College

No, I will not be the first to attend college. The role of college in my life will be one of the most or the most important part, to the start of my adult education. I have worked so hard in school, for the grades I have and I am very determined to get a degree. I want to have a degree so I can get a really good paying job. I want a occupation that I will love and enjoy, but also a job that I have confidence in succeeding at. In order to get better grades in school, two things that I can do…

College is one of the most important decisions in anyone's life and there are just too many factors to consider while trying to find a college that best fits you. For this compare and contrast essay I have decided to break each of my six colleges down into six criteria These criteria will help me decide which college would be the best fit for me. The colleges I have chosen are as follows: The University of South Carolina (USC), The University of Clemson, The University of Alabama, The University…

family as I take a part in the last year of all my favorite activities in high school. I am beginning to apply to colleges across the nation, trying to find the best place to take the next step in my life. When looking at colleges, I look for the opportunity to choose between a community college or a big university, how far will I be from home, the choice between public or private colleges, and at the end of the day, the tuition cost is what will mostly determine where I will go after high…

thought of college around the corner (Nelson, 2014). If students start preparing for college their freshman year, this could reduce the stress. There are many benefits to prepare for college early on in high school (5 Benefits of Early College Programs in High School, 2017). College-bound is a term used to describe students going or intending college. Being college-bound helps students improve their readiness for college. There are many steps and activities students can do to become college…

Pressure makes things hard for people, it puts them into situations where they can’t hear their inner voice. “How Not to Get into College” by Alfie Kohn and “Manhood” by John Wain have many interesting similarities and differences. “How Not to Get into College” talks about how students are pressurized in many ways and they race for grades forgetting about the knowledge, whereas “Manhood” is a story about a boy named Rob and his father (Mr. Willison). Rob’s father wants Rob to be athletic and do…

In the past 30 years, the cost of college has increased enormously. However, during the same time period the percentage of hours worked by college graduates in the job market has increased from 32% to 50% (Autor). This leaves many students asking themselves “is college still worth the high costs?” To answer this question, we have to look at what we mean by the worth of college. The worth of college is simply a comparison of its value to the costs associated with it. The Merriam-Webster…

that College is for everyone while others say that College is not for everyone. College is not for everybody in my opinion because some of the many reasons schedule conflicts, classroom complications, and career requirements. In the first place, college is not for everyone because of schedule conflicts. Conflicts between both, work and college are going to cause the student to drop out. According to the College and University Blog, Work Schedule Conflicts is one of ten reasons for college…

Gardens in Colleges Man-kind creates such reminiscing beauty beyond garden gates. For this purpose schools should teach students to create their own gardens or to participate in one improving the environment. Gardening isn’t the most popular hobby, but it’s crucially beneficial. Grade schools fulfilled the mission of starting gardens and by doing so their produce and student involvement show as a success. The school and community around benefit with the plant life grown. Colleges can take it to…

The Value of College When it comes to college every student asks themselves is it really important to go to college? A college education may be one of the best investments of time and money for a person’s career. Have you ever thought about why college is important? or why do you need a college education? Well, college is important because you learn more and have more opportunities. By attending college you gain more money, security, and better job opportunities. College graduates earn an…

The cost of a college education has spiraled out of control and the expenses make it more difficult for students to obtain a degree because they cannot afford it. Until it becomes affordable, students will continue to literally pay the price or end up not going at all. Many students begin to think about college either their junior or senior year of high school. Every person in the United States that wants to attend college should have the chance to go for a reasonable price. Grants,…