Higher education

problem is recognizing that there is one…” Believe it or not the actor, Jeff Daniels, from Dumb and Dumber, makes that statement in the show he starred in most recently, The Newsroom. The 1960s introduced the education wars and how dolefully we have fallen behind. Our system of higher education exercises a major part in this ongoing downfall. Our government currently has a system of regulations on just about everything: trade, television, food, why not college cost? If…

It is expected to gain “135,300” new software and application development jobs before the year 2024, with an overall gain of “531,400” jobs (8). This is due impart to higher demand for cloud computing and the need to be connected. Following Hogan and Robert’s trend, he then lists the growth rate of the computer and mathematical occupation field. He states that “employment is projected to increase 13.1% (8).” Out of this…

future is something most people think about. A college education can be one way to achieve financial success, but for many prospective students the thought of being buried in student loans can be frightening. Deciding how much debt is too much, what major to pursue, and if an education is going to be worth it can be difficult questions to answer. However, the financial implications of large student loans do not diminish the value of an education over the lifetime of a student if careful…

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, “in 2013, the immediate college enrollment rate at 4-year colleges was 42 percent, compared with 24 percent at 2-year colleges or trade school”. There are occupations out there in which you don’t need a four year college degree such as…

In today’s generation, some sort of secondary education is needed in just about every job type, whether it be through a four-year university or through apprenticeship. Because of the high demand for an educated worker, the government has begun to hand out loans to students in order to make a post secondary education more feasible. Although students are receiving more money from scholarships and grants than ever, this generation of students are also ending up more in debt than ever before. This…

Importance of a College Degree Fritzner Laraque Miami Dade College Having a college degree is important for some people. They do whatever they can to attend college. To pursue their goals, they are willing to take loans. They do not even care about how old they are. These kind of people devote time to study and often are successful in life. Barack Obama is an example of person who studies so hard to be the President of the United States. However, others have a different point of view…

“The cost of not going to college has risen.” High school seniors who have the opportunity to get a higher education should take it and make the best out of it. Going to college to receive this higher education has numerous rewarding results in the long run. For my first three years of high school I knew I wanted to go to college. Then my senior year I wasn’t quite sure. During the first quarter I said over and over again I was going to go. Then during the second quarter I decided I wasn’t…

Student’s Name Professor’s Name Subject Date Top Ten Percent Law Introduction So many challenges have faced college admission as universities in Virginia State have adopted the top ten percent rule that only guarantees students who graduated in the top ten percentile from their high schools to get an automatic admission to public universities (Charleston 2). This law serves as a transition from a race- based policy that had been in use known as the affirmative action. This rule has shown to…

The cost of college education vs. the value received Every year the cost of collage education rises. With that comes an even higher amount of people who drop out. But what is the value that is received from it? The high cost of college not only worries students and their families but the school administrators as well. They worry that these costs will drive away students. Right now in order to attend an IVY league school for four years you would be spending at least 120,000 dollars.”(Casse and…

Attend College Pursuing a college degree is important to me. Furthering my education has become a hobby of mine as I enjoy participating in activities that will keep my brain sharp as I grow older. In addition, it is important for me to plane for my future in the event that I may need to support my family financially. Several important people in my life are an inspiration to me by their example in furthering their own education as older adults. Attending college is a very important part of my…