My Quest For A College Degree

Going to College: Not a One Size Fits All Solution Going to college is a very serious decision that can change the outcome of one’s life. Students must decide if going to college is worth it, and do so by analyzing the time and monetary commitment that it takes to go to college versus the rewards or benefits of a college degree. Many people have been talking about the idea that a college education is not worth it anymore, while at the same time, many competitive jobs state that only a bachelor degree or higher will qualify a candidate for employment. With the options, articles, and news available, it can leave many high school or returning students stumped as to whether or not college is worth it. College is not a one size fits all approach;

Historically, the quintessential college student leaves home at the age of 18 to live on a college campus for four years. These students have long been labeled as ‘Traditional’ college students with the learning category outliers such as Adult, Online, Part Time, and those working Full Time while earning a degree being considered Non-Traditional and a minority amongst students. However, the learning demographic across the United States is shifting, and our ‘Traditional’ learners have become a minority. According to the Department of Education, in 2011 there were 17.6 million undergraduates enrolled in American Higher Learning. However, just fifteen percent of

Freshman going into college have to make a bunch of decisions regarding their education. They have to pick a school, a major, and in recent years they now have to pick what type of classroom they want to attend. Choosing between an online classroom setting or a traditional brick and mortar setting can be intimidating at first; however, if they look at their expectations of school they can weigh out their options and pick what is best for them. Students will take the same classes, cover the same material, and ultimately graduate with a college degree no matter what classroom they pick but their experience will differ.

Frustrated with current career options, considering a major career change or simply having a zest for learning sparks many adults to earn their Bachelor's degree. Years ago, the only way to earn a degree was within the confines of a brick and mortar classroom. Today, one can earn a degree from an institution 3000 miles away, from the comfort of one's own home! While classroom learning is always an option, many are finding it much easier to maintain their family, their career and pursue a college career at the same time by pursuing a degree via online learning. Learning via traditional classroom or online is a financial, strategic and personal decision for each student. This paper will compare and contrast these two options as well as provide a discussion on the merits and drawbacks of both. I contend that for many adults, online learning is the practical way to earn a degree while still maintaining their current lifestyle. Without the option of online learning, many adults would find it logistically challenging to return to school, stalling their opportunity to earn a degree.

. I grew up in a household that believes you go to school and you graduate, then get a job. There was never any mention or preparation for college. It wasn't expected of you to go to college, just be a law abiding citizen and find a decent job. So, I guess I would have to say I had a fixed mindset because I wanted to prove to my father and mother it was more to life than just getting a job. After high school, I attended community college for a year pick up a few skills, after that, I went to a couple of business schools in the Chicago area. I wanted to become a business lady, wearing suits and heels and be that person to go to. Unfortunately, things didn't go the way I planned, I had a few hiccups along the way that seems to have lasted

Because of the war in Syria, I cut off from school for a year then I got a high school diploma with grade excellent after that I had a chance, but the harsh conditions passed me prevented me from completing my education at the university. When I found university of the people and educational opportunities that offered by. I was able to join them and achieve my goal to get a college degree.

The average age of a college student has evolved over the last decade. Of the undergraduate students at four-year institutions, 8.1

Being born and raised in Brooklyn, New York; my path to college is unlike any other. Throughout my life, there weren’t many opportunities to utilize my existing talents and acquire new ones due to the harsh environment. However, I always loved New York. It has made me who I am today and I can’t imagine being anywhere else. The city is like no other, and it would only make sense to study finance in the “business capital of the world”. With that said, New York University is the school for me.

There is a number of factors that is driving me to pursue a college degree at this stage in my life. The basic motivating is living up to my parent’s standard. Both were college educated. The main reason my own feeling of self-esteem. Another factor is having a son and daughter achieving their goals of a college education. The last factor is having a minor still in school seeing his father pursuing his education would have a motivating force on him.

I feel that a college education, a college degree, and the environment I'll be in will benefit me in becoming a more exceptional person. With a college education and a college degree, I'll be able to utilize my knowledge to succor others. Bringing my education to a higher level could reveal distinct ideas I have not thought of. Gaining a college degree increases my chances of being successful. Having a college degree will provide me with a lifetime of opportunities. My mother is a very influential person. Ever since I was younger I would take notice as my mother taking care of my grandparents. This made me curious and me wanting to treat others. With my grandmother in and out the hospital, it made me more entitled to become a physical therapist. At

With unemployment rates at an all time high combined with the increasing costs associated with traditional brick and mortar schools, online education is by far one of the fastest growing and thriving industries. As younger students are attempting to pursue traditional higher education, they are realizing that the costs are not only increasing daily, but the programs are longer in duration and often not a better education than the online line programs. Those who have lost their jobs and need an edge over other unemployed candidates are finding that a B.A

Online college courses are almost becoming traditional for students. Some may perceive that a student does not receive an equal education when taking an online class. People tend to think that if a teacher is not directly giving the information about the subject, the course learning experience is different or unjust. This assumption is wrong according to the perception of many online course takers. Online college courses offer students the advantage to learn on their own time. The skills that a student learns in self-discipline, scheduling to complete graded assignments, and advantages learned with technology gives online classes equal education experience compared to classes on campus.

Student demographics and needs have changed dramatically. An increasing number of students attending universities today are working adults who desire a flexible and timely degree program. In order to best serve our students, Colorado Generic University needs to address the changing needs of students. The best way to meet student needs is to implement an online degree

Technology is changing every aspect in our lives, even the way we learn. Online classes are a rapidly growing trend it today’s society. Online classes are a cost-effective substitute for traditional courses and more convenient for many, so more schools and universities are offering this option. Due to the increase in online course enrollment, people are questioning if students truly learn something from online classes because it’s not a traditional learning environment. Online classes are just, if not more, effective as traditional classes because grades have increased and online discussions provide students with the chance to interact through networking while earning a degree for less than what it would cost to enroll at the same university.

We are all looking for things in our lives to be convenient. Technology today has made that more possible than ever. We have almost everything we need right at our fingertips. I personally use online banking so I rarely have to step foot into a bank. I love online shopping, I can order anything that I want and have it delivered to my front door. I can even have my groceries shipped to me if I wanted to. So it’s no surprise that online learning has become so popular today. I utilize both, online and on-campus learning, as well as a combination of both. I have found that the convenience of having at least part of my classes online, where I can access them anytime I want, from anywhere, without mandating what time and how long I spend learning the material, fits perfectly into my busy schedule. But is it as good as the face to face learning that one receives in a classroom setting with other students engaging in conversations about a topic? Online learning allows for more flexibility for students to attend classes at their convenience and accommodates those who find it hard to attend a class on a campus. Online education is quickly becoming a popular option, though it takes a particular type of well disciplined student to be successful in an online environment.