College is a new world. College isn't like high school where we can easily cheat in class or copied someone's homework. College is all about working towards being someone in life. College is about discovering more about ourselves and pushes us beyond our boundaries. It about being financially stable and able to take care ourselves and our family.
The college admission process can be overwhelming. Being only a junior, I have put only a bit of thought into this and I'm already beginning to feel overwhelmed. There are so many options out there; it can be hard to know which one will be best for me in the long run. by reading “Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be," I was able to come to realization that while college is important, the name of your college is not. James Bruni, the author of “Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be", has a very straightforward writing style.
Destiny Garcia Professor Star English 103 18 June 2018 It's time to drop the college for all crusade Students are forced to make decisions regarding whether they will attend college or not. Its seems like society desires us to attend college, almost leaving us with no choice. This might be the biggest problem to cause college crusade.
Some may think that everybody should go to college. However, they fail to realize that college is not a perfect fit for everyone. Although, it may have been a great experience for them for others may not be able to share the experience due to personal reasons. Multitudes of people want to attend college, but they cannot because they either do not have the funds, they lack motivation, or it may just be the wrong time in their lives.
Every day, multitudes of things are competing for our attention. Billboards line every street, commercials interrupt every enticing program, and our phones are constantly beckoning us to check them. And no, this is not the beginning of another trite piece of literature that is going to complain about how the growth of advertising and technological innovation is the decline of the human race. In fact, I embrace it. The world is changing, and with so much to be involved in, competition for our attention is healthy and necessary to keep things that we want to see accessible.
The dream of going to college has been present since I remember. However, I lived in a low income household in Spain, and at that time my family was going through a great depression, lack of financial stability, and my parent’s relationship was not at its best; consequently, the idea of having another expense was not a priority for the family, needless to say that college was not an option. Nevertheless, life has given me the opportunity to review my priorities, make new choices and as a result, I decided to pursue a higher education. I became a displaced homemaker after my divorce in 2008 in Washington State, when I decided to move away and start a new life in Colorado. We were only us, my daughter and me.
Living as a low-class minority, college education is a major problem for me. I was oblivious to the idea of applying to a big university because of my lack of confidence in myself, my education level, and my financial needs. When I started ninth grade, the talk of college increased and people warned us to start preparing for the whole process. I was unaware of the specific requirements for applying to a college. Growing up, the only thing I knew was to study hard, and get good grades.
Four years ago, I left the shores of Nigeria to pursue a higher education at the University of Ottawa. I know most people when they are younger are not sure of what career path to follow, ye I always knew I wanted to be a lawyer. Ever since I could remember, I have always felt deep compassion towards other human beings. It is disappointing to watch people lose their basic human rights. My program has educated me and changed my worldly views.
College for some people may be just a dream but for others it is a way of life. My mother struggled as a single parent for many years trying to provide for seven children. Food, shelter and other necessities were a constant struggle. I did not think that I could attain such a glorious achievement, because although school was important, it was not the number one priority in our home. Experiences shape our paths but do not determine our outcome.
The University of Pennsylvania promotes this wondrous idea that students should be free to explore, and in the process innovate something amazing. Simply the thought of unrestrained inquiry titillates my expansive curiosity. Just as Magellan, Cabot, and famed explorers of the new world had been fascinated by knowledge beyond their boundaries, I am a conquistador. But rather than pursuing the riches of the Fountain of Youth, I seek the treasures of fruitful study and intellectual endeavors.
When I enrolled into University of Connecticut in 2009, I was living my life conforming to other people's goals and not my own. Life purpose and life intentions are rich and valuable. It can also be helpful in aiding us to move through the challenges life brings us. Self-discovery is an evolving process. Sometimes you have to take a detour in life.
When I first came to the United State, I did not speak any English, but I had the desire to continue my education and to learn English. Growing up as a child, I only had one dream to become a chemical engineer. However, there have been many different challenges have been part of my journey. I remember starting school when I first came to the United States, at a local community center. Young and dedicated, I decided for the first six months that I would not speak any of my native languages and only focus on English.
Graduating from high school, I knew I wanted to attend a university that offered a strong computer science program, a culture of entrepreneurship, and a vibrant school spirit. In many ways, my time at USC has satisfied most of these requirements. At the same time, it has also spurred a shift in my intellectual interests and taught me a lot about what I want out of my undergraduate experience. Consequently, transferring schools will help me transition into the ideal academic environment to fully achieve my goals. Prior to college, I became interested in using technology, especially software, to address social problems—an aspiration I took to USC and one that continues to drive me today.
As a young child I was always fascinated with education since I was raised by parents who were not able to finish their education. At that young age the only goal I had was finishing high school and go to college. I didn’t think much of my goals until I realized that there was more than just going to going to college and getting my diploma. When I first viewed Wichita State’s campus I realized that I wanted to be part their campus by participating in clubs and joining a sorority. I wanted to make a difference in the campus by meeting new people.
Most students develop thoughts about it the year they need to apply, but eager ones start even in their junior year. Individuals are able to take college courses to lessen their schedule when college begins which is an advantage. Being able to strengthen the mind contributes to a positive impact on social life, experience with other extracurricular clubs and to find internships in the future. Forming a good relationship with a teacher is very beneficial towards college. There may be times where a student will have a large lecture, instead of an average small class size like in high school.
