I'm Going to College
Neither my grandmother, nor any of my great aunts, went on to college. It was too expensive for their family. My great Aunt Nancy, however, did try to take night classes at the University Extension, which was held at her high school. Unfortunately, she was unable to continue paying for these classes, so she left the University Extension program with only twelve credits earned. Aunt Nancy just continued to work at the job she acquired, right out of high school, and work her way up through the ranks at this job. There was no push by her parents to continue her education, and therefore, there was no pressure on her to attend college. Aunt Nancy had once told me, "There is great value in a college education, for career purpose. It is so necessary now, where as years ago it was not as essential." She also explained to me that college can help to build better social skills, which will be used in everyday life.
Now that Aunt Nancy is retired, she reads a lot. When she was younger, her mother only took her to the city library three times a year to get books to read. So, as a child she did not read as much as she reads now. While in school, she only preformed the necessary reading and writing that was required. Now, she reads the newspaper, books, or a magazine almost everyday.
My mother, on the other hand, did attend college. Actually, she has attended college twice now. The first time she went, she gained a degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician. Later in life, she went back to college and attained her accounting degree. My mother decided that she was not happy as a Medical Technician, so she wanted to go back to school to learn of what fields would interest her...
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...of reading to your children. He explained that as long as you read to your child, or as long as they are reading to themselves, it would increase your child's comprehension skills. At this point in time, I no longer enjoyed having my mother read to me, but I was reading books to myself so I was still learning and establishing the proper skills gained through reading and writing.
Books and an education seem to be important to everyone, no matter how old or young. I have learned many things both in school and just by reading. Obviously, books and schooling can have the same effect on others. College is a time to grow, both intellectually and socially. I strongly encourage future generations to attend college and get a good education throughout life. It will prove to be extremely beneficial, and you will learn a lot about yourself in the process.
College is a great way of figuring out what you are and what you want to become. People who are against those who turn professional at an early age say that education should be a top of their list of priorities. “Education and college prepares you for a life outside of sports”, states a columnist from brainevent.com. I too am a firm believer in this, and I also believe that children should continue their education as long as possible. Getting educated helps better your life and molds you into a well rounded person.
Everyone has their goals in life but college is one of those methods used to fulfill those goals. College was always on my agenda. Before I was even born, my parents had created a new pathway solely for me. This road took me on a journey filled with motivation, anxiety, and gratitude that ended up taking me to college.
Many individuals went to college, not for the education, but to continue a tradition set forth by generations of family members. They did not take college seriously, for it was simply the next step, in order to follow through along the path that their family members had paved.
How important is a college education? High school seniors should consider going to college because students who gain a college education often have higher lifetime earnings and a great quantity of other benefits. There are more employers who choose to hire applicants with college degrees. People who lack college degrees are more likely to be limited to basic jobs. Those with a high school education may obtain jobs with good benefits, but college graduates often earn better. Although going to college costs a lot, it is actually true that high school seniors should go to college because they’ll learn more skills that can be applied to their jobs and they’ll have much more benefits while having a career.
Attending college is worth it. Students who a college education and graduate have many more life changing opportunities than those who don 't; the debates of studying after high school has been ongoing for countless years, but statistics have proven that majority to all students who go to college achieve more life goals than the average high school graduate. They receive better work benefits, life skills, higher paying salaries, etc. There is a downside to everything in life such as debt is to college education. However, the price students pay is insufficient compared to what the benefits they receive after graduating from college.
Ever had the thought of going to college? Many people attend college yearly to have a higher chance of becoming successful in life. Everyone has a different view of college, some thinks that college is a waste of time and some thinks that college is very valuable. Most jobs now days requires at least some college, without college people might not be able to get the job that they dream for. College is not a waste of time, it is very valuable and it gives you some benefits in life.
Everyone has their own reasons for wanting a college education. Popular reasons for attending college include being able to obtain a better paying job, increase future earning potential, gain training for a specific career, and learning more about a specific topic of interest. Rampell, C. (2015) My reasons are more personal than either of the reasons listed. I do not wish to miss out on significant opportunities that have the potential to enrich my life and future. If there is anything in my life that I would regret it would be not pursuing my college education. As we get older life happens and the list of things we wish we could have done gets longer. Knowing that it is never too late to accomplish my goals is strong motivation to shorten the list of should haves. Obtaining a college education is important to me because I will have a strong sense of accomplishment for setting a goal that is important to me and seeing it through to the end. I also enjoy challenges and feel inspired by the endless possibilities for my future.
In our society, a college education is no longer an option or privilege, but rather a necessity. The main reason people go to college is not because they want to, but because they have to. Guidance counselors and parents pressure most high school seniors to go to college because it is “the right thing to do.” Our society has it in our mind that if a person does not go to college they will not become successful. Exactly one year ago I was in high school, and being a senior was probably the most stressful year. Most seniors worried about filling out college applications and deciding what major to do. Inputting all your grades and knowing that you were not the best student is especially stressful. For most people, going to college seems
College education is of the utmost importance to me, especially when competing with people in my age group. A college education is also one of the most costly obligations that one must fulfill to gain success. In my academic career, I have gained many experiences that I may not have been able to experience had I not attended a post-secondary education. A college education has never been an option for me; it was always instilled in my brain as an adolescent as a top priority. In my youth I was certain of my goals and aspirations, the person that I wanted to become, and where I see myself in the future.
A college education alone is not sufficient. Life experiences, perseverance, and common sense are proponents that many people believe they possess. However, a college education should refine these qualities. People should not dwell on book sense because a college education is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking.
The college experience may differ for many different people, the reasons that people go to college will differ from person to person. One of my reasons for going back to college is to accomplish my goal. All my life I’ve wanted to go to college and eventually receive a veterinary license. After completing high school I started college and after three years I dropped out to become a wife and mother. For many years I felt that I would not be able to go back to school and complete my life long goal for many different reasons: money and time were the two main problems that I had to face if I wanted to go back to college. After many years I decided that I would never have more money or more time, so it was time for me to jus...
My grandparents never went to college because they had to help out around the farms of which they lived on and could not afford to go to college. College could have helped them get ahead of the world; they could have been more than just a farmer and a farmer’s wife. Although they did not have a college degree, they still wanted their children to go to col...
Individuals in my generation that decide to go away for college may graduate with a degree, but they also graduate with debt and have a hard time finding work in their area of study. College graduates are young, and many may not have much experience in their field. It is a bittersweet option to go to college and further your education, I am all for it, but I am not for getting yourself in tons of debt, that will cause you to live your whole life paying off student loans and such. Which is one of the reasons why I chose to stay at home and go to community college, I’m saving money while still getting a great education. In earlier generations, people may not have felt that college was important because they needed a job to support themselves and their families.
Reading has been a part of my life from the second I was born. All throughout my childhood, my parents read to me, and I loved it. I grew up going to the library and being read to constantly. Especially in the years before Kindergarten, reading was my favorite thing to do. I grew up loving fairy tales and thriving on the knowledge that I could have any book I wanted, to be read to me that night. Having no siblings, my only examples were my parents, and they read constantly. Without a family that supported my love of reading throughout my childhood, I wouldn’t appreciate it nearly as much as I have and do now.
I am a stern believer that education goes beyond high school. Not only does it apply to college but throughout life. As a child whose parents were unable to attend college I feel privileged with the opportunity. There was no question that I'd be enrolling in college after high school graduation. This experience will enable me to obtain the two things that I think are most important in my college career. That is to gain knowledge of the people and world around me, and become a critical thinker so that I am able to analyze any situation. The purpose of a college writing course to me is to help do both. I have realized that those are the two most important in that if you have the knowledge and thinking ability then you are open to learn. From elementary school forth I have practiced perfecting my English, as if it's not my native language.