As education plays a vital role in present-day society, an increasing number of people decide to attend colleges or universities. Under people’s demand, college rankings come into the public’s horizon and affect the way of choosing colleges. With its development, numerous media and academics start running the college rankings based on many factors such as “widely accepted indicators of excellence as first-year student retention and graduation rates and the strength of the faculty” (Morse et al.)…
and more people trying to obtain them, employers are making decisions and choosing from a certain number of candidates, having a college education will give an edge over a person who does not. College is the gateway to higher paying jobs in today’s economy and having a degree is a much needed attribute on any resume. College may be expensive however, it gives people an opportunity to learn about subjects of their choosing and meet new people creating experiences and memories that can greatly…
Jenny Mo Mr. Raygoza ENG 100 11/21/2017 College Diploma is not an Amula but a Necessity Scarcity of a certain object makes the object valuable. This rule can also be applied to the college diploma or the higher education received by many Americans. In the past time, people seem to believe that individuals with the diploma of college are equal to a good job as well decent salary (Loschert, paragraph1). However, in the current time, more and more Americans have the college diploma, thus making…
Imagine this, it’s the year 2019. 20,000 or so undergraduate students at McMaster University will be graduating, bidding farewell to a place they called home for the past 4 years. For most families, this is bittersweet. Parents will be filled with excitement and joy as they witness their child take momentous steps into adulthood; however, will also be left with an overwhelming feeling of dread when faced with the impending debts and loans that remain. This is the reality for many families and…
Brigham Young University (BYU) and Fullerton College (Fullerton) have many similarities and also many differences. However, no matter what school you chose, it will offer a good education that will have lasting rewards. These two colleges have many difference and some similarities. BYU is a higher priced college with more degrees offered and a variety of classes, while Fullerton College is not very costly has a 100% acceptance rate and is close to home. Many schools offer good education, but…
School Profile: Hope University International Hope International University is a private educational university located in Southern California that was founded in the late 1920s. Their academic mission is to empower students through quality higher education to serve the church and the community. This small university only has around 2,000 students spread around the world. Hope International University is associated with the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, which are…
while studying” (ibighit, 2013). When students deal with unhappiness they tend to want to break free and find another solution; suicide being one of them. “Relative deprivation theory predicts that when young adults fail to achieve the level of education to which they feel entitled, they are likely to respond with anxiety or depression” (Reynold & Baird, 2010). This fits well with the lyrics, “They classify us to either being number one or dropping out” (ibighit, 2013). Students work…
Obtaining a college education in today’s society is important. There are stories of those who skipped over college and amassed a fortune. That being said, those stories are few and far between as compared to those who skipped college and do not have that high paying job that is so sought after. The topic of supply and demand can be applied to most everything when money comes into the equation. When the supply is low or deficient, and demand increases, then the amount of money paid will also…
For many African Americans, historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are the foundation of higher education. They provided equal access to a high-quality education for countless African Americans. As diversity gains momentum and economic pressures continue to mount, the need for these specialized institutions is in question. Their relevance is doubted with concerns about their present purpose, costs, and vitality in modern America. Are HBCUs as relevant today as they were in the 19th…
as Ecology may be acceptable. “Higher degrees, like a Master's or Doctoral degree, may increase chances for career advancement” (“Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist”). This is because the job market is extremely competitive. Although, having a higher degree won't only increase the career advancement chances. Having a higher degree would also allow higher level work and opportunities. “Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists typically need at least a Master's degree for higher level investigative or…