Higher education

For an individual student, higher education is seen as a place that cultural capital is obtained or challenge, in which students are able to reconstruct their identity in society (Corey et al. 2011). Self-growth for an individual is not only limit to cultural or social growth, but also pertains to career exploration through the courses and the work related experience they are exposed to in higher education. Opening a center for underrepresented students, faculty will…

Over the past few years, the cost of higher education has become unbearable for most. The cost for an opportunity to become more educated is quite frightening. On average, public colleges cost $32,762 while private colleges are priced at $42,419 on average (Bridgestock, 2015). But community colleges, which should be complementary to the people of America, cost $16,325. Colleges should be more convenient and reasonable for the people of America. If a quality education was at least attainable to…

After High School,” 65.9 percent of high school graduates are enrolled in higher education after high school. Deciding to go to college or join the work force after high school is a difficult decision because people don’t know what is better for them. Going to college after high school is more beneficial than going straight to work. It opens up better job opportunities and better wages. Not attempting to attend higher learning after college will lead to a less efficient life. Having a…

It has long been held that education is the key to success. Recent decades have seen more and more individuals from all walks of life attending college, learning the skills and abilities necessary to be competitive in the global economy. Employers are demanding higher levels of expertise from their new hires, leading to a situation where anyone who lacks postsecondary education is at a severe disadvantage in the workplace. The pursuit of knowledge after high school, however, comes with a…

and Carmel Martin. "Strengthening Our Economy Through College for All." Center for American Progress. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 May 2016. https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/higher-education/report/2015/02/19/105522/strengthening-our-economy-through-college-for-all/ This source talks starts talking about the importance of education for nation 's economy. David Bergeron states that US economy "demands that workers possess increasing levels of knowledge and skills." This post clarifies that the US…

with the market for jobs during the past several decades. And as a consequence of a shrinking base of professions requiring appropriate higher education, the United States has experienced high unemployment accompanying some of those transformations. Although such ominous trends can spell gloom and doom for many, it doesn’t necessarily imply a college education an unwise choice. It does, unequivocally, advocate for cautious decisions throughout one’s academic tenure as never before though.…

people with college degrees are found to live a longer, healthier life than those with a high school diploma. In fact, 83% of college graduates reported to be in excellent health, while only 73% of high school graduates reported the same (Is College Education Worth It?, 2013). Henceforth, college does not just provide the graduate a job to earn a living off of, but also college equips that graduate with the tools and skills they need to overall live a more responsible, successful, healthier…

Tribal Colleges and Universities are the direct results of Native American tribes recognizing a need in their communities and demanding the solution. They developed their own form of education, based on Western traditions, to ensure their people were educated and prepared to succeed. The passionate dedication to education and preservation of culture is why I was interested in researching on Tribal Colleges and Universities. I am an advocate of creating and demanding spaces for underrepresented…

Bisla English 125 September 25, 2015 Education Matters Is a college degree really worth spending the significant years of our life? Many people are questioning the value of going to college. A college degree is very important when it comes to finding a job. Studies have shown that college graduates have a higher likelihood of getting a job and good annual salary compared to others who only have a high school diploma. People with higher education tend to have a better life and a better…

can’t get there. Nelson stresses that whether middle or professional middle class, every parents “expressed concern about her or his child’s educational future, and every single parent expressed hope that her or his child would go on to some form of education after high school.” But, Nelson explains, social class plays a role in educational experience and performance. For example, professional middle class parents are informed about learning disabilities and the impact they can have on the…