Moving out, meeting new people, enjoying the atmosphere you live in, challenging yourself, and getting the best education possible for yourself. That is what I am currently doing at Furman University; however, the road to arrive here was long and challenging. Naturally, my father was concerned about the cost of college, not Furman in particular, but college in general. Both my mother and I knew college wasn’t going to be cheap, especially for the experience I wanted. I was tasked with selling my father on the concept that college was going to be expensive, but it will all be worth it in the end because I will be getting the best education for myself and I will get the experience that I want.
This whole dilemma with my father led me to believe
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Not for me; I was ecstatic about sending my application to colleges so they can look at how great of a student they could have. Doing research about what I wanted to major in and then finding colleges that would give me the best education like Wake Forrest, Columbia, and Furman helped me narrow down my list of eligible colleges. I also applied to schools that I toured that I genuinely liked that had large Biology departments such as the University of Alabama and the University of Georgia. The goal I had in mind was to apply to a large variety of schools so that I could dig deeper into the schools where I was accepted and find the best fit for me. By fit I mean that I wanted a location that I enjoyed, an inviting learning atmosphere, and a college that does what is needed for students so that they can …show more content…
By less desirable I simply mean that for my GPA and academic capabilities, the school wouldn’t be a good fit for me. Also, why would I want to get used to taking easy classes and then transfer to a more desirable school and be at a disadvantage my junior year? Georgia Perimeter College is a college that accepts lower than average GPAs which leads me to believe that if I attended there, I wouldn’t be challenged and I would lose the skills that I have learned in my STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) specific high school. By attending a university that has a higher requirement for GPA and a lower acceptance rate, I feel like it would be more challenging for me and I would be able to use those skills from high school to further my education. So by attending Georgia Perimeter College and taking two years of their courses and then transferring to a more desirable college, I would be placing myself in a position to have a tougher junior year than if I had just gone to the more desirable college to begin with. I also believe that by attending a university for the full 4 years, I would be allowed to get an advisor my freshman year and begin to take the right courses, at the right time, from the start. This is a crucial part of my Pre-Med education because if I don’t take a course when it’s offered then there is the possibility that I’ll be forced to push back taking the MCAT, which is
...Selecting a college to attend was a lengthy process. I applied to four different schools. I outweighed all the pros and cons of each college. The ultimate goal was to persevere and graduate with a degree. As a high school student, I think I found Ohio State appealing because of all the hype that surrounded it. Once I came to the conclusion that I wanted to go into the medical field, I realized that I needed to be in an atmosphere where I could maintain my focus. Nonetheless, the most consequential influencing factor was regarding finances. Case was extremely expensive but I received a substantial amount of financial help compared to Ohio State. In addition, I was fortunate to obtain a work study job that helped with living expenses. I knew that college would not be easy especially given Case’s reputation. In the end, I am confident I made the correct decision.
Money, Money and more Money. Let’s admit, it 's all we think about and it 's also vital to our survival. When we hear the word "college" the first thing that pops into most people’s minds is money and debt. Of course college means money, but it really means money on both sides. You pay people money so you can get more money later. Sounds
I finally, after five years of pondering this, dove into college. I want to make a better life for myself. Be better able to support myself. I believe when absolutely needed, you can find the courage deep down to do what needs to be done. I believe people who love you will support you and others don’t matter. I believe you must do what you need to do to have self-confidence, and self-esteem. I believe you can find within yourself the courage to do something for yourself when it truly
As a senior in the college decision process, all facets of each considered college need to be analyzed closely in order to put myself in the best position for the next four years as well as the rest of my life. Clemson University and the University of Virginia (UVA) are two colleges that would provide me with not only a great degree but also the student life and social scene that tailors to my personality. College is the next chapter in my life that can define how successful I will be in my future. These two colleges provide me with a great chance to succeed academically as well as a chance to succeed socially. Although making the grades is important and sets the foundation of what type of job you can get, sometimes it isn’t what you know it’s who you know. Each school will provide me this chance to succeed. When
What is the point of college?”, an essay by Kwame Appiah, in the New York Times Magazine provides a view into two divergent college experiences. The first college, known as, “Utility U” focuses on the financial aspect of college, how these individuals will contribute back to the economy after graduating, and what careers they may be eligible for. The goal of this type of college is to simply graduate and begin a career. The second college concept “Utopia U” focuses on students trying to find their purpose in life, or “the pursuit of happiness, it’s a liberal arts college experience. The point of college is to receive a degree and have a more promising future. Although, students spend several thousand dollars to attend college the end result is worth the hassle. College can be a time to find one’s true self but in the end we are all here for one reason, to graduate.
As a community college transfer student who was the first one in my family to pursue higher education, I have a clear understanding of how a college education enhances life. However, it was through the guidance of a handful of fantastic professionals that led me to my own road of self-discovery.
When your college student you are starting a new journey. You have moved to a new area and are no longer living with your mother and your father. According to Girard, this is where you need to “stop worrying” and focus on what “you can do to better yourself.” Every student wants to graduate and work their dream job and live in their dream house, but like Girard said you have to work at it.
Since I grew up in a household with two parents who are college graduates, and even two grandparents who had graduated from college, the idea of attending college was never seen as a unique opportunity, but rather as a necessary part of my future. I’m not going to complain about growing up with parents who valued the pursuit of knowledge, but it certainly never exposed me to the mindset that maybe college is not the best option for everyone after high school. Today, there is a huge debate over if the price of college is really worth it in the end, with the high cost of tuition and the number of people who just aren’t prepared for the demands that college has to offer. And on the other side, some say that college is a necessity not just in one’s
In current times, children are told from a young age that college is imperative to getting a good, stable job. However, this is not always true. Therefore, it cannot be determined if college is always the best choice. Because each person is different and learns in a way unique to themselves, it’s up to each individual to decide whether or not they think they need further education based upon their goals, aspirations, and desires in life. There are many benefits to attending a college or university. For example, college graduates earn about $17,500 more each year than high school graduates. College degrees also give you more options. Not only do you have many career options after obtaining your degree, you also have differing options of how you acquire your degree. Colleges and universities have created many diverse programs, offering traditional classes, online classes, semi-online classes, and night and weekend classes. One of the biggest benefits of attending college is the real world experience you gain from being there and living partially on your own. For most people, college is a time where you can gain experience living with new responsibilities that you don’t have at home, without the pressure of having to pay bills on time
Since I was young, there is something electrifying about receiving mail, and this was amplified when I would receive mail from my future home. I would jump up and down if anything related to Oklahoma State University was addressed in my name, even if it addressed bursar or something routine. While receiving this mail, I never stopped to think about the individuals that created the cards to make me feel so happy; however, while job searching, I found a wonderful internship that takes place right here on the Oklahoma State campus. This internship is for creating flyers and images for future students. Job searching is not an easy task; however, Oklahoma State’s Hire OSU Grads organization creates a straightforward and accessible way for students to find jobs or internships. I have found an internship that would be great for furthering my experience in the work world. In this internship, I would be working directly on campus in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. I would create graphics, mail flyers, brochures, and post on social media. In addition, this internship would help me grow as a business major; I would be able to obtain
Of course, I can only speak from own experience to date. I thoroughly enjoyed high school and had excellent teachers who prepared me for entrance into the new world of college. My family and I discussed and received information from many schools, some of which I was totally unfamiliar with. My parents knew this was an important milestone in my life and therefore, arranged for a trip east to visit campuses and classes. That is how I chose to travel from my North Dakotan home to MIT, halfway across the nation. I had many reasons, one of which is obviously that MIT is one of the top schools in the nation, but another is that it is in the city of Boston. I am from Bismarck, North Dakota, a midwestern town of about 60,000 which I love, but I knew it was time for a new place with new experiences.
College is a huge step in many people's lives. Most jobs require some amount of schooling beyond high school. However, college consumes a lot of time and it also comes with a big price tag. There is a lot that students need to think about before they begin their college schooling. Students need to figure out how much time they are going to have to devote tobeing in class along with studying outside of class. Students have to decide if a community college or a university is going to work better for them. Also, the students need to figure out how they are going to pay for their classes.
Picking a college has to be one of the most biggest and important discussions a person has to do in life. Going to college means so much to me, I have always dreamed of going to a college that I love for the major that I want. My father went to college immediately after he graduated high school, my mother on the other hand did not get the chance go to college immediately after due to me being born. She did attend HACC when I turned 6 years old, and she now has her Bachelor's degree. Knowing that information makes me wanna push myself so much because I wanna show my mother that everything turned out fine even though she struggled . She told me many stories about how it was very difficult to get a good job due to her not going to college and that’s when she decided she was going to go back to get her Bachelor’s degree. She always tells me to put myself first and do what is best for me because she wants me to be successful as
But if going to this school does not benefit the student from going into their planned major, why go to this school? Going to the right school allows students to be able to meet their degree requirements earlier in their college careers. With this, students may find themselves obtaining two college majors, a minor or a certificate that may help them later in their careers. This can also open up more opportunities for the students to explore a variety of other courses
A university or college is my chance to make something of myself, no one in my immediate family has graduated from college yet so I’d like for them to be proud of me for that achievement.