Her message really touched me in a very powerful way, since I want to become a teacher her story was very personal and insightful! I can inspire others as I gain more knowledge in college and as I teach children and inspire them to become an influence in society. After listening to Mrs. Cahill's speech I now believe I can attempt many new things such as staying at Lee's McRae since it is so far away from home!
Her speech was very good, and I enjoyed listening to her! :)

The Economy

I think the economic down turn will affect me because it has a negative effect on my parents. It will also affect me when I graduate from college and enter the work field. The aspect that affects me the most at this current time in today's society would be gas prices. With the increase in the price of gas I do not have as many opportunities to visit my house as much, meaning I don't get to see my family as much. This has made things harder for me to deal with adversity because I don't get to see my greatest support group, my FAMILY! No I have not changed my financial behavior because since I am away at school I am focusing on my classes, and playing lacrosse. I do not have enough time to have a job, and I dont have my car at school so I dont worry about money or gas. It makes things alot easier. I feel bad for my parents!

Drinking at Lees McRae College

Drinking is definately a social thing at colleges throughout the United States. When invited to a party students usually feel like they need to go to make friends. If you go you will probably be around drinking whether you choose to do it or not. You may have to deal with peer pressure or just feel like you have to because you think "everyone" is doing it. Students play drinking games which may require one to drink alot.

I am completely against drinking and driving becuase I have seen the negative outcomes when people do. If and/or when you go to a party you should always make sure you have a designated driver! I think our campus should have a program called safe ride because then we would be making an effort to help prevent the tradegies that may occur when someone chooses to drink a drive.

Right now the drinking age is 21 but I think it should be 18. First of all thousands of 18 year olds enter college. They are away from there parents, and are around drinking anyway. I think if they make it legal then maybe less kids would want to drink. Its a rebellious act and some people may just drink because of that. I also think that if you can be 18 and serve your country (risking your life) then I think you should be able to have a few drinks.

Although drinking is illegal it is occuring on college campus's throughout the United States. It is something that everyone should be aware of so that students are able to make the right/smart decisions.