Why I M Going To College Essay

As a high school senior you must ask yourself “what do I want to study?”, “will I have enough money to go to college?”, “what am I going to do to change the world. I never really worried about finding an answer to that question because I convinced myself that I didn't have to worry just yet, but the time has come. It wasn't until my first week working at my first job that I realized how arduous the real world is. Last summer I landed a job as a sales representative for a solar panel company called Blue Raven Solar. My first day on the job was stressful to say the least. I was in Staten Island going door-to-door trying to sign people up for appointments to get a free quote on solar panels. I worked for five straight hours in the scorching heat, sweating like a pig and still managed to accomplish zero leads. The only thing I accomplished that day were doors slammed in my face before I even began to present my pitch.
When I got home that day I felt like a complete failure. It was a commission based job so you only get paid for appointments you make,
Just by going to college I will already have achieved more than my parents have because neither of them had the privilege to attend college. I will become a first generation college student and my mother's dreams of going to college will come true vicariously. There is a direct correlation between having a college degree and landing a well paying job. If you don't get a degree your chances of obtaining a well paying job in today's competitive job market are slim. Receiving a collegiate education is paramount for success. Achievements show what we have done in our life but our legacy shows what we have contributed to society. By getting a college degree I will be a productive member of society and that is what will enable me to make my contribution to the