embodies my belief that creating academic opportunities and supporting higher education coming together can create something powerful that goes far beyond what any one person can achieve alone. One Million Dollar is an outstanding, comprehensive, and intensity program that focusing on support towards academic excellence. What is most exciting is that students have the ability to participate in many academic activities throughout the year such as: tutoring, academic planning, advancing, financial…
but rather the most disciplined of them. Yet, when considering nationwide graduation and retention rates of community colleges it appears students often decide college is not of great value to them or they simply cannot maintain stability between academics and making a living. In light of President Obama’s ambitious proposal to make community college tuition free, the talk about two year institutions has been centered around reform that would encourage greater student success . In his 2015…
It can be tough to return to school as a non-traditional business student. Between home, family and work responsibilities, many people don't have the money to return to school. They often struggle to make ends meet with the costs of pursuing an education. Scholarships for nontraditional students can help bridge the financial gap and help a non-traditional student advance their career with business scholarships. Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund There are quite a few scholarships for…
scholars that hold this degree are a unique group of individuals who have not only mastered their field of study, but have the ability to become a voice in academia and society through research, instruction, and publication. Scholars who have this level of education are prone to have higher qualities of living, economic stability, and socioeconomic status (Yosso, 2005). However, for African American females (AAF) attending a pre-dominantly white university, attaining a terminal degree holds…
The reason I am pursuing admission to the Masters of Science in psychology at Cal Southern University is that I believe that good mental health is the foundation of a both a healthy individual and a healthy community. My goal is to get be awarded a PSY.D and ultimately a licensed therapist in California so that I can help others by increasing mental health in the community. I have had the opportunity to observe and be a member of many teams, groups, cultures, and organizations that have had…
that do end up in college, find out something shocking. Their Math and or Science teachers were right. You do need to take Math and Science to get a degree. Even if it 's An Associates Of The Arts Degree. There are most likely some exceptions, but traditionally the rule mentioned above applies. Everyone deserve a chance to pursue a post secondary degree. It 's should be a human right. If they 've made it to their path they should be allowed to embark on it. A diploma…
Another interesting finding is that graduate degree holders who majored in Law and Public Policy; unemployment is still rising, which are big salary fields. Carnevale and Cheah writes “Among experienced workers with Bachelor’s degrees, unemployment rates for most majors hovered between 5 percent and 6 percent, though were notable exceptions. Hardest hits were: The Arts (6.7%), Architecture (7.3%), Psychology, and Social Work (6.1%).” Pursuing a college degree is…
gives us the pros to why athletes should leave college and go straight to their professional career as well as the pros of staying in college and receiving your degree before beginning a professional career. Clary states that, “leaving school for a professional sport allows great athletes to earn a living…
I would like to go to college to further my education with the hopes of one day obtaining a degree so I can get a job. In the future I hope to have a job that pays well so I can comfortably support myself, as well as help others who may not be as fortunate as me. I hope that going to college will give me a sense of fulfillment, considering I know I will have to work hard to maintain a high grade point average and graduate. My more short term goals include keeping my grades up until graduation,…
estimated number was up by nearly a million, to a record 19.7 million students. Current research describes the greatest numbers of jobs are going either to those with a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, or to those with some standard certifications. If you would like to get a promotion, you have to have a higher degree or any standard certifications; otherwise, people will surpass you and will get your position. College is the gateway of examination, innovation, and…