Well there are different varieties of students who attend college but each have their own reasons. There are three types of reasons I could think of that are main examples of why students attend college. First off‚ there are students who go to college not only to learn‚ but to play sports to possibly make it big in the NFL‚ NBA‚ etc… For example‚ most students‚ actually a big number of students are talented and don’t want their skills to go to waste. So they play sports hoping to succeed. Then there
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High school students typically have mixed feelings of relief and anticipation as their senior year approaches. Many will plan to go to college‚ or jump right into the workforce‚ and some will pursue other paths‚ such as joining the military. Colleges are making it easier for students who are transitioning from high school to college by offering freshman based events‚ services‚ and groups (Turner‚ Thompson 2015). Although‚ this tends to ease the anxiety that high school graduates have when entering
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I knew I wanted to attend Hofstra University‚ but I didn’t know how much I wanted to until I attended its open house. I had visited several colleges before‚ but none had the same welcoming atmosphere that Hofstra did. From the gorgeous well kept grounds to the friendly‚ approachable students and staff‚ I immediately felt a sense of belonging. The vibrant and enthusiastic community and the genuine support I felt convinced me that this is where I want to spend the next four years of my life. My goal
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Why attend a college? There are several people who don’t attend to college‚ not knowing that a degree will help with many things. Attending a college is the first step to obtain all three of these results. First‚ people work at a place where they are there only for the high salary. Secondly‚ others don’t spend much time with their family or friends for the reason that they need to work in order to provide. Finally‚ there are several people who have jobs that they dislike. A college is able to
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“Why I chose to attend a HBCU School.” I believe my college experience will be both exciting and life-changing. Choosing to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) is equally as important as going to college. I believe all Americans can gain a sense of heritage‚ and culture at an HBCU. African Americans have made many significant contributions to the American lifestyle that is known today. HBCU’s high light these contributions by cultivating a diverse learning milieu. HBCU’s
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There are several reasons I am in need of financial assistance to attend Gateway. I am a non-traditional student‚ living below the poverty level while raising two children under age 12 as a single Mom. I have the financial burdens of keeping a roof over our heads‚ the lights on‚ and the house warm in the winter. I am working two part-time jobs in my field of study while attending college to make ends meet. I have taken out student loans to ease my financial burden‚ but I do not want to keep increasing
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Why I’m Attending Spoon River College I’m attending Spoon River College for many reasons. I have chosen three reasons why and they are as follows. First reason is it is a smaller college than most colleges and universities in the area. The second reason is that they offer the same classes at Spoon that they offer at the other schools. My third and final reason is I don’t have to travel out of town for my classes yet. These are the reasons i will be describing in the following paragraphs
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playing sports can overwhelm me as a high school student. The number of talented high school seniors applying to college has continued to grow each year. According to Petersons.com‚ the total number of high school graduates is projected to grow by 10 percent in 2017. That means thousands of more applicants are in the college admissions process. Yes there is enough space for the growing number of students graduating to attend college‚ but the most popular schools cannot accept everyone. As a junior who
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In becoming the principal that I want to be‚ I know the value of relying upon leadership practices that have been modeled in my own Catholic school experiences and that are varied as the administrators’ leaderships were before me. I realize that one size does not fit all and to be a leader that is a journey that needs fluidity and yet a concrete plan to achieve strong leadership. I want to flexible in my leadership and as Dr. Murphy states‚ xxnot be “ way too comfortable” (Lecture 7/12/16). I intend
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We go to a Catholic School which exists because of the 1st amendment. But what if we did not have this amendment?! Let’s say the only religion the U.S. allows is Islam. The whole school has assembled in the Church to celebrate mass. Just then the NCIS comes in the back and arrests the whole congregation for celebrating mass in the Catholic Church. “This is NCIS. Stop your service and you will be allowed to go on your way!” Shouts Officer Gibbs. Most of the congregation starts to leave‚ but the priest
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