Unprepared College Students Carla Williams-Com220 Scott Downing-Instructor April 25‚ 2010 Unprepared College Students Carla Williams COM 220 For most students‚ making it through high school seems like one of life’s most important accomplishments. And to others‚ the thought of gaining a college degree is a dream that has come true. Students that aspire to go to college are often unprepared to go to college for the lack of a challenging curriculum
Premium Higher education College High school
Choosing the right college can be strenuous‚ especially when you have other obligations to consider. However‚ online college is an exceptional choice due to all the benefits and services it provides. Online college is the perfect option for everyone‚ because you make your own schedule‚ you can do your work anywhere‚ and you get a college education with plenty of benefits and services! Time is hard to come by when your schedule is full. However‚ you can always make time for college if you choose an
Premium Education E-learning History of education
When I was growing up‚ college was always the end goal in mind. Parents and teachers emphasized the importance of getting an excellent education by attending college. They talked about all the incredible opportunities and experiences that would come after receiving a post-secondary education‚ and several of my peers were told similar things. The discussion my family and I had was never about if I was going to attend college‚ but when. When I started my first year of high school‚ I remember the
Premium High school College Higher education
how you would pay for your college? When most students graduate from college always have a debt to pay‚ about 75% of all students owe around 50‚000 a year because they had to borrow money and also pay interest on it. Individuals always try to get scholarships but they think you need to be smart which in reality you don’t need to be that smart. The best way to graduate college with little debt is to get scholarships‚ they don’t need to be that large of an amount. In college most students work because
Premium Higher education College High school
In the article Is College Worth It? Clearly‚ New Data Say by The New York Times explains that college is more valuable then it was before. It explains how college graduates are feeling more overqualified for the job that they do. Due to the fact that they are getting paid as much as with a degree that they had. It also explains that college graduates who actually graduate with a four-year degree are going to get paid more salary-wise then they did before many years ago. One of the major downfalls
Premium Higher education University College
Mrs. Vilato Eng. 003 7‚ February 2012 College: The Greatest Decision You Can Make “In the United States today‚ there is no more certain investment than a college education”(Carnevale and Melton). Education has always been a major component of American society. One can only go so far without an education‚ and the more education and knowledge someone has‚ the better their chances of being successful. Some people believe a high school education is enough‚ and it is‚ enough to land a job at a fast
Premium University Education Higher education
Going into my freshman year of college at The College of Charleston‚ I was unsure how the college experience would affect the next four years of my life; however‚ after nearly two semesters of coursework‚ career exploration‚ playing division one baseball‚ and being involved in the community‚ I have decided that the Honors College is the best path for me. I have set my mind on majoring in Biology and pursuing a career as a physician. The interdisciplinary studies‚ Honors Immersed‚ and the community
Premium Education College University
Save Money on Tuition Attending community college before completing your bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution can save you a sizable chunk of change. Tuition and fees at public community colleges average less than half of those at public four-year colleges and about one-tenth of those at private four-year colleges‚ according to the American Association of Community Colleges. “I think my student loan was at least half of what I would have paid otherwise‚” O’Brien says. Save Money by
Premium College University
“What’s the Matter with College?” piece. Addison is an advocate of the American community college system‚ which enabled her to reach her own goals of becoming a veterinarian student. Perlstein’s piece is a nostalgic description of what the four-year college experience used to entail for students‚ as he laments over the days where “pretentious reading lists was all it took to lift a child from suburbia” and when college “really mattered.” Addison argues that the community college offers a refuge that
Premium Higher education College
of Attending a Community College Choosing a community college over a four-year institution has several advantages. You’ll save money by paying less per credit hour than you would at a four-year school while taking time to explore your options. For example‚ the average cost per credit hour for in-district students attending Pulaski Technical College is $72 compared to about $154 per credit hour at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). Most community colleges are generally close to their
Premium University College Higher education