Gaining College Degree

Many people believe that a college education is a worthy investment. The ability to become a college graduate will result in making more money. There are more jobs in today’s society that require college degrees. College graduates develop more and better employment opportunities within earning a degree. Self-discipline is a major element in becoming a successful graduate. Also, college graduates are healthier and live longer. Adults-young and old, male and female-who have a bachelor’s degree or higher have twice the annual median income than someone with only a high school degree ("Do college graduates," 2014).

In society today, a college education is often seen as a “the next step” in a young adult’s life. Whether they actually know what they would like to earn a degree in, they feel the need to continue their education as almost everyone around them is pursuing post-secondary education of some sort. It is often argued that a college education is not necessary to get ahead because of the manufacture based workforce that is up and coming in America, however, there are many benefits to having a post-secondary education such as a higher rate of pay and more job opportunities.

Most people only consider the direct impact of a college degree on their own lives-but a college degree has a tremendous impact on the well-being of our own families as well, especially our children. Not only are children of parents with a college degree education better off socially and economically, but studies have shown that children in households where one or both parents have a college degree are themselves more likely to earn a college degree. “According to an estimate in 2028 there will be 19 million more jobs for educated population that there are qualified people to fill them”.

Going to College: Not a One Size Fits All Solution Going to college is a very serious decision that can change the outcome of one’s life. Students must decide if going to college is worth it, and do so by analyzing the time and monetary commitment that it takes to go to college versus the rewards or benefits of a college degree. Many people have been talking about the idea that a college education is not worth it anymore, while at the same time, many competitive jobs state that only a bachelor degree or higher will qualify a candidate for employment. With the options, articles, and news available, it can leave many high school or returning students stumped as to whether or not college is worth it. College is not a one size fits all approach;

My father used to tell that when he started working with the highway department in South Carolina that you didn't even need a degree to get hired. Now having your bachelor degree is the minimum you have to have to even be looked at for the job. Education is a must now and most employers are looking to see if you have any type of skills to qualify for the job.

Sitting down with my new commander while receiving my initial counseling, my commander asked me why I did not have a college degree; I explained I did not feel I needed one because of my knowledge and experience has provided open doors throughout my career; then he replied; how many more doors do you think would open if you added a degree? Although that statement made great sense, I was still not convinced I would not waste my time or money chasing a degree which may not even matter with my job after the Army. Finally, I came across a degree offered by TUI which I could use for any job, and it majors in an area that I have more than 16 years’ experience in. The only problem is, I have been out of the class room for years and I’m not quite

The main challenge I face in pursuing my college degree is financial instability. I am originally from Northern California, and right before I entered college my mother lost our house and we had to move into a trailer. My mother is a single mother of three, and her salary does not cover my education which has lead me to take out loans. If it wasn't for the loan I took out, I would not be able to afford UCLA. The loan covers the majority of my housing, but out of pocket my mother is still paying 300 dollars every quarter. My father is not in the picture, he left when I was a child and I have not heard from him ever since. I do work to financially support myself at UCLA, but it barely covers my basic needs and makes it difficult to travel back

Much has been written about the pitfalls of the college freshman year for graduating high school students, but there is little material aimed at the non-traditional adult student, especially one who opts to take online courses. My quest for a college degree has spanned two decades and has taken place in three different states. As I reflect back on my experience each time I rekindled my educational quest, it is surprising how many of the issues I faced were not that different from those of recent high school graduates starting their freshman year. I faced the most challenges when I decided to take classes online.

Pursuing a degree is essetial for me to start a career rather than just another job. At a young age I was taught by my parents and those around me the importance of a good education. I did well in school but never fully knew what I wanted as a career. Now that I know what I want I am ready to put forth the work to acheive it. Getting a degree will help me take care and provide for a family. It will help me to stay finacially stable in a time that seems to be turning the other way. I want a degree because I want to learn. I love learning and I don"t like not understanding. I want to learn all that I can about whatever I can to understand how it works, why is, and what it can accomplish. Getting a degree will help me realize that goal.

After high school, a choice that many students have to make is whether to go to college or not. There are many factors that go into one’s decision. There are pros and cons to going to college and also there are pros and cons for not going to college. But the decision that will give someone the better opportunity to have a more successful life is to go to college. The money that one will earn after getting a college degree will be more than the money a person will make without getting a college degree. As our society has continued to evolve, education has become the optimal route to professional success: pursuing a degree is the best way to receive training, to gain expertise in a given field, and even to guide you and help you make choices

Ever wonder if a college education is really going to help you in life? The high cost of postsecondary school tuition and the event in where people are achieving success without degrees make it seem as if the perspective of the future generation’s value of college education is shifting negatively, when realistically value of a higher education is increasing as STEM and other higher qualification jobs are increasing. The next generation should pursue a college education due to the fact that going to college will help teach the future generation how to make a difference in his or her community, give them financial security, and find a career that they are passionate about. People who lack educational degrees are more likely to be limited

One of my biggest dreams in life is to finish College with a degree. There is no doubt that a college education can provide wonderful benefits to students. Education gives us not only knowledge, but also human values which could be a great help in our diverse society. Every student has the right to proper education. We cannot let any students slip through the cracks. I want to pursue my Nursing Career at UMass Boston because I believe that this school can help me improve my skills and passion in taking care of other’s needs, as well as encouraging good sense of camaraderie towards other people.

Education is the only way that helps me to escape from my struggle life, and continue my dream in the art industry. I am Uyen Nguyen, a Vietnamese immigrant with a big dream in the United States. When I was in Vietnam, because of family issues, I postponed my education in high school and got a job. Years later, I got married and have a son. Unfortunately, my marriage life was ended just right after my son was born. During that time, without any financial support as well as child support, I had to work hard to take care of my mother, my only son, and myself. Consequently, my financial needs grew up when my son grew up and went to school. Then, I realized that without education, it was hard for me to have a better salary, not to mention the dream about the art industry. For this reason, I decided to go to adult school after working hours to complete the high school program so that I would continue my dream in the college. Luckily, I get married again and relocated to the U.S, the land of freedom and opportunities. Right now, I am a student at El Camino College, where I start the first step of my dream in art.

In society today, education and pursuing a college education is stressed to kids today like never before. It’s almost impossible to escape the idea that college is the best option, from commercials, parents, and teachers it’s drilled into their minds constantly. It’s now a common belief that the American dream is unattainable without the completion of college. The truth is, these days it almost is unattainable without a degree, trying to get a job interview or a high paying salary in this job market without higher education is nearly impossible. A college degree is now more important than ever.

The reason I would like to pursue a college education at Indiana University is because I would like to push myself, and strive to receive a college education to be a role model for future generations. Since about the 6th grade I have dreamed of going to Indiana University and becoming an accountant. Now a senior in a high school I finally I have opportunity to make this childhood dream a reality. Neither my mother or father received a college education, and neither of their parents received a college education. I would like to break this chain in my family of only receiving a high school diploma, and thinking that’s good enough. If I can at least graduate from college that means my children will strive to get a college education, and hopefully