College

In recent years, the number of obstacles that college bound students face begs the question of whether college is really worth it. Although the road to getting into college may be an uphill battle, the benefits that come as a result of having a Bachelor’s Degree along with a newfound education far outweigh whatever challenges one may have to endure on the way to get there. Based on a study from the LA Times, college graduates earn 84% more than high school graduates. A degree usually means more…

Title When it comes to college, Americans are always pushed toward deciding ‘where’, so much that we lose track of the ‘why’. Ask most people why college is so important, and they will answer something akin to ‘so we can make more money’. Americans spend roughly $60 billion each year on colleges and universities, but many view it as nothing more than a piece of paper to ensure a better job. Students give all this time and money for something that they see as just a means to an end. Not only…

Some believe that college is a good investment, while others disagree with the idea of college. The first article, is it worth it to go to college by Allison Linn. The article is based on the expenses of college and if paying the money is worth it. I too, agree with Linn college is expensive but worth it. In the second article, Next Time Someone Says ‘College Isn’t Worth It Anymore’ Show Them This by Kevin Short. The second article is based on the idea that college is very much so worth it, but…

Throughout the duration of this course at Jefferson College, I have learned a lot about how to be and become an organized, engaged, and well-adjusted college student. The lessons of this class have provided me with valuable resources and information that will help me on my path to success in my college education. We have learned a diverse range of essential college basics, such as classroom etiquette, note-taking strategies, advice on overcoming common academic roadblocks like procrastination,…

College Drop Outs The experience of switching from high school to a college campus can be very overwhelming for many students in today’s society. A big question amongst many adults is why are some of these students deciding to drop out of college in their first few years? Moving to a four year college right away, instead of attending a community college, partying, feeling like no extra guidance is available, and employment issues all play a role in this. For some students, just the mere…

It took me by surprise when they said that many college student's debts are exceeding $100,000 quite frequently. I would never imagine having to pay that amount of money just to pursue a good paying career that can provide for your entire life. Although, I have not paid for my college these past 2 years due to having a full ride scholarship for softball, I am glad that I can actually not have to worry about that particular thing just yet. I have been fortunate enough for my coaches to pay for my…

Imagine, if you will. Students in colleges not having to concern themselves with working, no longer working twenty to thirty hours a week just to make ends meet. Finally students are able to focus on their studies and not worry about their next payment. Next, envision students graduating from colleges without being tens of thousands of dollars in debt. Graduates getting jobs that they desire instead of the job they need to be able to afford their loan payments. This is the dream of many people…

Community College to receive my associates degree then transfer to a 4-year college rather than transferring early to a 4-year college. It may seem like the same concept but there are differences between these two and some similarities as well. The biggest difference between a community college and a university is the tuition. Community college is much cheaper than a four-year college. Community college is about 3,000-4,000 dollars for two semesters compared to a four-year college where…

All people should get the chance to go to college because it could help them in the future by being able to live a good long life, and if they decide not to go to college they can’t say they never got a chance because they had it and they wasted it. People that go to college and graduate with a college degree are less likely to lose their job, and even nowadays a degree is required for any type of jobs. They have a chance of making more money to pay for their standards of living in comparison to…

Over the past 30 years the cost of college has constantly escalated and grown to the point where it’s becoming more and more unaffordable and less and less of a realistic option for Americans, leaving many students and parents wondering why does college cost so much? Tuition is the amount of money students pay to attend college. There are various fees inside tuition. Sports and clubs the cost to stay current and build new infrastructure factuality salary the money paid to teachers to compensate…