Higher Learning Credentials

Twenty-six years ago. I began the quest to find the perfect college. As I drove down the driveway of Bay Path College, I knew this was the college I was going to attend. I was drawn to the rural setting, the beautiful campus and the small academic community. My intent for life after high school was to get my associates degree, earn some money, then begin working toward my bachelor degree. In retrospect, I did not possess the confidence or drive needed to be a good student. I struggled for the next couple of years to earn my Associates degree, however was apprehensive to commit to the time or expense it would take to continue my education. After a very long break in schooling, I now approach education with a new mindset and ready to commit

Often times we come across people who believe college is a waste of time, money and energy. To get somewhere in life, people need to put in the time and effort. My goal is to become a clinical psychologist and help others. I always had the passion to help others since I would not get to where I am today if it wasn’t for the help I have received. When a person is achieving their dreams time, money and energy are not a burden. My experience can be used as proof that college is not a waste of time, money or energy. I have achieved a GPA of 3.88.When people are doing what makes them happy time, money and energy are put to a great use. What better way to spend time, money and energy than completing achievements

Years ago, I never would have thought that I would be attending college. So much happened so quickly after high school that I just gave up on thinking that college was for me. Today, I hold my dreams in my hands. After much research, I chose Southern New Hampshire University as the school that I wanted to attend to pursue my degree online, due to the school’s high ratings, and flexibility of the online classes. I am on my way to earning an Associate Degree in Business Administration, which will give me a variety of career choices in a growing industry. I have a lot of motivation for going back to school which is to help further myself in my career, set a valuable example for my kids, and boost my self-confidence by proving to myself that I can achieve my goal of going to college that I have wanted since I graduated high school.

Is college worth the cost? A question frequently asks by many students and parents who wonder as college cost increase and job employment is hard to get by. This question of course led on to many other questions such as, is a college degree really worth the investment of time, money, and energy? Or is a college degree really worth becoming enslaved to student loan debt after graduating? Once upon a time, the importance of attending either a university or community college has been an option or privilege that one gets to choose; now it has become rather a necessity. If we were to take a closer look, we will realized that most of us are raised and conditioned to believe that one needs higher education in order to succeed in life. This type of mindset, although highly debated, is believes that a college education increases the qualities life of the students, and society as a whole.

Ever since I started to seriously think about my future, I had aspirations of getting a degree and becoming a professional. Specific careers have changed constantly, ranging from becoming a teacher to an engineer. As I got older, I began to assess my strengths and weaknesses as well as my likes and dislikes. I know a college education is essential in today’s economy and society. Doors are opened to those with college degrees and a better lifestyle is guaranteed. A college education is not only economically beneficial but intellectually as well, for it provides a unique learning experience as it caters to an individual’s interests

As you’ll see in from my transcripts, my undergraduate grades were not consistently stellar with my average GPA being under a 3.0. While I did support myself through college with full-time employment, I do believe that I should have been able to earn better grades more consistently while completing my undergraduate degree. My impression of that time in my life was that I lacked the ability to manage my time and I wasn’t able to focus on multiple goals. After starting a career in real estate, I began to regret the lack of focus that I had while completing my degree. I wanted to prove to myself that I could manage my time wisely and do well in my career while furthering my education so, nearly two years after completing my bachelor’s degree; I enrolled into an online master’s in finance degree with Kaplan University. While working 45-50 hours a week as a mortgage underwriter, I

During my 8th grade year, my algebra 1 teacher asked me if I had thought about attending college. My answer at the time was very nonchalant: “I don't know, maybe.” But since then that question often crossed my mind, becoming “Why not attend college? What’s holding you back? Is it doubt about being capable enough?” Eventually, I told myself, “Yes, you can take on anything you set your mind to.” So I looked for the classes required for college and put all of my energy and resources toward academic achievement.

Theodore Roosevelt once said, “A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad.” I have always dreamed of furthering my education so that I may achieve the broad method of thinking that Roosevelt spoke of here. From a very young age I have been told over and over that I have to make something great of myself. My family, although encouraging and supporting, has never let me forget that I “have the brains”. I also never let myself forget that I have the ability to do anything I apply myself to. That pressure has pushed me this far. My only hope is that I will not let them or myself down.

As a first generation student, academic promise hasn’t always been a focus of mine until my high school years. Coming from a family where the only post-high school education is whatever training you receive at work, it is hard to relate when the possibility of university is so far away. Four years after high school, I have not only worked full time but also received my associates degree from my hometown community college. That is all great thanks to the family that have raised me, and taught me that hard work is the only work capable of doing. My parents never had the opportunity to attend college, so they taught me what they knew in life instead; where manners are always required, hard work is mandatory, and when finished with that work; you

In August of 2015, I started the next chapter of my life at Rogers State University in Claremore, Oklahoma. I heard numerous personal testimonies of what college is like and how I will have loads of homework. From these stories and personal testimonies, I decided that college was going to be extremely scary and brutally difficult. As my senior year in high school began, I had no plans of where I was going to go to college and how I was going to pay for it either. As my senior year went along, everything concerning my future plans at college played out the right way. I was accepted into the Honors Program at Rogers State University and the program paid for my education. Reflecting back on the thoughts I had about the college experience

Once I completed my freshman year of college, I turned to my mother for advice, as I simply could not see myself in a classroom setting again. I slowly gained a more positive perspective on college through reflecting on my mother’s experience in advancing her education. She utilized her life experiences to prove that while college can be extremely difficult it is worthwhile. Some regard college “merely as a process of accreditation with an economic-social end in view” (17). Nonetheless a degree is not only key to financial stability, but a way to transform your passions into a profitable career. Without her master’s degree, my mother would have been in a dire state when her job of nineteen years was eliminated four years ago by the new

Imagine working hard for a college education in order to have a financially secured future only to find yourself unhappy and unsuccessful. Some students are always eager to go to the last stage of their educational program and attain the highest degree. However, these are always dreams for the students like having less financial abilities as the higher education needs some money for managing the academic expenses. Some people would insist that college is the only way to success in life, but earning a higher education could be an issue that has several disadvantages. Due to the seemingly exponential increase in the costs of obtaining a college degree, students are either being driven away entirely from earning a degree or taking out student loans which cripple their financial prospects well after graduation. A college education has negative consequences because of the high amount of debt accumulated, difficulty finding employment after graduation, and the lack of

After years of working and attending school part time I am looking towards returning to Montclair State University for a second chance. As a high school graduate, I had an idea of what I was interested in but I lacked the motivation for college. I set my eyes only on work and obtaining a better job. I now realized if I focused on my education I would have invested in my future. I had to put priorities as head of my household to make sure my family was taken care of. I went through financial struggles and personal problems when I first attended college. I was younger then, and learned through my mistakes. Nevertheless, I am older now and have set goals for myself. With hard work and determination, I believe I can finally achieve my dream, but

I was recently prompted, by several frustrating college enrollment experiences, to ask myself: “what is the meaning of, or the value of, or the significance of a college degree?” Why do “I” need another college degree? I already have two! The journey I took in seeking answers to these questions was, for me, very enlightening, and I want to share that journey of discovery with you, the reader.

As a student intending to pursue a career in the engineering field, I find it necessary that to be able to achieve my career goals and personal growth, enrolling to study in a notable institution is very important. I grew up in a city where everyone I knew, including most of my family members, was a college graduate. In that society, educated people were held in high regard, and this ultimately became my motivation to reach the highest levels of education. From an academic point of view, I would like to one day pursue a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and one day open up a car customizing shop. As an individual who appreciates the value of focus in all aspects of life, I never lose sight of my personal goals that are my life’s driving force.