| College Drinking and DWI | | | | A DWI charge can be devastating for college |
| Recent government and special interest group | | | | students, especially since most students are forced to |
| projects have dedicated funds and time to awareness | | | | operate on relatively modest budgets. DWI convictions |
| campaigns about alcohol abuse and college students. | | | | often carry heavy fines, probation, attendance at |
| While movies and TV shows often depict college | | | | alcohol classes and other requirements that can be |
| partying and alcohol consumption in a comedic light, | | | | very difficult for the average college student to |
| many do not emphasize the dangers of alcohol | | | | balance while working part-time jobs, attending classes, |
| consumption. Such shows often neglect to show the | | | | and attempting to stay current on required |
| dangers of drinking and driving and do not send the | | | | coursework. |
| correct message to college students. | | | | In addition, DWI convictions can affect the student's |
| While the college years are generally recognized as a | | | | criminal record and may prevent them from obtaining a |
| time of exploration and self-expression, it is important | | | | job in desired occupations. Jobs that offer the use of a |
| to impress the importance of responsibility, especially | | | | company vehicle and other vocations may refuse to |
| when it comes to the consumption of alcoholic | | | | hire an individual with a DWI charge on his or her |
| beverages. While college students may be tempted to | | | | record. Others may see the conviction on the person's |
| drink and drive, it is essential to educated them on the | | | | record and assume that they are irresponsible or not |
| dangers of operating a vehicle under the influence of | | | | of the moral caliber that the company is seeking. |
| alcohol or drugs. | | | | |