Honestly speaking, I was an eager child to attend school. Around middle school and high school I became less focused on school and more focused on whether or not people liked me and baby sitting my mother's alcoholic boyfriend. Focusing on these things instead of my school work I ended up doing poorly in both my education and personal life. Coming from a household where neither adult had attended college it was not expected of me to attend either. Not only am I in college now but I plan on earning two degrees. The opportunity to be able to do what I love everyday can only be achieved through education. I want to advance my life and help out others at the same time. I believe people learn just how important education is in different ways. It took me a six year break from college to understand that not only did I need an education to advance further in life but I also craved the learning experience. When I started to attend college I did fantastically. I rather enjoyed my academic classes and applied my new found knowledge into my daily life. The most effective course I had taken was Freshman composition. It had unearthed my creative writing prowess and it continues to help me in my school tasks. My most memorable usage of my English writing skills was when I applied it in a creative way to my Business Law class. Two unfathomable results came from applying my knowledge which were a creative outlet and an "A" grade. Recently I have discovered that not only is managerial accounting helpful for managing finances but it can be fun too. Each problem becomes a puzzle for me to solve and I am elated every time I correctly apply my retained information. In recent years I have begun to realize how much I love to learn new things. I want ... ... middle of paper ... ...w just how expendable I am. The necessity of my education is immense. I will be the first of my family for many generations to graduate college. I almost suffered the same fate as my current and past family members in not realizing my dreams. I regret the time that it took me to realize that I longed for more out of life but somehow it put my determination into overdrive. I have both the want and the need to achieve a higher education. As I have mentioned before, even though earning my desired degrees and desired grade point average will take me a while I have the drive to do so. During college I will not only help myself but I will also have the opportunity to help others through volunteer work. I am so excited with every new class I take and I am going to continue to be excited about my career and every job leading up to it well after my degrees have been earned.
I was raised in an encouraging household where both of my parents greatly valued education. Although they were high school graduates, neither could afford to attend college; a combination of family and financial woes ultimately halted their path. As a result, my parents frequently reminded me that getting a good education meant better opportunities for my future. To my parents, that seemed to be the overarching goal: a better life for me than the one they had. My parents wanted me to excel and supported me financially and emotionally of which the former was something their parents were not able to provide. Their desire to facilitate a change in my destiny is one of many essential events that contributed to my world view.
I am Nursing major and with that degree to become a Nurse Practitioner who specializes in the Cardiovascular System to reduce the rate of heart diease in America. I am a hardworking individual and I take my academics very seriously. I understand that I am at school for a purpose and know my purpose is to further my education. I am just trying to make it. My parents always told me growing up “ In order to get something you never had that I will have to do things I have never done.” No one prepared me for college, because I am a first generation college student. In addition to being a first generation college student ; I am also a first generation high school graduate. I use my my parents trials and tribulations as my motivation, because I want
Every year, thousands and thousands of students graduate from high school ready to embark one of life’s greatest adventures. Many students feel as if high school was tough and an awkward time for them. Some will encounter times when bullies are rude and nasty to them. Others will not have to deal with any negativity and have a great experience, but will not want to go back. After high school life goes on, many students choose different paths other than to continue their education but most of the students that graduate from high school are given the opportunity to attend colleges and universities all around the nation and obtain an education. Although not all students will get to fulfill this opportunity due to different circumstances, such as the expense or some of them may already have a family to take care of and have to go straight to work after graduation. For those students that do have the opportunity and are able to take it, it’s recommended they do. Once a higher education level is achieved, no one can take it away from them. It makes the chances of getting a job easier and also get a higher pay. An education should never be taken for granted because not everyone gets to have one, setting a goal and staying focused on
Noted authors, Brandon Chambers, is quoted saying, “If you are going to fear anything fear success. Think about what you are doing and when you succeed what life you will have.” There are several different reasons why I could stay home, work and not go to college; I could go to work every day and make more money for the house, it’s easier, and I would be less stressed. Now, on the other hand there are many reasons why I should go to school; such as further my education, make my family proud, and make myself proud. I am attending college for several different reasons. One reason is to further my education. I hate feeling like I don’t know something, I like being the person everyone comes to for information. Also, because I want to be better prepared for my major, I want to be better then the next person with the job credentials. I want to major in Social Work and Criminology. I dream to be a counselor or an clinical service social worker. I want to help people who need someone there for them someone who can guide them or even just talk too. Another reason is because I would be the first in I would be the first in my family to go to college. I feel in some type of way I am setting an example for my parents and my brother that they too can go back to school. Lastly is simply because I love school. I love knowing more and more each day. College is not for everyone, but I will be successful by grasping the benefits, preparing for the problems, taking heed from experts, and working on strategies to be successful.
The only person in my family that went to college after high school was my grandmother. I do not want to be just another family member to not go to college; I do not want to give up my dreams, because I do not have the education for them. I want to be able to say I did it for me, for my dreams. In the paragraph above I explained a little about my life when I was little and what that taught me was that life doesn 't always go as you might want it to; with that in mind college would be my choice, it would be what I want. The reasons I want to go to college may not seem significant enough to you, but too me they mean so much more than what you will understand. There is this quote, I do not know who said it, but I think it means a lot; “ You were born to be real, not to be Perfect”, this quote works perfectly with what I am trying to tell you. I believe that everyone should live by that quote. I am not going to tell you what I think you want to hear, but what I believe you need to
Throughout my education journey, I have had the opportunity to learn theories that have helped others including me in the past. Jean Piaget’s theory is a great example. Piaget’s theories have helped a lot of students overcome difficulty in learning. While I consider his theory to my knowledge, I have been given the opportunity to come up with my own personal learning theory that has been a big help to my learning experience. I am very encouraged because I have had educators in the past who have helped me figure out what works best for me. Thomas Shuell helps us realize that; “learning is one of the most important activities in which humans engage” (2016, para.1). We learn new things in life and when we learn, it gives us the opportunity to gain experience and use these skills for real life situations. “It is at the very core of the educational process, although most of what people learn occurs outside of school” (Shuell, 2016, para.1). A lot of us become great problem solvers because of different types of learning theories.
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
My primary reason for going to college is to have a higher chance for a more fulfilling future. I am getting my degree to be able to have a career in something I’m truly interested in, so I can have a job I won’t get tired of attending every day. Working minimum wage with long hours just to pay the rent isn’t the kind of life I look forward too. Just the thought of being successful by doing something I love is enough motivation to continue going to school and pursuing my degree; not many people get to say that they’ve accomplished that. Getting this degree will not only prepare me for my future job, but I will be qualified to get one as soon as I graduate.
My college education represents what I want my money income to be in future years ahead. Having an education is a privilege not all persons have. The biggest contributor to my success is my effort and persistence in school. I believe that in society the more educated and outgoing person you are makes you strive to success. This fall semester 2015, I proved myself that I can be an A student and that it all takes effort and dedication. I am satisfied with my grades this semester, but I know I can do better and need to improve in my management of time, test taking skills and English skills.
At least once a person’s lifetime, everyone think about who they want to become in their future. Most of the things they want to become, requires certain college degree to achieve that goal. Taking that first step of attaining the degree can be time consuming and involves loads of hard work. Some people have more determination and motivation to be successful, while others lack the motivation and can not finish. Not everyone drop out because they lack the determination to finish, instead they run into other obstacle while equipped with the motivation. Those of which are trying to regulate the balance of work and school, unexpected family problems, and financial problems. Unprepared students sign up for school because they think a degree is a “Pass “ to the middle class, trying to get one step closer to their goal but drops out of college.
From a young age I have known how important the value of education is. I love going to school everyday because I know that I will be exposed to something new. Learning new things truly excites me. One of the reasons I choose to apply to St. Louis University was because of its Jesuit heritage, knowing how education is a top priority for the order. Education can be the saving grace that gets someone out of a bad situation or can even save their life. I am a very independent person and enjoy doing things for myself and not having to rely on others to do it instead. Education to me is also personal and self driven, This is why expanding mine will provide me the choice to do with it whatever I feel I can.
Many years ago I remember my parents telling me that in order for me to become successful a college education was a must. They always told me that if I wasn’t in school I could no longer live at home. Both of my parents attended college but neither of them finished. They did not want me to go down that same road because they really regret not getting their degrees.
As I was exposed to the theme of just how dangerous it can be to believe in the myth of social mobility that surrounds the American Dream, I wondered why I ended up in college. Although I believe it is in my best interest to be here, I do think that more people need to understand that it really is not for everyone. While I am here to earn a degree in order to get a job that I love, other people may not have the same aspirations that I do. Because we all have different goals in life, I believe that young adults, especially those from the working-class, should not feel so much pressure to attend college. We all have different goals and passions and if college does not help someone achieve theirs, they should be able to stay where they are and not be chastised by society.
My parents were partially right, hard work and experience paid off; I spent 13 of my 15 years in the grocery business in management and was paid well; however, the lack of further education due to the financial, informational and encouragement barriers, resulted in some missed opportunities along the way. Nonetheless, almost thirty years later I have overcome those barriers and my dream of going to college has been revived. I will graduate…. just in time to send our firstborn off to college with all the information and support she will need.
What are your plans for the future? I think that most people do need a college degree. A college degree ensures you success. Having a college degree can guarantee you a job. The benefits of a college degree can’t compare to the cost of tuition. The benefits of a college degree are so good that if you think about it, they outweigh tuition cost. College can help you prepare and learn what it’s like living in the real world. College is a great experience worth having. It can also be used as a opportunity for production and growth. I believe that the road to a college degree is painful, but necessary to make a better living.