Relates To College Success
Written By: Jesus Jimenez
GEN/200
Personal Responsibility and How It Relates To College Success
I believe that personal responsibility is when an individual takes the time to ensure that all aspects of themselves is carried in a way that holds them to a different standard and separates them from others. College success is when an individual sets educational goals for themselves and makes the necessary adjustments in their lives in order to accomplish these goals. For example, being able to manage your time, being self disciplined and being prepared financially for any unexpected expenses are only a few of the characteristics that can define someone as being personally responsible. According to After Admission, it states that even though most students who enroll in community college do not graduate or leave any better off then when first enrolled, it has not deterred others from continuing to enroll. …show more content…
It may not always lead to happiness, but everything has a cost. A person who is financially prepared for the unexpected displays personal responsibility. It also shows that you are ready for college success. A person who does not care about their finances and spends at will by living outside of their means shows that a person has little to no regard for responsibility or educational success. If a person does not care for their finances, they may not be in good standing with the university that they may be attending and if you are not in good standing then that could lead to being on academic probation or lead to unnecessary holds on your account that will not allow for college success. If you over stretch your means due to yourself not being self disciplined and spending on the unnecessary items, then that could lead to missed payments on bills or even lead to not having