When I was growing up college to me was just a place that smart people with money would go to get a noble job and earn more money. I only heard about it never really knew the extravagant opportunities it provided. College was not something that I was told to strive for the reason being that everyone in my family is going or got by life adequate without it. They had responsibilities at a young age and never really got to finish school or explore any intellectual concepts. Not going to college is a norm thing in my family.…
Ever since I was a little girl, going to collage has always been a goal of mine. My sister has always inspired me to go to college. When my sister went to college she was full of joy, ready to start her new life by choosing her own path; she might of had some tough rides along her experience with college but she never gave up because she wanted to achieve her goals. Which made me want to graduate high school and go of to college. Going to college will open many more doors for my search of finding a job or just even helping me find a the position of being Ultrasound Technician.…
every time I think about my future I know that it involves going to college and pursuing my interests in science and mathematics. Although my family's experiences with higher education have presented me with some challenges, their experience has also helped me test the integrity of my own desire to go to college and has helped me prove to myself that I will be successful in college because I am doing it for me and not for anyone…
College for me was an unreachable goal that I had set my eyes on upon graduating from high school. Since I could remember I had was diagnosed with a learning disabilities. With theses disabilities colleges would be a hard road; nevertheless, I want to attend school. Starting in community college I worked long hard hours trying to grasps the high speed learning environment. Many times in college with disabilities, i would ask myself if it even worth it, many they were right to give up this goal.…
As a child I watched my mom do good for herself and get a college education. She was 38 but that never stopped her. She wanted to be a great role model for her kids and knew how she could help her family. Now it’s my turn to give back to her and show her my appreciation by going to college myself because I believe an education is vital in achieving my long term goal.…
When I was little, I never think about go to college in the future. My dream is open a little grocery store, so I can eat snack every day and make money from people. Higher education is sounds far away to my life. When I growing up, I change my mine to be a density, it require me to get higher education until I get my doctor degree. The process takes long time and all the struggle is worth…
Proving this to my babies shows them they can achieve anything because their mother did it. Graduating college was a huge success for me, but I felt a hunger to go higher than I’ve ever expected. I have a very busy life. Going to college the first time around I was able to get a home care certification as a short- term goal to support my family and I so all the finances won’t fall on my husband. This time around to get my bachelor’s degree I do want to work full time and attend school.…
For the majority of my life before coming to Texas A&M, I knew that I had to figure out a way to get here. Getting a college education would be my escape route to deviate away from becoming a low income family like my mother and her previous generations. My mother did the best she could to take of her three children by herself, but like many single parent households she struggled to do so. Due to my mom being the sole bread winner, there was often not enough money to maintain our household. I remember many days when we were only able to eat one meal a day that consisted either of half a chicken sandwich shared between my sister and I, or just a pack of saltine crackers.…
I have always dreamt of attending college and just being able to say I am a college student. Unfortunately I was never able to. The reason why I have not been able to pursue my goal to attend college is because of my full time career and assisting my sister with her daily needs. Both of those responsibilities did not allow me to physically attend classes at a university. It is hard to find a learning facility and classes that work with you and your busy schedule.…
College is getting really expensive these days and many people spend half their lifetime in debt. Because of this, people are questioning whether college is worth it. I believe the investment of college is worth it, to my future. I am striving to become either a professional photographer for a magazine company or a computer animator for Disney. I haven't decided yet, however I do need college to reach my dreams.…
Growing up is was no question whether or not I was going to college, it was an automatic yes for me. No one had to ever ask me if I was going to college because they all knew that the answer is yes. The reason why I knew that I had to go to college was because everyone in my family went to college; now don’t just think that because everyone in my family went to college that we are a bunch of rich snobs. We have all been hit with the reality of struggles in life. That’s why I learned quickly that you don’t just go to college so you can get a better education you have to be able to do something with that education.…
Purpose of a College Education Enrolling in college was not a decision that I took lightly, but is one of the most important decisions I have ever had to make. Taking college classes and working towards a degree is something I want to achieve. Attending college was a heated and an important part of my divorce decree. Recognizing the privilege that I have of being able to continue learning, achieving and stretching my limits is appreciated. Because of the fortunate circumstances that I have, to live in a country where I can attend college and have the same chance at success that everyone else has been one reason I enrolled in college.…
At an early age, I didn’t understand the concept of an immigrant family and that our resources were very limited. It wasn’t until I got older, that I finally understood and recognized the struggle that my family went and still continues to go through. My realization began when I was about 11-years old and I noticed that my father not only worked for his own small gardening service, but that he also took my older brothers to work with him. I knew it was a time for serious measures because my brothers started helping my father when they were close to my age, and they continued throughout their whole school years. Everything was going normal in my family then, we rented a house that was in the name of my aunt, had enough money for the bills,…
I came to college both to further my education and my career goals. While furthering my education I will be gaining knowledge that is pertinent to my interests and my future career. In today’s society it is hard to get ahead with out any further education beyond high school, almost every field requires a degree now days. With out a degree a person would not have the needed skills or experience for most chosen careers. In order to be a competitive candidate in todays job market one needs marketable skills, which include a higher education.…
Growing up with two parents that are extremely successful yet have no college education is remarkably intimidating. When I was young, I would witness my parents effortlessly put food on the table while also providing so much more for our family without an ounce of college education. To hear the laughter and joy in our family made me think as a child that growing up would be a breeze, I sure was in for a rude awakening. It 's not like it once was back in their day of not needing a higher education in order to achieve a well-rounded career, so in order to follow in their footsteps of having a substantial career, I am going to need to a college education. My purpose for pursuing a college education is to begin a career that will allow me to help others while also satisfying my parents expectations.…