A college education is an essential step towards a successful military career. To some enlisted members, continuing or starting a college education may seem difficult to do. My decision to continue a college education was easy. Being stationed at an Air Base for a year has given me an opportunity to do so without being sidetracked by some of life’s daily responsibilities. Since it is an unaccompanied tour and I have no choice but to live in dorms, going to college is much easier then back in the states. Being stationed here has given me great opportunity to dedicate all my free time towards a college degree. After going to the Education Center I was very pleased. Right now the Air Force will pay one hundred percent of my college tuition fees. So the first thing I did was set a goal. I planned to start small; first working towards my Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) degree. The CCAF is the only degree-granting institution of higher learning in the world dedicated exclusively to enlisted people (The Insider: Air Force Education Programs, par. 4). A CCAF degree, which is equal to an associate degree, helps in numerous ways. Many Air Force special duty assignments require enlisted members to have a CCAF degree. For example, to become a Military Training Instructor or T.I., the member applying is required to have a CCAF degree. The path towards a college degree may be challenging; however, the rewards seem to be endless. Some of my co-workers apparently do not have time to take advantage of a free college education. Working as aircraft maintainers cuts into their free time. It can be tough not knowing if tomorrow will be a twelve or fourteen hour shift. Of course who would want to sign up for classes if one cannot attend th... ... middle of paper ... ...have to take away from all of one’s free time. Taking at least one class per term can allow plenty of time to enjoy off duty hours. Online courses allow for military members to deploy without worrying about missing classes and all of the important material covered. CLEP and DANTES tests require little or no studying and save time and money while still helping to earn college credits. -With education being a major contributor to successful military careers, it takes a commitment to self-improvement and a great deal of motivation to continue or start a college education. After knowing all available options and benefits, making a decision should be simple. Besides obvious career benefits, a college education broadens horizons and allows Airmen to change their outlook on the world. Works Cited The Insider: Air Force Education Programs. 24 Jul. 2003. 13 Mar 2005.
Having lived in a small, rural community, I have long desired improvements for my own hometown. It has long been a fact that very few people who live in my community gain a college education. I plan on earning a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from University State, and with that degree, I w...
"A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living." When joining the military you must perform your best to protect our country. Tons of men and women around the world fight for the country and make a career out of it. There are three major branches and many different jobs to go with each one. Each have many specific tasks. (Robbie Hughes Interview)
Attendance at a technical college or local 2-year school was deplorably referenced to as “loser’s territory” and if you dared to enroll in one anyway and followed through to graduation, well you were congratulated but to a lackluster fanfare. Some community college graduates still receive this reception upon exit of a community college but attitudes are definitely changing. Today more than ever, degree-seeking individuals are paving the path to their careers through the entrance and exit doors of community colleges. These well-informed leaders of the new school have realized a smarter way to education; that a bachelor’s degree or taking a traditional route to obtain one is not necessarily the best or right way to be a successful and employable member of society.
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 college, one step I will need to take is to find out what I want to major in. I’ve decided that if I take this path, I will go undecided my first year, but will declare a major by the end of my freshman year. Another step I will have to take is to sign up for extracurricular activities at the college so that I can stay involved with the community. One last step I will need to take to achieve my goals is to get a job once I get to college so I can buy a car and/or use the money for other necessities (food, gas, etc.). For the military route as well, there are steps needed to take in order to achieve my goals. For one, I will need to figure out what branch I’d like to join. I can achieve this by talking to recruiters from each branch and getting the information from them. Another step I’ll need to take is to take the ASVAB and get sworn in. Lastly, before I can even get started on the job within the military; I'll need to take the step and complete basic
I started my elementary school in the Philippines, then we moved to U.S. and continued my high school education and graduated. Enrolled at the CCSF to pursue my college education and now I am in the 2nd year in CCSF taking aeronautics. My goal now is to obtain my AS degree from the City College of San Francisco (CCSF) so I can transfer to a University and get a Bachelors degree and to continue for my Masters degree in Aeronautics Engineering. I will strive hard to reach the peak level of my career which is a Professor and hopefully to be an aeronautic professor so can help and share my knowledge and experience to the new students who wish to be an aeronautics engineer someday. I completed 62 units from CCSF so far. Currently, I'm taking 21 units. With my hard work in doing my homework and submitted on time; studied hard and gained higher grades on my tests; and did extra credits, I was able to earned a GPA 4.0 last semester `and I was included on the current dean's list in aeronautics. I received an achievement award for this presented in the Chancellor's Award Ceremony last December 1998 in CCSF.
Attending college has helped me see the right benefits that will help me achieve my ultimate dream goals. First of all, I want to be able to learn how to relate to different cultures, ethnicities, and personalities, and also be able to understand different backgrounds, the way people from diverse culture think and act and their lifestyles; In addition, I want to learn how to adapt to new situations including dealing with responsibilities such as using Blackboard and making sure that all my assignments are completed and submitted on time. Furthermore, I will have to learn how to adapt to being an adult and taking care of my own needs.
What they are not told about is the hardships of college. In the long run, free college education benefits everyone and helps everyone's mind stay at ease.
College education goes about the way to an effective future for people who are not kidding with it. Currently, a college education has turned in the base necessity in securing a job in different companies and although some people might think college is not worth the debt, in a long run it actually is.
One of the greatest achievements is to complete high school and enroll and graduate college. The likelihood of earning and retaining a career are much higher if a student completes college and receives a master's. On the other hand, enlisting in the military and serving for one’s country is a noble career. Veterans returning from service wishing to return to school receive money from the government from the GI Bill. However, there are many more cons to enlisting in the military straight out of high school rather than continuing with school all the way through college. Finishing college with a master's rather than enlisting in the army straight out of high school is the better decision because it will allow
Joing the military after college isnt a bad idea either . Although , the advantages of joinging the military before college is more reasonable If one joins the military after college they will be capable of being an officer and making more money in their feild. Also you may have the option of deciding the job of your choice. Most people believe that soldiers are incapable of partying but that is false. During the military journey one builds a relationship with other soldiers , being that you are going to be livig with them they are now the only family you have. There are actually people who care for you and are looking out for you. In college , They’re most likely to let you get too drunk. One key point to this argument is that if someone wants to get the feel of the military they can join ROTC , and it’ll give them time to decide weather or not military is for them. Also , it may help them gain knowledge and skills on certain things that will be required in the
First, a free college education should be given to students because it will aid students to focus on their studies. Remarkably almost all college students usually bear with part-time jobs as well as being full-time students. They must be able to rely on their jobs, as much as their academics, to have the capacity to pay for all the necessary
These are higher level institutions with highly structured environments. Students receive a four year college education while drawing a salary when attending a government run academy, though they are expected to serve for five years in the armed forces after graduation. Bachelor’s degrees are offered in these military schools, the focus however is on all things military. Students receive a university level education while learning advanced military tactics and undergoing intensive military training. Privately run institutions offer the same education and military training as government institutions, but there is no obligation to serve in the armed forces upon
There are many roads in life that people travel down to get to where they are going, and it is impossible to know where you are headed until you find experiance in where you have been. I did not have the opportunity to grow up in a military family per se, but the discipline instilled in myself by both of my parents allowed me to strive for any goal I set out after. From a very young age, a higher education was something not only to be sought after, but an expectation.
College education essentially is the key to success in the future. It opens many doors of opportunity and allows us to explore every option available. College education can provide a student with new exciting opportunities that they would never had if they drop out of at high school. I would like to share some of the benefits that furthering your education can provide, and as well as the joy it can bring to each and every one of us.