I started my journey of furthering education at Brunswick Community College. I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted to major in but I knew I wanted to work with children no matter what. I started my college courses for nursing and quickly realized that I needed to do what I loved most, which is teaching young children. I switched my major to Early Childhood Education which was honestly the best decision I have ever made. I finished my degree in about two and a half years and was so happy to graduate. I actually graduated with honors (cum laude) which was a great accomplishment! I was so proud of myself! I had known since my first day in this major that I wanted to continue on after my associate's degree. I knew I was too dedicated to stop there. So I …show more content…
I have had several friends who graduated from UNCW and they have all said great things about the college. I am a local to brunswick county and so I am very familiar with UNCW and it is very convenient for me to take classes here. I love the atmosphere at the college. I think that the college has such a great reputation for being a family and I would love to be a part of that. One of the major reasons I have decided to pursue this college is because I have had help with a million questions of mine since the first time I emailed Dr. Hengameh Kermani. She knew that I was not yet a student here but nevertheless she has not stopped helping me. She has given me many tips and links to where I can find the answers to my questions. Knowing that she is a busy lady but she has been taking the time to help me, makes me see that she truly cares about people and loves the program. I absolutely love dedicated teachers like her, which is the reason why I have chosen this profession and major. I want to be an inspiration and role model to student's and I know that if I attended UNCW, I would learn how to do so from the wonderful professors all around the
The main component I look for in college is their commitment to further my studies. I feel this college will provide an ingenious culture within the science field, therefore rendering myself with the building blocks necessary to later pursue the medical field. Not only does UNCW devote itself towards their student’s undergraduate years, but also by providing Professional pathways such as Pre-Medicine, students such as myself can go into Professional schools better prepared. In addition to my interest in the academics the school has to offer, I also marvel at the amount of extracurricular activities available to the student body. One student organization in particular is the Greek Life. When my mother attended this school, she was an avid member
An HBCU is a college/university that embeds the nature of power and black excellence; a place with surroundings that doesn’t force you, but makes you want to push yourself to become a better person inside and out, and throughout the community. Transferring would allow myself to be put in an atmosphere of continuous motivation and growth that I would feed off of my superiors and the people around me.
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
The Brazosport College Career Fair has definitely inspired me to pursue a career in mechanical engineering. Before I attended this Career Fair I already had my mindset on pursuing an engineering degree, but this learning experience has closed the deal.
Throughout my life I have overcome many obstacles. I have worked and gone to school since I was 17, I paid for my housing, and I paid my necessities. In the past when I was unsure what I wanted to do with my life I struggled in school. I was a “B” and “C” student. I had a hard time finding something that really interested me. Fortunately, when I started working in healthcare I knew this was a career field I wanted to pursue. As my goals went up and solidified, so did my grades. I am proud to say I am a solid “A” and “B” student. And as I worked my way through the grapevine of jobs and aspirations I found that nursing was what my heart set upon.
There was the option to go for an OTA (Occupational Therapy Assistant) at a Community College. I set my mind and decided I would work towards an OTA. Though I thought I was finally set and finally found my career path, life reminded me I was now out of High School and responsible for contributing to some of my family's financial obligations. Going to College was my choice, it was never something my parents ever talked to me about or mentioned. I come from a family who has migrated from South America and their only goal was to work long hours in a manufacturing job to make a living.
As a student enlisted in the Early College High School program, it is essential that I know what my academic journey has in store for me, and the resolutions to the milestones that coincide along with my expedition throughout college and life overall. My mission is to become a successful and credible Forensic scientist alongside making an impact in the criminal justice system. In order to maintain an adequate lifestyle, I must create goals that reflect my academic and career needs including; getting through my first two years at Early College High School, graduating with a degree and placement in the high percentile range, and carrying out my profession in a laboratory.
College is a big question we all have to ask ourselves at some point in our lives. Many ask are we going to go some of us want to go to college while others do not and some are just not sure. Well this essay will tell you why you should attend college. There is disadvantages in going to college and there is many benefits. Me personally thinks that the benefits outway the disadvantages. Four of the main benefits we are focusing on is job satisfaction, annual income, employment, and poverty.
My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. My first job after I graduated was as a substitute teacher. My original plan was to return to school to pursue a career as a physical therapist. As I was researching schools, my mom suggested I consider a career in nursing. I was amazed at the opportunities available in the field of nursing. When I finally returned to college,
Throughout high school and during my undergraduate studies, education was never a top priority for me. Only during the past two years, in the "real world", have I realized the importance of education. I look back at those years and wish I had done more and realized all the potential I had in my hands and not wasted so much time. During my undergraduate career my social activities consumed my life. My friends were not motivated to do well in school so I followed their lead. My grades were low, and I did not even care. After I graduated in 1997 with a Psychology B.A. and lost touch with my old friends and old ways, I have realized that I should have spent more time doing some soul searching and thinking what it was that I wanted to do with my life. I liked Psychology but what I really wanted to do was work with children more closely. I had spent my junior and senior years involved in internships at Head Start and at a High School in a Program for teenaged mothers. I loved my work there. At Head Start I was a Teacher Aid for the pre-school, teaching the children to read, numbers etc. And at the High School I counseled the teenaged mothers, took care of their kids while they went to school and after the school day I tutored them with their homework. After being out of school for a while, I started to miss that. The feeling that I was teaching something those kids, the feeling that I was making a difference. I was determined to find a job in education, with my background in Psychology, how hard could it be? I found work at a residential school for runaways and abused teenaged females. It was great! I was ready to go, I was going to change the world and change those girls lives. What I didn't realize is that will alone does not make me a teacher and that I needed training, a lot of training. I made a lot of mistakes in that job. I got discouraged and decided to forget about working with children, forget teaching and do something else that paid more. So, I got a job as a Secretary, I did that for about two years. Teaching, working with children was always on my mind.
An experience that expires me to achieve my goals at Colorado Christian University is my current
My experience in community college was invaluable; I encountered many professors who inspired me to push myself harder and pursue higher education. These teachers helped me push myself into taking honors courses and applying to top-tier universities. Their passion for social justice through education was visible and made me want to become an educator myself. One day one of my favorite professors, Dr. Bernard, excitedly shared information with the class about the Los Angeles Team Mentoring (LATM) program. In this program, you can volunteer to mentor local at-risk middle school youth through small group activities centered on wellness, diversity, and development. I saw this as the perfect opportunity to give back to my community with hopes to
It is a tremendous honor to apply to American University’s School of International Service, Master of International Service program with a concentration in Global Security. American University has resonated with me since a young age, when I first heard John F. Kennedy eloquently deliver his Strategy for Peace speech. His encouraging words of peace and prosperity have profoundly affected my life, and inspired me to pursue a higher education in International Relations. Additionally, JFK’s speech and the many others at American University prompted me to research the school and its rich history further. My research on American University has only impressed me. I believe I would be a significant contributor to American University due to my professional
Taking an education journey at a college can take you in many paths. The path you choose or a path you have never even thought of. From graduating high school I had a mindset of going into the business field. It has been about 13 weeks into my first p’’semester and I found myself changing my degree/certificate to elementary education. I have chosen this career because I have always had a passion to teach as well work hands on with others. I did some research and found elementary education to be in my best interest, which was great kids and I get along perfect. In the past I have had many of my teachers would recommend me to teach but I always had a mindset of sticking with the business field. I have had experienced many teachers just teaching to teach, and having a teacher not be passionate about their job also affects the learning of the kids. I am passionate to see them be successful in the future and I am excited to go into a field where I will be able to shape and impact there early education lives.
During my time at community college, I was at a slight disadvantage compared to the majority of my classmates that had a strong background in programming and math during high school. The high school I attended did not prepare me as much for my intended major. There were not as many clubs and advance placement classes related to the STEM field. Therefore, the only preparation I had related to my major was Precalculus and a web design course. Moreover, the grading system in high school was very different than college. In college, exams are weighted more than assignments and every class requires hours of studying. This motivated me to work twice as hard to pass all the challenging math and programming classes at my junior college. One of my toughest