Why is a college education important to me? Nelson Mandela once said‚ "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. Today‚ in the era that we live in‚ the role of education in our lives has become even more prominent as science and technology are rapidly developing. In fact‚ people’s lives are dependent on education as it provides them with the necessary skills to survive and adapt to today’s ever-changing world. A college education is something that I have
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95%. This number is mind-blowing because it takes away the fear of unemployment after college‚ that people‚ like me‚ already worry about. I am so eager to join clubs‚ the soccer team‚ and truly make my mark as a Babson Beaver. I like to think of myself as an easy-going‚ reasonable‚ a good communicator‚ and did I say creative? I’m not so sure about all of the above attributes above‚ that’s what my mom tells me. You know‚ sometimes how mothers exaggerate and have high opinions about us‚ and don’t
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Chapter Two Soccer is a really important part in my life. I’ve been playing since first grade. My uncle used to play and he introduced the sport to me. In first grade I signed up for a kids soccer team at Montevideo Middle School. It was so much fun‚ and our coach was a total goofball. I remember one rainy day after our soccer match I forgot my gatorade. He then chased us down in the pouring rain‚ just for some juice. I don’t remember many people on my team‚ but I do remember Rebeca. Rebeca and
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College is not a place for someone like me at least this is what I told those who were trying to persuade me into considering college. I was a mere high school student at the time where thoughts about the future were not a primary focus. I was one of the crowds who envisioned the future to be full of games and omitted any and all responsibilities. I was not focused in school nor did I even try to put effort into my grades. I eventually dropped out of high school. Needless to say‚ I was unable to
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statement is and how important it is to learn this. I believe that in playing sports‚ what is most important is improving oneself‚ working as a team‚ and demonstrating good sportsmanship. Playing CBAA basketball has taught me these values and has played a large role in shaping me into the humble and compassionate person that I am today. Playing CBAA for nine years has taught me so many values that I carry throughout my life now. With many years of league experience behind me‚ I learned from several
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has taught me many things‚ and overall has made me a better person. As player‚ I began playing in House League with many other kids just like me who had a passion for the game. This sport gave me the opportunity to build friendships with children who had many of the same interest as me. I believe in order to have a strong friendship; it is important to have similar interest. Therefore you can share opinions and enjoy doing the same things together. The friendships baseball created for me in my youth
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Why am I attending college? I enrolled in school for a few reasons. First off I was told that to get a Five Rating (the highest rating) on my next Enlisted Performance Report would have to have completed or be enrolled in college. So in order to keep myself on a strong footing for promotion I needed to head back to school. Second‚ I am looking to better myself not for a performance report but for myself. Completing college is something I’ve wanted to do for a while now. At my previous assignment
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Going to college is such a good way that will help me have a good career and have a better life in the future. For some people after graduating from high school‚ they decide to go to work or they attend to a vocational school‚ maybe those people don’t have enough conditions to continue the education or want to earn money as soon as possible because of some objective or subjective reasons. Rose Mike states that‚ “Vocational education has aimed at increasing the economic opportunities of students who
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October 16‚ 2012 College Essay Everyone carries the stories of their lives wrapped around their shoulders. Some people carry feather-light stories; other people’s stories‚ heavy as bricks threaten to break their spirit as they carry its burden. In my opinion‚ the best stories – fiction or not − begin with the famous and treasured words of “Once upon a time.” So allow me to share with you my tale of a hellion land‚ filled to the brim with vagabonds in every corner‚ and survival of the fittest
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Growing up i’ve had many goals and ambitions but the most important one has always been to attend college and get my degrees to make my parents proud. My parents did not have the opportunity that i now have‚ and i feel very lucky being the first one in my family that will go to college. My parents have always told me that getting a good education is very important and it’s why i’ve always wanted to go to college since I was younger. Growing up I actually wanted to become a teacher but then changed
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