“One person can make a difference‚ and everyone should try.” – John Fitzgerald Kennedy 3 Reasons Why I decided to go to College By: Elizabeth Joyce When I was little I was very unsure of what I wanted to do with my life. One day I would want to be an Architect‚ the next a nurse. Every other week I wanted to be something different. My parents and I never thought seriously about college until I got into high school. In my freshmen year I started getting very good grades‚ while keeping up with varsity
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to. Specifically in college‚ students can easily gain a misconception of finances and rewards. As a current high school student involved in athletics‚ the main goal has become to receive a scholarship so that the burden of financial loans will not be as severe. A controversial issue has arisen as to whether or not college athletes should be paid or not. Although athletes are the primary source of revenue for the school‚ paying them would add more financial pressure to colleges and athletic programs
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reading “Three Reasons Why College Still Matters” by Andrew Delbanco‚ the author discusses the importance of college. First‚ we will throw the ball as to why many look at college from an economic perspective‚ next we will catch the ball and examine how politics has played a role into the reasoning behind college‚ and lastly‚ run the bases to showcase how democratic perspective has molded many people`s idea on college. Let’s throw the ball and discuss the economic portion of college. Those who purse
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Going to college is a big step for many young people. For most‚ going to college is the first time they are away from home for an extended period of time. Being away from home also means no parental supervision to make sure that they are doing their work and making good decisions. At this time is when academic failure is likely to occur. Three things that can cause academic failure are lack of maturity‚ Attendance‚ and not taking advantage of student resources. Firstly‚ being away from home for
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believes that the tolerance the Roman Empire had towards conquered / allied people was one of the biggest reasons why the Roman Empire had grew and prospered so far and long. The Roman Empire like the Achaemenid Empire was extremely tolerant to different religions‚ they were polytheistic which made tolerance to multiple gods easy to do and it made the people of the newest annexed states less willing to revolt. The Roman Empire had a great respect for the Greek city states‚ but they had learned that bigotry
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beginnings‚ the Islamic Empire established itself as a rival to the Byzantine Empire‚ capturing a large portion of Byzantine-controlled territory within the first few decades of its inception. In three or four paragraphs‚ compare and contrast the societies of the Byzantines and the Muslims in ONE of the following areas: politics‚ economics/trade‚ social structure/culture‚ religion. Why were the Muslims initially so successful in capturing territory from the Byzantine Empire? Why were they unable
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pursuing a career in that concentration‚ by attending a university versus a community college. State universities are a better education choice than community colleges. At a community college‚ the highest degree you can obtain is an Associates Degree‚ or a specific Certificate. Although community colleges are more cost efficient for a good education you must pay the price‚ and a state university is the way to go. State universities give you more opportunity for expanding your education and going further
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Montecito State College: Division of Extension Studies Introduction/Overview Montecito State College consists of an undergraduate day division‚ a graduate school‚ and a Division of Extension Studies. The Division of Extension Studies controls a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses accessible in the late afternoon‚ weekday evenings‚ and Saturday mornings‚ in addition to day and evening classes during two summer sessions. The division also offers an array of continuing education programs
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Three Reasons I am Going to College. The reason I am going to college is to further my education‚ so I can open up new job opportunities‚ have a better future‚ and live a better lifestyle. These all are very important to me. I am hoping to complete these tasks at a fast pace. I know that they will be difficult if I do not apply myself to my classes. Most of the classes I have are pretty difficult for me to completely grasp at this moment in time. I will understand them eventually. I am going
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major problem in the community of State College is underage drinking. Many Penn State students have been expelled for underage drinking. It’s been a major problem. Patty Kleban mentions how frustrating it gets every new year when students under 21‚ drink and go crazy. She is an instructor at Penn State‚ she mentions the issues with underage students in the community. Underage drinking around state college‚ or anywhere is common. They’re young and reckless. Penn State has a code of conduct‚ "we need
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