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Are student towns strongholds of academic wisdom and youth or places of tension between students and locals? This is quite a disputable question which is still unsolved. Of course, there are pros and cons in such towns.
Academic wisdom and youth
First of all, student towns are characterized by such good features as friendly and peaceful atmosphere and cultural diversity. There are so many young people reading books in parks, there are few cars. So the air is quite fresh. Of course, sometimes students make some fests which can disturb locals. However, locals can participate in those activities and have fun as well. The vast majority of students are people who came to receive a good education so there can be no many disorders.
Tension
Nevertheless, many people argue that some student do not follow some of community's rules. For instance, locals complain that flats and houses rented by students are not in the proper state. Many students do not keep their houses and gardens in the same way as locals do. Besides, some people also state that there can be some tension between different stores keepers' and students. Some people point out that young people do not respect the culture of the locals.
What should be done?
In fact, the answers are quite easy. People should have patience and tolerance. Of course, it may be useful to launch some additional classes where students will be consulted on the culture, and habits of locals, and some essential rules of the community. However, it is not a good problem solving to issue some restrictions. Maybe, it can be useful to arrange different actions where students could be helpful for community, and where students and locals could work together. These can be different charity projects. Students may also help to make their town better.
Are student towns strongholds of academic wisdom and youth or places of tension between students and locals? This is quite a disputable question which is still unsolved. Of course, there are pros and cons in such towns.
Academic wisdom and youth
First of all, student towns are characterized by such good features as friendly and peaceful atmosphere and cultural diversity. There are so many young people reading books in parks, there are few cars. So the air is quite fresh. Of course, sometimes students make some fests which can disturb locals. However, locals can participate in those activities and have fun as well. The vast majority of students are people who came to receive a good education so there can be no many disorders.
Tension
Nevertheless, many people argue that some student do not follow some of community's rules. For instance, locals complain that flats and houses rented by students are not in the proper state. Many students do not keep their houses and gardens in the same way as locals do. Besides, some people also state that there can be some tension between different stores keepers' and students. Some people point out that young people do not respect the culture of the locals.
What should be done?
In fact, the answers are quite easy. People should have patience and tolerance. Of course, it may be useful to launch some additional classes where students will be consulted on the culture, and habits of locals, and some essential rules of the community. However, it is not a good problem solving to issue some restrictions. Maybe, it can be useful to arrange different actions where students could be helpful for community, and where students and locals could work together. These can be different charity projects. Students may also help to make their town better.
Student Culture How to Live in Student Towns and Enclaves
