Graduation Speech : College Program Essay

If HBCUs are to survive, they must increase financial contributions from alumni. This is particularly true at private institutions, where there is little or no revenue from states, upon which public institutions rely heavily. Alumni giving at public HBCUs is also becoming increasingly important because state funding is decreasing and the overall funding received from states is not on par with their majority institution counterparts (Gasman, 2010). HBCUs must enhance their alumni fundraising results in order to generate revenue to sustain them. Understanding the motivators to alumni giving at HBCUs can be critical to helping them improve alumni giving rates, and thus, the amount provided by them. There have been many research studies to determine the factors that affect alumni giving. One study found that there is a positive correlation between alumni perceptions of their undergraduate experience and their chances of financially supporting and participating with their institution (Gaier, 2005). Institutions should understand the key factors that contribute to those alumni perceptions so that they can make operational decisions designed to improve student

The honor society awards students who show the qualities scholarship, leadership, and character and offer their service to the community. From this opportunity, I learned that grades are not the only thing that make a person, it is how a person presents himself or herself as a member of the community and what they do in their community. I have also learned that little deeds go a long way. Giving

1.“In Cromwell’s alumni magazine, I read about a research study that showed that in their first two years after graduation, 78% of legacies donated a total of $100 or more to Cromwell”

I am proud that I have been able to get into such a prestigious club. I am very thankful for all of the benefits that have come from being a member. It has not only gave me the opportunity to help many that I could not have helped otherwise but also to interact with people that I would not get to on a normal day. I have been in High School National Honor Society since the tenth grade when I finally had the chance to join. Since then we have done a variety of service projects from painting bowls to reading aloud to the kids at Mason-Dixon. It is very new and cool to see all the new members come into the honor society. Since I have been in it there have been so many new faces as others graduate and move on. The honor society has also helped those seniors in the club who wish to go to college with a scholarship. We work all year to earn money for our scholarship and that almost makes it even more rewarding. We did a Yankee candle sale and sold raffle tickets for a coach purse. I have done so many rewarding things in the years that I have been in Honor Society, and I can never fully express how thankful I am for

It is without a doubt, attending Rutgers University brings prestige to your name, and distinguishes you from the competition. With over two hundred and fifty years of rich history, Rutgers has been proudly represented by alumni as they continue into their career paths. Dating back to 1766 when Rutgers was first established, notable Rutgers alumni through the years have ranged from politicians such as Elizabeth Warren or Chris Christie to businessmen like David Stern, or even athletes such as Carli Lloyd. It is without a doubt, that Rutgers provides exceptional education as seen through what these alumni have been able to achieve. It is due to the combination of history and high level of education that I believe will help me achieve my career goals.

There were many questions, but the most frequently asked was, ‘What is the money for’? We asked local National Honor Society leader Wade VanVark this question. In hopes that things would slowly become clearer as more explanations come.

Colleges and universities receive tremendous amounts of money each year. Most donors give to one specific organization or department each time, to insure they are well taken care of. “ Too many benefactors donate to institutions that are already well provided for.” The colleges that get the most money are the wealthiest schools. There are many “Well deserving” colleges that do not get nearly as much. Colleges like, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, are tuition free schools. Western Oregon University also offers very low tuition. The donors money could be put to good use at these schools that are more focused on educating the minds of students rather than gaining a

As a Bruin Ambassador, I go to local high schools, college fairs, and on-campus events to represent UCLA, motivating high school students to apply to college and pursue a higher education. It is such a rewarding experience to work with students and to help them make UCLA their reality, especially alongside fellow Bruin Ambassadors. We work as a team with the same goal of inspiring students--particularly first generation--to pursue a higher education. Bruin Ambassadors support each other in navigating tough questions, comments, and inquiries we get from students, parents, and counselors about race, class, and wealth in regards to education when we attend college fairs and events together. It is rewarding to craft sophisticated answers that are

It fills me with great pride to say that I have finished my first semester of college--with a 3.5 GPA nonetheless--due to your continued generosity. Your donation to this fund has drastically improved my college experience because a large weight has been lifted off my shoulders. As a student who does not receive Federal Aid, paying for college seemed like far-fetched dream. Being able to say that I have completed my first semester of college is not as far-fetched as I once thought. Thank you for making this dream a reality.

They help to expose different varieties of career choices that I never thought about before joining the program. We also had available though Phi Theta Kappa’s website, informational college tools for students to help decide what type of school to transfer that will fit our two year pre-requirement track and our declared degree. My best experience with my honor society is that I finally was able to narrow my list and decided from my love of physics and anatomy, that I should declare radiology as my major upon transferring. My most memorable experience that will forever stay with me, was the day my chapter advisor invited me to Phi Theta Kappa International convention in 2012 in Nashville,Tennessee. Members who attended the four day long Honors Institute and Leadership Conference were treated to educational forums, presentations on a variety of topics, and special guest. We were welcomed by the international officers and Phi Theta Kappa Executive Director. From that moment on, I knew the event would change my life. It felt empowering to be surrounded with students from more than 1,200 chapter members from each state in the United States, U.S. Territories, British Virgin Islands, Marshall Island, Canada, Germany, Federal States of Micronesia, United Arab Emirates, Republic of Palau, and Peru. It was the empowerment of knowing I have endless choices of Universities and colleges after my completion of community college and to know that their are other student like myself who also decided to take the route of community college; not because they did not do well in high school or previous colleges, but their choice of community college was for the purpose of the reasonable cost of tuition, and having a moderate pace of learning new objective and lesson during class, while also preparing student for academic transition into a four year

Growing up in poverty not only made me the person I am today, it made me want a better version of myself for my future self and family. This is a goal I know I could achieve through continuing my education to Florida State University. I believe I would benefit from the community at Florida State University because I would be surrounded by other students who want to improve their academic career and lives, as they willingly attend to pursue their chosen degrees. Also, I’ll be able to immerse myself in clubs and organizations that consist of people who share the same dream of a career in science and medicine. The community at Florida State University will benefit from me because not only do I work my hardest, I have the dedication, and confidence, to succeed in anything I set my mind to. Working hard at my job and school, allowed me gain experience with time management, discover my dedication to education, and discover my dream college: Florida State

When I began at USU, I decided to pursue a career in dentistry. Those first years at USU were difficult. I moved to Logan with only a few hundred dollars in savings, no financial assistance from my family, and a stubborn resolve to make things work. Pell grants and financial aid made my education possible, and so I tried to give back where possible. For two years I volunteered in a leadership role with SNAC, the Student Nutrition Access Center (SNAC) at USU. SNAC offered nutrition services and food assistance to struggling students. Although our services were limited, we helped our fellow students

Texas A&M constantly reminds me and encourages the students to be a part of something bigger than themselves. This is important because it gives each student a feeling of responsibility to leave this campus better than they found it. At most colleges the students only have the common ground of attending the same university, however at Texas A&M its more than just a university but rather a family. This is one of the major aspects that brought me to A&M, I had heard about the Aggie family and how it is unlike any other college in the nation. In my years here, I have experienced the Aggie family and watched how strangers are bonded just knowing they make up a family together. Each member of a family has responsibilities to help out and serve their

Even though many Americans succeed in our country today, many Americans struggle to financially afford to send their child to a commendable college in order to acquire a prestigious degree. This is truly a shame, but in some unfortunate cases, inevitable. In these tough economic times, Americans need to be a part of at an excellent college, but they will first have to overcome huge obstacles. Someone has to give in order for Americans to succeed.

     It seems in the society we live in today, having a college degree is a necessity. Years ago it was the norm for people to just go right into a full time job after high school, if they even finished high school; they did this to support their families. In today’s society a person has a difficult time getting a decent job without a college degree. During an adults working life, bachelor degree graduates will earn about $2.1 million and a high school graduate can expect to earn an average of $1.2 million (Day and Newburger, 2002). This is quite a difference and it puts a college education in