Graduation Speech : Attending Green River College

Nowadays, teenagers and young adults are graduating high school and college and are unable to find jobs. A lot of them lack the basic skills needed to survive during adulthood. Institutions exist mainly to educate people on what they need to maintain a somewhat decent lifestyle. Students have been forced to take classes on a variety of subjects throughout high school, most of which have nothing to do with what they need to prepare them for life after education. Even in college, a majority of students do not know what career field they would like to enter, so when they graduate it is hard for them to get a job anywhere. Institutions are not arming students with the proper information needed to excel after education. So, new classes should be created and required for students to pass before graduating. They will be based on basic skills such as money management, customer service skills, and credit understanding.

Senior year rapidly is coming to an end, I’ve had the opportunity to see many of my friends come to the exciting moment in their life when they sign that dotted line and I was still waiting on my chance. My entire life I had dreamt of the day to finally committed to a college basketball team, this was my goal and it had to be my purpose in life. January 18, 2015 at 4:41 PM I got an exciting text from Truett-Mcconnell’s head coach, Matt Sanders, stating,” Good afternoon Claudia this is Coach Sanders from Truett-Mcconnell College, and I really feel like we need to begin the recruiting process with you! Sorry to bother you on a Sunday, but I just didn’t want to let time slip away! I look forward to hearing back from you!” Here was my chance!

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you back to another academic year here at Prince George’s Community College. As our students return to campus and our faculty and professional staff prepare for the busy weeks and months to come, I wanted to take a few moments to look ahead to an exciting fall term and beyond, as well as share a few of the College’s highlights from the past year—a year that has seen us continue our growth and evolution into one of the most dynamic and exciting institutions in the region.

During the last three years of my attendance here at Mt. Edgecumbe High School, I could not think of a teacher who has influenced me more than yourself. You’ve taught me to not only appreciate music, but to appreciate life. I’ve spent a total of four semesters in your Choir class and one semester in your Accounting class. We’ve traveled to two music festivals through Choir class, which are two of my most memorable experiences here in MEHS. I’ve also been apart of the MEHS award-winning Radio Club under your supervision. You’ve certainly witnessed my development as a maturing adult. It would be an honor to have a letter of recommendation from a teacher like yourself. Thank you for making my high school years enjoyable. If you choose to write

So … snaps fingers … wow! This is a lot of people. Well, first off, congratulations everyone; you all made it this far. Hopefully you will be able to make through this speech. According to page ten of the Chisago Lakes High School Student Handbook, all of you have earned at least 28 credits in a variety of disciplines throughout the last four years. And for those English nerds out there, I do have a properly formatted works cited page if you would like to fact-check me. Don’t worry.

Hey Lisa, My name is Eric Jefferson. This is my first semester at UMD and I'm enjoying every minute of it. I'm a transfer student from Prince Georges Community College and I would love to take your class next semester, but unfortunately I didn't have time to audition this week. Is it possible If I can audition for your class next tuesday

The greatest challenge I face entering college is finding the funds to go and earn my degree. Recently my family was blessed to know that my mother is expecting a baby boy. For me, finding the funds to pay for college without asking for money from my parent, so they can raise and support my baby brother, is the hardest challenge facing me.

As a member of Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) Leaders Engaging in Advance Discoveries (LEAD), were are expected to complete eighty hours of service over the course of two academic school years. Each semester VCU LEAD students are required to complete twenty hours of service, ten-community engagement hours and ten leadership hours. I believe that having a requirement of participation hours pushes students to get involved on VCU’s campus and the greater Richmond area, introduces time management, as well as influences them to reflect on their new found experiences.

The Morehead State University Honors Program opens the door to many great opportunities which include, but are not limited to, a semester-long internship with a legislator in Frankfort, a summer research program for aspiring physicians and dentists, and a year-long volunteering experience working with children in an after school program. Although all of these would allow me to develop many new skills, along with relationships across our great commonwealth, I feel as if the summer research program for aspiring physicians and dentists would be the best fit for me. As an aspiring physician, I believe that this experience would allow me to challenge myself with new concepts that will be critical to my success in medical school, as well as allowing me to better my research skills. This program would assist me unbelievably as I transition into my future.

Thank you so much for picking me to be the recipient of your $4,000 scholarship. You have been in my life since I was little helping me to become the person I am today. Even when I was just ten years told you were teaching me how about being coming a vet tech. At times, I wasn’t sure if becoming a vet tech was really want I wanted to do however you always never and after working with you I have no doubts that becoming a vet tech is my calling. The money from the scholarship with help me so much to be ready for Crowder College this fall. Thank you for the money and always being there for me.

I'm so sorry for not notify you sooner. However, I've been out of town. On the other hand, since Liberty University has pulled me from the payment plan, I've made arrangement to pay a sufficient amount for the month of March, no later than the end of the month. Unfortunately, I continue to endure taxing financial problems. Nevertheless, I will keep you posted.

“That could never happen to my school, to my peers, my teachers, or in my small, friendly town. There is no way, it just seems impossible.” Students automatically have this thought when they hear about a school shooting on the news. The fact is though it is possible. It can happen to your school, to your peers, to your teachers, and even in your small, friendly town, and sure enough it did. In September 2015, I came to terms that anything can happen, anywhere, at any moment. I never knew I would ever have to experience such a tragic, heartbreaking, and terrifying event. I was one of those students who thought it would never happen, at least not in Cleveland, Mississippi. On September 15, 2015, Delta State University experienced a

ACT, GPA, SAT, and writing ability are some major factors that Simpson college’s admissions use when determining if a student will be accepted or not. Like most other school students must meet certain recommendations in these areas to even get accepted. I think that a student’s ability to write should be the cornerstone of college admissions it allows the student to state their goals and values, can help be the deciding factor in the admission process, and it can be an opportunity for the students to display information they have learned over the years.

Recently I have questioned what university to attend, what to major in, and what career I want. Three years ago, I wasn’t even planning on attending college, I was just a high school student with no direction. Two years ago, I decided to begin my college career, and thought a business degree was in my future. One year ago, I realized that following my passion is the most important career choice I could make. Today I know that I want to attend the top tier research institution that is the University of Washington, and that I want to follow my passion and major in Environmental Science and Resource Management. I’ve also come to terms with, that while my career path is unclear, it will work itself out in time.

When I look back and think about my childhood; I feel like I had a pretty great one. I was lucky enough that had parents who could afford to send me to a private Christian school K-8th grade. This was a very small school with grades that were combined. This meant that the teacher was always coming up with ideas to make the work applicable to both grades. This was beneficial to me because I have always loved a challenge. If my grade level work was not challenging enough for me, often I would be allowed to work on the grade above mines work as well. This helped me grow and critically think at a young age and gave me a passion for learning. One of my favorite school memories was in Latin class. I have 7 years of Latin from elementary