Back to School as an Adult Charity M. Gill Bryant and Stratton College ENGL101: Applied Writing #2 Process Analysis Mrs. Carolyn Spinner October 2, 2011 The thought process that anyone goes through in deciding to go back to college after the high school or college age requires a look back in time, a steady gaze towards the future and a serious reality check. There are a lot of good reasons to increase your education, such as having a more fulfilling career, being able to provide for loved ones and having the respect of others who have earned a college degree. It sounds a little frightening to the average adult who has children, job and life experiences outside of the school environment to embark on a journey to education especially
My Academic Philosophy I feel that education is in place to help students to fully achieve their goals in life. Students of today are our tomorrow. High school is here to help us set our GPA so that we can apply to a great college. When I entered ninth grade, I thought I knew what I was capable of, but I was wrong. As time went on I realized that I needed so much more.
Once I am in SWAG other students will realize this and might want to achieve like me and try to be in SWAG. While in SWAG I will let younger students know that it doesn't matter what age you are to become a leader. Also, I will become an elite member of SWAG. I have a great GPA and can really speak for the students to make this school better. I could take ideas and listen to the students.
When I came to know that I have been asked to take English remedial class, I was a bit mad at first, but then I thought that this class would make me better. I view remedial classes as practice, very much like professional athletes view training, because the best athletes practice to become better. As well, once students complete a degree with finishing the English remedial and begin seeking employment, they will find many companies emphasize good communication skills. So, It doesn’t matter if you know everything or nothing, what matters is that you benefit in every class (even if it’s a remedial). Soon, after my graduation I will be joining my dad’s business.
This trend will continue." I thought this was a good arguement because the writer has the year and examples that it will still continue on that there will be more in the coming year. The reasoning was valid of the premises that the writer provided for the conclusion. If the argument doesn’t hold water, how I would argue the same point is that I would provide as much evidnces as possiable. Try to get all the names of the students that for this situation about helping the school out.
It gives us a chance to express what we might like to do or something we enjoy. But Gatto has the nerve to imply that public schools diminish creativity. I remember in 4th grade my English teacher gave us a paper on what we would like our future home to look like. She said, "be creative" while going about your paper. Now a freshman in college, teachers still praise me to use in (as well as students in my classes) in school projects, essays, and artwork to be as creative as possible.
Title When it comes to the topic of liberal arts, most of us would readily agree that liberal arts is a tough subject to deal with at college institutions, but it serves as an purpose to help us later in the future. Higher education may not be everyone’s option in life but its open for all people of all ages, whether students are in a classroom or not and if there communicating with professors face to face; it’s an experience that will later benefit people. On the topic of liberal arts, Charles Murray author of “Are Too Many People Going College” states, “K-8 are the right years to teach the core knowledge, and the effort should get off to running start in elementary school.” Murray apparently assumes that children memorizing skills are better equipped than adults are, and younger children enjoy the learning process opposed to high school and college students, who will lose interest in taking these courses that involves liberal arts.
Michael Isler September 22,2013 SPC2300-12 Week 10 Individual Work U.S. Communications 101 Let me first begin by saying welcome to the United States my fellow peers. It will be a pleasure to have you with us next term. Now I know that you all are very nervous and anxious about what to expect when attending college in the United States. Let me tell you, you are truly in for a ride. With the help of my guide and knowledge about communication and academics in the United States, you will be well on your way to a successful start in going to college in the United States.
Reflective Essay When I started at Philadelphia University, in the Accelerated Degree Program, I knew that the process ahead would be difficult yet I was full of optimism and hope at the future that a bachelor degree would afford me the chance to have a better life. Though I was optimistic, the thought of having to complete all of the required courses instilled some fear into me. I felt like I lacked the confidence and skill to perform at a satisfactory level. Theodore Roosevelt once stated “It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed” (Roosevelt, 2012), remembering this, I knew that I had to place my fear aside and try my hardest to accomplish my goals in order to get where I wanted to be in life. Initially, my reasons for going back to school was to set an example to my younger siblings that education is a lifelong process and it’s never too late to pursue your dreams of wanting more out of life.
I was curious to seek a path of something different, an avenue perhaps leading me to a better future than what my current position was offering. I have been considering returning to school for several years. I have always felt that furthering my education would be a key tool towards the level of success that I define as the “American Dream.” Whether I decide to venture off into something new, or take the knowledge that I will have learned and apply it to the skills that I already possess, I know that furthering my education will serve as a benefit to my future no matter what I choose to do. The hard part is over. I’ve finally made the decision that returning to school is what's best for my future.