whether or not should they attend college after high school or not. College is a place to further someone’s education rather than just having an average high school diploma. A person can attend college for however long they want to receive any degree to mind. Going to college will be a helpful advantage to a person life because a person can live finically stable, choose your own career, and enjoy the lifestyle that comes with going away for college. Going to college will benefit a person in the long
Destiny to Destination The pursuit of attending college has been a personal desire and goal for as long as I can remember. While maintaining a rigorous academic course load, I also had a passion for excelling in my music endeavors. My superior GPA and yearly testing scores broadened my career choices but made it difficult to discern whether I wanted to pursue something in the field of medicine, education, or music. The academics, experiences, and activities that I have been involved with throughout
Upon attending college as a freshman, I slowly grew into the man. I am today, being a young man growing through the years of college and still growing I have tremendous each year. I had to overcome certain situations to get myself focused and realistic about my goals. My short term academic goals are to obtain my Bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 2018. Upon graduating from Livingstone College I plan to receive my Master degree (MBA). Receiving this Scholarship will not only give me the self-confidence
Why am I attending college? As a high school senior, I’m beginning to look at what life will be like outside of high school. Once I’m out of high school, I have two major choices that I can choose from; to continue to higher education, which means going to a college or university, or to start working and planning my life right away. Different people will have different choices of their own, but I believe attending a college or university is the best fit for me to pursue my choice of career, to experience
Attending Wallace State Community College was really a no brainer for a myriad of reasons. It has been sixteen years since I attended high school. Since then, I have used practically none of the math that I learned in my high school years. Now, I have to relearn that math in order to put me on the path of obtaining my Bachelor’s degree in History and following that up with law school at either the Cumberland School of Law at Samford or the Birmingham School of Law. The math program at Wallace is
The Benefits of Attending College In addition to the promise of a higher salary, college offers a myriad of benefits to students who participate in the academic experience. First, I want to experience the college life. For instance, I want to adjust to the class schedule, get to know my professors, and my study habits. Moreover, I want a higher education and knowledge. For example, get a further education in English, writing, and mathematical skills. Finally, I want to acquire skills for my
been a steady rise in college and university enrollments. The vast majority of the enrollees are from the 25 to 40 age bracket, and this trend is only expected to continue into the foreseeable future. The trend has been recognized and embraced by colleges and universities all of the country, and as a result the traditional educational methodologies have been adapted to accommodate the adult learners of today. There are numerous reasons as to why people choose not to attend college after high school
Attending college in United States for someone like me is a very difficult experience. I was not really well prepared to handle college in this country . I came from the Philippines, which can be considered as underdeveloped country. We didn’t have the plenty of educational resources that most students have here in US. Other challenges that I’m facing is my financial problem and my English speaking/writing skills. The odds against me from succeeding in college is great, but I am not going to let
Attending college at Columbia means engaging in an inclusive community. The university fosters many opportunities for involvement, contribution, and success. It is an Ivy League school in New York City, after all. The best part is that a vibrant and diverse class of students is accepted to grasp these opportunities. This is evident in the school’s numerous cultural organizations and generous financial aid program. As I scanned the list of student organizations on the Columbia website, I noticed
the hard work he endures to remind myself that I must succeed to honor my parents. Constantly seeing them work, I want to give back to my parents through making college more affordable so they can have a vacation from work. Being a first-generation student, I want to attend college because it is the door to opportunity: attending college means I can