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Attending College Research Paper

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Growing up, college has always been drilled into my head as not only an option but rather a requirement that must be fulfilled in order to achieve a sufficient lifestyle, or even better, a successful life filled with many accomplishments. As I grew up, the idea of attending college grew on me as I worked hard in my classes, striving for As but knowing that it was okay to make mistakes sometimes. Attending a college preparatory middle school made my dream of attending college a most viable option. As I learned more about the hundreds of colleges around the world, many caught my attention, but I knew that I would have to set the bar high for myself in a world full of colleges dominated by predominantly white scholars and low expectations for students of color.

Learning about Historically Black Colleges and Universities lead me to a path that was not quite …show more content…

Going on this trip would give me the chance to learn about the complicated college process and how to get through it. It would also allow me to travel around parts of the south, viewing and learning about the schools that I might not get the chance to explore thus disabling me to even apply when they could process what I am looking for in a college. Also, by attending this trip in the spring, I will be able to start picking out what I want in a college as I will be applying for colleges in the fall. The HBCUs visited will open up a perspective that I have not used in a while, as I am faced with people who may appear like me, but come from all walks of life. Lastly, on this trip I will get the chance to network and create friendships with fellow travelers. The opportunities that this trip will provide me with are ones that will help me with future planning and ones I will cherish

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