Coming To Cobleskill: Reflective Essay

College can completely change people’s lives, but not everyone has the same motivation or purpose. Some people may want to experience higher levels of thinking, want to be challenged, and become responsible. While others may justThere are many reasons why I am interested on attending college, the most essential reasons are because I have been inspired by my family to become a highly educated person, and to pursue my dream career of an elementary teacher.

This allowed me to take classes I wouldn’t have been able to take had I stayed in one place. Going to so many different schools has been challenging; however, I’ve learned many valuable skills. For example, during my junior year, I moved to a new state during the second quarter. This was particularly difficult for me because I had been living in California at the time, and Vermont was not only different in scenery, but also in culture. I had to adapt to the New England way of life, maintain my grades, and get accustomed to a completely different body of people. I’ve learned to make friends wherever I go and keep a level head. Flexibility is one of my greatest

Senior year is such a busy, long, and stressful school. On top of all that is deciding which college you would want to attend and the process to get into whatever school you choose. Personally, ever since I was young, I was kind of obligated to attend Texas Tech by my relatives. Being that I was born in the small town of Brownfield, Texas and most of my family is from there, they made frequent trips to Lubbock being that it was only forty-five minutes away. Thus, they fell in love with the school, their sports teams, and the environment. I on the other hand, hadn’t experienced all this due to the fact that I grew up in Amarillo, Texas. But every time my family would visit my relatives in Brownfield, I would always expect the usual “So have you applied to Tech yet?” and “We’re going to have a Red Raider in the family!” but you know at the time I was just starting senior year. Nonetheless I really needed to start thinking about it because in no time I’ll be graduating high school. When I did start deciding what college I wanted to attend, my family didn’t really want me to attend a college out of state because they wanted me to be close if I ever needed anything and wanted me to safe. So that narrowed it down quite a bit. Being from Amarillo, we had a community college of Amarillo College and West

One thing I needed in my college of choice was that it had to be small because I knew I would be able to focus better. My first choice, Towson University, was a large school and all my friends currently go there, but God, and my perspicacious mother, clearly knew I should not go there because of the countless distractions that would have hindered my success. The small atmosphere of Catawba enabled them to have a family style relationship all around campus. I am used to this family style because it reminded me of my high school. Another reason I chose to enroll at Catawba was because of its six hour distance away from my home known as the DMV, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, area. I have been in that area all my life and living somewhere else for I think would be greatly beneficial to my development as a person and would broaden my perspective. The other aspect of moving away from where you have been all your life is that you have to leave behind all your family and friends and that is one of the hardest parts. However, you will have a newfound appreciation for them that

The diversity and location of NC State is what draws me to this University. From the first moment I stepped onto the campus, to the tours and talking to current students, I felt the excitement of the campus. NC State is a rich community that is strong because of the variety of classes, teachers, students, and activities, and for the array of perspectives and experiences. From attending a small school in a small town, then transitioning to a larger high school, this feels like a natural next step.

To me, Mount Wachusett Community College represents the ability for me to take on more challenging educational goals. College education is a privilege for me to have an opportunity to take advantage of means the future to me. Some may see it as the credits earned towards their 4-year college, but for me it means so much more than credits. It has provided me for an immense resource for learning and experimenting with topics I have an interest on. The professors are there to inspire me, helping me find my passion and myself. People will go out of their way to show you something and not in just a textbook, but in a real way. College has been introductions into how I can shape my future not just feel that my future solely belongs to my destiny. It is the first time in my life where I can have it my way and know that the work I have put in will be rewarding in fulfilling my future to come.

There are many exceptional things in the city of Johns Creek. What I think makes Johns Creek the most extraordinary and the greatest community in Georgia, is the citizens who live there and all of the public services available for your use.

First of all, the education department brought me to Millersville because I am studying to become a Biology secondary education teacher. Millersville is well known as a teaching school and this will allow me to a degree that will mean something when it comes time for me to apply for a job once I graduate in a few years. It also prides

UChicago is more than just a place for me to learn and develop my future plans; it's a place where I can experience life without the watchful eyes of my parents. My parents want to know where I am at all times, especially if I'm not with a sibling or other family member. I find it a holdback for me because I'm not experiencing what it's like to go through life with your parents holding your hand every step of the way. UChicago would offer me the opportunity to experience doing stuff on my own for the first time without my mom or dad coming to the rescue when I can't figure out how to iron my own clothes. I do know how to iron; I'm just pitifully bad at it. My parents are one of my biggest supporters in life and I will forever be grateful for

My parents have always pushed me to do my best at my school work, and I know that won't stop when i'm in college. My brothers are also a big help when it comes to school, so they are pleased to know that i'm interested in a school that they are familiar with. Everyone around me pushes me to be the best that I can, so its nice to know that I have a strong support group around

I have worked all of my life for a moment like this, the moment to where I can start a great future on my own. UNCW can help me acquire this moment because they have an excellent education program and that is exactly what I am wanting to go into.I had the awesome opportunity in junior year to go and tour UNCG, Eastern Carolina, and UNCW. UNCW just seemed like the best option to me because even though I wasn't even a college student yet, every student or guide that I talked to seemed like they really wanted me there and was trying to make a positive impact on my life. Not to mention that UNCW's campus is beautiful and peaceful.I know that my freshman year is going to be difficult because I will be out on my own and having to provide for myself

Attending college for the first time is an important, rewarding decision that I made for a good reason. I learned a lot about myself that will help me in my future. Setting goals, having expectations, and reflecting why I am in college is incredible to think about.

The second anyone steps out of their car on a Friday night at the Southside High School football field, they can smell the concession stand popping popcorn and feel the pump up music ready to go. This is the night Southside would play Cross County. Earlier in the day, all of the football boys had geared up in their uniforms and went to the elementary school because this game would be dedicated to all of the kids at the elementary. When I walked in, I could see all of the posters the little kids had made for the team, with sloppy handwriting and misspelled words that would just make anyone's heart melt into a thousand pieces. I walked up into the stand and took a seat on the far right side just one bleacher up from some people with whom I go to church. My mom and I were talking to them as well as the people around us and it makes me think of how lucky I am to live in a town such as this one. We all are more like family and and it shows through everyone's actions.

Where if you weren’t good you had to flip your card a third time and your momma was called.

taking the opportunity to attend Oregon State University is my everyday most outstanding accomplishment. Back home all my family and friends tend to settle, I was surrounded by great and ambitious people who would not take steps because they lived in fear of the unknown or being uncomfortable. I know that if I decided to not attend a university away from home then I would have probably gone into the same cycle of attending a university down the street, working a job, living at home, and not really being passionate or on fire for what I was doing because all of it would have come so easy for me. There was no risk, as a person I need to be uncomfortable because being uncomfortable is what makes me move. If I get everything handed on plate, which