One of the main functions of higher education is networking. The state you live in can determine if you move onto higher education. Some states offer much more affordable college education than others, which contributes to the state’s impact on its student’s education choices. Community college often allows students to reach their associates degree, and sometimes their bachelors. Sometimes community college experiences can discourage students from entering a four-year program.
I am lucky enough to have always seen college as an option. I have noticed how in other states, trade schools are promoted over college education due to cost. I have family who live in Missouri, and my cousins out there had already determined they would work in an automotive shop at a young age. Only one of my four cousins in Missouri are attending college, and that was only made possible through a religious program where she has to commit many hours to serving the church. This is very different than what my cousins living in New Jersey have experienced, with most of them attending some form of college. …show more content…
You have to interact with people who have earned high degrees and held very important positions. You also come in contact with many people who can later hold very important positions. In Reading 42, it is discussed how upper middle class students are more inclined to participate in social aspects of college such as internships and clubs. In contrast, working class students place more emphasis on high rades and hard work. I certainly came to college believing that hard work and getting good grades was more important to my career. However, over the years I have had to interact with faculty and peers in order to move onto the next stage of my education. Without social interaction and networking it becomes difficult to get letters of recommendation as well as find out about
I am lucky enough to have always seen college as an option. I have noticed how in other states, trade schools are promoted over college education due to cost. I have family who live in Missouri, and my cousins out there had already determined they would work in an automotive shop at a young age. Only one of my four cousins in Missouri are attending college, and that was only made possible through a religious program where she has to commit many hours to serving the church. This is very different than what my cousins living in New Jersey have experienced, with most of them attending some form of college. …show more content…
You have to interact with people who have earned high degrees and held very important positions. You also come in contact with many people who can later hold very important positions. In Reading 42, it is discussed how upper middle class students are more inclined to participate in social aspects of college such as internships and clubs. In contrast, working class students place more emphasis on high rades and hard work. I certainly came to college believing that hard work and getting good grades was more important to my career. However, over the years I have had to interact with faculty and peers in order to move onto the next stage of my education. Without social interaction and networking it becomes difficult to get letters of recommendation as well as find out about