In this essay I will give a detailed look at what a college degree means to me, on a personal level and also on a professional level. We will examine my CSI results to determine the things I need to work on to be successful in college, but also take a look at the strengths I possess. I will assess my goals and the steps I need to obtain in order to achieve these goals. A college degree is something my family has pushed me to achieve for as long as I can remember; both of parents have college degrees and always want the best for me. In a way, I feel obligated to make it my goal to attend college and to graduate with a degree. This degree will be helpful which the time comes for me to get a job. A college degree will make me feel accomplished and will in the end grant me success. I tend to be a go getter, when I start something I intend …show more content…
The CSI results showed that I only scored a three on a “Desire to finish college”. This report leaves out the person themselves, it does not take into account their character, personality or down right determination as a human being. I also scored low on “Study habits” this is accurate; I struggle with studying. I have always been one to retain information very well, so studying is not always necessary for me. I scored high on “Mathematics and Sociability” both of which I agree with; I have always had been successful in Mathematics. It comes very naturally to me whereas some people struggle in this area. I also feel like I’m a very sociable person because I always make friends, I feel as if I have an infectious personality where people want to be around me. To sum up my whole CSI I report from the scores, I need to work harder towards wanting to finish my degree. My study habits have to change if I want to be successful in college, I plan on figuring out ways to help better myself in this
Crime is a common public issue for people living in the inner city, but is not limited to only urban or highly populated cities as it can undoubtedly happen in small community and rural areas as well. In The Real CSI, the documentary exemplified many way in which experts used forensic science as evidence in trial cases to argue and to prove whether a person is innocent or guilty. In this paper, I explained the difference in fingerprinting technology depicted between television shows and in reality, how DNA technology change the way forensics evidence is used in the court proceedings, and how forensic evidence can be misused in the United States adversarial legal system.
Based on Three Reasons College Still Matters, there are three main reasons why a college education is so important. From an economical standpoint, an education is most of the time needed to earn enough money to live comfortably. Attending and completing college provides a possibility for future economic stability. Within a highly competitive workforce a college degree can put a foot in the door to a job of a person’s choice. Statistics show that people who obtain a bachelor’s degree or higher get paid more than those who do not obtain one. Many question the worth of a college degree because of how expensive it is, though some say that the money spent is an investment on a person’s future. One can say that the worth of a college education is within the eye of the beholder. Many q...
As students around the world have reached the end of their high school career all must choose to go into the work force or college for a higher education. As generations have progressed it seems now the only option for our youth is to get a college degree. Now it seems almost all jobs that pay at or above salary in the United States acquire some form of higher education. The articles The New Liberal Arts, College Prepares People for Life, and Hidden Intellectualism are only a few of many essays/articles that dive into the subject of college, and the impact it may or may not have on one’s future.
It has always been my greatest ambition to become a college graduate. In order to achieve that goal I have strived to cultivate the various talents with which I have been blessed.
College is a place where people go to learn and to grow as a person. Most people go to college for the same reasons. They want to set a good foundation for getting a job, experience new things, or because their parents wanted them to. All of those reasons apply to me also.
To begin, I want to be financially stable. By having my degree, I want to be able to get a better job through a promotion thus making more money. I want to be able to help my child pay for college so he doesn?t have to struggle as hard as I did to put myself through school. Plus, m...
In Matthew Sanders, “Becoming a Learner: Realizing the Opportunity of Education,” he teaches the readers that there is much more to college than the basic material in which we learn. We should approach our college education with an optimistic view on learning both who we truly are, as well as the material for specific job skills. Matthew Sanders states, “I am suggesting that you be more concerned about who you are becoming as a learner rather than about the specific job skills you may be acquiring.” It is vital to our growth in our educational studies. There are so many opportunities that come our way during college.
The Smarter Measure assessments help me focus on areas that need my attention. The assessment shows that my primary learning style is Aural. I use sound and music in my learning environment, music helps me focus. The Life Factor section shows that Skills is a major concern. I think the reason why this is a low score is due to the lack of confidence I have in me. I need to ask my academic advisors for more assistance in regards to tutoring, writing support and study groups. The Individual Attributes section shows that Procrastination is a problem. I need to learn instead of waiting for the deadline, I need to start my assignments immediately. The Technical Competency section shows I need assistances with Internet Competency. I need
Many people around the world do not have the privilege of attending college, and with this modern, advanced and competitive world I live in today, having a college level education and receiving a college degree is important for my journey into the professional world. My purpose for pursing college is to excel academically, to enhance my social life and communication skills, and to get exposed to new experiences that may or may not capture my interest but will reveal my likes, dislikes, strengths and weaknesses, thereby teaching me more about myself. Furthermore, to succeed during my years in college, I will manage my time more efficiently and be more organized with all of my work. Also, I will participate in all of my classes and listen attentively.
People have very different reasons on why going to college and getting an education is important for them. Some people go to college because that is what is expected of them, and others go because they have nothing else better to do. However, I am interested in going to college and obtaining a good education because it will benefit my family, my country, and me.
My Grandfather (on my mother’s side) was never able to receive a higher education because of the break out of war world 2. After my grandfather informed me about this I knew that I was going to go to college. I believe going to college and getting a degree is the most important choice a person can make in this day and age. Getting a degree gives one so many options to improve their life. Those can be getting a job that lets them live the life they want or to provide for one’s family. In my life I’ve had many other influences in going to college and getting a degree besides that it lets me get a nice job. My grandfather is a huge influence on my reasons to go to college. Another influence would be my current employment at Hollywood Market, and
Why is it important to achieve a college degree, certificate or diploma? Generally speaking, what is the importance of having a college education? This is a question that I have been debating and fighting with myself for the past five years. Is it because with a college education a person can get a better job, earn more money and ensure himself of a better life? Or is the whole concept of college a fraud and a scam to manipulate individuals in feeling inferior without it? In this paper, I am going to enlighten you of the pros and cons of having a valid college education and what it means to me.
What is the purpose of getting a college education? The purpose of getting my college education is that I want to take advantage of the opportunity that I have, one that many people don’t. Also, I want to make my family proud of being the first person in my family to graduate college. Another reason why I am getting my college education is to get the career I need to be able to take care and support my family. Education provides what I need to start succeeding for my future, it can give me the tools in need for my career, and help me get through life as an adult.
Having a college education makes a person more confident and focused the real life and peruse their dreams and applying themselves into the world. A college degree is in investment that people should take seriously, and try to apply it in order to succeed in their Live’s. Having a degree in a specific field could be helpful for acquiring a skill and beneficial in increasing wages and job opportunities. It could open many doors for a long life of happiness and success, which leads into a healthy and stable life. Having an open mind can help in supporting you in learning something new every day, exactly like your college courses you take different classes all year long which help in building your knowledge towards the desire degree. People need to know that this is the right way to go to have more knowledgeable and try to purse others to go in their direction in order to inspire other people in their community’s to follow their footsteps in their successful and purposeful
Being a successful student and achieving continued academic success is fundamental in order to complete an associate degree and become a successful professional. College is challenging, but it can be a rewarding growth experience and easier when setting up goals. Having educational and career goals helps students keep the focus and motivation. Besides, having knowledge of different learning styles can help students learn about themselves and increase efficiency while studying. Writing skills learned in college are also a powerful tool for both academic and career success. The campus is a great place to find tools to succeed and achieve continued academic success. It is also important to keep academic honesty as a good habit and as a value of integrity throughout college and later on in the professional environment.