Higher education in Canada

I consider myself a very ambitious, studious, and responsible individual who understands the importance and values of an education. Nelson Mandela once stated that an “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” I strongly believe that it cannot only change the world, but it is the most powerful tool an individual can possess. This tool is what not only completes our toolbox, but it is what allows us to properly use all the other tools that we possess and that…

Introduction The importance of getting an education is more crucial now than it ever has been in the past. At least 25% of employees in job markets in many areas of the United States have graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree. In some states that percentage increases to 35% or higher (Dill, Forbes). Knowing that job markets are extremely competitive combined with the truth spoken in the Family: A Proclamation to the World, that fathers and mothers are expected to be “responsible to provide the…

Higher Education is a luxury commodity in our modern-day society that not many individuals around the world, let alone the United States, are lucky enough to have access to. That means that we shouldn’t squander this opportunity that has been presented before us; if we do as much then we fail all of the individuals that don’t possess the same privileges as us. So “how will we live” in a manner that will be beneficial to all and not throw away this winning lottery ticket that people such as…

Why go to college? It has been known that many go for the reason of earning a higher salary but it offers many other benefits that just that one. One benefit of attending college is that students can better prepare themselves to live in a world of diversity. For instance, a higher education can equip someone for a broader future when it comes down to meeting others with different backgrounds, lifestyles, and ways of thinking that are entirely different from their own. Another benefit of college…

In the book, Higher Education?: How Colleges Are Wasting Our Money and Failing Our Kids-- and What We Can Do About It, the title states it all. Hacker and Dreifus disclose the woes and troubles that are happening inside the world of higher education. They are writing as stated by the New York Times on August 18, 2010, “on the state of American higher education and what they perceive as its increasing betrayal of its primary mission — for them, the teaching of undergraduates.” (Knapp). They…

study/live in Canada- Canada is one of the best countries to pursue higher education. The country attracts thousands of students each year from abroad. Degree from an institution in Canada is considered to be of high value and is equivalent to other countries like US, Australia and other European countries. Following are few points as to why a person should consider Canada over any other country in the world for higher studies and for settling: 1. Education- With public school education being…

In the 2013-2014 school year, there were 2,048,019 students enrolled in a postsecondary institution, and of these students, 814,506 attended a postsecondary institution in Ontario (Statistics Canada, 2015). In recent years, news reports all over the country, even the continent reported that the amount of debt a postsecondary student has is tremendous. When students begin the postsecondary careers, they carry with them the financial status of their families. Some may be lucky enough to have…

Education is a crucial determinant of health status because it is inextricably linked with the social factors of employment, income, working conditions, food security, and housing. A good education is necessary to obtain a secure and well-paying job. This, in turn, influences the type of community the individual resides in, the quality of housing, access to higher education, the ability to purchase nutritious food, the capacity to participate in activities, and the quality of early childhood…

Historical Devolution of Gender Inequality for Women in Canadian Education Introduction: This study will define the devolving gender inequality for women in Canadian education. The overarching focus on a longitudinal historical progression of women’s rights in the education will be defined from the mid-20th century to the 2000s. A majority of the findings suggest that women have had greater access to secondary and post-secondary education as a part of an increase of participation from the…

In Canada, Post-Secondary tuitions are extremely high for just about all of the provinces. This is a huge issue because, after the completion of Post- Secondary, students still aren’t guaranteed jobs. So what basically happens is you take out a huge student loan, and you are left unable to pay it back because you are jobless. This is something that is a huge problem for our youth as Canadians. If post-secondary is so expensive then why is the cost of high school significantly less. It’s not like…