Going to college is a dream come true for many young people. College is not only a good place to invest in one’s future, it is great fun too. However, college life raises many ethical questions that test an individual’s values and beliefs.
Students struggle with issues of plagiarism, sex, drugs, and personal relationships to name a few. How they respond determines the quality of their college life and even their future. Here are five ethical issues college students face before and after graduation.
1) Applying for College
College students face the first ethical question even before stepping into a college, and it regards their college application. Should they lie? According to the College Board, most students are lying in their applications to increase their chances of admission. The board cites stiff competition for college positions as the reason behind this trend.
It claims that students are lying about their high school achievements or failing to disclose any disciplinary action taken against them. Their parents are not helping either. They are also lying in their admission essays.