Do you believe there is a benefit to earning a post-secondary degree? Post-secondary degrees have been around since before America declared independence from Great Britain in 1776. People have always had to go to college to earn a post-secondary degree. Also, colleges today are so expensive because in the 1700’s only rich families could afford to send their kids to college, so the prices of college have not gone down since then. Earning a post-secondary degree will have a positive impact on somebody’s life because there will be more job opportunities, higher incomes, and a longer life expectancy.…
The Value and Purpose of Postsecondary Degrees Students of for-profit colleges are only 11% of America’s higher education population yet they account for 44% of federal student loan defaults because the value of their degree makes them the least desirable to be hired by employers (Harvard Law Review, 2015). This is also a product of aggressive recruiting techniques that target military members by offering a fast, convenient path towards an accredited degree. As it turns out, a degree awarded from a for-profit or “degree mill” university has no more value in the civilian world than a high school diploma and these businesses continue to capitalize on enlisted Sailor’s dreams of furthering their education. Senior Enlisted Leaders (SEL’s) must educate their Sailors about the prerogative of for-profit universities before authorizing a degree plan.…
We are in a race. Countries all around the world are fighting to dominate the global market. Japan, China, and India are taking advantage of the changing economy and the lack of American tenacity. It is our job, as Americans, to revitalize the American work ethic and propel ourselves into first place. Globalization aided by increased connectivity calls for heightened competition.…
A) The only way the Hispanic community will be able to live decent lives and be adequately represented in government is if we are in positions of power. On December 18th of 2010, the 36 republican and 5 democratic senators did not have my dreams in mind. They did not understand that I don 't have a single memory of the place where I was born. In truth they will never fully know what it 's like to grow up in a country that empowers your dreams, overtakes you with its culture, just to shut you out upon the request of documents that you do not understand why you can 't provide. A college degree will inevitably increase my standard of life but it will stand for so much more. .…
Being in my last year of high school I have begun to think about what goals I want to accomplish during college or after college. I have come to a conclusion that after college I would like to obtain my doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine and start a family. After college I would love to get my doctorate because I enjoy helping animals and their owners. Growing up I have always had a soft spot for animals in my heart, but by majoring in wildlife sciences, it will allow me to come out of my shell and take a different path from just dogs and cats. Also by majoring in this department, I hope to encounter different cultural backgrounds so that I can grow culturally and learn about others while helping them with whatever struggles they…
Success Strategies In order to be successful in my college career, I will need to build a strong and trustworthy relationship with all of my professors. To begin the relationship between my instructor and I, I will personally greet all of my professors every class. In addition, I will always treat the instructors with respect inside and outside of the classroom; I am confident that this will help build a strong relationship with each of my professors.…
Going to college for just a piece of paper that shows an individual’s ability to be motivated is unheard of. The choice of a student to just skate by in college will definitely show in the real world job market. A person might be able to fake his way through college but faking his way through a career would be much harder. I believe a student in the job market will show his or her abilities during an interview and on the job task. McArdle’s statement “College graduates now make 80 percent more than people who have only a high-school diploma” (25) contradicts his questionable doubt of college worth.…
Going for a college education helps you financially. While some people may say that getting a college education is not worth it because it hurts you financially more than it helps you. Those people that say that getting a college education is not worth it do not look at the big picture. Getting a college degree helps you exponentially with finding a high paying job. In this quote it tell you about manufacturing jobs and how college affects the amount of people that enter it.…
Being in my last year of high school I have began to think about what goals I want to accomplish during college or after college. I have came to a conclusion that after college I would like to get my Doctorate Degree in Veterinary Medicine and start a family. I am persuaded that majoring in wildlife sciences/pre-vet at Auburn will help be achieve those goals. After college I would love to get my doctorate because I enjoy helping animals and their owners. Growing up I have always had a soft spot for animals in my heart but by majoring in wildlife sciences, it will allow me to come out of my shell and take a different path from just dogs and cats.…
I plan on attending college because of the vast amount of opportunities available to students for further study in refined subjects. Universities possess the capability to hone a student into a refined character that holds knowledge not provided many places elsewhere. Schools will be positively affected by my attendance because I like to explore new ideas, concepts, and enjoy learning about various topics. I will be the first to jump at an opportunity to study an interesting topic because learning genuinely excites me. Also, I successfully manage my time in completing assignments while juggling after school activities.…
Initially, my educational goals were to go to a community college and transfer to a 4 year university, get a degree, and make a lot of money. Now being at DVC for a semester, my goals have changed because of the many different experiences I had and a few of the clubs I have joined in this school. One education goal I have is to learn the subjects I am interested in and apply them to the real world. I came to DVC to also redeem myself and build a habit of becoming a hard worker and push myself to do my very best. Programming in particular has interested me because I practiced it in high school…
The decision to obtain my degree is one that has given me much pride, however the decision I made to leave a great job (that I enjoyed very much), pack up and leave my home to pursue a position within my degree field has been one of much regret. It has taken almost a year, 100+ resumes, and 3 interviews for me to receive an explanation. All of my work that I did with historic preservation along with being elected by the great citizens of Black Hawk and Central City to the sanitation district board was in vain. Those experiences has been all for not and has been discarded as nonexistent. Therefore I have come to the conclusion that I chose a path that was the best for me due to the nature of my degree and my passion for public service however,…
Overall school is fun and it takes hark work, dedication, and time. People need to go to college and get an education, especially if you qualify for grants and get scholarships. Go all the way, and don’t stop just when you receive your Associate Degree, get your Bachlors Degree, get your Masters Degree, and yes get your Doctorate Degree. There is nothing more rewarding and fulfilling then to have these Degrees. Yes, you will feel tired and burnt out, but at the end what an accomplishment it will be for you and your family.…
My Motivation: What motivates me the most to pursue a college degree is that I will be the first person in my family to receive one. My grandmother is the backbone behind this motivation because she was always making sure that academics came first in my life. There was rarely a day that I would come home and she would not ask me questions about my homework, asking what I learned in school, or even looked over my homework. As I got older, she made sure I was a part of a college prep program called AVID from 6th-12th grade and that definitely made a difference for me. It helped me understand the importance of continuing your education and how beneficial it can be to succeeding in life.…
Success is one of the most prominent paths that we choose to pursue. But what does it mean to be successful? Success is defined as an accomplishment of a goal, even if it takes years of attaining, every individual thrives to procure a level of success. College sparks a gateway to success, surmounting various obstacles and creating numerous opportunities. Graduating from college creates a sense of accomplishment and clarity.…