For many high school students college can mean many different things‚ it could mean leaving home‚ getting out of a bad situation‚ a fresh start‚ or furthering their education. Now a days students and parents are questioning is college really worth it ? Many people have their own opinion on whether it is worth it or not. Going to college and getting a degree does not guarantee that that person is going to get a job right after graduation. It is hard out there for recent graduates to find a good job
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College and high school have the same goal; which is to educate students and give them knowledge that will help them along the way in life. They both allow for growth and development‚ but have two completely different experiences. While high school is mandatory and helps prepare students for college academically‚ it can also teach life lessons that will never be forgotten. College is typically for students who would like to continue their education at a higher level and work towards achieving their
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the bottom quarter of family income went to one of the 238 most selective colleges‚ compared with 78 percent of students from the top quarter (Markell). Certainly‚ these numbers show that students that come from low income families aren’t getting the opportunities that they deserve. With college costs going nowhere but up‚ students from low-income families face tough decisions. Some students choose to attend community college while some make the decision to take out additional loans. There are also
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residency and Hack’s Jewish faith. Every day‚ for the remainder of their life‚ students will be faced with decisions that can challenge their upbringing. Regardless of a student’s faith‚ they are adults capable of making their own decisions‚ but colleges should be able to offer some flexibility to students who honestly seek separation due to moral concerns. Hack expresses a concern with current tolerances based on aged patriarch. Back then they “were subject to expulsion” if the student permitted
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me for the rest of my life. It was time for me to choose an institution of higher learning to continue my studies that would eventually lead me to my career. My decision wasn’t simply which university or college to choose‚ but as a young black student‚ whether to choose a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or a Predominately White Institution (PWI). This would take me on an insightful journey and I would make my decision after discussing the pros and cons of both institutions and through
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forward to a traditional college experience including strong school spirit‚ a Greek system‚ a strength in science and the opportunity to connect socially with other active‚ interesting students. I am armed with a fierce independence‚ well-grounded sense of self‚ a strong work ethic‚ drive to succeed‚ and disarming personality. I am looking forward to college with enthusiasm. The above-mentioned qualities along with my zest for all life has to offer translate into success in college and beyond. penis penis
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College is supposed to be the best time of your life but your freshmen year makes you who you are. Everybody goes through there freshmen year with same expectations with being on your own for the first time. This brings a lot of challenges and experiences you’ll never forget. Your freshmen year comes with meeting new people‚ having your own money and working‚ relationships and school. These things will make you or break you so that’s why your freshmen year is important to see if you’re ready to handle
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I am a student who feels that the college I am applying to is the perfect college for me. Entering my senior year of high school‚ I realized how independent I have become and what kind of student and person I am. The experiences of having my first job during this summer made me realize that through new experiences you can learn so much. I also realized that having a job for the first time may not be the most exciting time of my life‚ but I definitely learned a lot about working and being more independent
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I’m currently a sophomore at East‚ applying for your college. Penn State University is a college I have always wanted to attend. Everything about it has inspired me to do well in life. The type of culture around the college is just mind blowing. * Academic Work: I’m achieving very good grades except for my meteorology. It’s a subject that I’m very new to and something that is actually very hard for me. I understand the material of the work I just have a hard time putting it down on my homework
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responsibilities and shaping my work ethics. I didn’t have my parents‚ now 5‚000 miles away‚ to urge me to finish my homework or to nag about my less than perfect grades‚ and I couldn’t depend on the support of the teachers or counselor that I knew so well to look after my academic well-being. There was a realization that I was alone in my struggle to succeed and become a responsible student. This independence allowed me to take the situation into my own hands and to work out my own problems‚ knowing
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