Your Name: Tyler Triplett
Class Name: COLL. 100
University Name: American Public Univ.
Instructor Name: Jennifer Gordon
Personal Essay.
Throughout this essay I will discuss why I am choosing to seek a college degree, my learning style based on results of recent surveys, and why I feel that those surveys are true. All people are different. Many people have different reasons for attending college; some may have the same reasons. My reasons for attending college are simple. To better my future for my family, and to broaden my knowledge, and skills in Environmental Science. A long term goal I have set for myself after finishing college is to become a State Game Warden. Game Wardens enforce laws to protect all fish and game species from illegal poachers, trappers, and fishermen. Although I may lack the experience in this field; having a college degree will prove that I have the knowledge and skills to fulfill this position. Becoming a Game Warden, also know as a Peace Officer is a very rigorous job. Often dealing with armed suspects; a career in this field is often unattainable without a degree. To even be considered a candidate in most states a wildlife or criminal justice degree is required. In this career it is beyond important to know and understand wildlife management inside and out. However, a long training process is also required. Before I get to far ahead of myself I need to know and understand myself inside and out. I’ll never be able to finish college if I am not completely comfortable with my learning style, and how it will help my along the way. There are many different types of learning styles. Basically I need to know and understand “my” learning style to the fullest. Ones learning style can’t just be given to them at birth, nor can it be taught. Believe it or not most children’s parents tend to tell them how to learn or do something based on what they know and what’s easiest for them to