Why I Chose College

After making the decision to go back to school, I began to wonder what career would I pursue and which college to attend. Discovering the many benefits of being a student at Louisiana State University at Eunice made it an easy decision. Because I chose to attend LSUe, I am able to have a work-life balance at a small college that offer many different opportunities.

As a first-generation student, the privilege to attend college has always been a goal of mine. The ambition I hold to further my education is due to the encouragement both of my parents have provided me with. Before I graduated high school, my decision was to take a year off before I attended college. As the year went on I came to realize that the choice I made was not to my advantage, I ended up regretting my decision. Throughout my gap year, I became aware of all the advantages college had to offer me and the experiences I was missing out on. It would be remarkable if I were to get admitted to the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. I would get the opportunity to attend a college of my choice and would be able to pursue my education. For me to attend a college in my hometown would be ideal. I would be able to receive the college experience and education close to my home, family, and friends.

Attending college was never an option for me according to the Los Angeles Unified School district. The only reason I even attended junior College was because I wanted more for my life that did not include endless work in retail or fast food jobs. I got myself through a few units on my own at East Los Angeles Community College. Doubted my ability to learn every step of the way, due to many years of Special education program in the LAUSD system. As a child I was a selective mute; spent my first two years of education not speaking in any classroom setting red flagged me to the teachers. Never finding support in a teacher I always felt held back given the minimum work and never the opportunity to grow. I went my entire first through senior year

In today’s society, high remunerating jobs are hard to find without some sort of degree. That’s why I myself decided to go to college. Most of the time It’s infrequent to discover a really noble job without a degree of some sort. Most corporations will not employ people deprived of experience or adequate training. Ruthless to excel in college will help me ensure that I don’t get a mediocre job. Consuming a minimum wage profession wouldn’t be so pleasant once I have children to feed and clothe.

The careers of choice fer me were rather easy. From the get-go I had known what I had wanted: A career in acting or writing. Perhaps, I would even delve into both worlds, acquiring a taste of each before I settled down and stuck with the one that satisfied me the most. Although I had known the jobs I would get, what left me bewildered was the path to them, and the information about them that I hadn't originally thought about. For example, I never realized how stressful working as an actor might be, after doing my research and reading personal stories online I've come to fully comprehend how tiring and stressful being an actor could be. From having to move from location to location in weather that you might not be acquainted with, to possibly

Education has always been a major part of my life. While growing up, I always knew that I would graduate from high school and then continue my education in college. That has always been my plan and now I am making it a reality by attending college here at Utah State University. There are many reasons as to why I am here. The first reason would have to be that I made a goal when I was younger that I would attend college. I am very dedicated to any kind of goal that I make and going to college to pursue a career that required a higher education has always been a dream of mine. I like a challenge and I feel that not just anyone can come to college. Those who attend college need to have the right mindset to have the motivation and dedication

There are times in which the question, why in the world am I attending college? In fact, this question visits my mind several times a week, I guess I overthink it. I was born and raised in a small city in Mexico, it could be even considered just a village. My parents always told me to get good grades, in fact, excellent grades only A’s were acceptable. I think this is my primary reason for my actions. I have been residing in the United States for 5 years, I left Mexico by myself when I was almost 17, I attended high school, although I had to admit that there were lots of complications. After graduation, I started working as a cook in a fast food restaurant. I wanted to attend college, but my migratory status would not allow me to do so, with no opportunities just like millions of undocumented people, I found myself in a situation where I could not see a way of having a better life without an

As a child I have always wanted to go to college and make something of myself. One of the reasons for this, is I have the possibility to be the first person in my extended family to successfully finish college. While I’m here my main goal will be to keep a 4.0 and staying unstressed. This way I can come up with techniques to keep my GPA up and my stress levels down for the rest of my college career. Though I feel I’ll stay fairly relaxed due to many of my classes being focused around business, which is my major and one of my favorite subjects in school. I plan to pursue a business administration degree, which will take me 4 years to acquire. When I get this degree I want to use it so I can work in a finance bank or a regular bank, but as long as I am able to work with finances I’ll be happy. This is why I am here in college and my plan for the years to come.

I am attending college because I would like to have a secure career instead of just having a job that is not so secure. What motivated me to enroll was that i had the chance to get a head start on my college credits while not digging in a hole in my pocket to pay for the classes. My academic goals are to pass my college classes with A’s, and to finish off my first year of college with a 4.0 GPA. My career goals are to get a Master’s in Computer Programming and to have the chance to do something life changing related to my degree.

As a student, I will always try to do and be the best that I can. I come from a family where I will be a first generation going to college, and by doing this, I will make my parents very proud of me. Consequently, for me taking this opportunity to apply and perhaps get accepted to go to a college like Harvard, this will blow my parents’ minds for someone like me who didn’t come from an educated family to be able to be successful. Most students already have a head start by either going to tutoring classes and/or come from parents who are very intelligent and know English; however, I won’t see that as a disadvantage because I will take all the opportunities given to me like going to my teachers’ office hours. Education is the number one priority

Some see it as a minority; I see it as a privilege. Since I began first grade I have been granted the opportunity to attend a private educational institution. It was not always easy; catching up with the amount of workload, the heavy backpack, the pressure of everyone knowing who you are is a unique experience. But having the privilege of a private education has given me the ambition to challenge myself academically, by striving to reach a higher potential that will allow me to succeed in college. Having fulfill my education in a private school has taught me appreciation for my parent’s sacrifice. They have given me the best education, not only in a private institution but in the United States. I am the first generation to be bilingual and study in a foreign country. Having in mind the outstanding opportunities that come my way has added value to my educational experience in matureness, individuality, and determination. I challenge myself in different ways at school by taking advantage of all advance placement and honor courses along with being involved in various extracurricular activities such as sports and clubs. Having a personal relation with my professors in high school has given me the persuasion to look forward into the opportunities that college has, to embrace a bright future. Through my

I have grown up always knowing that I was loved and encouraged to do hard things. My parents are the best parents I could have asked for. They care for me and what I do and they love to see me succeed. They are the biggest factors in helping me choose to go to college.

I'm choosing to go to college because I want to be a better provider for myself and kids. After I graduated high school in 2009 I had so much on my plate, trying to work while pregnant and get ready for my oldest daughter to enter the world, as bad as I wanted to go to college I knew that I wasn't ready. When I called CCU and got information about the college, I feel in love instantly. After I had spoken to a someone, my daughter asked me what was college so I explained it to her and told her that I do not want her to wait to go to college like I did, it's best to go right after high school graduation. I know that it's never too late to attend college. I have my mind set on starting and finishing. While searching for online colleges, I came

Many people view college as their gate way to a job; furthering their education with a higher pay instinctive in mind. The fact of the matter is, this way of thinking is very logical. In today’s society especially in the U.S. it is hard to get a job without having a degree. However, I prefer to view college as an opportunity to cultivate our God given gifts and talents. Students focus on a specific trade/skill and become educated to they can effectively work in their field. College is well worth it, especially when a person is studying in a field that suites them.

When looking around on the indeed cite I found a lot of jobs that didn’t even require a college degree when looking into my field of study. I am (most likely) double majoring in business administration and marketing. For the business administration jobs, I just looked up management positions and a lot that came up for the Des Moines area (where I grew up) where retail positions that you don’t have to have a degree for. I would really hope I would not end up in a retail store because I have already worked retail in high school and I never want to go back. I mean I loved my job as a high schooler but I would not want to be working somewhere that pays $11 an hour if I have a college degree, but I do remember that a lot of my co-workers that were older did have college degrees and I was surprised to hear them say that because I assumed that none of them had college degrees because they could have gotten that retail job without a degree.