Chapter 1 In Chapter 1 the book talks about the college experience. It goes into different details about settling into a college routine, talks about why college is important and many other new things that come with college. It explains that college isn’t all about sports and partying that as young adults we have that image of college in our head. College is another step in education, and in today’s society having a college degree is very important when trying to get a high paying job. Having a college degree makes living the American Dream a lot easier, and it helps you grow as an adult and teaches you leadership roles.
The first reason is because a lot of people want a job that will pay very good money. By going to college, you will have the hands-on learning education you need to start your chosen career. This is a huge reason why a lot of careers require you to have at least a two or four year degree. Another reason why college matters is because it helps students boost their confidence level out in the real world. There are countless things that people have to do every single day in life so going college will help give you a better idea of what the definition of life really is.
Cameron Dear Professor Varnum, I have decided upon option “A” for my paper, as I was interested in the tactics that David Foster Wallace utilized in his commencement speech. In addition, I also found his views on the true value of a college education to be very interesting and was excited to share my views as well. Please give me your feedback at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Cameron Most college educations are what one makes of them and a college education is about more than simply earning a degree and preparing oneself for their future. A college education is about giving oneself the ability to have control over their life.
In Charles Murray’s, “Too Many People Are Going to College,” he claims that students envision college as the best place to mature. Students are no longer expected to be told right from wrong and be handed everything they need. Instead, they are expected to make the right choices that would benefit them the most while reaching out for whatever help they need. Murray states, “The college curriculum demands the students’ most strenuous efforts, so that students who succeed in getting degrees must necessarily have learned how to allocate their time, set priorities, and discipline themselves” (70). According to many news articles, students who take advantage of their campus Recreation Center show better time management skills and perseverance in their
Stressors for College Athletes and Time Management Zach Nedbalski In partial fulfillment of the requirements of course number: PSY 652 Advanced Educational Psychology Dr. Jennings Berry College 12/9/2010 Abstract This paper will discuss what are some of the stressors that college athlete’s today face and what they can do to effectively use time management techniques to succeed both academically and athletically. This paper will include advantages and disadvantages of being a college athlete and also talks bout how college athletes with learning disabilities can be successful. There are a number of tips a student athlete can use to thrive in the overall college setting. It is important to have a plan of action while in school and
Latent and Manifest functionality in The Lost Battalion January 12, 2012 * Going to college: The manifest functionality of going to college is so we can get education and earn a degree. There are also many latent functionalities of going to college. Due to the degree, you can get a job and make money. Also, while going to college you meet many different people and learn about yourself. * Participating in a high school athletic or another extra-curricular activity: The primary purpose of participating in an activity is for enjoyment purposes.
Learning Against Grades In this society, students are encouraged to pursue a higher education after graduating from high school. Yet, each individual has a different reason for desiring to move on to college. Students attend college either because they want to increase their knowledge, get a decent paying job after college, or they just want to get the “college” experience instead of going on to the working force after high school. As a first-year college student, I pictured college to be a “… place for learning and growth…” (Jerry Faber, 387), but I was slightly wrong. Everyday I stress over earning a good grade in my classes, instead of being driven to learn the material of the course.
I want to be able to have a good career and succeed in life. That means being able to support myself and my family. Having a decent job from going to college could change someone’s life. I want to be proud of myself for going to college. Throughout the years in high school I never really thought about my future until my senior year.
It has helped me with the debt that I had prior to returning to school. This started off being the main reason why I decided to return to school but I saw the bigger picture and that was me getting a college degree and making a better life my children. So for me, it is all worth it in the end. While trying to pursue my degree, I know there will be many obstacles in the way such as unsupportive peers and being able to maintain good grades. Some of the strategies are to make sure I study all material as much as I can and turn all assignments in a timely manner.
Teacher to student ration is very important; not just to the students, but is also greatly expressed as an important tool for teachers to maintain success at Mount Saint Jo. Both of these two universities offer a great student to teacher ratio and either one would be a great choice for a student wanting to further their education. Both colleges believe in doing whatever it takes to make sure that the student has the greatest chance at success. They both are thriving colleges that academically based and they believe in putting the students’ needs first. A student planning to further there college at either one of these two, according to the student to teacher ratio, would choose