts.ttu.edu/dos/responsible-living.php/
• ↑ https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/career-planning-for-high-schoolers.htm
• ↑ http://www.bls.gov/
• ↑ https://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/financialaid/handbook/student-guide-to-responsible-borrowing.html
• ↑ https://sopa.tulane.edu/blog/how-master-networking-during-your-internship
• ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/index.html
• ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/children/
• ↑ https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=90&ContentID=P01602
• ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/walking/index.htm
• ↑ https://sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need
• ↑ https://health.williams.edu/healthy-eating/living-a-healthy-lifestyle/
• ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/health_effects/index.htm

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To be a responsible student, make sure to attend every class on time, which demonstrates a good work ethic. You should also keep a calendar with all of your appointments and deadlines so you can manage your time effectively. Additionally, study your notes every day so you keep up to date with the material you're learning. You'll also want to study for tests well ahead of time to make sure you're familiar with the material you've covered in class. For tips on how to take responsibility for handing in a late paper, read on! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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Responsibility, an essential virtue, plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual’s character and contributing to societal progress. It encompasses a wide range of actions and attitudes, from personal accountability to civic duty. This essay delves into the multifaceted nature of responsibility, its importance in various aspects of life, and ways to foster it.

Responsibility

At its core, responsibility is the moral obligation to act correctly and make decisions that positively impact oneself and others. It involves recognizing and accepting the consequences of one’s actions. Responsibility is not just about fulfilling duties; it is about being reliable, trustworthy, and making decisions that are considerate of others.

Personal Responsibility

Personal responsibility is fundamental in shaping one’s life. It involves self-discipline, time management, and the ability to make thoughtful decisions. For instance, students demonstrate personal responsibility by completing their assignments on time and preparing for exams. Adults show it by managing their finances wisely and fulfilling their professional obligations.

Social Responsibility

Beyond personal spheres, responsibility extends to social contexts. Social responsibility involves contributing to the welfare of society and the environment. It includes actions like volunteering, recycling, and being informed about social issues. Companies exhibit social responsibility through ethical business practices and community engagement.

Responsibility in Relationships

Responsibility is crucial in building and maintaining healthy relationships. It requires honesty, respect, and the ability to listen and respond to the needs of others. In friendships, it might mean being there for someone in difficult times. In family dynamics, it involves contributing to household chores and supporting family members.

Academic Responsibility

In academic settings, responsibility is key to success. It involves attending classes regularly, engaging in learning activities, and respecting teachers and peers. Academic responsibility also includes academic integrity – avoiding plagiarism and cheating, which are detrimental to one’s learning process.

Civic Responsibility

Civic responsibility entails participation in the democratic process, adherence to laws, and involvement in community affairs. It includes voting, being aware of current events, and possibly engaging in activism or community service. Civic responsibility is the bedrock of a functioning democracy.

Professional Responsibility

In the workplace, responsibility is synonymous with dependability and professionalism. It involves meeting deadlines, collaborating with colleagues, and adhering to ethical standards. Professional responsibility also includes continual self-improvement and contributing positively to the work environment.

The Consequences of Irresponsibility

Irresponsibility can have far-reaching consequences. Neglecting personal health, for example, can lead to chronic diseases. Academic irresponsibility can result in poor grades and lost opportunities. Social irresponsibility can contribute to environmental degradation and societal problems.

Fostering Responsibility

Responsibility can be developed through practice and reflection. Setting personal goals, managing time effectively, and reflecting on one’s actions are ways to cultivate personal responsibility. Participating in community service and staying informed about social issues can enhance social responsibility.

Responsibility is not just a moral obligation; it is a necessary component for personal growth and societal well-being. It manifests in various forms, from personal to professional, and its absence can have detrimental effects. By embracing responsibility in all its forms, individuals can lead more fulfilling lives, and societies can thrive. As we navigate the complexities of the modern world, the value of responsibility becomes even more pronounced, making it an indispensable virtue for the future.

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School Responsibilities & Duties of Students for Success in Life

Student life is the happiest and the most crucial period in the life of a person. It is not just about attending classes in a course and working hard to attain an appropriate level of mastery of a subject under the guidance of an instructor. Student life is a phase where a person acquires the values of hard work for better grades , discipline, punctuality , teamwork, unity, and more, and strives to become a successful and good human being. It is a period that shapes an individual and prepares them to face the upcoming challenges of life with courage and strength.

As learners, students play a crucial and active role in education. They involve and interact with students and teachers, participate in classroom discussions, and act in a receptive manner. With changing times, the role of learners in education has got subverted from a facilitator to a task monitor. They collect materials for learning and assignments, check on their study times, put back materials at their respective places after using them, and more. Developing excellent communication skills, being friendly and polite, and making practical applications of what they learn are some of the major roles that students play as learners in education.

A school is the second home of a student. Students spend a significant portion of their lives in schools apart from what parents teach them at home . Therefore, to ensure that they remain safe and healthy, they have been entrusted with various rights.

Some of the rights of students in schools and classrooms are:

• Speech rights: – Students cannot be punished for exercising free speech rights, even if school administrators disapprove of what they are saying.
• Immigrant rights: – Schools are not allowed to discriminate among students based on race, colour, national origin, et cetera.
• Disability rights: – Schools cannot discriminate among people with disabilities, nor can they deny them equal access to academic courses, health services, school technologies, and more.

With great powers come great responsibilities. With rights come duties. Students are the future of a nation, and teachers and parents need to groom and nurture the kids in a manner that they grow up to become responsible and able leaders. Thus, apart from being entrusted with rights, students are entrusted with responsibilities and duties that they are expected to perform and help in the development of society.

Charity begins at home, and school is the second home of students. Every student has some responsibilities towards the institutions they are studying in. They are given duties to perform, which they are expected to discharge efficiently.

Students play an active role in classrooms. Apart from the classroom or traditional learning, the world of education and learning is changing rapidly. Find out how traditional learning differs from online learning .

Some of the roles and responsibilities of students in classroom management are:

• Being in their best of behaviours: An educational environment is required to ensure that the students get access to an excellent education. But, for that environment to exist, they are expected to comply with behavioural expectations and display values of politeness, kindness, compassion, and respect.
• Meeting academic expectations: Students must meet the academic expectations by creating a collaborative learning environment and displaying values of teamwork and unity.
• Being respectful and punctual: By being respectful, students contribute to a quality learning environment and reduce disruptions and disciplinary actions. Students are also supposed to be punctual. Being late for class creates a negative impact on their grades. Thus, students must maintain discipline in the classroom.

Besides performing duties towards their class, students play an important role in managing their school.

Given below is a list of ten duties that students should perform in school:

• Obey the teachers
• Maintain discipline in the class
• Keep the school neat
• Greet everyone with a smile
• Abide by the rules of the school
• Complete the assigned work on time
• Participate in the activities organized in the school
• Co-operate with the teachers
• Decorate their school with charts, posters, et cetera

Students play a crucial role in managing their schools and classrooms. But, that is not enough for them. Ultimately, students are expected to come out of their comfort zones as able leaders and contribute to the development of the society they are living in.

The various responsibilities of students towards their school and society are:

Eradicate literacy by using their acquired skills, and teach others to read and write. One way of achieving this goal can be actively participating in literary campaigns organized by schools and imparting mass education.

• Fight anti-social activities of a few corrupt people.
• Work with the teachers and other staff members of the school to uplift the socially and economically disadvantaged groups, blind children, and orphans.
• Be sensitive towards their environment, and devise ways to protect their environment from pollution, fight energy crises, and more. Some ways of doing this are keeping their localities and school clean and tidy, practising reuse, recycling, and reducing, et cetera.
• Students are the future of their nation, and it is important for them to actively participate in cultural, social, political, and economic affairs, striving to be the change they wish to see around themselves.

We sincerely hope you’ve got a solid idea about the responsibilities and duties of being a student.

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I’m sure this is a word you’ve heard since your childhood, responsibility. Your parents, teachers, neighbors, and even the famous high school and college motivational speakers have talked to you about this.

What does responsibility mean to you? I remember my mother telling me, “Son if you are not responsible now, you might never get a wife. And remember, I want grandchildren!” So I have been trying to maintain a sense of responsibility so that I don’t miss out on a wife and deny my mum the golden opportunity of having grandchildren.

That aside, let’s get down to why we are here, writing a responsibility essay.

What is a Responsibility Essay?

The word responsibility in itself is a one-sentence definition. It implies a state of having an obligation to deal with something.

A responsibility essay is, therefore, one that shows a person’s grasp of the outcome, which can be caused by his/her actions. In a broad sense, it means that there is a situation at hand, and how it is going to be handled by the person is critical to the final results.

No one is born with this sense of responsibility. It is a value that is cultivated over time by learning either directly or indirectly from others. A mother has a duty of taking care of the baby until a certain age, so does a president has responsibility for a nation.

Responsibility essay assignments for students hardly miss because this is a practical aspect of life.

Writing Ideas on a Responsibility Essay

Are you there stranded on where to begin your 1000 word essay on responsibility? Well, here are some great ideas that you can borrow from for starters:

• Primary responsibilities: You can write about what you are tasked with daily, and you are getting along with those responsibilities.
• Social responsibility: Talk about society’s rights and how they relate to their duty. Is there a conflict between the two?
• Power and responsibility: Is it true that those in power are the ones mandated with greater responsibilities than the others in society?
• Why is it hard to take it? Here you can delve into the issue of why people do not want to take responsibility for their actions. For instance, a man who impregnates a lady and refuses to own up, thus running away and leaving the lady to fend for herself and the child.

I would not be doing justice if I left this section without quoting the famous Peter Parker’s Principle, “with great power, comes great responsibility.” For those who may not be familiar with that, watch Spider-Man, the movie.

A personal responsibility essay is the cheapest to write. I mean, isn’t there a time you were tasked with watching over your siblings, being the captain of a class, or even tending your flock back in the ranch? All that was responsible, and, in your essay, show whether you were good or bad at it, or sooner if you enjoyed working at it.

You can also show in your essay on why responsibility is essential. If you were looking after your little sister and out of your irresponsibility, she slipped into the kitchen and caused a fire, doesn’t that tell you why you need to be responsible?

If your niche is on leadership, then you can write an essay on responsibility and accountability. Show why the leaders need to be transparent in their undertakings and why it is essential to the citizens at large.

For every successful writer, you need to have an outline . A responsibility paper outline will help you achieve the following:

• Know if your thoughts are well interconnected
• Point out potholes in your essay
• Come up with a clear and precise sequence of ideas
• To determine if the sufficiency of the evidence at hand.

Such will save you the agony of taking a lot of time to write your responsibility. The subsequent speech on responsibility will, therefore, be precise and complete, and perhaps compete for audience with Obama’s speeches.

And if that’s not enough, let us look at some topics you can use for your next essay about responsibility.

Top 10 Winning Topic Ideas for a Responsibility Essay

These topics will act as an icebreaker to stir you up for more great ideas that you can write about from today.

Are you ready for this? Here we go!

• With high power, comes great responsibility (I wouldn’t miss starting with this)
• What is the importance of being responsible?
• At what age can someone be considered responsible enough?
• Leadership and responsibility
• Personal responsibility in college
• Is responsibility an obligation to oneself?
• Personal responsibility and academic success
• Responsibility gun control
• Legal and ethical implications of irresponsibility
• Social responsibility and reduction of crime rate
• Responsible parenting
• Am I good at fulfilling my obligations?
• Rights versus responsibilities
• To be or not to be responsible
• Accountability starts with me!

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Responsibility and Accountability Management Essay

Introduction, management, responsibility, and accountability in university students.

In any work place, management, responsibility, and accountability are indispensable terms. Employees have the responsibility of ensuring that they accomplish all duties assigned to them. To portray their responsibility, employees are obligated to try their best to deliver their assignments in a timely and professional manner. Management is an indication of power, where, managers have the authority to give orders to their subordinates and influence them to work according to their policies.

Through all ways and means, the managers should have the power to influence their subordinate staff to obey them. Lastly, accountability is an act of being liable for one’s actions. Employees are answerable for their general performance, and the managers take accountability of the entire institution. Employees who fail to deliver their duties are accountable to their immediate supervisors.

They have to explain the reasons as to why they were not able to perform as expected. Management, responsibility, and accountability are inter-related terms that apply in personal lives. This paper will try to relate the three terms to the lives of students in the university.

Universities are high-level educational institutions where students study to obtain educational degrees and do extensive researches. Students in the university meet and integrate with different people from all over the globe. The academic freedom in the university is immeasurable, and students have the supremacy to choose what is right for them. In many cases, university students are advised to be their own managers. They ought to be responsible and accountable for their own lives.

Since they are their personal managers, students are in charge of their lives, where, they have the power to control themselves from participating in unethical behaviors. Good personal managers will control their choice of friends, their choice of actions, and their choice of direction in every incidence. On the other hand, poor managers are swayed by peer pressure.

They will do things to please their friends regardless of the consequences of their actions. The reality is that poor managers will blame others for their misfortunes in the future; however, they ought to learn that everything that happens in their lives is a result of a choice that they made earlier.

Responsibility is the foundational principle that obligates students to embrace the rightful behaviors that bring success and happiness in their entire life. Responsible students will always make the right choices in any dilemmatic situation. In a case where students have to choose between going for entertainment and going for classes, a responsible student would opt to attend classes and forego the entertainment session.

Responsible people will experience the joy of being able to control their lives, and they will make the right choices because they are aware that they will account for everything that they choose to do. Responsible people will take time to listen to their heart and mind. They will foresee the consequences of an action, and thereby make the best choice of all the possible alternatives.

Accountability is a moral principle that will obligate university students to do the right thing at the right time. Responsible students who fail a test can account for their poor performance, whereas irresponsible students cannot have the basis to give significant reasons behind their failure. Responsible students will always account for the time that they stayed in school, while irresponsible students will have wasted some considerable time in school.

Missing classes is a customary thing in the university. Some students may miss classes occasionally due to unavoidable circumstances; however, others miss classes for lame excuses, and they cannot account for the time lost. Students who have a habit of missing classes are irresponsible of their own lives.

They will always blame the lecturers and their peers for their poor performance in exams. Essentially, irresponsible students will tend to declare that every misfortune in their life is someone else’s fault. However, they usually realize their mistakes when it is too late. Cases have happened where some university students fail to graduate in time for various reasons. In most incidences, the underlying reason is the lack of authority, responsibility, and accountability of one’s life.

In real life, there is no particular corrective measure to influence authority, responsibility, and accountability of personal life. However, the manner of upbringing children, and the environment in which children are raised are somewhat related to the ability of children to take responsibility for their own lives. Therefore, parents should learn to nurture their children responsibly, and they should advise them in every step of their lives.

From one time to another, children should attend guidance and counseling classes to obtain some mentorship. Students should have a role model, and they should learn to work towards attaining what their role models have achieved. Lastly, university students should learn to take responsibility for their lives. They should learn to stand by their feet, refuse to do things because of peer pressure, and most importantly, they should learn to be accountable for all their actions.

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Duties of a Student Paragraph in English [100, 150, 200 Words]

Duties of a Student Paragraph in English: In this article, you are going to learn how to write a paragraph on Duties of a Student. We’ve given three paragraphs on this topic. All the paragraphs are helpful for students of all classes (class 1 to class 12). So, let’s get started.

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Duties of a Student Paragraph: 100 Words

Students are the future hopes of a country. The first and foremost duty of a student is to study and acquire knowledge. He should be punctual and disciplined. A student should go to bed early and wake up early. He should be keen to learn new things. He should utilize his time effectively.

Besides studying, a student has also duties towards his family and society. He should follow the advice of his parents and teachers. He should try to help his friends and neighbors as far as possible. A Student should be Health conscious. He should have a good and strong character. Students should remember that they are the future citizens who will lead the nation to its destiny.

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We live in a society which comprises our parents, teachers, friends, relatives and  others. They have a great expectation from students who are the future citizens of the country. On them depend the progress and prosperity of the country. Student life is said to be the seed time of life. It is the time to prepare oneself for the future. Much care is to be taken to mould their character at this stage.

Society expects the students to be hardworking, obedient and polite. They should live a disciplined, orderly and clean life. They have to serve not only themselves but also the society and the country. Students should develop in them a sense of patience, truthfulness and honesty so that they could shoulder any responsibility entrusted to them. Students should try their best to meet all these expectations of the society.

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Paragraph on Duties of Students: 200 Words

A student has a lot of duties to do in his student life. The most important duty of a student is to study seriously. He should build a good academic career. At class, he must be attentive to his lessons. He must have a deep respect for his teachers. He ought to be an obedient student. It is his duty to mind his homework. A good student is always beloved by all his class-mates. So a true student. behaves friendly with the other students with love and sympathy for them. At home he must have high regards for his parents and superiors.

A student has some duties towards the society he lives in. He may conduct a night school to educate the old people and the farmers. He may hold classes with the small children and also the young boys and girls in the slums. A student can organize cultural functions among the poor village people about the pollution around them. In this way a student can perform his duties towards his society and his own country. A Student is known by the behavior he shows. He must be polite and modest in his manners. He must mind that he will be a worthy citizen of his country and will never be a selfish person in society.

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'Universities play a substantial role in fostering the civic responsibility of students'

5/17/2024 A&S Communications

Elizabeth Rene

Government & American Studies Los Angeles, Calif.

Why did you choose Cornell?

Having grown up in Los Angeles, though I never experienced the Rodney King riots firsthand, I’ve always been fascinated by social movements. The Willard Straight Hall takeover in 1969, for instance, has also always been of much interest to me, where students were able to get their demands met by faculty who had largely defaulted on their role in terms of supporting minority students. Given Cornell has had a history of students advocating for political change through demonstration, I took particular interest in applying here. I believe that universities play a substantial role in fostering the civic responsibility of students, however, this can only be truly achieved by empowering students to actively contribute for social change.

What was your favorite class and why?  

My favorite class was definitely Civil Disobedience, which is taught by Professor Alexander Livingston, who I was lucky to have advise my thesis. In high school, my understanding of government did not necessarily go further than what material was published in outdated textbooks. A lot of the material in high school portrayed our government as a flawless beacon of democracy. Of course, you don't even have to look that far back in history to find that this is far from the case. The summer prior to starting Cornell, I had to leave work early as the nation rightfully erupted in demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd. This instance of protest, I felt, spoke to the profound gap this country has between the democratic principles it preaches and the practices of discrimination it nevertheless continues to permit. My reason for finding Civil Disobedience so engaging was that it did not shy away from acknowledging this gap. Instead, it focused on the ways the narrative of the Civil Rights movement gets sanitized, while nonviolent protestors continue to face repression from authorities.

What are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?  

Cornell instilled in me the notion that everything is done on the basis of your own intuition. At first, this can seem quite daunting. However, I quickly learned that this skill is beneficial for making the most of the resources you have around you — whether it's establishing relationships with professors, joining clubs or simply going to a dining hall with your friend. I also learned that it is completely normal to change paths or interests throughout your undergraduate experience. Prior to Cornell, I was completely immersed in track & field and was pretty set on running under a Division 1 program. However, as I picked up different interests during freshman year and wanted to commit more time to law school preparation, I made the tough decision of quitting the team at Cornell. By no means have I stopped running, as I love running with friends through Ithaca trails. I simply decided I wanted to shift my energy elsewhere.       

What have you accomplished as a Cornell student that you are most proud of?

I just submitted my thesis on the originalism of Clarence Thomas and Antonin Scalia. I was definitely daunted by the amount of work at first, but with the support and guidance of my thesis advisor, I not only improved my writing but also was able to further explore areas of constitutional law that I am passionate about. 

Who or what influenced your Cornell education the most?  

The vibrant community surrounding me, within both clubs and classes, probably had the greatest influence on my Cornell education. Interacting with students from diverse majors and backgrounds exposed me to many different perspectives and passions. I've consistently found inspiration not only in professors but also in the student body. In tandem, both foster an environment of intellectual collaboration and growth.   

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6 Ways Schools Are Managing Students’ Cellphone Use

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A flurry of school districts across the country are tightening cellphone restrictions, because they believe students’ misuse of the devices has negatively affected their behavior and ability to learn.

In 2015, 66 percent of schools in the United States prohibited non-academic use of cellphones during school hours, according to the National Center for Education Statistics . By 2020, that percentage had jumped to 77 percent.

Many educators blame students’ cellphone use for being the top distraction in schools and classrooms . The constant use of the devices has also been linked to students’ worsening mental health .

The issue has caught the attention of federal and state policymakers, too. Some states—such as California, Florida, Indiana, and Tennessee—have passed laws allowing schools to restrict cellphone use. A handful of other states are considering passing similar laws. Congressional lawmakers have also introduced legislation that would require a federal study on the effects of cellphone use on students’ mental health and academic performance.

Liz Kolb, a clinical professor of education technologies and teacher education at the University of Michigan, said it’s unlikely that all 50 states will pass laws restricting students’ cellphone use, “but we’re seeing a lot more [movement] at the individual school level, where they’re trying to figure out policies that make sense [for their communities].”

At the district level, these restrictions vary widely. Some districts restrict student cellphone use anywhere and any time during the school day. Some allow use of the devices during lunch and in the hallways. And others haven’t placed any restrictions at all, often because of parent and student pushback.

Even in districts where there’s a ban, “there’s a lot of nuance” in how schools are addressing it, Kolb said. “In order for a full school ban to be effective, you really have to have strong leadership supporting the staff in enforcing it.”

Some of those nuances include exceptions for students who have a documented need to have their digital devices for health reasons, such as checking blood glucose levels if a student has diabetes. Teachers also have the flexibility to allow students to use their cellphones in class if they are needed for instructional purposes.

Here are six different policy approaches districts are putting in place to address concerns about student cellphone use:

1. Cellphones are restricted for all students, regardless of grade level

In Florida’s Orange County district , all students are prohibited from using their cellphones and other wireless communication devices, such as smartwatches, during school hours—meaning from the first bell to the dismissal bell, these devices must be silenced and put away in their bags. If a student is caught using a phone during the school day, the device will be confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the day. Depending on the circumstances of the violation, a student could also get detention or be suspended.

Flint schools in Michigan also prohibit all students, regardless of grade level, from using cellphones or other personal electronic devices. If a student is caught using a phone, it will be confiscated and returned to the student’s parent or caretaker.

Some districts provide technological solutions, such as pouches, to lock and store students’ phones during the school day. In other districts, educators have found creative ways to separate students from their phones, such as using over-the-door shoe holders where students place their phones during class.

2. Cellphones restricted only for elementary students, more flexible for middle and high school students

While restrictions on the use of cellphones and other two-way communication devices exist for all students in the Wauwatosa district in Wisconsin , there are more flexible rules for middle and high school students. Cellphones are prohibited all day for elementary students, but middle and high school students can use their phones before and after school, between class periods, during lunch, and in free periods. Teachers and principals have discretion for imposing consequences for misuse.

3. Cellphones are prohibited for elementary and middle school students, but more flexible for high school students

Elementary and middle school students in Virginia’s Rockingham district are prohibited from using personal electronic devices during the school day, while high school students may use their devices during lunch, study hall, advisory periods if permitted by a teacher and principal, and in between classes.

4. Cellphones are restricted only in classrooms, locker rooms, and bathrooms

Other districts, such as Richmond schools in Wisconsin, have restrictions on cellphone use only in certain areas of schools, such as classrooms, locker rooms, and bathrooms—to prevent bullying or sharing of inappropriate images, according to some district policies.

5. Cellphones restricted only in classrooms

Some restrictions are centered around classroom time only and allow students to use their phones outside of the classroom. In the Brush school district in Colorado , for instance, students aren’t allowed to have their phones out during instructional hours but can use them any other time. If a student is caught with a phone when they’re not allowed to have it, parents can either come to school to collect the phone or they can let the school keep the phone until the end of the day.

6. Cellphone restrictions are left up to each school

There are also districts, such as Meriden in Connecticut and Minnetonka in Minnesota, that don’t have districtwide restrictions, but instead have guidelines that schools can choose to follow.

For instance, in Meriden, the guidelines recommend elementary students keep their phones in their bags the whole school day; middle school students keep their phones in their lockers but can use them during lunch; and to let high school students have access to their phones all day but they must be turned off and out of sight during class time.

Other districts, such as Pawtucket in Rhode Island , allow principals or teachers to implement their own school or classroom rules around cellphones, as long as there’s a clear plan for allowing students to use them in case of emergencies.

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Rensselaer Handbook of Student Rights and Responsibilities Summer 2024

May 20, 2024

The  Rensselaer Handbook of Student Rights and Responsibilities  reflects the values, beliefs, and expectations we have as a community of scholars. It is the responsibility of each Rensselaer student to understand and comply with the rules and regulations set forth in the Handbook, as well as with the requirements set forth in other Institute policies and rules. 

It is the responsibility of each Rensselaer student to understand and comply with these policies, protocols, and requirements, and all other health-related requirements set forth in Institute policies.

If you or someone you know is in need of care and support services, please contact any of the resources below:

Department of Public Safety (518) 276-6611 publicsafety.rpi.edu

Student Health Center (518) 276-6287 studenthealth.rpi.edu

Student Counseling Services (518) 276-6479 studenthealth.rpi.edu/counseling

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Sophomore Selected as Finalist in Profile in Courage Essay Contest

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation announced that Aarush Tutiki ’26 was named a finalist in the national John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest for High School Students. In his essay, Aarush profiled Leonidas Dyer, former U.S. Representative of Missouri.

For this year’s contest, 2,313 essays were submitted from students in 50 states and Washington, D.C., and from U.S. citizens in Canada, Ecuador, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Namibia, Nigeria, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Vietnam. The foundation selected one winner, a runner-up, five finalists, ten semifinalists, and eight honorable mentions.

The annual Profile in Courage Essay Contest invites high school students from across the nation to write an essay on an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official. The contest is a companion program of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award™, named for Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book Profiles in Courage , which recounts the stories of eight U.S. senators who risked their careers by embracing unpopular decisions for the greater good.

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Princeton Class of 2024 Baccalaureate: Princeton Class of 2024 Baccalaureate: A time to reflect and to look ahead

Seniors process out of the University Chapel after the 2024 Baccalaureate service, an interfaith service that is one of Princeton’s oldest traditions.

Princeton’s Class of 2024 began three days of graduation events on Sunday, May 26, with the University’s 277th Baccalaureate, an interfaith service in the University Chapel that offers members of each graduating class a chance to reflect on their time on campus and think ahead to life after graduation.

The Baccalaureate speaker was federal Judge Nusrat J. Choudhury of the Eastern District of New York, who earned her master’s in public affairs from Princeton's School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) in 2006. Last year, she became the first Muslim woman and first Bangladeshi American in U.S. history to serve as a federal judge. Choudhury's confirmation as a federal judge followed her long career as a civil rights attorney  with the national American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Illinois, where she handled complex constitutional cases on behalf of those who could not afford counsel.

Judge Nusrat J. Choudhury of the Eastern District of New York addresses the Class of 2024. The 2006 graduate alum became the first Muslim woman and first Bangladeshi American to serve as a federal judge when she was confirmed to the bench in 2023. 

Choudhury said that when fighting for civil rights and freedoms as an ACLU attorney, she often achieved the most significant results by bridging her clients' interests with those of the very government agencies they were suing.

She urged the Class of 2024 to “approach different opinions and perspectives not as a threat but as opportunities to learn. ... Acknowledge those differences and disagreements. Understand them. And then find the common ground.”

“I was able to reach across and speak with people with very different viewpoints ... to prevent constitutional violations from happening in the future,” she said. “Not only did those lawsuits change practices in the specific places where we sued, they led to statewide reforms that helped hundreds of thousands of people in Georgia, Mississippi, New York, South Carolina, Washington, Wisconsin.”

Graduating seniors gathered inside the University Chapel for the interfaith Baccalaureate, which includes music, blessings and readings from a range of traditions.

The vibrant interfaith Baccalaureate service offers graduates a chance to reflect on their time on campus and think ahead to life beyond FitzRandolph Gate. One of the University’s oldest traditions, it includes music, blessings and readings from a range of faith and philosophical traditions. 

Graduating seniors gathered inside the University Chapel for the service as friends and families watched from screens outside on Cannon Green and at several other simulcast locations around the campus.

After an invocation from Dean of Religious Life and of the Chapel Alison Boden, Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber greeted the seniors in their caps and gowns.

“All Princetonians take great pride in our shared mission to be 'in the nation’s service and the service of humanity,’” he said, quoting the University's informal motto. “Now, as you prepare to make the transition from students to alumni, I hope Princeton’s mission will continue to shape your lives.”

“At the heart of our community is the desire and responsibility to make the world a better place,” he noted. "As you enter your next stage of life as a Princetonian, I know you have left our campus better than when you arrived, and that you are poised to have the same impact on the world around us. For that, you have my deepest respect and gratitude.”

Class of 2024 officers gathered before the procession into the chapel. From left: Elliott Hyon, secretary; Sydney Johnson, president; Ive Jones, vice president; Lauren Fahlberg, social chair; and Eric Ahn, treasurer.

Four seniors selected for their outstanding contribution to religious life at Princeton then read in turn from their sacred texts.

Following the readings, Eisgruber introduced Choudhury by echoing fellow alumnus Anthony Romero, executive director of the ACLU, who has  described Choudhury as “ a trailblazing civil rights lawyer with a remarkable record of advancing equal justice for all in our nation. ”

At the ACLU, Eisgruber said, “Judge Choudhury filed pathbreaking lawsuits to stop racial profiling and to change criminal justice procedures that disproportionately punished poor people. S he fought to protect immigrants from dangerous detention conditions, and she obtained a court-ordered settlement that protected Muslim Americans against unlawful surveillance. Her team advanced free speech rights, voting rights, the rights of LGBTQ people, and a wide range of other fundamental freedoms. ”

Opportunities and responsibilities

In her remarks, Choudhury shared her father's journey from what is now Bangladesh to his career as a doctor in Chicago, which made possible her own career as a civil rights attorney and now judge.

“My father modeled for me what it means to be the first in the community to do something,” she said. “And my parents together modeled for me that with the great opportunities of being in this country come even greater responsibilities: The responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect, to share knowledge, and to do what one can do to make the path a little easier for those that follow those of us who are the first.”

“As you enter your next stage of life as a Princetonian, I know you have left our campus better than when you arrived, and that you are poised to have the same impact on the world around us,” President Christopher L. Eisgruber told the assembled class. “For that, you have my deepest respect and gratitude.” 

She talked about the responsibilities and joys that come with being the “first” to break through a barrier. “Since my confirmation as a judge, I have heard from hundreds of people — young people, people working in public interest law, American Muslims, Bangladeshi Americans, frankly Americans of all races, religions and backgrounds, and from people across the world,” she said. “They tell me that my confirmation shows them that they, too, can be seen for their own excellence, and can get the chance to work at the highest levels of their chosen profession. ... I am glad that each and every one of these people feel inspired, because they should. Because our country is inspiring.”

She also shared her hopes for the Class of 2024: “I wish you lives filled with meaningful and rewarding work that makes use of what are your great talents, and pays those talents forward to those around you. I hope that as you move forward in your chosen professions, you approach different opinions and perspectives not as a threat but as opportunities to learn. ...”

“And I urge you to take chances. Experiment, and understand that there is no single path forward in a meaningful life. There is just taking stock of where you are at each stage, to make sure you are in a role to allow you to be the change you want to see in the world, and to make sure that every day, you are doing work that you actually love to do.”

Associate Dean of Religious Life and of the Chapel Theresa Thames concluded the interfaith service with a benediction for the students.

“ No courses, no teachers or guides could have prepared you for the unfolding of your lives during your time here at Princeton University," she said. "May you always remember and celebrate the unexpected ways that circumstance and time met you in the moment, and you showed up. You showed up on this campus amid the unknown while the world navigated loss and grief. ...  Class of 2024, keep showing up. ”

The Baccalaureate service is available for viewing online , along with the  full text  of Choudhury's address. End-of-the-year activities will continue with Class Day for seniors and the Hooding ceremony for advanced-degree candidates on Monday, May 27, and Commencement on Tuesday, May 28.

For many seniors, today was their first chance to wear their graduation regalia of caps and gowns. Others, who had participated in the pre-graduation events hosted by various campus affinity groups, sported colorful stoles distributed by their groups.

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NCAA signs off on deal that would change landscape of college sports — paying student-athletes

A major change could be coming for college athletes — they may soon start getting paid.

A tentative agreement announced Thursday by the NCAA and the country’s five biggest conferences to a series of antitrust lawsuits could direct millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as fall 2025.

The nearly $2.8 billion settlement, which would be paid out over the next decade to 14,000 former and current student-athletes, “is an important step in the continuing reform of college sports that will provide benefits to student-athletes and provide clarity in college athletics across all divisions for years to come,” NCAA President Charlie Baker said in a joint statement Thursday night with the commissioners of the ACC, the Big 10, the Big 12, the Pac-12 and the SEC.

The federal judge overseeing the case must still sign off on the agreement, but if it is approved, it would signal a major shift in college sports in which students would play for compensation, not just scholarships, exposure and opportunities.

“This landmark settlement will bring college sports into the 21st century, with college athletes finally able to receive a fair share of the billions of dollars of revenue that they generate for their schools,” said Steve Berman, one of the lead attorneys for the plaintiffs. “Our clients are the bedrock of the NCAA’s multibillion-dollar business and finally can be compensated in an equitable and just manner for their extraordinary athletic talents.”

The NCAA and power conferences called the settlement a “road map” that would allow the uniquely American institution to provide unmatched opportunity for millions of students and write the “next chapter of college sports.”

The case, which was set to go to trial early next year, was brought by a former and a current college athlete who said the NCAA and the five wealthiest conferences improperly barred athletes from earning endorsement money. Former Arizona State swimmer Grant House and Sedona Prince, a former Oregon and current TCU basketball player, also contended in their suit that athletes were entitled to a piece of the billions of dollars the NCAA and those conferences earn from media rights agreements with television networks.

Michael McCann, a legal analyst and sports reporter at Sportico , told NBC News in an interview on Top Story with Tom Llamas the case has two components that “move away from amateurism” — one that deals with how players are paid for the past loss of earnings, including money they could have made for name, image and likeness.

“The going forward part is that colleges can opt in, conferences can opt in, as well, to pay players, to share revenue with them, to have direct pay, and that would be of course a radical from the traditions of college sports,” McCann said, adding many would say that change is warranted. “Now the athletes, at least at some schools, will get a direct stake.”

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though some details have emerged in the past few weeks. They signal the end of the NCAA’s bedrock amateurism model that dates to its founding in 1906. Indeed, the days of NCAA punishment for athletes driving booster-provided cars started vanishing three years ago when the organization  lifted restrictions on endorsement deals  backed by so-called name, image and likeness, or NIL, money.

Now it is not far-fetched to look ahead to seasons when a star quarterback or a top prospect on a college basketball team not only is cashing in big-money NIL deals but also has a $100,000 school payment in the bank to play.

A host of  details are still to be determined . The agreement calls for the NCAA and the conferences to pay $2.77 billion over 10 years to more than 14,000 former and current college athletes who say now-defunct rules prevented them from earning money from endorsement and sponsorship deals dating to 2016.

Some of the money would come from NCAA reserve funds and insurance, but even though the lawsuit specifically targeted five conferences that comprise 69 schools (including Notre Dame),  dozens of other NCAA member schools  would get smaller distributions from the NCAA to cover the mammoth payout.

Schools in the Big Ten, the Big 12 and the Atlantic Coast and Southeastern conferences would end up bearing the brunt of the settlement at a cost of about $300 million apiece over 10 years, the majority of which would be paid to athletes going forward.

The Pac-12 is also part of the settlement, with all 12 current schools sharing responsibility even though Washington State and Oregon State will be the only league members left by this fall after the 10 other schools leave.

Paying athletes

In the new compensation model, each school would be permitted but not required to set aside up to $21 million in revenue to share with athletes per year, though as revenues rose, so could the cap.

Athletes in all sports would be eligible for payments, and schools would be given the freedom to decide how the money is divvied up among sports programs. Roster restrictions would replace scholarship limits by sport.

McCann said the back pay would disproportionately go to some sports — such as football and basketball.

“The schools that I think that are certainly big football schools will probably opt in because they’re going to want to compete, they’re going to want to get the best players, because college football generates a lot of revenue,” he said. 

Whether the new compensation model is subject to the Title IX gender equity law is unknown, along with whether schools would be able to bring NIL activities in-house as they hope and squeeze out the booster-run collectives that have sprouted up in the last few years to pay athletes. Both topics could lead to more lawsuits.

“There are all sorts of areas of turbulence that could present themselves,” McCann said of roadblocks that could arise.

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Other cases

The settlement is expected to cover two  other antitrust cases  facing the NCAA and major conferences that challenge athlete compensation rules. Hubbard v. the NCAA and Carter v. the NCAA are also in front of judges in the Northern District of California.

A fourth case, Fontenot v. NCAA, creates a potential complication, as it remains in a Colorado court after a judge  denied a request  to combine it with Carter. Whether Fontenot becomes part of the settlement is unknown, and it matters because the NCAA and its conferences don’t want to be on the hook for more damages should they lose in court.

“We’re going to continue to litigate our case in Colorado and look forward to hearing about the terms of a settlement proposal once they’re actually released and put in front of a court,” said George Zelcs, a plaintiffs’ attorney in Fontenot.

Headed in that direction

The solution agreed to in the settlement is a landmark but not surprising. College sports have been trending in this direction for years, with athletes receiving more and more monetary benefits and rights they say were long overdue.

In December, Baker, the former governor of Massachusetts who has been on the job for 14 months,  proposed creating a new tier of Division I athletics  in which the schools with the most resources would be required to pay at least half their athletes $30,000 per year. That suggestion, along with many other possibilities, remains under discussion.

The settlement would not make every issue facing college sports go away. There is still a question of whether athletes should be  deemed employees  of their schools, which Baker and other college sports leaders  are fighting.

Some type of federal legislation or antitrust exemption would most likely still be needed to codify the terms of the settlement, protect the NCAA from future litigation and pre-empt state laws that attempt to neuter the organization’s authority. As it is,  the NCAA still faces lawsuits  that challenge its ability to govern itself, including setting rules limiting multiple-time transfers.

“This settlement is also a road map for college sports leaders and Congress to ensure this uniquely American institution can continue to provide unmatched opportunity for millions of students,” the joint statement said. “All of Division I made today’s progress possible, and we all have work to do to implement the terms of the agreement as the legal process continues. We look forward to working with our various student-athlete leadership groups to write the next chapter of college sports.”

Federal lawmakers have indicated they would like to get something done, but while  several bills have been introduced , none have gone anywhere.

Despite the unanswered questions, one thing is clear: Major college athletics is about to become more like professional sports than ever before.

Essay on Responsibility Of Youth

Students are often asked to write an essay on Responsibility Of Youth in their schools and colleges. And if you’re also looking for the same, we have created 100-word, 250-word, and 500-word essays on the topic.

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100 Words Essay on Responsibility Of Youth

Importance of youth responsibility.

Youth are the future. They have the power to shape the world. It’s important for them to understand their responsibilities. This includes caring for themselves, their families, and their communities. They should also respect the law and the rights of others.

Personal Responsibility

Youth have a duty to take care of their health. This means eating well, exercising, and avoiding harmful habits. They also need to focus on their education. Learning new skills can help them succeed in life.

Family Responsibility

Young people should help their families. They can do chores, take care of siblings, and support their parents. Family is a team, and everyone needs to do their part.

Community Responsibility

Youth should also help their communities. They can volunteer, clean up parks, or help neighbors. By doing these things, they can make their communities better places to live.

Respect for Law and Rights

Finally, youth must respect the law and the rights of others. They should follow rules and treat everyone with kindness. This helps create a peaceful society.

250 Words Essay on Responsibility Of Youth

Introduction.

Youth is a time of energy and potential. It is a time when we can shape our life. As young people, we have many responsibilities. These are not just to ourselves, but also to our families, our communities, and our world.

Responsibility to Self

The first duty of youth is to themselves. They must take care of their health and education. They should eat healthy food, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. They should also study hard to gain knowledge and skills. This will help them to be successful in the future.

Responsibility to Family

Young people also have a duty to their families. They should respect their parents and elders. They should help with household chores. They should also care for their younger siblings. This helps to strengthen family bonds.

Responsibility to Society

Youth also have a role to play in society. They should be good citizens. They should obey laws and respect authority. They should also help those in need. This can be done by volunteering or donating to charity.

Responsibility to the World

Finally, youth have a responsibility to the world. They should care for the environment. They should also promote peace and understanding among different cultures and religions. This helps to make the world a better place.

In conclusion, youth have many responsibilities. By fulfilling these duties, they can make a positive impact. They can help to shape a better future for themselves and for everyone.

500 Words Essay on Responsibility Of Youth

Youth is a time of energy, growth, and potential. It is a period when we can shape our futures and influence our societies. As young people, we carry a great responsibility. This essay will explore the various responsibilities of youth.

Role in Society

Young people play a critical role in society. They are the leaders of tomorrow, and their actions today will shape the future. They have the responsibility to be informed about world events, local issues, and the needs of their communities. They must participate in social activities, volunteer work, and community service. By doing this, they can contribute to society and make the world a better place.

Education and Learning

Education is another key responsibility of youth. Young people must strive to learn and grow, not only in school but also in life. They should seek knowledge, develop skills, and cultivate curiosity. This will prepare them for future challenges and opportunities. They must also respect their teachers and peers, fostering a positive learning environment for all.

Health and Well-Being

Young people also have a responsibility towards their health and well-being. They should eat healthily, exercise regularly, and avoid harmful habits like smoking or excessive screen time. They should also take care of their mental health, seeking help when needed. By doing this, they can ensure a healthy and productive future.

Respect and Kindness

Respect and kindness are essential responsibilities of youth. Young people should treat others with dignity and respect, regardless of their background or beliefs. They should also show kindness and empathy towards others. This promotes harmony and understanding in society.

Environment Protection

Youth have a vital role in protecting the environment. They should be aware of environmental issues and take steps to reduce their carbon footprint. They can do this by recycling, conserving water, and using renewable energy. They should also advocate for environmental policies and participate in environmental campaigns.

In conclusion, the responsibilities of youth are vast and varied. From contributing to society and pursuing education, to maintaining health, showing respect, and protecting the environment, young people carry a heavy load. Yet, it is through these responsibilities that they can truly make a difference. As they step into adulthood, they carry with them the power to shape the future. It is up to them to use this power wisely, fulfilling their responsibilities and creating a better world for all.

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PHOTOS: Ballou High School students get VIP prom night escort as winner of essay contest

by Andrew Inches, JeanneTyler Moodee Lockman

WASHINGTON (7News) — Thursday night was prom night at Ballou High School in D.C.

Some lucky students got to ride to their big night in style with a full police escort and motorcade.

The D.C. tradition began in 2007.

Every year the school holds an essay writing contest and the winners get a first-class police escort to the big dance.

They put on a show with a party bus and motorcycles. They get VIP treatment all the way around.

7News Photojournalist Andrew Inches captured sights and sounds from the night.