What Does College Mean To Me

Privileges are things that a person receives that gives them an advantage over most people (Merriam-Webster). These are benefits that only certain people receive for being in a certain group or discourse. Peggy McIntosh, director of the Wellesley College Center for Research on Women, wrote “White Privilege and Male Privilege” and states “I think whites are carefully taught not to recognize white privileges, as males are taught not to recognize male privilege” (605). She argues that whites and males receive certain privileges, yet they do not even notice them. This shows that different races and women are still put at a disadvantage, but the people who receive the benefits are blind to the problem. Many people will argue that she is correct

When asked of what college writing means to me is, I have a few concepts. They are; that I am not ready to achieve that capacity of expression, that it must possess exquisite grammar, spelling is of the highest accuracy, and that the proverbial “bar” has never been so high and will never be trumped until you write a resume for an occupation.

This article was a very engrossing read, listing the pros and cons of college. Interestingly enough, the journalist John Cassidy leaves an insinuation that the revered idolization that is known as higher education of college is a scam. Similar to AP tests, attending college is expected of almost all students as it will give them benefits later on in life; high wages for an example. However, the expenditure for going to college is the hard fact that it will squeeze all the money from your wallet, bank account, mattress, and anything you managed to shove up your butt. This suffocation may lead some students to get a student loan and get into debt (which is something you specifically told us not to do). Add in the fact

Society today is often very pressuring towards young adults when it comes to attending college. Maybe it’s because it is the most appropriate idea for people. College provides the average human with a higher satisfaction of life due to the experience and the positives outcomes than that of someone who chooses not to go to college. Although college results in the possibility of debt afterwards, it is still worth the journey.

Higher education, college, has always been seen as a no brainer for most of us. Is that because we grew up in a place of privilege and assume college is something we deserve? Or is it because we love to learn and a university is one of the best places to do such a thing? If the answer is the latter, then college is the right choice; that is, if there is a way to pay for it. If the former fits better, then it’s time to rethink what attending a university means and take a look at the alternatives. In today’s economy, college isn’t for everybody.

In our society today, college is something that one is expected to attend. Today, our place or position in society is mostly looked at by our education level rather than who the person truly is. Now society is also looking at this generation for us to know that to succeed, one might set high goals for their self, which means going to college and pursing a degree. On the other hand, there are some people in this world that graduated from high school and have never been to college and are just happy with their life like it is. There are two ways to look at this topic. One view is that college is worth the cost in the long run and another view is that college is not worth the cost at all. College is worth the cost. Yes, it can be expensive depending on where the high school graduate would like to attend, but education is something that is worth the cost and something one will never lose.

When you hear people complain about college, they always sound like it’s the end of their life and they just want to drop out. Every person has the option to not go to college. College isn’t meant for everyone. When I decided to go to college I knew that I had to pay a lot of money to learn and continue my education. I made the choice and knew what the consequences, and sacrifices were that I had to make when I applied. I was okay with it because I knew it would all be worth it in the end. For me personally and where I attend to college it’s not that expensive. Since I do get to live at home, I don’t have to pay for a dorm room; and I was lucky enough to get a scholarship to help pay for my school. It’s hard to be a college student. You’re learning to be independent and pay for your own things. I think it’s important that students get jobs while in college to help support themselves. It can be hard to

As time passes more and more people are emphasizing to others around them that college is a necessity to do after high school in order to receive a higher education and also for the abiding benefits. Going to college in today’s world seems more normal than not. While the disadvantage of college are quite evident, like money and time, no one can hide that there are more advantages than disadvantages. You can’t receive the great opportunities that universities bring anywhere else. Firstly, college is worth the cost because in the long-term you make more money than people that don’t go.

According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, privilege can be defined as, “a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor” (Privilege). Through reading this paper you will learn about the key points from the stories, A Social Worker’s Reflection on Power, Privilege, and Oppression written by Michael S. Spencer and the article White Privilege: Unpacking The Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh. Then the paper will include my personal beliefs on the topic of privilege and even some of my own personal privilege that are in my knapsack and that have helped me along my way in life. Finally, There will also be a point in the paper where you will be informed about how privilege affect people and how they can positively affect people who do not receive them.

For others, college is needed for them to carry out their dreams. College should not be regarded as some sort of special club that only the “elite” are a part of. College should be looked at as a choice. A choice that absolutely anyone can make at any

When I think about college I think about our country being a land of opportunity. Having the opportunity to learn. Not many people realize but not going to college is a missed opportunity. Some may argue that college is just not meant for them, the reason they say this is because they are weak and don’t believe in themselves. College is a choice that we can choose to learn and test our skills or we can choose to not know what skills we have. In middle school there were kids who were excellent athletes, some great at math, and others great in other subjects. On the other hand I always wanted to find that great talent of mine, I was mediocre in most subjects. I kept trying new things to discover what I’m really good at. I realized that it’s not that I had to try new things but to find my passion and focus on it and build myself off of it. I gained passion in college it gave me hope that one day my hard work will pay off with the education that was gained. As I grow older I realize many of us are mediocre, College should be required because it will be a necessity to keep up with our fast paced, competitive, technological society.

Privilege is a concept many would consider they do not posses and only the wealthy in society have. It is something many of people have and do not realize it because they have been exposed to it there whole lives. Privilege can be described as “ A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group of people“ (Dictionary.com). These definitions also described by the well know Bob Pease truly exemplifies what it means to have privilege without realizing it. Privilege in my life has been, as Pease would describe it, invisible. It is there without me really realizing it because I have become used to it. My status in life as a straight woman has in ways made me privileged and not privileged. In this paper,

It’s your senior year. You’ve worked so hard to participate in various clubs, after school activities, sports teams, and honors societies, taking the SATs and ACTs, all while maintaining a perfect GPA. You became so much closer with your favorite teachers, visiting them after school almost everyday, asking them questions upon questions. You practically call your guidance counselor by her first name because you're in her office so often, having her number on speed dial just incase any issue arises. You’ve worked so hard for all four years of high school for this one thing called college. This is what you've been waiting for, to get into the best of the best schools, the top universities in the country. Wearing that Harvard University hat on your head in front of everyone would prove to the world just how smart you really are. Well what if I told you that where you go to college doesn’t really matter, and that maybe your prestigious college isn't as great as it seems.

When you hear people complain about college, they always sound like it’s the end of their life and they just want to drop out. Every person has the option to not go to college. College isn’t meant for everyone. When I decided to go to college I knew that I had to pay a lot of money to learn and continue my education. I made the choice and knew what the consequences, and sacrifices were that I had to make when I applied. I was okay with it because I knew it would all be worth it in the end. For me personally and where I attend to college it’s not that expensive. Since I do get to live at home, I don’t have to pay for a dorm room; and I was lucky enough to get a scholarship to help pay for my school. It’s hard to be a college student. You’re learning to be independent and pay for your own things. I think it’s important that students get jobs while in college to help support themselves. It

A privilege I have is that I am white. This privilege means I may receive more opportunities or advantages than those who are not. I can use this privilege to speak up for minorities and educate those who go against this belief. White privilege is still