College

next May from college having $90,000 in loans that she needs to start paying off. College is a lot of money includes paying for room and board fees, books need for the courses you take and on top of that her student loans. Stephanie is like every other college graduate that needs to pay off her student loans starting after graduation. Stephanie did not let the cost of college stop her from attending college and pursuing a career she is very interested in. Although, paying for college can be…

College has been a unique and most important step in our educational career. So, why is the college experience so stressful? The factors vary from different individuals for different reasons, but what are the main causes. College will always be a stressful experience, however according to a poll study, college is stressful because of its effect personal, intrapersonal, physical and psychological well beings of the students. The few of the major causes of stress in college that is listed students…

College, a Good Choice for High School Graduates Can college be worth going to even if it means being in debt? Colleges are a good place to go to for the long run. There are three good reasons to go to college, which are: easy to find a job with a degree, earn more money than a high school graduate, and any degree will earn more than a high school graduate. The most important reason is the ease of finding a job. With a college degree, finding a job will be easy. Stated by Gillian White a study…

Beginning the journey into college brings a new sense of freedom, new living arrangements, new opportunities and a way to reinvent yourself. On average, 65.9% of high school graduates attend a college or university. (Norris, NYT) Those who choose college face one of the most difficult yet rewarding parts of their lives, the transition period. The transition into college affects all college students in one way or another, some incoming students face homesickness, a lack of preparedness along with…

College is a time that young adults transition from being in high school to moving on towards becoming adults. In high school, teachers and other school staff talk about preparing for college with students from freshman year all the way to senior year. They use different methods to help high schoolers choose the college that is right for them, such as through College Go Week and websites made for choosing colleges. Once they apply and get into college, they breathe a big sigh of relief because…

most high school seniors one of the most important decisions to make is choosing a college or university that could direct them on the right path toward their career goals. Most people say that going to a big, well-known university is the best way toward success, but are they really? There are actually other options that can lead a graduating senior toward success such as community college. Not only is community college more affordable and close to home, but it can also offer the same…

It has never been up for negotiation: going to college. Since I was small, the importance of a college education has been preached to me from every direction, but regardless of these influences, to me, college is worth the cost. Regardless of the time and cost, anyone who has the opportunity to pursue the college path should snatch it up. Why? The knowledge and experience one will gain from going to college can never be taken away from them, and also, they will grow intellectually as a person.…

Everyday, colleges students wake up and just go about their day. Not once thinking about how college cost could be lower or how they can help make it lower. Linda Lee’s essay, “The Case Against College”, talks about the rising costs of college and the increased difficulty for students to afford to go through 4 or more years of higher education. The staff from the Center for College Affordability and Productivity’s essay, “25 Ways to Reduce the Cost of College”, talks about the 25 different ways…

The Value of College “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela. The real question is, is college really valuable? Yes, of course it is because when you go to college there is less of a chance for unemployment and you make more money. The more education the less chance of unemployment there is for you. For example, “the rate of unemployment for workers with a bachelor’s degree was about half that of those with no education beyond high school…

day of college and you are in your bed. The phone rings next to you. “Honey, wake up! It’s time for school!” Most college students today do not get calls from their parents to wake them up in the morning, as they are expected to be in charge of their own actions as adults. There is no set schedule or rules to follow, as long as the result is the same, it does not matter how one studies for a test or gets to class on time. This freedom can be terrifying and degrading for some incoming college…