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Why College is valuable. High School is a lot of your education, if you don't do good, you won't have the best chances of getting into a good college. If you don't go to a good college you won't get a good education, if you don't get proper education, you won't get a good job. Without a proper job money could be an issue, and money is an absolute necessity when living on your own. College is important because one can become closer with their family, have a better job, and become more wealthy in…

They were blamed for the poor performance of the school and this meant the closure of the school’s Law Enforcement Program. Jackson departed, but his valuable lessons continued to reside within me. I would be placed in another program called Huntington Park Institute of Applied Medicine. The teachers were very gracious, and I knew whatever expectations they demanded, I could meet them because of what Jackson taught me. This mindset carried over in almost every aspect of my life. I learned to…

High School vs. College The transition from high school to college is an exciting start for the development in a chosen career. For many people, college is a synonym of freedom and an independent academic life. However, Many students argued that a postsecondary education is very similar to the one received in high school. Nevertheless, the college experience is completely different in terms of costs, class methodology, and extracurricular opportunities. First, the costs between the two…

sang only in her native language, Spanish. Today, Celia is still recognized through many different organizations and programs. Celia grew up in an extended family of 14. They lived in a poor Havana village, Santos Suárez. When Celia graduated from high school, she intended on becoming a literature teacher, so she attended the Normal School for Teachers in Havana. Celia soon realized that was not the thing for her, “After winning a talent show, however, in which she interpreted the tango piece…

Laptops: The Rise or Fall of Student Learning? Introduction- Many schools are switching to a more technological based way of teaching. A computer for every student is a goal that has been discussed for years among politicians and educators. Despite the numerous calls to meet this goal, most school systems in the US have fallen short. Indeed, some school systems have attempted and scrapped laptop programs as unmanageable. Even with the difficulties involved, laptops improve the education of…

specifically explains what exactly Congress need to do in order to increase the college education rate: “First of all, Congress needs to undo the sins of February, and approve another big round of aid to state governments” (127). After graduating from high school, many people go straight into the work field rather than attending college: “Not surprisingly, given the financial purposes, young Americans are also less likely to stay in school and more likely to become full-time workers instead”…

location. Skills of literacy and numeracy are learned long before college or not at all. Crook explains how being illiterate has denied people the option of a prosperous life, from knowledge of culture, to full “civic engagement”. Three out of ten high school seniors to not reach the standard of basic-literacy. Crook talks about how focusing on literacy would pay off with material benefits and also benefits of wider economy. However illertacy should be confronted not only for the benefits that…

highest standard. As I enter high school, I am aware of my need to continue my pursuit of excellence by participating in Hawk Scholars, in order to reach my goal of becoming valedictorian, continuing to prove I can succeed even when faced with adversity, and gaining access into the prestigious music program at UNT. There are many reasons I want to be in Hawk Scholars and the first reason is I want to become valedictorian. To accomplish this goal, it involves me to get a high GPA which Hawks…

to even consider college, I have had many challenges put in my way. I have set goals for myself that I will achieve. I will not only be the only person in my family to go to college, but I will excel in college. I will use the knowledge I gained in high school to excel in my career. Growing up I was raised by my mother and grandmother. I have never met my father; therefore, I grew up with a very small family. For my mother being a single mom was a challenge, but she did it well. When I was…

greatest skill comes in Water Polo. I joined Water Polo in seventh grade, because I was too small to be effective in football, and the Fresno heat combined with heavy padding is truly miserable. I naively believed that in Water Polo I would quickly rise to the level of the Star of the team, because I have had a pool for as long as I remember. Unfortunately, as with all sports that I have tried, I lacked any talent, and apparently my swimming skills were not as advanced as I had anticipated. I…