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    College In “Two Years Are Better Than Four”‚ Liz Addison makes the point that community college has become the definition of the college experience. The article begins quoting Rick Perlstein saying‚ “College as America used to understand it is coming to an end.” He loved the college experience so much that he never really left. When he went back he saw something he would never see‚ students actually committing themselves to their work. He thought the “rite of passage as it was meant to be-must

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    the essay that I chose to read was Two Years are Better Than Four by Liz Addison. The title caught my attention because it is stating that community college is better than a four year university but in a way that makes you want to read. Another reason why it caught my attention was that if I had no idea what the essay was about I would want to know why 2 years are better than four. A way she could have made it better however would have been if she stated what the years were talking about for someone

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    traditional year round summer vacation. That is a reality for thousands of kids across the United States. This is why I believe that the traditional school system is more beneficial than a year round system. Year round schools have disruptive schedules‚ the day amounts end up being the same in year round and traditional school and‚ year round schools cost more to maintain and run year round. The first reason I believe that traditional schools are more beneficial is because of year round schools

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    Country Better Than City

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    Country Life is better than City Life City life and country life are very different to each other. The bustling city is alive with people and activities‚ whereas the country is relaxed and quiet; but which is better? I strongly think that life in the country beats the city by far because of the better environment and friendlier community. The tranquil setting of the country is definitely superior compared to urban life‚ and is really appealing to everyone. Firstly‚ the environment

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    100 Years of Bohr's Model

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    SUB: National Essay Writing Competition on ‘100 years of Bohr’s Model’ It is 100 years since Bohr’s Model of an atom revolutionized physics. To spur a nationwide interest amongst school students in the ongoing story of an atom‚ National Anveshika Network of India (NANI)‚ an IAPT* initiative under the guidance of renowned Dr H.C.Verma of IIT Kanpur‚ is organizing a nationwide essay writing competition on “100 years of Bohr’s Model”. On behalf of NANI‚ BVN-IAPT Anveshika invites entries

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    After reading the article Two Years Are Better Than Four‚ I believe the author is reaching out to all people interested in pursuing a higher education.  A person doesn’t have to be rich or super intelligent to go to college.  Addison explains how community colleges are useful to society and allow every student the opportunity to begin. She reminds us that no matter what path we take after high school‚ community college is always an option‚ and for some students‚ an option greatly appreciated.            

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    these years. Each year they do a lot of damage to they do more damage than people killed each year. First of all‚ tornadoes and hurricanes destroy homes‚ cars‚ and building. All tornadoes are cone-shaped they all are fast and are very fast‚ strong‚ and have very heavy winds‚ but not only tornadoes have very strong winds and very strong and powerful. Tornadoes

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    English1010 Community Colleges VS. Universities In her article “two years are better than four‚” Liz Addison speaks about community colleges and their importance. Many people are scared to start college and move away to have the experience‚ which is why Addison explains community colleges are a great stepping stone. It’s a great way for students to begin quickly in their education and understand that they can do what they

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    Introduction Education is the key to success it is the time by which a man studies and train for his readiness to pursue his dreams. It is the time to develop principles of life and making career decisions and finish his goal. It incorporates writing‚ reading‚ solving‚ memorizing‚ and so on as he/she is advancing to the next level to enhance his thinking skills. Studying feeds the mind and it also teach a man to have his

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    the essay‚ “Two Years Are Better Than Four”‚ the author Liz Addison‚ who attended Piedmont Virginia Community College and Southern Maine Community College‚ shares her opinion on the importance of community colleges. She responses to Rick Perlstein who wrote “What’s the Matter with College”. Perlstein believes that community college doesn’t matter anymore and in response to that‚ Addison argues that community college still matters. Addison mentions that community college is better than university by

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