alternative for those seeking a college education without the incurring unnecessary amounts of debt. Community colleges were once looked at as institutions only for those who could not get into the university, Trowbridge used the term “second-class academic institutions” to describe
A solid education is a permanent foundation that can carry an individual through life. The necessities expected from the workforce are often developed and shaped during an individual’s collegiate years. However, with the growing demand of education, the price is furthermore higher. Experts argue that many contributors have also impacted tuition costs; for example, state funding has been cut in order to support new initiatives, like energy and healthcare (Kantrowitz, 2012). In addition, blame
it really necessary? They are just going to be a statistic. I believe everyone should not go to college. College is not for everyone. I believe everyone should not go to college. Not everyone should go to college. Most jobs do not need a college degree to be hired. The more work experience you have the more you will earn. Many students are forced to go to college, many just want to stay home and work. When students go to college, they go to have a career. When students graduate from college they
asked if I was considering on pursuing a doctorate degree. As a result, I explained my excitement to proceed, but the fear of failing and financing was holding me back. The professors were very supportive and encouraging and assured me I would be successful. In addition, the professors let me know they didn’t encourage everyone to continue, but believed in me and offered to write letters of recommendation. While obtaining my doctoral degree was something I thought about as a child, I didn’t think
to build upon academic skills, gain a step up in terms of work experience, and become more acquainted with the world and adult life without a watchful parent. It is a very impactful experience that can alter the path taken in life but it comes with a very high price, one that many aren’t able to pay and in turn are forced into tens of thousands of dollars in debt. However, the individuals in debt that did graduate have received something that to most of them was all worth it, a degree. With this, they
grades. This turned out to be the ultimate wake up call. Coming into college as a freshman alone was stressful and I chose to add being a varsity athlete on my plate. My first two years of college consisted of learning how to balance athletics and academics. My wake up call came when I didn’t do as well as I had expected in my first semester science class, general chemistry. I loved chemistry, but this turned out to be an unrequited love. I did not do as well as I had hoped, but I refused to let this
My choice to attend FIU was one of the easier ones I’ve made so far in my academic career. I was drawn to the university as I felt a sense of community here that has only been further enhanced as a legacy, with both my mother and stepfather having completed their Bachelor degrees at this institution. The relationships and connections my parents were able to build here were a testament to FIU’s ability to bring together people from so many different backgrounds and create a family. I experienced an
Texas Tech Preview Day last October, I found that Texas Tech offers a path I can take to get my Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Science with a Biology Emphasis and get a minor in Coaching. Graduating with this degree is my main educational goal for the next four years. After receiving my degree and teaching certificate my goal is to be placed in a high school in Texas to teach Biology. I have no where specific in mind, I am wanting to stay in Texas because this is where my certification
toward Rutgers. Rutgers offers a number of programs and clubs that will aid my career goals. I aim for law school after completing my Bachelor’s degree and I
obtain this degree is to participate in a program called the ninety-thirty program. The ninety-thirty program is a program offered at Estrella Mountain Community College to help students save money towards their degree at a community college credit hour rate vs. a university. Once I have completed my ninety credits, I will then transfer to ASU through another pathway program known as MAPP to finish my remaining thirty credits to obtain my Bachelors in criminal justice. Upon receiving my degree my ultimate