Carla Wright My Return to School English Composition 1 Denya Cuiffo October 14, 2013 When we attend college as adults, we have expectations of what college will be or will not be. I decided to go back to school for quite a few reasons. The main factors for my returning to school includes my family and stability also plays big role in my returning to school. My reasons for going back to school is to gain communication skills, become a good role model for my children, if I decide to have any, gain independence and seek profitable employment that would be profitable for me. My father has always been my support system in my return to school.
Connie McBride AC0707685 Writing Assessment EN110 Achieving Academic Excellence “Why College is Important to Me” Working menial jobs to get through high school really didn’t give me the push to jump right into college. I tried a few classes here and there and it was something that seemed to be a temporary thing to occupy time. I was young and didn’t realize what college was going to mean to my adulthood challenges. After finally accepting a full time job that could lead to a career for some time it became clear that college would have been a good choice for me to have been successful. I quickly began to attend college classes through my employer to make gains in my career and try to possibly secure my future.
Eric Litterman Greg Winterhalter Capstone Paper Beginning my college education at SVC was not a difficult choice, but going off to college no where I had chosen was also a bit scary. The courses at SVC and the instructors made the transition from high school to college very easy for me. The Quest for Success class was at first a bit foreign to me as I had not taken a course like this ever before. But after the discussions began to take place and learning the history of our college soon became interesting to learn. The social interactions and cultural events showed me parts of our area I may not have known existed.
Maya was very excited about her graduation and moving on to new things and new opportunities in the future. “ I gave myself up to the gently warmth and thanked God that no matter what evil I had done in my life he had allowed me to live to see this day” This shows how important this graduation was for her. She knew that only a small percentage would be continuing on the college, however, she knew she was one of the small percentage that would go on to college. She worked very hard in school, therefore, her work has paid off by earning a top place and to be one of the first to be called in the graduating ceremonies. “I had memorized the Presidents of the United States from Washington to Roosevelt in chronological as well as alphabetical order”this shows that she was pretty smart.
Another reason is because my cousin can show me the ropes, as a recent graduate from the school. So if I was to need help with anything she would know a lot more than I do so I wouldn't be lost like most freshmen are their freshman year at a new school. Then I had some friends that came along with me to college. Those coming along to college with me help me feel comfortable because I wouldn't have to be alone. Then another reason is we can all work together and help each other whenever it’s needed.
While I have had a pretty successful career thus far I know that not having a degree has held me back from reaching my full potential. I settled into a nice comfy position and tried to make myself believe that I did not need a degree. As time went on I developed a fear of returning to school and always found an excuse to not go. Now that two of my children are attending college I realize it’s time for
I don’t want to have kids when I am too old, I want to be able to watch them get married and have kids. I see my mother when she is with my niece and becoming a grandparent was one of the most joyful days of her life, I would love to experience that. I have had ups and downs through-out my life, but going through those obstacles has made me the sturdy person I am today. Going through my parent’s divorce, being in a long distance relationship and living in a rotary schedule between both parents has left me with emotional stiffness that I would by no means take
You only have so much time in a day and when you are a mother attending college and working there are sacrifices you are going to have to make to be more efficient; such as your friends, money, and your youth. I love hanging out with my friends and including them in my life but I realize, given my circumstances that I just can’t be with them all the time like in high school. I tell my friends that it’s part of growing up, they fully understand and support me and planning a study night together is a great way to make your time with one another more valuable. Saving money is an essential part of being able to balance out my bills, pay for all my books for college, and taking care of my children’s needs. Just like many other people in the world I live paycheck to paycheck but I have learned that putting back as little as five dollars out of check and keeping all your change will help you out more than you think.
I still excelled the best I could do at all academic studies which made me rather excited about the prospect of going to college I thought focusing on academic challenges, should provide the extra stimulation and opportunity to let me soar. I have come to understand the harsher conformity of lower level courses. Gatto says “after that episode with his grandpa set him straight cured him of boredom forever, and here and there over the years I was able to pass on the lesson to some remarkable student. For the most part, however, I found it futile to challenge the official notion that boredom and childishness were the natural state of affairs in the classroom. Often I had to defy custom, and even bend the law, to help kids break out of this trap”.
UCLA In looking at my answers on the College Interview, I discovered that I although enjoy going out and having new experiences, I prefer seeking out for help only when help is needed. A large college with many people would probbably suit my needs. Also, I like colleges that are located in big cities. One thing I realized is that I am extremely not ready to move out of my parents house. So, I would like a college that is near my house, because I at least for a whole day.