College

world”. However, for many years, the topic of college education has been highly contested. There are parents who urge their children to pursue higher education, fearing the possibility of having their child living the basement for the rest of their life. Yet there are children who believe they can be the next Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, or Mark Zuckerberg without college, which begs the question: is a college education worth it? Unsurprisingly, it is. A college education is the best option in this…

College Credit in High School: Beneficial or Detrimental? Every year, over one million high school students take courses for college credit (Jacobs). This occurs through two processes: AP credit and Dual-credit. Both of these begin with a student taking classes in a particular subject, but they differ in how credit is earned. With dual credit, credit is given if the student receives a passing grade in the class, while AP requires students to take a nationally standardized test to determine if…

1. How did you feel on your first day off college? - On the first day of college I had so many different emotions running through me. I felt excited, nervous and anxious I think I had some anxiety kick in as well. - 2. Why did you feel this way? - ¬ I believe I felt this way because I didn’t want to be late to class, nor go to the wrong class. I also was nervous about other people in my class rather or not I would have a big class or a smaller sized class, which I would prefer a smaller…

Ivy League colleges, an honored set of elite colleges that are assumed to be extremely effective in a young adults future, are, in reality, not as important in a teen’s development as it seems. Attending an Ivy League college is a complicated topic as there are many factors that play a role and should be considered. Some argue that Ivy League colleges can increase success and income. Others, however, think that one's success depends more on their motivations and life experiences. There are many…

have a different view of what college does for an individual. Some have a negative view while others have a more positive view. There are those who do not believe in getting a college education because they deem it a waste of time and money. Not so long ago college was more for elite students rather than everyone. Today, the idea of attending college is pushed on to every high schooler almost like it is required. It is almost looked down upon if one does not attend college. Shaming may be going…

Time Management There are only 168 hours in a week, reading this statement, in my Foundations of College Success Class astonished me. I never realized how little time we really do have. I’m a fulltime college student, mother and work a full time job. Either I’m studying for school working or spending time with my family, there’s seldom down time in my life. When I originally started taking the class I didn’t know how beneficial it would become. Practicing time management skills such…

Some college students think that they cannot fail. Students that did well in high school, think getting a bad grade is the end of the world. It is common to get a bad grade in college occasionally, but students think they are invincible denying it will happen to them. They need to be prepared that college can be hard for some people and a bad grade is not the end of the world. According to The University of Alabama’s webpage titled “Causes of Failure in College,” students cannot take criticism.…

Ready or Not? Name: Haig Messerlian Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that not all high schools are preparing students for college. Thesis: High School educators are not preparing students for college. I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: Close your eyes, I want you all to imagine the day we graduate from CSUN. How old are you? Are you as old as you thought you would be? Did it take you the 4 years that you had planned to spend here at CSUN? Did it take longer? Think about it for a bit…

Coming back to college I’ve realized not only how much of a privilege it is but, the reasons one attends college. All the money they are spending on college you would like to think they are making the most of it. I believe there’s 3 reasons one attends college. You have the kids who attend college just to play a sport. Then u have the kids who attend because they want to party. Finally you have the kids who attend college worried about their future, who strive in and out of the classroom. The…

Are you tired of being in debt behind high tuitions in college? Imagine working to be successful in college, only to find out that the high tuition can put you in debt for your whole life and can even cause depression. After you retire you’ll still owe money from your college tuition and that’s over 30 years. College Tuition should be adjusted because of high costs & depression leading to drop outs. The main problem with college is the high cost that puts you in debt. The average cost of…