who are not willing to pay for their education and also funds universities so that they are able to function and upgrade their facilities. College should not be free because it would lead to tax raises, the value of a degree would decline, and the overall quality of the educational environment would decrease. Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator and Democratic candidate, is in favor of tuition-free public colleges and universities and states that “Too…
Characteristics of being an academically successful college student include being engaged, making connections to support themselves, having more internal than external motivation, actively learning, having a confident attitude, managing stress and maintaining a sense of well-being, using time and organization effectively, and being able to self-regulate. Being engaged means being an active learner; blindly doing assignments and only retaining information for tests is poor engagement. It takes…
The Myriad Benefits of Attending College According to the United States National Center for Education Statistics, 20 years ago, there were 14.1 million students in U.S colleges and universities. By 2000, there were 15.3 million, and by 2009, 18.8 million. For fall 2011, the estimated number was up by nearly a million, to a record 19.7 million students. Current research describes the greatest numbers of jobs are going either to those with a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, or to those with…
The first sentence of Kunal Jasty’s Radioopensource.org article, “Where Does All That Money Come From”, states that the average cost of college tuition is now higher than “the income of 99% of Americans” (Jasty). College education is the backbone of many different careers, and without it certain skill sets would be more inaccessible to the public, causing an interference of learning and opportunity. In more recent times, however, quality of education isn’t the main focus for students, or in the…
In the first part of getting ready for university we looked at textbooks, important university information and how to spend your summer before autumn term starts. In this second instalment will look at documents and processes you should adopt to ensure the beginning of your higher education journey and getting ready for university comes with ease. Be organised Although this is a tip for university preparation, it is also a tip for everyday life! Organisation is key to success in whatever form it…
Initiating the first step towards getting a college degree is very difficult for many individual. Although, it is a challenge it is not impossible to achieve. As long as an individual is engaged and persistent on the college path, a career is achievable. Despite the value that a college education holds, many people still view it as unnecessary. A college education is beneficial to obtain because it can provide opportunities, stability and personal satisfaction. Being exposed to a college…
#FindWhatMovesYou is the motto that Mr. Christian Obando, Coordinator of Sport Clubs, within Campus Rec for Florida State abides by as he interacts with his diverse student body. The first day that I shadowed Mr. Obando, he had a very relaxed, confident, and positive demeanor that quickly made me realize the leadership persona that his peers seen in him. He was very interactive with me as we talked about his role in Campus Rec. Christian walked me through a day in the life of a Coordinator for…
from Boston University 's Early Decision Program. Until Ms. Joyce came, I was extremely upset about this notification. Thankfully, she lifted my spirits and gave me some extremely helpful tips on how to go about being deferred. Also, she helped me realize that although we may not get into our top choice school, ultimately whatever happens is for a reason, and we are the ones who make our college experience, not the college we attend. In the end, I was ______________ from Boston University…
Scholars have found that social and academic integration into an institution are of paramount importance to an individual student’s persistence at that institution. A variety of theoretical models, quantitative analyses, and qualitative investigations have focused on this phenomenon. A vast majority of these studies have utilized Tinto’s theory of college student departure. Tinto (1987) proposed that higher levels of integration into academic and social realms strengthened students’ learning and…
contemplating their choices about continuing on to college and whether or not it is really important to them. It may be a case of young adult laziness, but is it really? It seems as if students are becoming more and more pressured to attend a four year university than ever, promoting those who do on such a level that those who don’t feel remarkably inferior. It is hard to measure whether or not a student truly wants to be in school, or if they were induced with a mindset of it as a basic…