Black Mountain College

After contemplating, I narrowed down the search between two colleges, The University of Wisconsin River Falls, The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. After considerable research on both of the colleges, and after weighing many factors, I came to the decision that The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is best for me. Academic Program To begin my analysis, I compared the academic…

The change from high school to college can be dramatic for most young adults. In high school students are excited to move on to a high level of thinking along with friends. High school is also where children go to prepare them for college. High school and college are similar in many aspects. They both create excitement, curiosity, a need environment with more freedom and a new experience in which our youth yearn to explore at least once in their lives. High school is immature fun, a time where…

The debate towards college athletes being paid or if they should not be paid has been going on for some years now. There are different perspectives towards the subject and a wide variety of reasoning’s to why college athletes should or should not be paid. The fact of the matter is that college athletes need to understand the position in which they are in. They need to respect their position and be thankful for the opportunity that they are given. Not only should college athletes appreciate their…

That student may never get the chance to go to college because he or she cannot afford it. In New York, schools reward up to $500 for good test scores. This reward showed higher results in success. More people are trying to take AP classes and tests. If students were offered more money for a harder class…

On June 23, 2000, my mother gave birth to a child and named her Sherry Ong. She is the second child and the last of the Ong family. At the age of five, my path of education began. I attended Homecrest School of Music for elementary school. As a child I wanted to pursue a career in the entertainment field. I devoted all my time on improving my clarinet and vocal abilities. I joined every talent show starting second grade and did whatever I could to get recognition from my teachers and family.…

profound person in my life. In 2011, my mother was offered a job promotion at Verizon Wireless to become a district manager in Tennessee. At this point, my brother had just graduated high school in June and was planning to stay in Minnesota to go to college and get on his own two feet. Therefore, the two of us moved to Tennessee two weeks after the offer and we chased the dream and moved with an open mind. Overall, in the last four years of us living here there have been many challenges that we…

involves having an array of traits in order to succeed and thrive. Some required traits to work overseas include curiosity and a desire for challenge. Life is all about taking on challenges whether it involves risk, failure, or success. Throughout my college career, I was always curious about fraternities, clubs, and getting the best experience. As a result, I challenged myself to be outgoing and involved in any setting. As my senior year ends, I am proud to be in two honor societies, a…

The year is 1989. I just got out of Psychology class and I’m sitting on the grass in the quad surrounded by brick, school buildings. The bright blue sky is in deep contrast with the white clouds that the sun is currently hiding behind. This is my sophomore year at Muskingum University. I begin to think about my boyfriend, Kyle. I’m 5’1, my head comes to his chest. He has unruly, brown hair that reminds me of a chocolate bar when the sunlight hits it. I stand up, wipe my jeans off, then walk on…

our future. Some of use will go to college, but soon college might undergo a change to be free. College education being free would affect the job market, unemployment, and the people financially. Right now free college is beings talked about with the current student debt, the college plan itself, other countries, the cost, and rising tuition prices. The United States student debt is at an all time high with 1.1+ trillion dollars (Schrager). One free college plan is called “The Sanders Plan”.…

average during the summers. I can only work about 40 hours a week while in school. College debt has always lingered above my head, and working is the only way to prevent myself from going under. I’m thankful I was fortunate enough to have lots of previous work experience at 18. Yet even with working, I feel like it’s not enough.” The affordability of obtaining a post-secondary education has evolved throughout history. Colleges a decade ago were only meant to serve the elite. This changed after…