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Every person who enrolls in college has an important decision to make: what are they going to major in? Choosing what discipline to major in, for the most part, sets the person up for what they’re going to be doing upon completing their degree, what career they’re going to be entering into, and more importantly how the aforementioned career will contribute to society as a whole. This last piece is important because we should all strive to be better citizens and more productive members of society…

One of the things common to child rearing in my area of the world to get a child to finish all the food on their plate was the mention of: “the starving children in the world” as if that would guilt a kid into eating some God awful vegetable or dish that they found repulsive. I do not know any of my peers that did not hear about those unfortunate children. In hindsight, I am grateful that I was not one of those children, who at the time when they were mentioned were fictional, faceless,…

To Be or Not to Be Educated Colleges and universities, or more importantly an educational degree in the liberal arts, in today’s society is an important necessity that can help determine students’ goals and future in life. Maybe even calling these institutions or the educational system life itself can be called an understatement. However, there is no doubt that for some people in any part of the world they would risk everything they have in order to receive high-level education and use it to…

From the day we start school, it is drilled into our brain that college is the only way to have a good future, but that may not be the case at all. Just ask Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg. Although it helps to have a revolutionary idea like these men, it is not necessary. Ordinary people can also achieve success without a college degree. At least, that’s what Charles Murray in his article “Are Too Many People Going to College?”, Stephanie Owen and Isabel Sawhill in their article…

Many people wonder what career pathway they should pursue in college once they graduate high school. Some dream of becoming a doctor or a surgeon. Others venture to take over the family business. The most important concepts to remember when selecting a career are finding a growing field and a choosing a job that is enjoyable. Mechanical engineering is a thriving area that proves to be prosperous and satisfying to nearly all workers, and a degree for this career is very flexible which is…

one of the earliest people how decided to study Programming in the latest of 1990s. Bashir is a 42 years old American man born in Manhattan, NY. While he was in school his favorite two classes were math and science. After he graduated and got his bachelor degree in programming he started teaching programming in high schools and some colleges for about 15 years, while he was working on some programming projects for New York state offices. He is a multi-tasking organized man who was able to teach…

Participant One is a 50-year-old African American sales manager. She is a grandmother. She cares for two of her grandchildren. She has had 2 ½ years of college experience. Quite often, she has tried to complete a bachelor’s degree, but her job has consumed most of her time. She seemed to feel that a degree would mean the world to her despite her present obstacles, which seem to be financed. She has a great desire to complete her degree, but “the timing is just not right at this time.” She…

In the 21st century it is important to have a good career. It is important to start looking from young age. In my research, I have found five careers that have the potential to become one of my future jobs. The five careers I have chosen are becoming a teacher, a guidance counselor, a career counselor, becoming a psychologist or lastly becoming a pharmacist. A teacher is a person who teaches. Their responsibilities are to always have lesson plans prepared. Followed by teaching classes and…

The constant increase of college tuition has provoked many students and parents to question the worth of attending a college. Even politicians see that high tuition rate is something that should be reconstructed to allow those with less money to pursue their intellectual goals. Even with the high cost there are numerous studies, surveys, and statistics that show the value of a bachelor’s degree –although attending college without a goal or a career in mind may be a waste of money and time. A…

I am currently employed in the Human Resource department for a small community hospital in West Orlando. I have worked in healthcare for 30 years in various departments but I have found my passion in Human Resources for the past fifteen years. Soon after a merger with a large hospital system, I was informed that I would not be able to remain in my position without a college degree. I was given the choice to return to college or accept a demotion into another position within the hospital. That…