For a lot of reasons‚ we really want people to graduate these days‚ however; getting people to graduate is not easy. Thousands of students attend college every year‚ and unfortunately‚ not all of them succeed in graduating. As‚ Mara Tyler says‚ “A student is more likely to drop out -- whether for a semester or permanently -- if he is not able to strike a healthy balance with work‚ school‚ social activities and family” (Tyler). Many students find it hard to balance work‚ life and school especially
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Em English 0802 11 November 2012 College: Who Pays? Many students in America enter college with the primary goal of obtaining a pre-professional credential; which implies a fighting chance in the current job market. A college education in America has become synonymous with a flourishing middle-class and thus a stable economy. Ironically‚ the current state of the economy and America’s system of higher education are seemingly at odds; the economy‚ in its current state‚ hinders the growth of higher
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Value of a College Education Is education important? Many people have been asking themselves this same question for years. With the unemployment rates at an all-time high‚ many people have decided to go back to school to pursue an education that can better their financial situation. According to the Baum‚ the unemployment rate is at 7.3%. Therefore‚ Americans wonder if going back to school is worth it. Just 5 percent of the public says students get excellent value for the money they spend on college
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My goal is to graduate college on top of my class‚ debt free and at least a 3.0 GPA. My dream is to graduate with a bachelor in Health science on top of my class‚ I will be the first to graduated high school‚ and went and graduate college. I don’t just want to graduate; I want to graduate with flying colors. My obstacles are the same as any college student such as time‚ needs and wants‚ excuses‚ not focusing enough (distraction). I find myself sometimes having a hard time deciding my needs and wants
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College Campus Safety 1 . Running head: COLLEGE CAMPUS SAFETY & SHOOTINGS College Campuses Safety and Shootings‚ Are We Secure While Learning Nadia Clark Troy University College Campus Safety 2 Date rapes‚ hate crimes and theft have become an apparent concern on college campuses. The most disturbing crime on a college campus is a school shooting. Being a victim of any crime is the last thing any student or parent thinks of when choosing a college or university. The possibilities of danger
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Ashworth College Malcom X states‚ "Education is our passport to the future‚ for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today." The importance of college education is far more essential today than it was before. With an economy recovering from recession and jobs scarce‚ those seeking employment are now realizing the value of a college education. Oftentimes‚ because of an overwhelming large pool of seekers‚ applicants without a degree can be terminated
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While there are many problems college students’ face while attempting to obtain a degree‚ the largest hindrance from completion is that of financial ability. One of the largest contributors to college dropout rates is the lack of financial support. Many college students must work either full or part time to support themselves or their families. With the declining economy and increasing costs of college tuition‚ funds are being scarcely distributed and many college students find that they are unable
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Although college is costly and there is a shortage of jobs in the economy today‚ I feel that going to college is still important. College provides a great opportunity for people of different backgrounds. It provides students with the benefit of finding who out they really are and what they want to do in life. It also gives students the benefit of learning responsibility and preparing for adulthood. In addition‚ college helps students to make their own decisions and to be more independent. After graduating
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Going Back To College‚ Is It Worth The Risks? Is it necessary to get a college degree in today’s society? Millions of adults ask their self the same question day after day. Returning to college in today’s busy world creates many challenges for adult students‚ however the value of a brighter future makes it all worth the while. With today’s changing workforce many adults are researching the advantages and disadvantages of going back to college. The good news is that there
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Personal Responsibility Some would argue personal responsibility can have two effects on a college student both negative and positive. A person that is responsible will try to take on too many tasks outside of college‚ which can result in them falling behind with their curriculum. But I believe the positive effect‚ with being responsible‚ outweighs the negative. Acknowledging that you are responsible for your actions‚ good or bad is the first step to achieving personal responsibility. Therefore
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