Graduation Speech : High School Diploma

I have been going to school since I was four years old and, that means that I have been attending school twenty to twenty two years, including kindergarten, middle school, high school and now college. As every student, I had my ups and downs in school; I had some failures and some successes. One of the failures that affected me the most and that I will always remember was the time that I was in high school during my junior year. I failed almost all my classes and, I only passed two classes and with a C. In the other hand I had some really good success. The most recent one and the one that I am still happy about is getting my Family Development Credential. We learn from our mistakes and also from our successes, these two times in my life

In addition to the over-powering of the government, education reforms are headed in the wrong direction and causing the American Dream to become nonexistent. In order for people to reach the dream, they must be smart, work hard, and go to school. However school prices are rising, causing people to quit school and enter the workforce. The rising cost for a college education continues to outpace families’ earnings. “That’s been a conscious effort to keep tuition down,” said local colleges. College went on to say that the rising health care and pension expansions make it difficult to keep the costs down. Kids need to be able to attend school in order to reach the dream. The average salary earnings of a high school grad is 30,000 thousand dollars while that of a college grad is 45,000 dollars. Lowering costs of a college education would lead to an uprising of more college graduates. This will lead to more pay to more people, which will provide more people the ability to reach the American Dream. The drastic incline of educational reforms have lead to more kids not attending school and making the American Dream less achievable.

One of the most noticeable setbacks for youths striving for the American Dream today is the large increase in college education costs. It is not news to any American that education is the largest equalizer in the country. With that being said, the importance placed on schooling is extremely large, youth are required by law to attend a minimal and Elementary and Junior High School Education before being given the option to take a different path. According author of The College Trap Gordon Wadsworth, “…if the cost of college tuition was $10,000 in 1986, it would now cost the same student over $21,500 if education had increased as much as the average inflation rate but instead education is $59,800 or over 2 ½ times the

As unskilled jobs become more unreliable to support families, it has become increasingly clear that the path to success in America lies with education. A majority of Americans now believe that a college education is necessary for their children, which can be contrasted with most

I dance 20 hours a week, and found it very hard to keep up with my school work. Many other students have the same problem with their after school activity. If we didn’t have the option of attending a K12 high school, there would be fewer up and coming athletes in the world. In this essay, I am going to tell you why it is a good idea to have a transfer offer from public high school to online high school. There can also be many issues that teens face in completing their school work on time, and correctly. Some students do not have time to do their work in the best effort and skills that they can do, which brings their grade and self-esteem down in a flash if they do one thing incorrectly. Some students do not have time to do school work at

One of the many reasons why Americans struggle to pursue the American Dream is due to high tuition costs making it harder for lower - and lower middle class people to afford and attend college. Tuition today costs an average of 24,890, when including all fees making it almost impossible for many people to attend without any financial aid. And those who have the opportunity to attend college face the enormous burden of extremely high college debt, making it incredibly hard for young adults to stand on their own two feet when entering the labor force. Achieving the American Dream is pretty complicated when facing an “average of $28,950 in debt when receiving your degree”. A lot of majors at 4 year colleges can’t get you good paying jobs anymore. Education and extremely high tuition fees prevent people from attending college. Lower class citizens don’t have the opportunity to attend 4 year universities because tuition can reach up to

In order to remove any of our biases and improve our country’s cultural ideals we must understand the reasons why change is necessary. One of the most important reasons is the rising cost of higher education. In a 2015 New York Times article, Paul F. Campos explains, “If over the past three decades car prices had gone up as fast as tuition, the average new car would cost more than $80,000” (Campos). This is an important facet of this discussion that must be considered thoroughly, because anything that changes as drastically as higher education has should be at least analyzed. Part of the reason why college prices are rising is because we are teaching our youth that going to college is necessary in order for them to be successful. The New York Times article also states, “Enrollment in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs has increased by almost 50 percent since 1995” (Campos). This emphasis on going to college creates a higher demand for getting into college, and as many people who have a basic understanding of economics know, as

Higher education is unattainable for most Americans. Yet, it should be a responsibility of the government to make education free or affordable for all, by reforming tuition costs and regulate student loan providers. By aiding citizens in participation of higher education, it not only enables the individual to better their life, but also collectively betters the society. American culture requires that young adults must obtain a bachelor’s degree in order to succeed and further themselves in their career. However, in today’s society, students and families are crippled by student loan debt prior to entering into their desired career field. The financial hardships placed upon citizens to better their potential quality of life, thus bettering their society, takes a large toll on the student, and/or family. Ultimately, they end up paying tens-of-thousands, or even hundreds-of-thousands of dollars, in tuition costs. The cost of tuition deters many from attempting a degree, therefore affects the morale of the student, and it effects enrollment for higher education institutions. The United States must change their future generations’ future by reforming higher education, thus decreasing the tuition costs or effectively providing funds for free education. Thus, making higher education accessible to all people, regardless of race, sex, economic background, or social class. The United States government has made attempts to create equal access towards attaining higher education,

Becoming a successful individual in today’s society is difficult, and without a college education it becoming even harder. A college degree is necessary for a lot of important jobs; such as a lawyer, a doctor or any occupation in the medical field really, a teacher, and so many more that are imperative to everyone. Without doctors to treat us when we are sick and teachers to prepare the youth for the world, we would be a broken society. Well, with “education inflation [rising over] 5.2%” every year tuition for college is becoming ridiculously expensive, and there are changes that need to be made to accommodate the wide range of middle class students that are financially suffering to earn an adequate college education (Patton, 2015).

A big house a loving family, and a stable income are all apart of the “American Dream.” Often this dream is reached by attending college, earning a degree, and then finding a job with a high salary. Lately however, less and less people have been able to achieve this dream because they deem a college education as not worth the cost.These people have failed to realize that college is the stepping stone to living a happy and comfortable life. Higher education is important because it prepares students for financial stability, equips them with useful life skills and can all be obtained for a low price that most families don’t realize they can afford.

For those of you who are terrified of going into Junior High...don’t be. It’ll be a breeze, at least for most of you. Just remember that you have help all around you whether it’s a teacher a classmate or a even your parents. I can remember a time when I was in Elementary School and I was afraid to transfer into Jr. High. Well now I’m afraid to go into High School. That’s why I’m here to help you through your fear. Some of the most important things in Jr. High is your academics, your personal responsibility, and your social life.

In today’s ever changing economic climate the cost of tuition is the biggest issue students today face. The cost of tuition is so high that middle class families are struggling to put their children through college. This injustice is causing the decline of certified personnel ready to enter the workforce; and causing an increase in unemployment. For many a college education is just an unobtainable dream. Everyone deserves this dream to become a reality, and should not have to struggle financial to do so.

But using the money wisely can be hard and stressful. Joni Finney’s research on the college affordability gaps is showing some interesting outlooks on affordability in the future. It shows that only fifteen states improved the affordability of two-year colleges between 2008 and 2015, and only six states improved the affordability of four year programs. If anything this shows that college really is getting pricier and pricier and that is starting to cut out low class families from sending their children to college, in which they can become very beneficial employees. Likewise, some

High school is supposed to be the place where you have fun and a time in your life you’re supposed to enjoy. Movies often trick you into believing that high school is an amazing time in your life and there is nothing but parties and fun. In Bring it on, they portrayed the fun and exciting part of high school cheer-leading, however they intentionally leave out the tough times high school students’ face in school and in their practices. In other popular movies, such as High School Musical the students have no pressures other than the next basketball game. In reality, this doesn 't happen. The constant pressure is affected by the grade level you are in. In high school, students can be classified based on the pressures that are faced in each grade level into the categories of freshman, sophomores/juniors, and seniors. I am here to help you make your high school experience less stressful.

Is the American dream just a dream?The worth of a college education is arguably one of the most controversial topics in the country. Over the years, the American education system seems to emphasize and underline the importance of college education. The reality of the situation is that a college education can be appreciated through looking at the statistical numbers of people that have enrolled in to college education. A college education is valued because of the financial return it provides which in turn enable graduates to take care of their families, it also teaches effective skills which can be hard to obtain anywhere else, and the risk financial risk can be brought down through more education. However, the worth of a college education is doubted due to the currently high unemployment rates, the huge financial burden associated with acquiring the college education, and the numerous success stories of those who don’t hold a degree.