Going to College in Las Vegas, Nevada

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By Stanley Rubenti
stanley.rubenti@university-of-phoenix-campus.com
University of Phoenix Columnist

Imagine if your college campus was only a stone's throw away from a hip casino. Would you get any work done? This is the dilemma that thousands of college students in Las Vegas, Nevada face everyday. Homework or gambling, homework or gambling?

Working Towards Your Degree

Although the promise of fast cash is always alluring, most students at colleges in Las Vegas manage to handle their classes with poise and determination. Chances are, if you attend a university in Nevada, during your first few weeks you might go a little crazy in the casinos, but after awhile, the novelty will start to wear off.

Campus Life in Nevada

Once you begin to settle down, you start to appreciate all that college has to offer. In addition to great classes, there are various student activities, sports, theatrical productions, humanitarian campaigns, and a host of other extracurricular outlets for those who want to get involved. For in truth, aside from the heat and the slot machines, colleges in Nevada are like colleges most anywhere else.

About the Author

A freelance writer and researcher, Stanley Rubenti currently lives and works in Bangkok, Thailand. His previous experience includes working for a lobbying firm in his native Washington, DC, teaching English in Japan, and working for various record and television studios in New York. Stanley holds a B.A. in history.