Comp. II 11th Feb. 2013 Mr. Wilson Concept of Community College: Then and Now Joliet Junior College‚ opened in 1901‚ is thought to be the first continuously operating public community college in the United States. By 1998 there were 1‚600 community colleges across all 50 states. Since their creation at the turn of the twentieth century‚ community colleges have provided pathways to higher education. It is an undisputable fact the community colleges have consistently increased their enrollment and
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contribute to the college community setting. Everyone has a talent that can make the community college better and work more productively. All that I have achieved in life can not only make my life better‚ but could also benefit others who are in the community. Hearing other stories and achievements can allow someone to make a better decision when it comes to the point when they need to make a life’s goal. I cannot say that my life experience can benefit the college community but I can say that
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The Hall of Fame of Great Americans is a museum located at Bronx Community College that focuses on Americans that made history‚ change American society and culture. Many students pass through this landmark without knowing the reason why is it there including me. I have always wondered why is it that this museum is located at this campus and not in another place where it could be noticeable like in the museum of Natural History‚ Grand Central‚ Central Park‚ or in the Metropolitan Museum or any other
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and deciding to go to college. The problem is that college is not cheap and depending on where you go is where the price ranges. Another problem students face is that many not many know how to earn the money for college. Though there are many solutions out there‚ the main three people pick to help themselves out are 1. scholarships‚ 2. jobs/savings‚ and 3. community college. Of all three of those choices which one would better guarantee that you would reach a high level college? The first of the three
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Policy Speech Outline Why you should start at a junior college. Introduction: Attention Getter: Everyone in this class has one thing in common. Not only are we all students‚ or college students. We all attend COC. Every one of us is a student at a junior college. Credibility: Senior year of high school I was accepted to multiple four-year schools so I spent months researching whether a junior college or a four-year college was right for me. Central idea (Thesis): it’s been a great debate
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started with just going to college or a university. What about community colleges? There are many colleges/universities out there in different cities‚ states‚ and countries. There are some people who can’t afford to go to a college/university‚ so that is why we have community colleges. They are affordable‚ and maybe close to home. Also they give you a 4 year degree education. Tacoma Community College is a public school in Washington‚ they are the 34 community and technical colleges in Washington state.
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Colleges Don’t Need More Students‚ They Need More Funding Recently‚ it was announced that the President is trying to make community college free for all.Most of my friends will be going to community college next year. Some are going there because it was the only option for them to further their education‚ others because they did not have enough financial help to go to a four-year college. So wouldn’t a free community college have a good impact on them? Supporters of this idea say that it can persuade
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“FREE” Education Two years of FREE community college! In theory‚ this sounds like a really good idea‚ and would give numerous people‚ who would otherwise not have the option to continue his education‚ the opportunity to get a good start on his college degree. President Obama has proposed a two year‚ free community college plan. in his speech given at Pellissippi State College in Knoxville‚ Tennessee‚ President Obama stated‚ a college education should be “as free and universal as high school is
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College education should be affordable for students who wish to attend‚ graduate‚ then a good career. A New York Times article‚ Carlos Escanilla thought he was one of those people who didn’t think they wouldn’t go to college. But Escanilla’s friend told him that he should apply at the nearest University. So Carlos did apply for college and he loves the education he had received. The New York Times states in paragraph ten that those who attend a four year state school than a Community College is more
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Causes of Stress in Community College Students In our society‚ various factors can attribute to the cause of stress which can affect or destabilize the functioning of an individual. However‚ many from various sects of life go through stress once‚ twice or more in their lifetime. Colleges provide for new students the idea of unlimited freedom which inspires the student and make such individuals zealous and very motivated‚ but little is said about the demand and responsibility that is expected
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