“Advice to Graduates” George Saunders convocation speech‚ “Congratulations‚ by the way” was delivered at Syracuse University for the class of 2013. In this speech‚ George aims to convince his audience that we are going to have a lot of regrets in our lives but the one we will regret most is the failures of unkindness. In order to live a full happy life we need to become kinder. Saunders says‚ “All we want in our hearts is to be less selfish‚ more aware of what’s actually happening in the present
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will lead to other questions as to why it would be an advantage or choosing between an associate’s degree and bachelor’s degree. I for one am seeking a Psychology Bachelor’s Degree so it will open up opportunities for a successful career and a higher paying salary. Continuing to further my education is not only going to be a personal achievement but also a stepping stone in my path to get my master’s and doctorate degree. During the time that I attend my college courses it will help with my cognitive
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WHY ATTEND COLLEGE? GREGORY MOYER COLL100 WENDY HILBERT OCT 26‚ 2014 Getting a college degree is something very important a person can do in their lives. But sometimes in our lives we may wait and attend college later in life. But whenever you do decide to attend college‚ it is very important to pick a learning style to would help with all the studying you have to do. As we grow older your style might change from when you were in high school. It is very important to pick one that works so that you
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GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS ESSAYS Preparation Before applying‚ understand why attending graduate school makes sense to you. To clarify why you want to attend graduate school at this point in your life‚ try answering questions such as: • What will this degree enable you to achieve? • What do you plan to do with your advanced degree? Be able to express what about you and your experiences will help you to succeed in the program: • Make lists of professors‚ courses‚ research projects
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Why College is Important to me College is important to me because it will boost my knowledge and understanding of the field I choose to pursue. Having a college education is something that could further your career and boost your earning potential. Going down this path‚ my children will see the accomplishments that I have made in life and hopefully follow in my footsteps. Furthering
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The reason why i want to attend college is because it will be an honor to my family and especially to my mother. College is not common in my family because no one has gone to college yet and I would want to be the first in my family to attend a 4 year university. Going to college will make me feel proud of myself because I will make my mom proud and not just that‚ but make myself proud of all the accomplishments i have accomplished so far. Personally my career goals is to do something i’m just not
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of College According to nces.ed.gov‚ as of 2009‚ there are over four thousand two and four year colleges in America. It is completely up to students if they want to further their education. While they can choose to join the Army‚ the Navy‚ or the Air Force‚ a large number of students decide to go to college. I believe a college education is important because it provides more opportunities‚ offers more resources‚ and will eventually lead to a more stable financial future. College is an
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I attend college for various reasons; college education is important to me because I want to become an educated person‚ develop a career‚ increase my personal satisfaction‚ to meet new people and experience the culture. My interest in psychology led me to a quote by Abraham Lincoln‚ “I am not bound to succeed‚ but I am bound to live up to what light I have." This inspires my passion for psychology because I want to help other people be the best they can be. Also‚ receiving a college education will
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needs hospitals‚ roads‚ and primary or secondary schools. A third point is that a university education is a choice‚ not a requirement. People who finish college with advanced qualifications are going to earn large salaries and can easily afford to pay back loans. Furthermore‚ when people get something for free‚ they often do not value it. If college is free‚ many students will go there just because they cannot think of anything else to do. Education is widely regarded as a key factor in the economic
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common remark that many hear today is that of people leaving college with the accumulation of debt. Although this is true in some cases‚ the problem does not lie with the current financial programs and aids. Instead‚ the problem falls squarely on the shoulders of the college attendee and their choices. If a student makes decisions that allow debt to fall upon them‚ a tuition-free system should not be set up just so they can leave college with less debt. Instead‚ some responsibility needs to be taken
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