Military an option for students

future. Schools serve as gateways to opportunity, introducing students to potential colleges, careers, and other life paths. Military recruiters, much like college representatives, should not be denied access to students because their path involves service and sacrifice. While some critics argue that public schools should not serve as recruiting grounds, this perspective fails to acknowledge the opportunities and character development that military service provides. A law restricting military recruiters from high schools would unfairly limit students’ exposure to a viable, honorable, and life-changing…

When students graduate from high school, is it necessary for everyone to go to college? No, college is a choice. Depending on what a person wants to do after high school will determine if college is needed or not. College is not the only option students can take after graduation. Some people go into the trades, the military, and family businesses. Some people think you need college to find a good job, but that is not exactly true. One might not make as much money as if they do not go to college,…

How would you feel as a parent if your children were convinced to join the military through deception? This is what is happening throughout the United States where representatives from the armed forces come to talk to students about joining the armed forces. While this can be a positive thing, many parents including peace groups are against this because of the pure pressure it puts on the students among other things. In order to keep students from making a decision that they don’t truly believe…

never had that problem.” (Anonymous) Veterans and active duty members post this quote all throughout their social media to express the advantage of being a United States Marine. After high school, students are faced with many options that lead them through different paths in life. Among these options, there is the option to join the military or to go to college. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages. In the military you gain experience, soft skills needed to success in your job…

every high school student who graduated attended college? Is college the right choice for everyone? I personally do not believe that college is the right choice for everyone because, all high schoolers have a different aptitude for learning, with every graduate attending it might cause overcrowding, and lastly there are many different options after high school that graduates can choose from that works for them. Every single person is different, so that means everyone's brains work differently.…

begun a short while ago and I had to juggle the responsibilities of a new job and school work for the first time. Walking into the school, I saw the familiar faces of kids I worked with before when I previously volunteered on my free time. Once I settled into a classroom to start, students came in with their books and started to work away at their homework. All but one of the faces seemed familiar, so I checked to see who the new student was. “Hey, I’m Josiel. I’ll be a tutor for you this year.…

Should Students Attend College After High School Did you ever go to college? There are a lot of jobs in this world that don't require a college education. College also isn't for everyone, Some kids struggle in school and have a hard time learning the material that is being given to them. Some kids though get good grades in schools and can take in the information being given to them, so college would be an option if they wanted to go or not. People don’t have to go to college to have a good life…

very early in their life. Students in high school usually have this question answered. The students who have never been in an honors class, who do not even have time to fill out worksheets with the answers given by teachers, who sleep through school and do not worry about that defining grade on their report cards, these students have already decided that it isn 't worth their time to try. These students are setting themselves up for very few options. When and if they happen to graduate high…

program be created called, Universal National Service. This program will create millions of jobs for individuals between the ages of 18 to 28. McChrystal believes that this program “will change the current cultural expectation that service is only the duty of those in uniform” (564). I agree with the need for such a program and feel that it would greatly benefit our country. If this program is created it will allow young individuals to get a feel for military life. If people were able to try…

motivated to do great things within the military. In high school, I did not always outshine academically but being a great soldier is something I pride myself in and strive to be on a daily basis. The experiences I have gained over the past year while in the U.S. Army Reserves has given me knowledge and training that will help me excel at Valley Forge Military College and makes me the perfect student. Attending Valley Forge Military College will open many doors for the future and give me that…