Personal Statement: Coming Out Of College

Coming out of high school is one thing , but coming out of college is a whole new experience. Going to college after graduating high school is the best option for me. I want to better myself and my future. I want to be able to say I’m the first in my family to go to college. I want to be proud of myself knowing that i accomplished something big. Something not a lot of people can accomplish-going to college and graduating. I want my future to be brighter than the sun, to be able to breathe knowing that because I went to college to study what I want to be in life and able to graduate with the major I need to get where I want to be in life, will make me live a better life. I want to be able to experience new things while …show more content…
Most employers look for a college degree while hiring someone because they want educated and independent people. “..What many jobs are looking for when hiring a possible candidate”(ATG). I want them to see that I am a literate person who they can rely on to do the job that needs to be done. And the more educated you are the more money you will earn. “After completing college, your knowledge increases in every aspect”(ATG).With the money that I will earn, I want to support my family and try to give them everything they want/need. Graduating from college shows how hard of a worker you are and that is why nowadays a lot of places ask for a college degree. “Additionally, college degree holders expect their real wage to increase over time while those with a high school diploma may experience …show more content…
I don’t want to experience what my parents have went through because they didn’t have degrees in anything. “When you spend as much time as you’re likely going to in building a career, it’s important that you choose something you enjoy and can perform well.”(The Benefits of Having a College Education) I want to be the best at what I want to do and not have to worry about anyone else taking my spot because “they have a better education”. College will get me far and beyond to reach where I want to be at in life. “The education on your resumé looks impressive, they are more apt to see you as a hard working, competent young person”(The Benefits of Having a College Education). By having that education, you have an advantage when first looking for a job. “One of the benefits of having a college education is creating a strong connection with instructors to give yourself an advantage when beginning the job-seeking process”(The Benefits of Having a College