Freshmen encounter many ethical dilemmas when they begin school.
Many students are away from home for the first time and are often tempted to try new things.
When it comes to the academic world they face temptation as well. Cheating and plagiarism are frowned upon by most colleges and universities, in fact many institutions have strict policies against these. Students may face dismissal from a college or university if they are caught cheating or plagiarizing. Many other resources are available to students that might raise some ethical questions. It is not rare for old exams, lab notebooks, term papers, and notes to be readily available for freshmen.