The Myriad Benefits of Attending College According to the U.S National Center for Education Statistics (U.S. Department of Education)‚ 20 years ago‚ there were 14.1 million students in U.S. colleges and universities. Between 2000 and 2012‚ the enrollment of students under 25 and the enrollment of those age 25 and over both increased by 35 percent. “I wouldn’t advise making a four year commitment to eventually land a $8.00/hour job. Skip college. Read Wikipedia for free instead.” –Jarod Kintz‚ $3
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Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement? The biggest and most important challenge I’ve ever had in my life was when I came to study a month ago to this country (United States). For me it is still a very big challenge why I am living alone with my aunt and sister and it is not the same confidence that you have with your parents‚ all my family stayed in Mexico why my
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4. What do you feel is your most significant accomplishment? My most significant accomplishment is stepping out of my comfort zone freshman year and joining the Forensics team. I no longer have a fear of public speaking in front of people whom I don’t know. I have made tons of new friends and developed new opinions and views on certain aspects that affect our world. I have competed at state twice and been told by multiple people I always look happy and engaged watching other people’s pieces
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There are many different moments that define someone’s life. The most significant moment might happen when you are 2 years old‚ or maybe when you are 70. I personally think this moment has yet to surface in my life. With that being said‚ the most salient moment in my life so far would have to be when I decided to sign up for the football team. One day I was relaxing at home after school when I heard about the weight training program the high school offered for football players. My friend encouraged
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Atmosphere of Community College Community college is made up of an atmosphere of many different categories. We have your traditional‚ untraditional‚ veterans‚ and single parents. Some are there to transfer and some to get an associate’s degree while one of the biggest reasons is because they simply cannot afford the university price. “John Holt” (Three Kinds of Discipline) is very compliable with the categories in a community college. You need a great deal of discipline to succeed here reality sets
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Bautista Priceless endeavor “The purpose of life is not to be happy - but to matter‚ to be productive‚ to be useful‚ to have it make some difference that you have lived at all.” ~Leo Rosten Attending the assembly for students who are taking up NSTP made me grasp the idea on how vital volunteering is. The event served as an eye-opener for a newbie like me. Through it‚ I learned a lot of stuffs. Societies and communities depend on volunteers. Volunteering is perhaps the most valuable way for
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9-24-13 Go To Community College After graduating high school a lot of people do not know what their next step in life will be. Some struggle between deciding to go straight into the workforce‚ joining the military‚ or continuing their education by going to college. The average person chooses college as their next step. A common issue about going to college is whether to go to a two-year college/community college or straight into a four-year university. I think community college is the smarter and
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College is one of the better investments a person can make to enhance their life. Attending college sets you in the right direction to become a successful individual in the future. Yes‚ college takes time‚ and a great deal of money‚ but in the end it is all worth it. People who graduate from college are more likely to obtain a high end paying job than a person with just a high school education. The cost of attending college may be expensive‚ but‚ the outcome of it all is worth the wait. The most
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Nanci Stanley 350 words. University of California. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to over this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement? I woke up in the hospital‚ the room was stuffy and the air had a undertone of bleach. Beautiful framed pieces of art hang the wall. There were vases of flowers in the room. I look around‚ every surface was dustless. The nurses were unhurried‚ they moved with a serene
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Reasons for Attending College or University Summary: People attend college or university for many different reasons‚ such as new experiences‚ career preparation‚ and increased knowledge. Many people attend colleges and universities all over the world to study and conduct research. What are their expectations of the academic experience? In my opinion‚ people involved in collegiate programs have two main purposes: to gain the experiences and certificates that prepare them for future careers and
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