Assignment:
Evans et al. (2010) noted, Chickering argued that the college environment has a tremendous influence over a college student's development (Chickering, 1969; Chickering & Reiser, 1993). Select one of the key issues facing today's college freshmen from the list below and use any individual identity theory (or combination of theories) to justify your discussion as to how the issue may influence a student's college persistence and/or academic success:
1. Academic preparedness
2. Family-related issues
3. Job-related issues