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This concept does not just relate to the gay community but to everyone, we have all had fear in one form or another and have made us question who we are that may have made change how we view the world. It 's because of this fear I think I will find that most of the people I will talk to will understand…

family and friends became far and few. I no longer had the free time to spend laying around with my cousins or watching TV with my dad. My school work consumed so much of my time that I didn’t realize how disconnected from my family, friends, and community I really was. I was no longer a part of weekly church functions such as Bible study, choir rehearsals, and organization…

Community colleges make up the other half of Higher Education and in increasing the populations they have access to. In the research conducted by Fike and Fike they took a serious look at what factors impact retention of first year students. They examined…

When I first read Middlesex’s admission catalogue, I did a quick scan to get a general idea of the school. A recurring phrase I saw was, “find your promise”. I decided to read the whole booklet to see what this phrase meant. The words combined with the sign of the hammer and anvil showed that in Middlesex, the faculty hopes for students to find new passions and continue on current ones. I found that appealing as it matched my personality. Curiosity brought me to this school and my faith in my…

life rather than “Fresh out of high school”. There was an increase in unemployment caused by the economic depression during this time. Struggling to find new jobs, the baby boomers, who never attended college or haven’t in years, often return to community colleges in seek of a new education. The author’s purpose is to persuade colleges to become more flexible and open minded so the baby boomers returning to school can efficiently finish college. Sander uses a combination of logos, ethos, pathos,…

high school and further education, I dedicate myself to fully capitalize on the opportunities that the scholarships elect to provide me. Additional to my commitment to education, I also pride myself on my diversified involvement in my school and community, diligence in work, and dedication to the future of agriculture. Education holds the initial key to success, so I strive to achieve the best in school. Currently, I hold a top ten spot in my graduating class and maintain a 3.9 GPA, all while…

Criteria for Selection According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Community Planning and Development (2013), in January of 2013, over six hundred thousand Americans were homeless. Sixty-five percent of homeless individuals live in emergency shelters or temporary housing, while the other thirty-five percent are living in their cars, on the streets, or in abandoned houses, shops, and other buildings. When broken down into age groups, under eighteen, eighteen to…

truly be free, and they are correct. The program would most likely use tax dollars to pay for it. One person even argues that college does not make much of a difference— she says that 36 percent of students do not appear to show any improvement in learning when they go to college (Brandt). But what about the other 64 percent; don’t they deserve an easier path to education? In various European countries, like Germany, tuition is free. One source states that “[a]s of 2014, all German public…

college students succeed. All students need and deserve a solid educational foundation. Higher educational counselors are the dependable support system students have in community colleges and universities. Financial Aid advisors, Academic Advisors, and Career Development Counselors and more are important in universities and community colleges. Students should have the opportunity to speak to counselors, regardless of their academic standing and background. As an advocate for education, I want to…

How would you describe your community college academic experience? Has it been "a walk in the park," "an uphill climb," or something else? Fill in the blank with your own expression and explain. (Limit 600 characters) I wrote two different paragraphs. I wanted to see how they sounded. I will choose one. Coming from Nepal, a country vastly different from the United States both culturally and academically, my time here at TCC NE campus has been one of the most challenging, rewarding and…