One of the most controversial topics in today’s society is that should some sort of public service be required. Public service is “something that is done to help people rather than to make a profit” (Merriam-Webster). Public service is so controversial that three out of five Americans support the idea of public service being required. “Roughly three in five Republicans (58%), Democrats (61%), and Independents (58%) agree that some sort of public service should be required.”(Three in five Americans). These statistics show that around sixty percent of Americans support required public services. Public services does not only help out the community but it can also provide many benefits to the person who is doing public service.
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With the price of higher education on the rise, I feel that students are going to need all the financial resources they can get. “In its most recent survey of college pricing, the College Board reports that a "moderate" college budget for an in-state public college for the 2014–2015 academic year averaged $23,410.” (“What’s the price”). Making a trade of public service for financial aid would result in the willingness to serve in a majority of people. Like financial aid, scholarships are also very helpful to students. If people offered scholarships to those who have participated in public service, I feel that those who are wanting to attend college would be more willing to engage in public service, and they would more likely get scholarships. “Students who participate in volunteering opportunities may be able to find more scholarships than they would without such experience.” (“12 …show more content…
Participating in public service allows you to have a great sense of self-worth along with responsibility and pride. When you realize that by engaging in public service you have helped people will give you a great deal of responsibility. It also builds a sense of pride when people see that all the hard work they are putting in is actually helping those in their community. To sum everything up, sixty percent of Americans support the idea of requiring public service. The enforcement of public service could easily be achieved through that of guaranteeing financial aid for higher education, and engaging in public service can strengthen your skills along with learning new skills. Learning these skills can also open up more job
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With the price of higher education on the rise, I feel that students are going to need all the financial resources they can get. “In its most recent survey of college pricing, the College Board reports that a "moderate" college budget for an in-state public college for the 2014–2015 academic year averaged $23,410.” (“What’s the price”). Making a trade of public service for financial aid would result in the willingness to serve in a majority of people. Like financial aid, scholarships are also very helpful to students. If people offered scholarships to those who have participated in public service, I feel that those who are wanting to attend college would be more willing to engage in public service, and they would more likely get scholarships. “Students who participate in volunteering opportunities may be able to find more scholarships than they would without such experience.” (“12 …show more content…
Participating in public service allows you to have a great sense of self-worth along with responsibility and pride. When you realize that by engaging in public service you have helped people will give you a great deal of responsibility. It also builds a sense of pride when people see that all the hard work they are putting in is actually helping those in their community. To sum everything up, sixty percent of Americans support the idea of requiring public service. The enforcement of public service could easily be achieved through that of guaranteeing financial aid for higher education, and engaging in public service can strengthen your skills along with learning new skills. Learning these skills can also open up more job