Why Go To College
My College Success
The Website collegeresults.org reports that only 23.6 percent of Old Dominion University students graduate with in four years. This shocking fact reveals that their students are failing many of their classes. My goal is to transfer to ODU and successfully earn a bachelor’s degree in education. There are many benefits that come with a college education but, I will also face my challenges while pursuing my degree. Therefore, I must utilize the expert advice that is available to me and develop strategies to ensure my success.
According to Robert S. Feldman’s article, "Why Go to College," in my ENF textbook, students have many reasons for attending college (27). The most important reason for me is to make my family proud and to be the first son to graduate a college. A college degree will help me earn a better living and provide financial security for myself. However, I will also receive many more benefits. The reason why I want to have a college degree so that I can have more overtures to look for a job in my category. According to Feldman's article, another reason is that I will become a …show more content…
One learning expert is Stephen Covey, the author of the book Seven Habits of Highly Successful. He explains the story about a bamboo plant that came from China. He advises students to be patient and learn the fundamentals of education. The second expert that I learned is Dr. Yvonne Thornton, author the book The Ditchdigger's Daughters, who explains her father's rabbit theory, which helped his daughters to be successful in school. The rabbit theory involves finding a classmate who is doing better and copying their study habits. The third expert that I learned about is Sharon Bowman, a national trainer who explains the four levels of learning. She stresses the importance of assessing understanding, Students should always determine what they know and what they do not
The Website collegeresults.org reports that only 23.6 percent of Old Dominion University students graduate with in four years. This shocking fact reveals that their students are failing many of their classes. My goal is to transfer to ODU and successfully earn a bachelor’s degree in education. There are many benefits that come with a college education but, I will also face my challenges while pursuing my degree. Therefore, I must utilize the expert advice that is available to me and develop strategies to ensure my success.
According to Robert S. Feldman’s article, "Why Go to College," in my ENF textbook, students have many reasons for attending college (27). The most important reason for me is to make my family proud and to be the first son to graduate a college. A college degree will help me earn a better living and provide financial security for myself. However, I will also receive many more benefits. The reason why I want to have a college degree so that I can have more overtures to look for a job in my category. According to Feldman's article, another reason is that I will become a …show more content…
One learning expert is Stephen Covey, the author of the book Seven Habits of Highly Successful. He explains the story about a bamboo plant that came from China. He advises students to be patient and learn the fundamentals of education. The second expert that I learned is Dr. Yvonne Thornton, author the book The Ditchdigger's Daughters, who explains her father's rabbit theory, which helped his daughters to be successful in school. The rabbit theory involves finding a classmate who is doing better and copying their study habits. The third expert that I learned about is Sharon Bowman, a national trainer who explains the four levels of learning. She stresses the importance of assessing understanding, Students should always determine what they know and what they do not