Undergraduate education

In 1989 at the Conference on College Composition and Communication, David Bartholomae and Peter Elbow began an extensive debate that would continue for years to come as to the proper method and focus of teaching in undergraduate writing courses. This conversation gained so much attention and popularity that both men ended up publishing pieces to help clarify their stances for the many who wished to explore them, and while each wished to argue his point to the best of his ability, they also both…

In paragraph thirty seven, Rosin 's concerns about women dominating higher education, fails to advocate that men are "failing to adapt" to education after high school. She begins by stating that "women now earn 60 percent of masters degrees" however she does not state what the sixty percent of masters degrees represents. The sixty percent may represent the amount of degrees at one university and who knows, that university may be in a city where trades are more common than careers that require a…

As a first-generation Latina student, I was significantly influenced by the Student Affairs staff at my undergraduate institution. When I arrived to Ramapo College I realized I was not prepared for college-level work, if it was not for the Educational Opportunity Fund Program I would have felt lost and would have struggled both academically and financially. My mother did not have the opportunity to graduate from high school or earn her GED because she had to work at a young age to help my…

After all the work I had done with the children during my undergraduate internship and several papers I had written on child welfare, I found that my passion was to help and heal children. My ultimate goal is to be a legal advocate for children who have been abused or neglected. If I only had a Bachelor’s degree, I would not be able to specialize in child welfare and would only have the limited knowledge of this field from my undergraduate social work…

As a DNA day ambassador, visiting high school classrooms and speaking about research opportunities at the University of Kansas including ways to get involved in science programs and activities, I was particularly astounded with how one session related to my own history. Entering the classroom and anticipating 25-30 students, only about eight were present. The teacher expected my confusion as this was not the estimated number. Rather than requiring her whole class to attend the workshop, she made…

than they are, yet I always felt like I am always prioritizing what society asks from me, over what I want to do and be. For the longest time, I was unsure about which category getting a higher education would fit, but I now believe…

importance of striving for excellence. This May, I not only officially completed high school, but I also finished my associates degree through dual enrollment and graduated with high honors. Doctor Permar also graduated with honors at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, so he understands both the importance of striving for excellence and the level of commitment that is required to succeed in college and in the workplace. The second belief to which the Permar Physical Therapy staff and I…

sports reporter. “A sports reporter writes about and reports on amateur and professional sports.” (What is Sports 2016) For somebody interested in becoming a sports reporter, there are many different things to consider such as: the job requirements, education needed, and the salary. “As a sports journalist, you can expect a variety of job duties such as reporting game statistics, interviewing coaches and players, and offering game commentary.”…

no outlook of the situation getting better, just to keep up with lifes endless killer expenses. Sadly that is what many people go through day in day out. A college education provides people with a higher potential standard of living, greater satisfaction in their career, and a robust investment. The value of receiving a college education is overwhelmingly beneficial. The most undeniable benefit of a college degree is by far the higher potential standard of living. U.S. jobs are classified into…

factors influence pay grade of accountants, such as education, type of job, experience level, workplace setting, and location. Within education, it is important to look at the type of degree earned and the prestige of the university attended. The type of job can range from being only an assistant to chief financial officer (CFO). Experience level ranges from an entry-level position to late-career positions. Workplace setting is varied…