College

I was trying to choose what college I was going to attend that August after I graduated high school I had to think about many different things. I thought about what is the difference between this college and that college? How far was the college going to be from home? Each college that I visited had both good and bad qualities. My first choice was to attend Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, it was only fourteen miles away which is twenty minutes. My college visit there was…

Online College Success Online college has made it possible for many adults to earn a college degree. These are often people who did not, or could not, attend college when they were younger. The convenience of being able to work on their assignments when it fits their schedule has given many who had given up on college a second chance. However, according to Roper (2007), these college students “may face significant challenges in developing a new set of skills for this type of instruction” (p. 62)…

Summer Slininger Within the College Transition Seminar that the University of Iowa offers, I have learned a lot about the university and myself. The College Transition Seminar has done what it said it would – helped me transition in to the college lifestyle. Whether we were talking about study tips or how to go to office hours, I was learning a lot of information that is directly related to my success on the collegiate level. I have learned an amazing amount within the context of responsibility…

Amateurism or Capitalism: A Practical Approach to Paying College Athletes I. Introduction: On April 7, 2014, the University of Connecticut (UCONN) men’s basketball team was poised to reach their goal of a national championship. The AT&T Stadium was packed with 79,000 fans who paid an average of about $500 to watch the Final Four games. CBS cameras were setting up on the sidelines; the network paid approximately about $800,000,000 a year for the media rights to show the NCAA Tournament on its…

When first looking at colleges, I was unaware of what I really wanted in a school. I knew of many components that would played a major factor in deciding what schools, but was unaware how to narrow it down to the most important aspects. I was intimidated by the daunting fact that which ever school I attended would permanently affect my future. Fortunately, after experiencing a day in Madison, I knew exactly what I wanted in a school. Some of the few things that have the greatest influence on me…

from. This has prepared me for college because I know how to work with others and collaborate on ideas. Communications, the field…

This investigation will show how high school students feel unprepared for college and life. Research proves that students graduate and lack experience in billing or filing taxes. Adolescence live relying on parents and guardians when students could have the opportunity to do it independently. Can these types of classes help graduating students? With qualitative and quantitative data, articles, interviews, and case studies; students can graduate with a problem solved and a better chance of being…

Whenever I would hear the word college, I would nearly faint! It wasn’t for me, but I couldn’t see myself being a statistic. After many different encounters; I realized the importance of college. So I stopped making excuses and took the next step. There are many things that led me to college; however college is not just a choice but the beginning of a lifelong journey that will secure my future. It was the last couple of months left and I couldn’t wait till I finished high school. Every morning…

Today about 58,000 students who went to college are now homeless and you might wonder how this is happening. The number is only increasing in the amount of students who are going to college and coming out homeless. The biggest reason for this is because the teens who graduated high school did not pick the right college major. Teenagers shouldn’t be forced to pick a college major at 18, because they still aren’t experienced enough, have too much pressure, and they shouldn’t be making life long…

• Must write a brief essay (2-3 paragraphs) stating why receiving this Grant is important to your overall educational goal and your commitment about how you will use this grant (must be typed) Having the opportunity to be in college fulfilling my dreams is something that in the past felt unreachable. Generations after generations throughout both sides of my family were never able to pursue a higher education. At a young age, I decided I would change that. I began preparing myself, studying…