Deciding To Go To College The moment I decided to go to college. It is pretty much the same for everyone, but to better myself. I have three main reasons for going to college. The most important to me is, to better myself.…
Being the first child in my immediate family to actually attend college, I plan on a rewarding and prosperous future with no limits. My future consist of attending Georgia Tech, and experience what college is like while receiving my bachelor's as well as master's degree in Aerospace Engineering. I will take internships at some Aerospace Engineering companies to be exposed to what to expect in my career field. I also plan on attaining my pilots license while at Georgia Tech through the YJFC to help me in my career field. After I complete my academic career and am satisfied I will apply for jobs at esteemed companies such as, Boeing, Space X, and NASA.…
A reason why I would want to go to college would because it would help get me to places I want to be in life such as helping me get a good paying job or th position I would want. Another reason why I want to go to college would also be because I want to see what it is like to attend a college and at least try it out. While in college I hope to work part time to earn some sort of income as well but if I am going to be working it is only going to be a short term job till I earn the degree I would need and land a job as either a preschool or daycare assistant. I chose to become a preschool teacher/ daycare assistant because I love working with kids and feel like I would have the things I would need to qualify me in becoming those things such…
In the end, perhaps the point that Mr. Stephens most wanted to make is that even those who opt for college should reflect on their goals and make good, clear-eyed decisions. “Understand why you’re going so you can make the most of your experience. Be honest about it,” he said. Why go to college? What are (or were) your personal reasons?…
I am interested in becoming a human resource agent. I enjoy dancing and shopping. I decided to attend college because I’ve always wanted to obtain a degree, on the strength. I chose JSU honestly because my best friend persuaded me to attend. I hope that after I accomplish my degree, I pair me with a great job that I love, to be able to support my family and have a stable lifestyle.…
I always wanted a positive life so finding an outstanding school was a priority for me. I began my research, with “the top business school for finance undergraduates.” The McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University emerged as the best choice for me. For many years, I had an interest in math in which I chose finance.…
The iconic figure, John F. Kennedy, an American president of the United States, once famously said, "The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth. " Education is the single most important factor in the development of a country. When I thought about why going to college was so important, I remembered my high school years, when I enrolled in Robert A. Millikan High School in Long Beach, California. It was there, where I was amazed by academia-a rigorous community concerned with: research, education, and scholarship. Making it to college gave me a general surrounding and improved my lifestyle for the better.…
Throughout my life, going to college has always been what I have strived for. Both of my parents grew up in homes with many kids and not a sufficient amount of money. They strived for everything they earned and made sure my brother and I grew up knowing how lucky we are. They taught us to help those in need, accept others for who they are, and be thankful for all that we have. The way my parents raised me allowed me to become more open-minded towards others.…
The reason I would like to attend college is to help inspire others, the reason being: I have lived with Cerebral Palsy all my life. I want to show others that if I can get through college with CP, they can too. My career choice is Civil Engineering since I was a kid I loved structures and how they are build. My personal goals are to complete my degree, get my Professional Engineers registry, and one day to own my firm. The circumstances I have over came to get to this point, in all honesty could write a book.…
The primary purpose of attending college is to get a strong education in one or more background. While some argue that the purpose of college is to become more a mature adult and have life experiences; I have to disagree. By getting a firm education in the career that you are interested in gives you a much better chance of getting a job in that field. You can't be a history teacher if you do not know anything about history. The whole point of attending class is to one day get a degree and by that means: an education.…
My ultimate purpose for going to college is to build a stable educational foundation for myself. College will allow me to challenge myself in areas I would not be comfortable. This foundation will allow me to give back to my community and communities around the world in ways that would be highly effective. Growing up in Hartford, I always saw the importance of giving back to the community. Having tutors come to voluntarily help me with areas of knowledge I struggled with and being a person, who benefited from things such as the backpack program, opened my eyes at a young age.…
My parents did not have the opportunity to finish high school and gain a college education. However, they have always instilled the value of education in me. Because they do not have a formal education, both work tedious jobs. I do not want to endure the same hardships as them, thus I want to pursue a college degree.…
Essay My purpose for going to college is more than just getting a better education. I’m fiercely determined to do better than my parents by finishing college. I have to see this dream into a reality, so all of my time, energy, and work isn’t squandered. At Iowa, I will study Biomedical Sciences as well as either double major or minor in math.…
From a young age, I have always been interested in economics. I have always believed that there are two universal languages in the world, economics and mathematics, and by understanding both, one can truly understand the problems and solutions of our world. When I was in 9th grade, I stumbled upon a website called Coursera, which offers online college classes to gain knowledge about a variety of topics. The course structures and content made me believe that I had hit the jackpot!…
Growing up with two parents that are extremely successful yet have no college education is remarkably intimidating. When I was young, I would witness my parents effortlessly put food on the table while also providing so much more for our family without an ounce of college education. To hear the laughter and joy in our family made me think as a child that growing up would be a breeze, I sure was in for a rude awakening. It 's not like it once was back in their day of not needing a higher education in order to achieve a well-rounded career, so in order to follow in their footsteps of having a substantial career, I am going to need to a college education. My purpose for pursuing a college education is to begin a career that will allow me to help others while also satisfying my parents expectations.…