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9 chlamydia, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Trichomoniasis, or Chancroid. And, while condom use limits the risk of contracting Gonorrhea for men, there’s no demonstrable benefit at all for women. And condoms, of course, do nothing to stop the emotional damage created careless sexual relationships. Now most of what I’ve said so far is "Polonius" advice, nothing you didn't know already. But there is maybe one thing I can say to you that you don't already know. I titled this unit "finding what you're not looking for" because I think the main reason students don't enjoy their college years as much as they should is because they don't really know all that the college experience has to offer. Most students think of college primarily as career training: the ticket to a better job. There's nothing wrong with that, but if the job after graduation is all you're looking for, you'll find it a mighty difficult four (or five) years. For those who are focused on something beyond a job, this campus is a great place to be. There is always something new to learn: music, computers, foreign languages, etc. One of the chief things I got out of college was the ability to enjoy all sorts of different things. And if you use your college opportunities well, you'll have a life full of all sorts of things that make life more enjoyable and satisfying. Be sure to explore different areas and take advantage of the opportunities you have here to learn about different things—not just in your classes either. While you are here, you should have the opportunity to try different kinds of sports, eat different kinds of foods, hear speakers on all sorts of different topics, and meet people from all sorts of different backgrounds. Be outgoing, and enjoy all the different kinds of things there are to enjoy. Now with all the wonderful opportunities there are on this campus, you'd think there would be no problem adjusting--that you are almost automatically going to be happy here. But
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