College

When a student is transitioning from the home life into the life of a college student, it can be very difficult. Accustomed to a structured home life provided by ones parents, the individual may find difficulty keeping the same structure in college. Often a fear of failure is exhibited by the student when making the transition to college. Jim Rohn reminds individuals, “Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” The fear of having to take the initiative can be…

beginning to require a college education. Although, a college education is rather time consuming. Many colleges are beginning to offer online college degrees. Online college degrees are very convenient for most all people. Every year the cost grows to obtain a college degree. Getting an online college degree is occasionally cheaper than attending the actual university. Many different online college degrees can be completed faster rather than attending the university in person. Colleges and…

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…

Going to a two-year college is better than not going to college at all. A two-year college is more affordable than a four-year college, and it isn’t as much of a commitment. Scholarships, student loans, and pell grants are always an option of paying for college expenses. A study done by the Census Bureau shows those who hold a degree make more money than those who do not. One who goes to college are more likely to have more opportunities and develop good qualities that will pass down to future…

In the current century, sports have seized to be a concept of fun and games and have consequently become a business. College sports are no exception to this since players need to feel a sense of appreciation for going an extra mile to engaging in sports on top of education. Sports in colleges provide significant source of income for the colleges. The school gets the money from the sale of tickets, sport-related merchandise, and television contract among others. However, the sportsmen receive a…

successful in college Being successful in collage is every college student goal but the question is what can we do to be successful? How can we go about being successful in college? In order to be successful in college there are few important steps that must be taken. Firstly, one important step is being on time for class. Every successful student is a time minded person. Being on time for class and also on the teacher regular attendance list is the beginning of a successful college…

College is a time when people start to become independent and take their first steps into adulthood. Higher education has become the de facto step most modern day 18-year old students have chosen to take after high school. Why has college become such a trend in this recent decade, despite the spike in overall costs and poor job economy for recent graduates? College is now seen as the gateway into a glorious career with prospects of a good salary and good benefits, even though not every degree is…

Macomb Community College and Barnard College have two very different websites, yet they share a few distinct similarities. Like most college websites, the sites of Barnard and Macomb both have information about their schools. They share information regarding their campuses, their student body and faculty, and what kind of college they are. They both also have places on their websites to find information regarding financial aid and assistance, as well as how to apply for their school. Material…

•A Community College is a more accessible way to get an education, when people think of “community” they mostly think within the community and no farther than 2 miles. These schools offer a lot of accessible tools in terms of time, finances and geography- which in the case of most universities it would be hard to get access to these tools. Community colleges do not offer four-year baccalaureate degrees, they usually offer two-year curriculum(s) that typically ends with an associate's degree, and…

Making the transition from high school to college can be difficult. Personally, I have found the transition stressful, but manageable. I have adapted to college by learning how to study effectively for biology, use a planner to manage my time, and maintain my relationship with my boyfriend while keeping up with my grades. The evidence I have provided includes a photograph of my detailed notes for biology, a photograph of my daily planner, and a photograph of my boyfriend and I studying for…