Springfield College

College students deal with a variety of issues and obstacles. One major problem that affects college students is eating disorders. According to ANAD, 86% of students report the onset of an eating disorder before the age of 20. While so many students struggle with eating disorders, there is not a lot of awareness around the subject. They have been increasing in college students due to factors such as the stress of transitioning, academic pressures, peer pressure, and even cultural influences.…

Growing up near Springfield, I have spent a great deal of time on the ISU campus. My grandma is an alum; my aunt played volleyball for ISU in the 80s and now works in the athletic department; and my cousin is a current presidential scholar. I have visited Illinois State University numerous times. I have even cheered on my high school Rockets in Redbird Arena at state tournaments and attended graduation ceremonies and athletics camps several summers. Being so familiar with the campus makes me…

College: Worth the Cost? It’s crazy to think that where a person goes in life depends on what they do when they are teenagers and in their young twenties. Getting a good education is an important part of a person’s life, especially if they want to make a lot of money. If a student drops out of high school, their chances of getting a good paying job slipped to almost nothing. They will most likely be working fast food the rest of their life. On the other hand, a person that graduates college with…

As an athlete, I have repeatedly had injuries from playing hard and having so much love for softball and volleyball. Always being on “the other side of the stick” I would like to pursue a career in physical therapy. I would like to help people get back to their original state of health, or an even better one, so that they can continue what they love. I have consistently loved sports, and would enjoy staying close to what I love, as well as what peaked my interest in the physical therapy and…

give details surrounding my fluctuating academics at Springfield College. In high school, I enrolled in two semesters of AP Spanish senior year and earned a C in both semesters. Freshman year of college my course load was more ambitious than I found myself able to handle. Attempting to balance 18 credits along with intercollegiate swimming, quickly became an overwhelming endeavor. This resulted in grades inconstant with my abilities; C- in college writing, C in anatomy, D in career planning,…

open my own cosmetology business.I plan to have my associates degree in business. If I have my associates degree, I can be a substitute teacher while I go to cosmetology school for nine-twelve months. The Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetology in Springfield is where I plan on obtaining my state license. The graduation rate for Paul Mitchell is 65% for the year of 2014. Of that 65%, 100% of students got their state license! I want to get my associate’s degree in business before I go to cosmetology…

Before I start my essay, I would like to thank the National Honors Society committee at Agawam High School for selecting me to essentially become a member of an elite organization that helps our community prosper in numerous ways. I have always wanted to be part of this group of scholarly individuals since the start of freshman year. Personally, I really started to understand what the letters N.H.S. meant when I attended my sister’s induction ceremony last year. I believe the pillars of NHS…

“Weight broke down the wagon” was something my father told me often when I was younger. He’d often tell my this in response whenever I told him I was waiting for something. Yes dad, weight broke down the wagon. You put too many things in there and something's going to give. Not until recently did I understood what he meant. My arrival at Westfield State University was a welcomed but rushed one. I was expected to remain close so that I could continue to take care of my family. At that moment it…

There are several different varieties of post-secondary schools for education and experience. A more logical choice would be to stay in one’s own state to attend a post-secondary school due to the fact it is closer to one’s own home and is often cheaper for instate residents. However, this is not always the case. Therefore, I have chosen to research an out-of-state university under the belief that it suits me the best. The following essay will detail the information that has been researched when…

He always tells me, “Work hard in school so you can go to college and have a career you will enjoy.” He always tells me this because he didn't have the chance to go college and pursue a career he would love. I tell my parents, “I want to go to college and get my bachelors degree in nursing.” “Well if that's what you really want you need to study hard so you can achieve that.” he would tell me. He always…