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title: 'The Dangers of a College Life: A Discourse Delivered in Nassau-Hall, December 3, 1843'
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authors:
- 'James Carnahan'
date: 1843-01-01
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topics:
- 'Education'
scriptures:
- 'Proverbs 1'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/carnahan-1843-the-dangers-of-a-college-life-a-discourse-delivered-in-nassau-hall-december-3-1843
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# The Dangers of a College Life: A Discourse Delivered in Nassau-Hall, December 3, 1843

A college president warns new students against idleness, bad company, and desultory reading, urging steady study and disciplined habits as decisive for future character and success.

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