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Long Beach City College hosted their annual State of the College Address on Feb. 3 to discuss changes in education programs, additions of funding and construction projects with the surrounding communities of Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill, Avalon and Hawaiian Gardens. The address was given by Acting Superintendent-President, Ann-Marie Gabel, who thanked the surrounding communities for helping pass the $850 million construction bond measure that would go to upgrading and improving the LBCC…

Literature Review The fact that those enrolled in developmental education courses start off their search for a better education with difficulties makes them have thoughts of dropping out and giving up on college. In order to move on with their education, a student must pass one of their first obstacles which is to successfully complete one or more remedial courses. In reality, many students struggle trying to complete this step. The criteria as to whether students are placed in…

the clientele a Sports agent is representing, the location of the agent may dictate the pay. In a survey taken to see how salaries vary from state to state, it was soon seen that the pay can vary greatly. In California, the average Sports agent is paid $126,330, but in Tennessee, the average Sports agent is paid $50,840. The difference between these two states is $75,490. This goes to show that location contributes to the choice of where a sports agent may choose to work. (“How Much Do Sports…

I think one thing that sets me apart from other candidates applying to the University of California. For one important reason is that I am a part of the organization called Global Glimpse. It is a unique community service program helped empowered me to think critically. Global Glimpse choses students who, exemplify the values of courage, commitment, and compassion. I made me soon realize that I am a caring and motivated student who wants to learn more about my world. I try to have a social…

reads the constitution, they will find that school funding is a responsibility of the state. In the year of 2013, New York spent roughly $17,000 on every students’ education. On the other hand, California only spent around $9,000 per student. By gaining this knowledge, one can realize that a state’s economic status greatly affects a student’s education. The amount of money that schools receive from the state determines what texts they can afford and what staff they can employ. Low amounts…

In 2012, then-Ohio State third string quarterback Cardale Jones tweet out his frustration with having to attend classes. "Why should we have to go to class if we came here to play FOOTBALL, we ain't come to play SCHOOL classes are POINTLESS." – Cardale Jones The tweet received negative backlash as Jones was seen as yet another irresponsible college football player misusing his opportunity. However, the biggest issue with Jones’ tweets is that he just may be right. In an article entitled…

Is College Necessary? Raed Almahdi Youngstown State University Most people enroll in colleges and universities to receive their degree and acquire necessary education that they need to get a job or shape their future careers. Finding a good job explains the primary reason why people spend most of their time and money in colleges and universities to have a better life and a high level of living. The modern day society, as well as its educational structure,…

California, has attracted many students from all across the world in hopes of expanding their education. The Prominent UC/CSU education system is considered to be above-par in comparison to any other educational system in the United States. The Community Colleges are also worth mentioning. Santa Barbara City College, which is located in Southern California, is considered to be “The #1 Community College in the Nation.” due to its knowledgeable professors and high transfer rates to a four-year…

effect that motivation can have on the student (Yu, 2014, p. 24). Yu’s research identified that “learning motivation is one of the most important factors influencing learners’ success or failure in language learning. “A foreigner attending the University of Tennessee’s English Language Institute who is in his or her 30’s has different motivation than a 19-year-old person attending the English Language Institute hoping to gain admittance into the university’s computer science program. Kachru…

Self-Reflective Essay Throughout my first semester of college at California State University San Marcos I was enrolled in a course called GEL 101. This course is only for first-year students and it helps you ease into the phase of entering college. It assists students in a wide variety of ways including informing them on the resources available on campus, educating them on time management skills, studying and test taking strategies, and so much more. I will be explaining how the GEL 101 course…