Coming Back To College: Why Do People Attend College?

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Coming back to college I’ve realized not only how much of a privilege it is but, the reasons one attends college. All the money they are spending on college you would like to think they are making the most of it. I believe there’s 3 reasons one attends college. You have the kids who attend college just to play a sport. Then u have the kids who attend because they want to party. Finally you have the kids who attend college worried about their future, who strive in and out of the classroom. The first type of college student is the athlete, they attend college just to play a sport and usually don’t last long in school. When and if they come to class, they are usually unprepared and not ready to take notes or participate. They never hand in

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