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values “Excellence, Teamwork and Leadership”. These values strongly correlate with me as an individual and the reasons I believe I am the right fit for a PwC scholarship and a career experience training opportunity; my achievements and dedication to academics, athletics and extracurricular and personal endeavours. Not only will a PwC scholarship help me to finance a university level education, but it will also help me to continue to excel in and beyond the classroom. In regards to “striving to…

This study provides a valuable insight to the literature of social entrepreneurship by understanding the context and career capitals (Bourdieu P. , 1986) that social entrepreneurs have in Latin America. After analyzing the data a framework that summarizes the social entrepreneurship landscape in Latin America, and the career capitals that social entrepreneurs in the region own to deal with this complex context, was created. Based on the interviews this study shows that the Latin American…

When I entered university, I wanted to become a clinical psychologist. However by taking an arts degree, I am subjected into taking general education classes that will not benefit my degree. As well, it poses the risk of me not entering graduate studies, and therefore hindering me from having a successful career. It is shown by the Higher Education Statistics Agency that only 62% of students were employed into work after graduation in 2010 (Warwicker). Universities should focus less on broad…

I have learned many great and new things so far at Montclair State University, but where will I go next after this semester and my future. To be honest I will be attending Montclair State for 5 years since that’s my academic plan. My plan will enhance me to obtain a bachelor degree in Business Administration. I want to follow my dreams and continue being the person that I am. I am interested in a job in the city as a Marketing Executive once I finish my college education, if that’s even possible…

college degree and the correlation to which degree is best suited in each situation. With the larger struggle in completion, it may be a better option to obtain a two-year degree or lower. However, if the struggle is more subtle, the preference may be in that of a four-year degree. It is important to note the correlation between the level and type of struggle to the degree and it’s completion, so as to fully comprehend the matter of importance in choosing the most accurate level of degree. To…

President Obama announced a $12 billion initiative to help millions of students earn a certificate or degree in hopes to restore the US with the highest number of college graduates worldwide by 2020. After World War II, US led the world with highest percentage of college graduates but now only 39% of adults in the US have degree while in Japan and South Korea more than 50% of adults with a degree. Society is embracing the idea that the American dream is obtained through higher education that…

disciplined environment, fostering academic success, mental and emotional health, and labor market success. These academies enable youths who may have trouble fitting into the larger school environment to belong to a smaller educational community and connect what they learn in school with their career aspirations and goals. This program keeps 40 to 75 kids in the same group with the same or 4 teachers through their 4 years of high school, or until their degree is obtained. Some studies have…

Community colleges used to partake a reputation for being less academically serious. However, they’ve astonished by a large amount of opportunities for all students that want to succeed. A whole viewpoint of positive perspectives upholds among those that remain on the run for a new pathway. Moreover, standards and recognition improved along with the level of education students receive. Choosing a community college greatly benefits students making it the best choice of school. Also, diversity…

university students prepare to head back to school. With about one million students enrolled in university across Canada, only about 30% of students graduate with a degree. Canada is among the most highly educated countries in the world, with about 25% of those aged 25 to 64 holding a college diploma and another 27% holding a university degree” (Coates & Morrison, 2016). Students are encouraged to make the transition from high school to university in order to secure a decent paying job. As the…

Muthiah, 2010). In fact, almost half (43%) of first-generation students entering college leave before completing their degree as compared to 20% of other students (Chen & Carroll, 2005). Even when first-generation college students persist beyond 3 years, they are less likely to earn bachelor’s degrees than their peers (Pascarella et al., 2004) and less likely to enroll in graduate degree programs (Hahs-Vaughn, 2004). Additionally, Vaughan, Parra, & Lalonde (2014) found first-generation students…