Graduation Speech : College Education

As cliche as it may sound, college was never an option that I gave myself. Going to college was more of an obligation that I set for myself when I started enter the field of education as a student. In my household, the goal of getting into college was always around me. The daily discussion in my household when it comes to the discussion about school, always starts with, “When I get to college”. When I have discussions with adults and career counselors about my career choice, I always start off with, “When I finish college”. A college education is important in my family, and I have been taught the values of having a college degree can guarantee me a successful job in life. My mother continually pushed me towards the entrance of college,

Many people believe that getting a college education is no longer valuable. They believe that with the internet at their fingertips, there is no need for a college education, but college education provides more than just information for their students. College is about independence and learning how to take charge of his or her life. It is an opportunity for students to learn about their future career. Students learn about intriguing subjects, how to make lifelong friends, and how to spend valuable time with people outside of his or her social circle. Students have the rest of their lives to go to work every day, but college gives them a chance to make connections, build networks, and get to know new people who have a different life experience. Many people believe that the time and cost of a college education no longer outweighs the benefits; however, acquiring a college degree gives students an opportunity to find their dream job and to earn more money in the future.

Furthermore, a College Degree can be an accomplishment you can look back at in the future and brag about. I for one, will brag about having a college degree because it is something no one out of my parents, brothers, and sister has done. It’s something not anyone can accomplish, most people can’t handle the work and pressure that college has to offer so they drop out. As a bonus I can set an example for my kids to achieve something greater than me.

When living in America, the chances of one having received some form of general education are high. Schools come in all shapes and sizes to accommodate the needs and preferences of parents and students; they can range between the extremes of religious to liberal arts and private to public education. In E.B. White’s “Education”, he describes his son’s shift from a city private school to a country public school. In contrast, the public education I received before entering college was very different from the experiences of White’s son as a child.

College provides education and education builds human development, so going to college is an important step of our lives that brings us to better lives in order to get great job opportunities. A large number of people believe college is stairs to success. However, some people believe college is a place that you waste a lot of money for a paper of education degree. For me, I believe the value of college is more than just earning an education degree because it offers individual opportunities to build up personal growth and gain career experiences.

In today’s society, going to college is expected of teens. As a teen, it seems like everyone is going to some type of higher education, whether it’s a trade school, community college, or a university. For aspiring writers, going to college for some type of writing degree is a great debate in itself. The most popular issues with going on to higher education is how expensive it is, and the necessity of a degree for writing (spoiler alert: it isn’t actually required). However, there are also other issues to consider when wanting to be a writing such as the purpose of a degree for writing, finance for getting into college, a wide-range of skills,

By taking the first step and acquiring a college education I am beginning the next necessary phase towards a rewarding future. This process is indispensable in providing a means to a lucrative future for me, or anybody for that matter, who is determined to stay focused and complete the work required. By choosing to continue on to four year degree, my college education will provide me with many opportunities and clear the path towards financial security, independence and self satisfaction upon completion. I am experiencing a greater understanding about my marketable skills while I assemble a noteworthy resume. Because of the experiences I have received in college so far, I have gained a competitive advantage in the labor market. Do to the assorted experiences, classes and instructors I have had the opportunity to interacted with in college, I am prepared to work in any environment whether it is customer service in a credit union, to bartending, as well as training staff for a restaurant while I finish up my education. My college years, so far, has provided me a unique opportunity to engage in areas which I would never entertained an interest in before. At present, a college education is paramount to procuring a position in many industries. I have noticed, in many instances, a degree from college is a minimum requirement for most employment opportunities.

As a group we decided to include a “College Success” course for freshman within out First Year Experience. Instead of making the course required, we would prefer to make the class optional and offered for 2 credits. The class would be for 50 minutes per day and either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday and available both spring and fall semesters for first-year students at High Point University. The course would be recommended to all freshman for the fall semester in order to assist in the transition to college life, but would be offered spring semester as well for students who struggled first semester with becoming acclimated to the university.

As a senior in high school, at Lincoln Academy, I plan to attend the University of Maine at Farmington for a 4-year bachelor 's degree in elementary education with a minor in psychology. I chose the University of Maine at Farmington because I want to be a teacher and as most people know Farmington offers an amazing education program. After college I want to join the Peace Corps and teach in other countries around the world.

After living at Syracuse University for the first semester I have done things both inside and outside of my comfort zone as I have adjusted to life as a college student. I used to cheerlead throughout high school for both the basketball and football seasons, so attending my first football game in the Dome was something I easily crossed off my checklist within the first week of being a college student. From freshman year to senior year of high school, I had attended every single football and basketball game, whether I wanted to be there or not. As a member of the varsity cheer team, at every single game I cheered on my school and learned the basics of each sport. The second I received my acceptance letter in the mail, I asked my parents to purchase me the season tickets for all of the Syracuse football and basketball games. Although I do not necessarily love all sports, the idea of going to every football and basketball game was a goal of mine to show my school pride and get the full experience of college. One of my requirements when searching for the right college for me was a lot of school spirit and sports, along with educational requirements, all of which Syracuse fulfilled.

It’s crazy to believe that your life can change in a blink of an eye. Graduating high school you think about freedom and getting to do whatever you want. After walking the stage my life has changed immediately, responsibilities came across my path. I had to learn how to grow up and take responsibilities the hard way, working hard to save up money to pay for my college courses. That’s part of life trying, to figure out what’s right and what’s wrong, trying to figure out how to deal with emotions. From the past semesters I have had so many stressful moments to the point where I sometimes felt like giving up, but with the support of my family boosting up my self-esteem helped me make it through my freshman year of college. Life is like a rollercoaster you experience many ups and downs but in the end it’s worth the ride.

Higher education is an ever-changing and evolving field that comes with its own set of responsibilities ranging from professors teaching about learning methods to the staff that look after student well-being. Since there is such a vast set of responsibilities though comes a fair number of issues and policies to adhere to. With that in mind, the series of documents that were assigned for reading helped to put some things in perspective for me when it comes to this field. The documents that we had looked at were the 2014 Strategic Plan for Southeast Missouri State University (Southeast or SEMO), “Top 10 Higher Education State Policy Issues for 2012” by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a list of the fifteen roles of higher education that the class had decided on, and a .pdf of flow charts created, one from each student, using the aforementioned roles. These documents were interesting to read and I believe that each of them helped me to find a new outlook on what it is that I want to do in this field.

In every classroom, there will also be students who come different backgrounds. Students will come from different cultures, various levels of poverty, numerous religions, and assorted family structures. When there are a variety of cultures represented in a classroom, it is the job of the teacher to make every student feel welcome and special. Getting to know students and parents and having a warm, inviting classroom culture are a few ways to help students from different backgrounds have the best experience in school they can.

Five years ago, I graduated from high school in Cartagena, Colombia. I almost did not pass my last year of school because my academic grade was not superior, especially in languages, which I had to retake. In addition, I was not clear about my future, and it looked extremely hard to determine what career would be benefit for me. Moreover, my parents worked hard and in many circumstances they limited the basic need for the home or for themselves in order to pay me a higher education level. I was pressured from my family because they were expecting a great career and job for me, and I was not showing a good academic standard. Even more, I was expecting an important and complete change in my life: I was moving to another country, United State of America. Now, I was more concerned about my future education. If I could not demonstrate an excellent or academic performance in Spanish; how could it be better in another language? However, my perspective in education seems more optimistic since I was part of Polk State College through the change of my mind and behavior, the support of the College and the programs, which offer many benefits to those students who one to overcome.

First, I would like to explore the “typical” route students will take upon graduating high school. In 2015, there were an estimated 20.2 million students expected to attend American colleges and universities, with 13.2 million of those students choosing 4-year universities (nces.ed.gov). Generally, 4-year universities prepare young adults for a degree that can help them continue on to grad school or a career in that field. Large universities have massive amounts of resources, funding, programs, and professors that can help students network and find internships or jobs in their degree field. Students also have access to hundreds of different academic, social, volunteer, or vocational clubs and groups. One of the best benefits of going to a four-year university is the college experience. Both of my parents say the friends they have now are the ones they met in college, and they get to reminisce on all the fun times they had. A university experience typically allows you to live away from home, thus gaining independence and creating your own lifestyle. For most high school students, the university experience is a big reason in why a majority of students choose this route.