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7 Tips for Resisting Temptation in College

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by RAKI WRIGHT

College is filled with once-in-a-lifetime experiences that build a future. For some, it creates the future they’ve always wanted. For others, irresponsible behavior turns college into a defining moment in their life.

1. Study

Most clever sex crimes attorneys built their reputation with years of studying. When your head is in the books, temptation becomes uncommon. Prioritizing studying helps, but it doesn’t mean it has to be the only focus. When studying becomes secondary, that is when you need to worry.

2. Sports

Student-athletes are some of the busiest students in school. When their heads are not in the books, the mind is on the next game or practice. They have a great support system of professors in the classroom and coaches outside of it. Getting in trouble would jeopardize a student’s position on the team, so resisting temptation is a part of their psyche.

3. Join A Fraternity

Fraternities have received a bad reputation over the years due to their depictions in television shows and movies. The truth is that real life fraternities are a lot more boring than their Hollywood stereotype. Sign up with a responsible club and you’ll have friends for the rest of your college life.

4. Charity

Universities are always looking for ways to give back to the community. There is no such thing as having too many helping hands, so volunteering is encouraged. Instead of the default party mode when you have free time, consider dedicating some of that to helping others.

5. Stay Away from Alcohol

This is a hard sell for college students but has more pros than it has cons. Spiked drinks at parties are still a problem in college, and that only accounts for the reported incidents. Minimizing drinking helps, but the truth is that going completely dry is the best way to completely curb bad habits and resist temptation.

6. Avoid Specific Parties

Back in the day, keggers were a big deal in college. In the modern age, these parties have been replaced in name only. Drugs are being legalized word wide, and it has opened the door for potential substance abuse when being irresponsible. If a party openly advertises drug use, then it is a good idea to steer clear of it at all costs.

7. Keep A Responsible Friend Circle

The type of student you want to be can easily be changed by the friends in your circle. If the group is full of party animals, then temptation will always be lurking around the corner. But if your friends hold similar standards to your own, then temptation will have no place to grow. A single negative friend can completely change your college experience. Instead of letting this happen, stop it before things get out of hand.

Get Your Money’s Worth

School is expensive, so don’t waste time being irresponsible. It is an opportunity to grow as a person and become a leader in your community. By resisting temptation, college becomes another badge of honor in a long and fulfilling life.

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