College

Colleges around the world March 8, 2004 - A decade ago, state governments paid about two-thirds of the cost of education at public universities per full-time student. People think that once their kids are in college that the end of paying; however, people have to pay for books, class, supplies, parking permits, dorms, and meal plans. Within the first year or two, the person usually drops out of college because of how much it cost. Just because college cost a lot of money does not mean that…

What A College Degree Can Really Do Going to college or pursuing some sort of postsecondary education is an expectation that is heavily instilled into today’s youth. Society tells young men and women that in order to be successful they need an education: with knowledge there is power and opportunity. They are told encourage to aim for careers, mortgages and a salaries instead of having minimum wage jobs and living paycheck to paycheck. However, the same people that expressed this notion forget…

obtain scholarships, work while you go to school, or go to a community college. In addition people are coming out of college with mountains of debt. In our day and age college is getting harder and harder to afford. “The average cost of a public college will have more than doubled in just 15 years.”(Martin, Andrew, and Andrew W. Lehren, 5) This just goes to show…

Deciding whether college is the right option for one or not is a question that many students get pressured by society and their parents into making. Many choose the wrong decision and often affects their future life that can be permanently damaged. There are too many students that do not belong, financial issues, and the question if it is beneficial or not. College is not the right path for every student. Although one may assume that they should and belong in college, many do not. An estimated…

There is a variety of different types of colleges to attend. While universities are the most known, many upcoming freshmen, older scholars, and scholars who are seeking to take a few minor classes often seek enrollment in a community college. Currently, community colleges are on an arise for their attendance and knowability. Community colleges are having an epidemic that is causing its structure to be rethought. The idea of revamping community colleges is needed because finding ways to improve…

should all earn a four-year degree, or possibly higher. This obsession with education has created a problem in that college degrees are becoming less valuable and more like high school diplomas, resulting in more people going to graduate school. If this pattern of sending everyone to college continues, a doctorate degree will…

excitement in knowing that I would soon show my pride for Colorado Mesa. Images of my blue and white spirit wear quickly changed to be maroon and gold. I was eager to represent my new home away from home. However, college spirit is on a much bigger scale than high school spirit. What could I do in college to show support of my university while encouraging others to do the same? As it turns out, the answer to my question was all around me; they were all wearing maroon and gold shirts. Each CMU…

Honors College at Purdue University is the opportunities they offer for everyone. The Honors College will provide the mentoring and support to find a useful career after college. While at the Honors College, I am also able to discover many other students who have the same interests as me, which will open up new challenges to pursue in. The faculties they have will help me achieve in any degree I am striving for, thus making me very successful later down the road. I feel that the Honors College…

we’re all being faced with many life-changing decisions. Now that acceptance letters have come in, there’s a checklist of things that need to be taken care of. The lifestyle of a college student is not only depicted by what dorm you live in or what classes you take, but the people with whom you surround yourself. College campuses give students many opportunities to socially engage with different organizations. By choosing to rush in a sorority, you undertake an overwhelming lifestyle change and…

When the time of life comes where graduating from high school seems to be a blur, the perfect choice in selecting the right college may appear difficult. Applying to schools near and far to find the quintessential example of a college experience gives the impression of stressful times, when in reality it is all a part of the process. Schools like the University of Alabama have caused many to decide to attend school there for numerous reasons. Examples of these reasons are the beautiful campus,…