going to college. Different people, with different nature and different ideas lead to multiple choice and desire. In those next lines, I will talk about the choice of going to college or not. Also, I will explain some reasons for pursuing a college education those days. Moreover, I will argue about the process that is taught in college and that it should…
ones life. It is commonly believe that students should attend the best college they are capable of, but it is as easy as choosing which one will be best. When looking at colleges, students must determine not only which one will give them the best education, but also which one they are financially stable enough to attend. Tina Rosenberg states in her article, “How Colleges Can Again Be Levelers of Society,” “The top colleges are the only ones where students of all income levels graduate at the…
Lyla: Role: Target 1. Lyla's motivation to visit the site that was created to hate on her was most likely to see what other things people are saying about her. Though she already has been bullied at school enough, anyone would be curious to see if there is anything worse that is being said about them. 2. Lyla most likely feels like she is hated by everyone in her school, after all, students went as far as to create a website on the internet to express their distaste for her, that is simply…
My client’s name is Zach fields. He’s a sophomore in his high school. His parents have contact us about his issue that he seems very distracted all the time and doesn’t communicate with his parents much. Assessment: 1. I’m a counselor at cooperative counseling services. I have been working here for almost 5 years, dealing with children and adolescents. I’ve been working with teenagers with anxiety and depression disorders that affects their studies and their relationship with their family. We…
The notion of what a gap year involves is a tempting one, especially upon finishing secondary school; after over two thousand hours of class time, standardized testing, and extracurricular activities the prospect of beginning a lengthy rigorous university career can seem exhausting and leaving students feeling burnt-out. This is why U.S. students should adopt the custom of taking a gap or bridge year before college, involving six to twelve months of travel or experimental programs; research…
The claim that “without application in the world, the value of knowledge is greatly diminished” implies that some knowledge is more valuable than others. More specifically, shared knowledge is more respected than personal knowledge. In other words, if you don’t use or share what you know/learn in real life, the knowledge loses validity and worth. The areas of knowledge Mathematics and the Arts will be used in this essay to investigate this claim with respect to ways of knowing of Reason and…
I have three sons ages 24, 21, and 18. Each are different in their own unique way. As a parent you want your children to be successful and excel in life. I demanded good grades and expected all three boys to meet my high expectations. I was what you would call a tiger mom. My parenting style worked well with my two older boys, however caused emotional distress with my youngest. When I realized my youngest son was clinically depressed, I needed a friend to talk to. I confided in my boss and her…
An excellent way to get a boost start on their college careers for a high school student is taking a college course while in secondary school. This is called dual-enrollment, and it is beneficial as well as academically challenging. Yet, students see this as a free passing grade for a university level course because they are enlisted in the dual credit programs. Even though they are privileged to take this program, they still have to do the same amount of work and effort as much as a full-time…
Is education a burden or a stepping-stone? Through good experiences, I was able to cultivate myself into a better student. Through those good experiences, there were bad experiences that caused me to have a setback and doubt my ability. While others strived in reading and writing, it was very challenging to feel confident in subjects I did not understand. Through those challenging times, to be motivated a growth mindset was needed to improve. Intelligence was thought to be set at birth and…
Growing up in inner city Baltimore was not easy at all. I have seen so many horrifying things at such a young age. Countless times I have seen crackheads slumped over like zombies walking throughout the neighborhoods I called home. I have been to countless memorial services, vigils, and funerals for people who were senselessly murdered in the streets. I have even been grazed by a stray bullet during a routine drive-by while playing in my front yard. I have heard and seen things that most young…