I quickly began to attend college classes through my employer to make gains in my career and try to possibly secure my future. I had no idea until this point the many advantages that college was going to provide for me if I allowed it to. Continuing on in the job I had accepted it opened opportunities to study courses to get me promoted and increase my wages which bettered my lifestyle for me and my family and made things easier. I had finally found a job that I was happy in and chances to increase my thirst for knowledge as I could continue my education as long as I wanted. I finally had self- confidence and the drive to make the most of my career as I neared completion of Banker’s College.
But the major isn’t nearly as important as the toolbox of skills you come out with and the experiences you have’”(Zernike). Students are increasingly focused on how their major will translate into a job. Zernike interviews multiple professors and advisors from schools all over the country and somewhat of a consensus is found. Taking ‘abstract’ courses and getting involved with different things other than having a set major will lead to more ‘self-discovery’. “I think people change a great deal between 18 and 22” – Dr. Neuhauser, president of St. Michael’s College.
Running head: ESSAY My Motivation for Going Back to School Name University Course Tutor Date Achieving high levels of education and reaching the apex of successful academic life has always been my desire and ambition. The infinite nature of education propels me to seek further education which is a pivotal tool not only in individual capacity building but also in enhancing professionalism and professional output. Having undergone and laid concrete foundations in the field of information technology, I feel that the next step in fulfillment of my academic or educational ambitions is to take MBA in Information Technology Project Management. Western Governors University has been my choice and it would act as the ladder in attainment of these ambitions. I am a senior Software Engineer and this position has put me at the heart of information technology.
I have learned how to evaluate these sources effectively in order for them to support my work. Knowing the motive behind the page and its information will help me judge the credibility of its content in the future. I now know how important it is to use the same evaluation techniques for internet sources as I would for a book or journal article. I have discovered the importance of acknowledging the work of others, and now have a clear understanding of how an online source is used, whether it be scholarly or non scholarly. I now have more confidence in terms of using online literature as a part of an assessment.
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.
You do better on a test when you know what to expect. So I know when I get my degree I’m going to gain a lot from it. When it comes to personal context the most important thing for me is a feeling of self worth. To know that I can achieve what I have set out to do since I was young and to be a success at helping me attains self worth. I believe that having a personal context in online learning is crucial for motivating me to learn.
Community College was a good start for a college education. It allowed me to explore the different options open to me and develop certain skills. Now I am ready to continue my education and further my klnkln. I understand that there is still more for me to learn, still so many opportunities available to me, and that my education is an on going process. I would like to pursue a career in computer science and eninering.
What motivates me to apply at George Washington University There are numerous reasons that motivate me to apply at George Washington University. These reasons have generated a spiritual or emotional surge in myself to choose George Washington University for further education in order to fulfill my academic(career)objectives successfully. To start off George Washington University’s acknowledgment,credibility and reputation in the education world would provide me a competitive edge over the other students and also a great level of personal esteem. This university has tied with many well-known and emerging organizations and government agencies both educatiioonal and business orientated so it would help me excel in my professional career.
My personal plan for my academic future is to push myself to do better in school and achieve the goal that I set for myself of a 4.0 GPA. By doing this it will show future employers of my dedication to not only my studies but to my future dedication that I can bring to their company. As for as my personal plan for my career future, I know that my degree of choice is very versatile to many different types of companies. I am, also, open to expanding my knowledge in the business field because I think that I can be of use in any different areas of many different businesses. By completing my degree and achieving
A college degree in Elementary Education is essential to me because I want to teach others the value of fun, learning, and the capability to be involved in exciting adventures throughout life. My personal goal is to obtain my bachelors degree in education. GCU is working as a team to help guide me through the higher education process. The team consists of a support system that can direct me academically and emotionally. The academic counselors are on hand to help answer questions, providing constructive criticism as well as positive comments and rewards.