CSU East Bay: Pursuing My Dream Career

As soon as I stepped into school of junior year the only words I heard were college and SAT. After my first meeting with college guidance I began questioning my success. My average was about a 70 and that was not getting me into college. For the past two years I was focusing on clubs and commissions and now my grades began to hit me. I knew I had to get to work as soon as possible. I began by putting more time and effort into my schoolwork and putting a break on my commissions, school was my new focus. After my long and tiring 10 hour days of school I would only come back to study for more hours till I felt I knew my stuff at the top of my head. I began to appreciate learning new things and being a studios student. I began to connect to some of my classes and grew a passion for them advanced studio art, nutrition, and English. I became confident with my school work and was able to join new commissions and balance my school work with my commissions. Choices commission was my favorite,helping my peers make the right choices in their lives. It was the same in senior year I was taking Ap psychology and it wasn't the easiest class but it was something I enjoyed and I loved being challenged by some of it. After fall semester of senior year my average was an 83.286 about 15 points higher than my fall semester in freshmen year which was a 68.17. I was thrilled, I felt accomplished, this was a new peak of success for

Coming to college has shown me information and knowledge I never thought I was capable of learning and it will be knowledge I will use for the rest of my life. I came to college last year for my own personal growth and to expand my horizons. I thought about what I wanted to do after high school and continuing my education was number one on my list. I’m here simply to better my future, expand my knowledge, increase my potential, and learn more about myself. I want to make my family and myself proud by completing college and getting a degree. Bettering my future and making sure I have the information to be able to do my future career is my top priority because it’s the only thing I have continually been working for since the 9th grade. Expanding my knowledge in these courses that will soon get me to the school I need to be at is a compelling reason for me to stay motivated enough to wake up in the morning and push myself to come to school. I hope to increase my potential and develop into

My name is Jacob Owen Floyd; I am a 17 year old senior at Bartram Trail High School. The end goal for me is a job working as a physician’s assistant, working full time for a hospital somewhere in north Florida. I’m taking dual enrollment course while in high school to try my best and set me on the right track for the future. If I can knock out some of my credit hours early on than I will be better off when I enroll in a university full time. In today’s society, money is basically what runs the world,

When I first starting thinking about colleges, I figured that I had plenty of time to find a suitable one and apply. However, to my dismay, I soon realized that not only was the application process long and confusing, but it also cost a lot back then. Because of my busy schedule, when I discovered how time-consuming and expensive college was, I almost gave up looking entirely. I was just about ready to throw in the towel and find a suitable part time job and work my way up from there. Just when I felt I was getting overwhelmed, I took a break from college admissions for a while, and later picked them back up again. Little did I know that later in 2017, I would be accepted into ASU and successfully earn a bachelor’s degree in

At the beginning of the year I strived to get everything done and apply to Rhode Island College. Once I got in I hit a slump, I was accepted it to college and had nothing to wory about. Then it hit me I have to work my hardest and complete senior project so I can graduate and eventually start my future. If I one day wanted to start my graphic design career I would have to work hard. With that inspiration I completed everything early and kept my grades up all year. I have mature and I am no longer last minute on work. Thought it is one week until last day of classes and senioritis had kicked in a long time ago, I know I need to keep up the work so I will not have to take finials. Not only am I a lot more happy at new school, I feel more comfortable and less shy all the

I wanted to attend college as soon as I graduated from high school. Now the decision of where I wanted to go was the tough part. At first I thought I wanted to go to a four year university, but I then thought of some of the things that I may not like about going to a four year university. While I was in high school, I applied for many colleges throughout New York. While some I got accepted into, then there was some where I got denied from. I got accepted into The College of Saint Rose, University of Hartford, Suny Plattsburg, and a couple of others. I wanted to attend Saint Rose and Plattsburg, but I didn’t think I was ready to leave and be sort of off on my own. I am very close to my family, they are all my best friends. There were events in my high school time that made me believe that I am not ready for college, and I had to be right emotionally first. I thought the first day being in the dorm I would call my mom up and tell her that I want

It has always been a dream of mine to attend Grand Valley State University since I was in middle school. My older brother did not attend college because he went straight into the military and my little brother is still in high school. I have always had the pressure of doing so well in school because my brothers do not apply themselves. This has pushed me to always do my best. This year it has finally all hit me that I am tired of using my pressure from my parents to motivate me and that I need to be self-motivating. This has taken a huge toll on my grades because I am transitioning.

Many students see college as the stepping stone to a successful career and a happy life. Which can be true for some, however, many overlook whether college will actually help them succeed, or if college will truly be right for them. College is expensive and it is not for every kid who graduates high school, although it is marketed that way, high school graduates must think critically about their decision. Should I take some time away from school, to know myself better? What do I intend to do for a career? Am I more interested in educating myself toward things that interests me now and discovering my major as I learn, or do I feel I know what I want to do? And also essential questions like, how much debt will I go into? And can I

I always remember my father telling me that you do not appreciate and value what you have until you lose it. The thing I value and appreciate now is going back to school. I did not finish my education when I was in high school, but now I am studying so I feel that I have another chance to make my dream true. I am a first generation college student in my family including my parents and eight siblings. Before joining California State University, San Marcos, I always felt that I am missing something important in my life, but now it is my chance to be successful and make my whole family proud. Thus, I do not want to waste it even though it is not easy to study since I am a busy mother of four children. This is my last year in CSUSM and my major

As I entered my senior year of high school, my range of college interests was all over the place. My mind was changing everyday from seeking a big school environment to a small college. I could imagine myself in a rural community, or could just as easily see myself enjoying college in a metropolitan area. I believe that UNCW offers the best of both worlds in the way it is not in a huge city, but not in the middle of nowhere. There is always something to do and you are not stranded as some of my friends are in their college towns.

Are you thinking about college, but scared you cant afford it? Have yopu heard college is too expensive and its not worth the money? Have you wondered about your life after colloge? College degrees causes significant debt but its worth the time and money that is being pushed out.

So far I have learned that college is like getting slapped in the face with a big fat “No.” I no longer have the flexibility to attend social events, study, and work in a timely fashion. Between juggling these aspects, my life has been extremely stressful. In an attempt to lower my stress, I kept a journal for the past two weeks; it consisted of my stressors, and how I coped with them. Throughout this journaling process, I have come to the realization that money and my mother are the most agitating stressors in my life. In an attempt to overcome my mother’s financial expectations and obtain financial stability, I have come to the realization that I cannot always impress my mother and should no longer stress myself out trying to do so. Instead of allowing money to be a distraction, I should focus on bettering myself academically, mentally and spiritually.

Ever since you can remember, you have been attending school, either because your parents said so, it 's required by the government, or because you really want to further your education. When senior year approaches your future is literally in your hands. You are trying to decide which route to take. Should you take the route that most kids take after graduation; college, or should you chose your own path. You began to consider the cost, the effectiveness, and other problems associated with college which makes you start to reconsider if college is actually worth it. You have to decide whether to go to college, an alternative institute, or to get a job. Your dreams are big and you know the chances of achieving them are less if you do not receive a college degree. After all, a college degree is a life necessity, depending on what your dreams are.

Before Arizona College my situation was not so great, I was at a dead end job for 5 years and had a family of 5 to support and financially I was not happy. I always kept telling myself I needed to go back and finish nursing school as I had intended to do back in 2010. Ever since high school I have been seeking to go back to nursing school but life kept getting in the way. Then in 2011 tragedy struck my life when my mom passed away unexpectedly then in 2015 my dad passed away. Before my dad had passed I had promised him I would go back to school and become a nurse. After that the doors started opening up and that’s when I got accepted into the nursing program at Arizona College

A student’s decision to attend college is a personal choice that comes with personal recognition of their responsibility. Whether the student attends a two or four -year college this choice requires commitment. Commitment begins with the acceptance of personal responsibility for one’s actions, determination, and hard work. Gordon states in his article that “choosing a college is a daunting task for the graduating high school student. And considering that choices made in college shape the trajectory of the rest of your life, its significance can’t be underestimated” (Gordon Govier, 2010) College attendance is not a requirement but a gateway to a successful career if one is responsible enough to attend and complete course work to earn a degree. I feel as though being a college student is very time consuming, and I have never been so over whelmed with work in my life. There are a lot of things that you must put into view before you decide to come to any college. Everything should be sent to your school and done in a timely matter for when you get to the school of your choice you will not be lost. To be a full-time college student you must put into perspective what type of schedule you want to have and how much free time you have so you can learn to use your free time in a timely matter.