There are a million different reasons I could state why I absolutely love Barnard. Barnard College is my dream school; every time I think about it, a smile graces my lips. With Barnard, I don't have to pick and choose between what I want. It gives me the intimate atmosphere and close connection of a small college, yet allows me be part of a larger university. As a woman in a male-dominated field, the ability to be part of a women's college and at the same time be able to take part in a coeducational environment across the street is perfect. The small campus at Barnard provides a small homely community in contrast to NYC, one of the largest cities in the world.
It's also the little things about Barnard that I love: the fact that Barnard's
...Selecting a college to attend was a lengthy process. I applied to four different schools. I outweighed all the pros and cons of each college. The ultimate goal was to persevere and graduate with a degree. As a high school student, I think I found Ohio State appealing because of all the hype that surrounded it. Once I came to the conclusion that I wanted to go into the medical field, I realized that I needed to be in an atmosphere where I could maintain my focus. Nonetheless, the most consequential influencing factor was regarding finances. Case was extremely expensive but I received a substantial amount of financial help compared to Ohio State. In addition, I was fortunate to obtain a work study job that helped with living expenses. I knew that college would not be easy especially given Case’s reputation. In the end, I am confident I made the correct decision.
College. Educational benefits that can help a person succeed in the vast majority of life’s careers. When I think of college, I think of hard work. I think of the dedication it takes to achieve a universal goal. Graduate with a degree that will further help to apply for a desired job. The course to get there may not be easy, but when the rich feeling of obtaining a diploma is near, it is more than worth the time. My road to success with college may differ from the average student. See, I am currently enlisted in the United States Air Force. To better understand my goals of college, one could look at the time and money it will take for me to graduate, how college benefits me, and more specifically, how English composition will better my future.
For many centuries education has been an important value in many people’s lives. However, some claim education to be a waste of time. Many people debate the benefits and consequences of education in our society. The article “Colleges Prepare People for Life” written by Freeman Hrabowski presents this important issue in a brief but direct manner which is supported by its strong claim, its wide usage of evidence, and its use of logical reasoning and appeals connect ideas together.
For the past few decades, receiving a college education has been a stressed importance in today’s society. However it is often misunderstood that attending a 4-year school is the best and only way to go. Following this belief, many students attend these schools with out being academically, financially, or mentally prepared. Unfortunately students like this have failed to over look the more realistic options available to them, such as community college. Junior college is a resource available to anyone regardless of his or her previous academic performance. The variety of courses and the inexpensive tuition gives students flexibility to explore the many options presented to them. Though Universities hold more prestige, community colleges provide endless opportunities for students who aren’t fully prepared for a 4-year education
I would define my experience in Lone Star College as motivating and advancing. As a typical adolescent, I used to believe that community colleges were nothing compared to big universities. As soon as I graduated from high school, I started to apply to all universities I was interested in, even the ones that were located far from my hometown, Venezuela. I was neither considering to study a two-year degree nor considering to study in a small college. However, when I was about to start my career in Venezuela, due to social and economic crisis in the country, universities closed as protests arose, and there was no clue when they would open once again. It was when I realized I had to move from my country and explore new choices to get my degree. Suddenly, I found a small college, located in a nice sector in Texas, called Lone Star College-Montgomery (LSC-M), and my life extremely changed in several aspects.
The right and privilege to higher education in today’s society teeters like the scales of justice. In reading Andrew Delbanco’s, “College: What It Was, Is, and Should Be, it is apparent that Delbanco believes that the main role of college is to accommodate that needs of all students in providing opportunities to discover individual passions and dreams while furthering and enhancing the economic strength of the nation. Additionally, Delbanco also views college as more than just a time to prepare for a job in the future but a way in which students and young adults can prepare for their future lives so they are meaningful and purposeful. Even more important is the role that college will play in helping and guiding students to learn how to accept alternate point of views and the importance that differing views play in a democratic society. With that said, the issue is not the importance that higher education plays in society, but exactly who should pay the costly price tag of higher education is a raging debate in all social classes, cultures, socioeconomic groups and races.
At the University of Notre Dame, it is not all about the academics. Even though students work studiously and only focus on their school work, they get the experience to live their life as a growing adult during their spare time. Every person I have asked said they would relive their time at college without a doubt because it was a time where they learned from their mistakes which made them the person they are today. At Notre Dame, there are many events to attend like their infamous football games or residential hall competitions, so there are many ways I can make mistakes and learn from them while I am away from home. This gives
I chose West Virginia University to go to college because I utterly love that school. My cousin, Nicole, attended WVU and received her chemist degree there. I do not only want to go to WVU because she went there, but because it’s close to home. I want to go to a college where I do not have to drive five or six hours to go home and see my family. Family is yet another motive why I want to go to WVU. My family is one of the biggest football and basketball fans ever. Every time there is a Mountaineer football or basketball game on television, you bet my family is watching it, even if they are losing.
Studies have suggested that post-secondary education is helpful in securing better futures for students. In most cases, this education is received from a non-profit institution such as college or university. The goal of such institution is to provide skills that would allow a student to achieve employment. More importantly, colleges and universities have to allow students to be exposed to the reality of worldly contention and learn from their struggles to create educated citizens. In current time, colleges and universities are merging these ideas and some institutions are making a way for students to experience the two ideas. One university that has been teaching its students the two ideas is the College of William and Mary in Virginia. It is a university whose history shows how a college can truly prepare a student for the reality outside of school.
In truth, I originally wanted to apply to Aurora University because of the location and its convenience. After I researched the program and attended an open house I knew this decision was a good one. The three year part time program stood out to me because it fits in well with my current schedule. When I came to campus the atmosphere immediately felt welcoming and the faculty acted as if they truly cared about my future. Unlike other universities, the faculty gave life advice as opposed to advice just to recruit students to their program. I can see myself in the Masters of Social Work program at Aurora University and being happy while pursuing my
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I chose Carnegie Mellon for numerous reasons; I have heard many wonderful things about your university in regards to the school itself, the environment, and the hands on nature of the programs you offer. I am also very impressed by the prestige of the drama program that the school provides. I feel that attending Carnegie Mellon and working with the staff will push me to improve and build upon my skills. The fact that this school is located in Pittsburgh is also a very attractive factor in my decision-making; Pittsburgh has an amazing theater and arts community so I can see myself being comfortable and feeling welcome here. I see it as a oppurtunity to meet new and interesting people who share my same interests, as well as to gain contacts that will help me progress in the career I would like to pursue.
If Fordham is considered as "The Jesuit University of New York" than it should be considered as "The Ideal College Experience" as well. My ideal college experience can be seen as an experience in discovery. This concept can be looked at with an educational context as well as a more personal discovery of self. We are in an age of new ideas, new ways of thinking, of understanding different perspectives. We can no longer simply read and regurgitate material, we must acquire tools necessary to think critically about what we read and apply it to any situation that may appear.
A recent failure that has changed how I go about my daily life is one that many college freshman experience in their first year. In high school I was a very good student, but I did not have to put in a lot of effort to get the grades that I wanted. I would joke with my friends and say that high school taught me how to put in the least amount of effort, and still get the maximum result. All of my teachers told me, as they did every student, that college was going to be different and if you do not put in more effort it would be very difficult. I knew this coming into school, but I am not sure if part of me wanted to prove people wrong, or if I actually was just adjusting to college life. I did not study as much as I should of, and as a result my grades suffered. Luckily I did not completely ruin my grade point average, but since first semester I have completely changed my study habits. This has taught a much needed lesson about hard work, and I am determined to never again fail at my studies. I am the kind of person that learns a lot from failures. My dad has always told me it is ok to make a mistake, but never make the same mistake twice. This I a motto that I live by.
Coming into this year, I wasn’t really sure what to expect from college and my classes. So far my experience at Ohio University has been pretty great, I have meet some really great people that I could end up being friends for life. My learning community has to be probably one of my favorite classes, out of all of my other classes that I am taking. The classes that I’m currently taking during my freshman year is Math 1200, IArt 1170, Eng 1510, Anth 1010, and UC 1000. I really enjoy all of my classes currently except IArt 1170, something about that class just really rubs me the wrong way. It’s just not very interesting but I need to power through that. Other than that I really can’t complain too much.