Living in the rural side of the town for most of my life made me realize how impor-tant education is and the power it holds in order to bring about change. This is one of the major reasons why an admission in a prestigious university such as yours is so crucial for me; it stems from the early days of my childhood when I looked very closely at deprivation. Although my parents were financially well off, I remember my early years growing up in my village being deeply affected by family dilemmas and an exposure to abject poverty I was surrounded by. My father passed away when I was very young, and I do not mention this fact to gain sympathy; I mention it because it made me face the gale of hard circumstances head on, as I tried to stabilize in a troubled family where my mother was my only support. Since my mother and I couldn’t move to the city alone, I had to make the best of my circumstances and got my early education from a local school called Arifwala Public School. I learned to overcome the mental stress of domestic conditions, while coping with the challenges and hardships of mixing with my peers …show more content…
I am proficient in speaking and writing English, Urdu, Punjabi and Siraiki, and have a keen interest and knowledge of subcontinent’s folk and classical music, literature, film and drama. I have also acted in the Arthur Miller play A View From the Bridge’s annual college play production which was widely praised. I have also written, acted in and produced various comedy scripts in native language performed at our college’s events. As I have al-ready seen during my stay in London doing Foundation, I love to spread the vibrant, dy-namic and peaceful message and sentiment of the land I belong to and this helps me con-nect and interact with other such people who value art and
Today in American society, one feels pressured and obligated to seek higher levels of education. In the article “College prepare people for life” written by Freeman Hrabowski, he expresses his views on the many aspects in which college prepares one for their life; especially, financially. Having a college degree increases ones ability to get a job in comparison to somebody who has solely a high school diploma. However, many are faced with the irony of having to go into to debt, in order to work towards financial independence and security. In terms of socio economics, those who are stuck by poverty often cannot afford going into debt to exit their current ranking in the qazi caste system of poverty. Many argues that college prepares people for life, however one can disagree due to
Education holds power over determining one’s class. Knowledge and refinement can set one individual apart from another who lacks the qualities of successful individuals. Finances and opportunities distinguish class meaning the lower class has difficulty in obtaining the same conditions of the upper class. Education ultimately dictates success and power in society. Education is taken for granted and should be recognized for the significance it possesses.
However, my dedication to my education and my diverse experiences in my youth are what have allowed me to overcome systematic barriers and get accepted to UCLA. The world I come from has not only propelled me get to college, but has shaped my understanding of the inequities and injustices of America’s educational system. I realize how socioeconomic status can hinder the capabilities of people because knowledge, opportunities, support, resources, and guidance are not always available to those who come from underserved communities.
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Why do you want to go to Asmsa? Why leave home for this school? Is it even the right place for you? All of these questions I have heard be asked before, by my parents, my friends, even I ask myself if this is the right choice, but every time I hear it, I have the answer ready. Of course Asmsa is the right place for me, not only is the school I’ve looked forward to going to since the 7th grade, It is the type of school I’ve always needed to put me in the mindset for learning. The school is a community of learners and full of people who want to achieve, to do more than just graduate, to be more than just valedictorian, and to ask the questions that most wouldn't even care about. The staff at Asmsa is also very educated in the fields they teach, so any and all questions you may have they can answer and don’t teach “for the test,” so to
As Nelson Mandela once proclaimed, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Unfortunately, some students do not have the chance to take part in a college education. Not receiving a post-secondary education is a rising issue among those below the poverty line in the United States. In 2010, eighty-two percent of high income students continued their education into college; while in contrast, only fifty-two percent of students living in poverty had the opportunity to receive their college education. Poverty can be defined as having little to no money, goods, or means of support. Living below the line of poverty is an ongoing struggle for at least fifteen million young adults nation-wide, according to the Institute for Higher Education Policy. This accounts for at least forty-four percent of young adults. Currently, one person out of every four people living in poverty as an adult has earned their college degree; but somehow cannot escape the life of poverty, while eighteen percent of adults living in poverty dropped out of high school without even earning a GED or an equivalent degree (Low-Income). According to the New York State Department of Labor 2010 statistics, an individual with a Bachelor’s Degree will earn over fifty thousand dollars more per year than an individual who has only completed high school (Smith). Earning a college degree will not ensure escaping the life of poverty; however, it provides a solution to escape that lifestyle and gives an opportunity to move on to a more successful life that those living in poverty have only dreamed of.
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.
Being the first one to attend college in my family has pushed me to continue my education. Now in today’s society a college degree is so important. I want my parents to be proud of me, and be happy with my high level career after college, and that starts with my education. I also hope to be an influence on my younger brother and show him that a college education is important. He looks up to me, and I need to be a good role model for him. I truly just want to get the best education and job for myself worth and make myself happy.
The experience of the APEC Youth Science festival was incredible. It has had an enormous impact on me in many ways, changing the way I look at the world and connecting me with people and events far beyond my formerly limited experience. I am extremely glad to have had this opportunity. It was a wonderful experience on multiple levels. It challenged me and expanded me intellectually and socially. I feel that this experience has had an immense impact on me.
I have five months left. Well it means I won’t have a job that pay more. A driver's license is not a luxury to me it’s a necessity. I don't want to be scared of being pulled over every time I go to work or school. It will make it harder to own a business that I've been dreaming of having in the future.
A city that appears to be thriving in many aspects still has an unenvied reputation for child poverty and poor health. Child poverty levels in Glasgow are appalling with 34.1% of children affected by poverty . Those experiencing poverty are often trapped by this vicious cycle. Education is the key to advancement in life and gives young people the opportunity to attend university to obtain a degree, however those living in poverty have an alarmingly low chance of achieving Higher qualifications or getting into university. To achieve a fair society that does not disadvantage the poor, it is essential that more must be done to encourage and promote university to those living in deprived areas.
The education one earns is something that does not just affect them, but rather, it affects all the people around them. A community filled with mostly uneducated people holds itself back from bigger an...
Education is very crucial part of my life. There is a rapidly growing demand for a higher education in the nation’s economy. Although a higher level of schooling is difficult to receive, the rewards
Thirdly, no one in my family has ever been to university; I am the first to enter into post secondary education, so for my personal goals I hope to pave a new path for my linage. I want my family know university is accessible because I have provided evidence that higher education has positive outcomes both personally and professionally. Fourthly, my core motive for pursuing a graduate level degree is t...
At the start of my undergraduate education, I was taken aback by what I had ahead of me. Now finally out of high school, a bevy of opportunities suddenly sprang themselves upon me. I was faced with the questions of what classes to take, what to study, what to participate in, how to fend for myself, how to accomplish my goals, and countless others. After struggling with these monumental questions, I realized that, in fact, nothing had changed. I was still the same person I had always been, only now presented with much more opportunity and room to grow. Thus, rather than continuing to flounder in grandiose thought, I began to experience what only a university can offer, by embracing the infinite potential presented to me.