Affirmative action in colleges today needs to continue, because a diverse population of students can enrich the learning of all the students in the school. Students of any race should be able to attend colleges that they want to go to. “Race and ethnicity are just two more considerations in an effort to create a well-rounded class,” Terry Swenson. This quote states that diversity in college and high school classes can make them more rounded. Diversity is important in society for many reasons. A variety of people bring a variety of ideas, beliefs and experiences to any given group. Diversity within learning groups is also important at a high school and college level. Today’s generation has grown up with diversity in the world. Two generations ago, diversity was just evolving. People were judged people by the color of their skin. In today’s generation, people care more about what is on the inside instead of what is on the outside. There are examples of how we are adapting to change. Manuals for new products are offered in many languages. Signs are posted in…
saw the rise for a college education become much more important to the young adults of America. College application turn-ins have increased and more children now attend a college or university. What has changed the importance of college in the minds of teenagers? College is now seen as an outlet for many students, it helps them maybe escape from a place they know would not benefit them if they stayed there and give them the readiness they need for a future. College is all about furthering your…
Why College is Necessary College isn’t for everyone, but it can be necessary for financial stability. A college education is expensive, however down the line it can be worth it. Statics show college is clearly worth the investment, and even going into some debt to achieve goals. College is necessary because it has the potential to provide job stability, makes it easier to receive steady income, and furthers your education. College is necessary because it has the potential to provide job…
knowledge and expertise. The word, learn, by definition, is to gain knowledge or skill by studying, practicing, being taught, or experiencing something (“Dictionary”). However, learning is so much more than just gaining facts and ideas from a textbook or source. College is typically the time in which a student goes to become educated in a certain field of study with hopes of pursuing a career after school in that field. Yet, with the increase expectations by employers to be the most versatile…
asked me ‘why do you want a college degree’ the first thing that came to my mind was to get a good job. I guess the society has wired that into our brains. Which made me thinking is the purpose of college just getting a well-paid job? Or is there a broader perspective? It is very important to get good education, but it is just as important to learn about yourself and tendencies. Today education has lost its importance. More emphasis is placed on grades and GPA than self-growth. While some…
College is something that we all have to face at some point in our lives. It doesn’t even matter whether or not you might be going to a college, with how today’s society is, the question will arise at so time. Will you go to college? What will you do if you don’t? What will you major in if you do? I was relatively young when I began to plan for college, it was a project that I had in the 8th grade that really inspired my interest. For the project, we had to make a pennant for the college that we…
the society. Earning any diploma or certificate and graduating from college or university is important. If you want a better job and future, you need have a better education which will also help you to survive in bad times and for the chance to grow in your field. Therefore, it is important to study the absenteeism in any college. The term absenteeism refers when a student is absent when he is required to be attending college. “Absenteeism can be defined as persistent, habitual, and…
the New York Daily News. How can college be worth it, if collectively Americans owe this much money in debt. Part of the problem is increased tuition, another problem is people who do not have the funds for college are spending irresponsibly. Is college worth it; it most certainly is. College provides opportunities that would be otherwise impossible. College provides you with the opportunity to form new relationships, acquire new skills, and grow into and adult. If you have earned the…
Why is a college education important? It opens many doors and provides many advantages and opportunities. Thus a college education to me holds the key to a successful career and a brighter future. Not only is Rutgers is close to home and comforting, Generally speaking the Newark campus is ranked third in New Jersey. Many people question whether college is really worth the money or the time. However, the reasons to invest in higher education extend past just the financial. Another attraction I…
Attending college and the value thereof has dramatically changed along with the market for jobs during the past several decades. And as a consequence of a shrinking base of professions requiring appropriate higher education, the United States has experienced high unemployment accompanying some of those transformations. Although such ominous trends can spell gloom and doom for many, it doesn’t necessarily imply a college education an unwise choice. It does, unequivocally, advocate for cautious…