Duke Kahanamoku

    In discussions of Charles Murray, he expresses his opinion on the thoughts and feelings that are being transferred to students before college, claiming them to be misleading. Murray brings to light the problem that exists in the constant pushing of guidance counselors, teachers, and even politicians to aspire for a college degree no matter what, “treating every failure to go to college as an injustice” (Murray 48). Yet, by doing so, parents and students are often blindsided by the overwhelming cost of college that many cannot afford, or the sheer amount of education students would put themselves through for no reason at all. Murray observes that “one aspect of this phenomenon has been labeled misaligned ambitions, meaning that adolescents have career ambitions that are inconsistent with their educational plans” (Murray 48). Convincing students that college is the only guiding light to a better life forces students to see college as such, an intellectual heaven where they can become anything, such as a doctor or an attorney “without understanding the educational hurdles they must surmount to achieve their goal” (Murray 48-49). They then attend a four-year university with the depiction of college as a “place where B.A.s are handed out” fresh in their minds, thoughtless as to if that particular college they are attending even has the educational requirements needed to complete their career goals (Murray 49). Unfortunately, as Murray reminds us, this is the system that  is in place. For “a brutal fact

James was born on December 23, 1856. He was the son of Washington and Artelia Duke. James's father Washington was a tobacco industrialist and philanthropist that fought in the Civil War and his mother Artelia was a German immigrant. James grew up on a small farm in Durham, North Carolina. During the Civil War, their farm was ravaged by the Union troops and they seized their tobacco barrels and crops.

There are people who became successful in life that did not go to college and earn the fancy degrees that many can point out. Some may use this to their advantage and say that they become just like them, such as Michael Dell. He is the co-founder and CEO of the Dell incorporation. He started that company in his dorm room but dropped out of college at the age of 19.That was his first year attending college. Also another successful person that is well known is Mark Zuckerberg. Mark Zuckerberg is the founder of Facebook and is the 400th richest American. He developed Facebook one year on summer vacation after borrowing money from Paypal’s co-founder Peter Theil; in 2008, Microsoft paid

In the article, “ All Roads Led to Poly for Principal Ari Bennett,” by Karina Avila and Kate Martinez, the authors explain the many obstacles Mr. Bennett experienced throughout his life to achieve success in the American Dream. “ Bennett’s career in Japan could not take off because he did not have a teaching degree. Realizing that he could not hold a proper job In Japan, Bennett returned to California to continue his education. He went back to UC Santa Barbara to receive his Bachelor’s degree in English, going onto California University of Northridge to receive his Teaching Credential, finally moving onto California State University of Los Angeles to earned his Administrative Credential and Master’s Degree in Educational Administration…, (Par. 10) Explaining the quote, Mr. Bennett didn’t have quite the good start in life at Japan, however he did not just stay in that position but instead went back to the United States and continue expanding his education. Connecting back to my topic, Mr. Bennett did not let an obstacle get on his way, he instead worked past it and continue his education for a better future. Picture yourself in his position, you’ll probably be disappointed thinking you made a huge mistake coming to Japan, would you just live with it or go back and find a way to get back on the road to

thousands of acres of land and worked slaves in order to stay as successful as

Then after he finished describing how his mom was successful even though she never finished high school or went to college he starts to talk about his uncle. His uncle also never went to college. Even though he did not go to college he got a job working at a factory. On top of that he was smart enough that they promoted him to manager of that factory. If you can start off from the bottom of the bottom but work your way to the top of the top without going to college, that shows you do not need college to be successful.

Kapiolani was born on December 31, 1834 in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island to High Chief Kuhio Kalanianaʻole of Hilo and High Chiefess Kinoiki Kekaulike of Kauaʻi, the daughter of King Kaumualiʻi, the last King of an independent Kauaʻi before its amicable cession to Kamehameha the Great. Queen

Kershaw, S & Becker, S (2011) College is not always the ticket to Success. Star Tribune

in to take care of his mother. He never did return to the college to

Throughout my middle and high school years, both my peers and I were strongly encouraged to go to college. I was not only urged by teachers, but my family members also. It is intriguing how closely connected that is after Murray discussed how college is promoted and organized. Growing up, I was taught that college would be the door of opportunity to a guaranteed better life. While college maybe unnecessary for some, it is necessary for others. As for myself, I believe college is necessary in order for me to advance towards my career in Journalism. Upon my high school graduation, I had decided to go straight into the workforce. At the time I preferred to have a job making money instead of going to school losing money. Quickly, I learned that I was still losing money even though I was working. I was working for survival, just to "make ends meet”, and in opposite direction of the career I desired. That experience alone encouraged me to pursue my college education even more because I knew I could not make it without it. Nowadays a bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite for jobs in journalism, regardless of the fact that one may have

Edward Kennedy was his real name; he was born on April 29, 1899 in Washington, D.C. Duke’s parents Daisy Kennedy Ellington and James Edward Ellington served as ideal role models for Duke and taught him everything

Life is never easy, no matter how hard we try to short cut and escape the inevitable difficulties. After College is when life sets in, when work becomes a necessity and we all begin to find a place to settle down. People respond differently to different situations. Some of us embrace the freedom and the ability to earn money and spend money indiscriminately. Others crumple under the social pressures placed on us. Christopher McCandless is a perfect example. Settling down and raising a family, providing for that family and creating a sustainable lifestyle are important and high stress things that we all must deal with if we are to enjoy the finer things in life. Chris totally abandoned that, he gave away all of his possessions; even

Born on April 29, 1899 in Washington D.C, Duke was raised by two musically talented parents; James Edward Ellington and Daisy Kennedy Ellington. At the age of seven Duke began studying piano and music. His mother, who also played the piano, oversaw his education. Duke got the name “Duke” for his gentlemanly ways. At the age of fifteen he wrote his first song “Soda Fountain Rag” inspired by his job as a soda jerk. Duke began preforming professionally at the age of seventeen. At the age of nineteen, Duke

For many, after graduating high school the next big step is college. I never asked myself why or if I even wanted to. Yet, since I was not yet ready to join the work force, and didn’t want to disappoint my parents, I simply followed the path that I was supposed to take. For a while I had no direction, but through the loss of my high school English teacher and my dream of making my family proud, I discovered that college was the place I wanted and needed to be.

Upon graduation in 1917, he was faced with three choices: college, war, or work. His father wanted him to go to college and be a doctor, but he rejected that; he was not in any hurry to go to war, and a job with the Kansas City Star wouldn't open until October, so he spent the summer on the farm in Michigan. In