College

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…

For example, in the article: “Alcohol Consumption and Academic Retention in First-Year College Students,” Gary Liguori and Barb Lonbaken say that “Much has been written about the educational difficulties and academic consequences associated with alcohol use, including missing a class and getting behind in school work… performing poorly on a test or project… and experiencing a lower grade point average” (70). Apart from being academic success an important concern when talking about alcohol…

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…

every individual thrives to procure a level of success. College sparks a gateway to success, surmounting various obstacles and creating numerous opportunities. Graduating from college creates a sense of accomplishment and clarity. College generates new possibilities; it shines a light on the despondent individuals who are in need of a brighter future. Higher education will revolutionize the way someone perceives the educational world . College is truly the key to achieving a successful life,…

The sector I chose to write about was collegiate sports. I thought it was only right to write about college sports given I play football in college. I think big time college athletics are very interesting through the athletes, marketing, media and fans. College sports has exploded in popularity in recent years. Some people prefer college sports over professional sports. College athletics will forever grab my attention throughout the year. First, I want to start with some history of collegiate…

The pursuit of a college education is encouraged for all students. However, the true accomplishment arrives when a student obtains a college degree and a career through honest work. The importance of a college degree is falsely deemed ephemeral, but career opportunities are constantly opening up in which a college degree is required. I should not allow such an endeavor of achieving a college degree stand between me and my goals. My current career and educational goals are to earn a bachelor of…

felt upon seeing the college campus on move-in day. The jubilant golden sun shone across the ripened foliage of early August. The stunning fountain in the center of the jade green pond erupted jets of streaming liquid, which created a gentle ripple that filled the place with an ambient rumble. The paved sandstone walkways interweaved between the grand and antique structures of the campus like ornate streets of bronze. Opportunity hung in the air. On my very first day as a college student, I felt…

and on top of that, there are college expenses. To this day parents have been struggling to pay for their offspring, but now there are scholarships for anything! “There are scholarships for literally everyone- for a student adept in soccer, art, math, calling ducks, or just being tall (over 5’10’’)” (How to pay for college). With college getting more expensive by the year, erudition really makes a difference. First off, there are multiple ways to pay for a college tuition, one way would be from…

Deciding To Go To College The moment I decided to go to college. It is pretty much the same for everyone, but to better myself. I have three main reasons for going to college. The most important to me is, to better myself. My second decision is to see what the college life is like. My last is having a better education other than a high school diploma. For something more than a burger flipping job. My main reason is to better myself. My parents never went to college so they pretty much live…

Community college Does everyone go to college or a university right after high school? Of course not everyone goes to a college or a university right after high school. But, in my opinion, I think people should apply for a university and a community college. The path I’m going to choose right after high school is to apply for a university and some colleges and hope that I will get accepted into the university. I will also try to apply for scholarships. However, my plan after high school is to…