As I took time to interact with students outside of my team, they asked me what we did to prepare ourselves for the big day. ... In my opinion the general foundation is that administrators glorify sports teams more than they do so academics. ... Instead of fueling students with sports and sport rivalry, the school should promote higher GPA requirement to access a spot on a sports team. ... Having said, the incoming freshman are brought to think that sports are the main priority of their high school careers, when in reality their academic accomplishments are what will guarantee them a bright an...

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Abstract Western governments around the globe have become increasingly focused on the successful transition of young people from school to further education and/or training. It could be suggested that for many countries this is the key focus of their youth policies. Nevertheless, the divide between those young people who manage to successfully transition into a meaningful careers pathway and those who do not continues to widen. Establishing stronger welfare safety nets and better youth services that can respond more effectively to the needs of young people as they reach fruition have all been ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Abstract Western governments around the globe have become increasingly focused on the successful transition of young people from school to further education and/or training. It could be suggested that for many countries this is the key focus of their youth policies. Nevertheless, the divide between those young people who manage to successfully transition into a meaningful careers pathway and those who do not continues to widen. Establishing stronger welfare safety nets and better youth services that can respond more effectively to the needs of young people as they reach fruition have all been ...

• Word Count: 5459
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate