Lesson 3

WHY BOYS FAIL IN COLLEGE

Herbert E. Hawkes

Q. 1: According to the author there are some boys who fail because they do not try. Who are they? Can we help them?

Ans: The Boy who do not try to pass the examination are those who suffer from some nervous habits. We can help them by telling them to get rid of their nervous habits.

Q. 2: How Does mistaken ambition on the part of boys and their parents lead to the failure of the boys?

Ans: A mistaken ambition leads to failure. The students want to study one thing while his parent’s ask him to study another thing. So, he cannot pay need to studies and fail.

Q. 3: There are some boys who have done well at school but fail to make their mark at college. Who are they? Do you have such boys in college in your country?

Ans: Some talented boys pass the school exam easily. They think that they would pass easily the college exam in this way. So, they do not work hard. As a result, they fail. Some such boys could be found in every college.

Q. 4: How does financial pressure lead to the failure of students described in the lesson? Do you have similar cases in your country?

Ans: Some poor students have to earn to meet their college earn to meet their college expenses. So, much of their time is wasted. As a result, they fail.

Q. 5: To what extent does the question of health lead to failure at college? How far can the college authorities with their medical officers help students in such cases?

Ans: Some students undergo transfusion of blood, to meet college expenses and finally fail. A number of failures can be avoided if notified.

Q. 6: What place would you accord to sportsmen in colleges?

Ans: The main purpose of a college is to impart education. But the college not ignore sports. If games are blocking the way of education they should be banned.

Q. 7: There are some students who join college for the fun of it. Should they be allowed to stay?

Ans: A college is meant for studies. If a student joins the college for fun or for some other purposes, he should be asked to mend his ways.