Why I Chose To Come Back To School

My reasons for returning to school may seem a bit selfish but let me explain. I have been an EMT and Paramedic for the past 28 years. The areas for advancement in this field are far and few between. Although I have over 10 years of experience as a supervisor,

THINKING OF GOING BACK TO SCHOOL? Graduating from high school can be a really exciting milestone in life. Senior year is very aggravating because students are trying to pass classes to get their diploma. After graduation everyone always asks, “Where are you going to go next?” College? , University? , Work.?

I decided to go back to school for many reasons. First of all, it's always been a personal goal of mine to get a bachelor's degree. Over the years, I have taken courses to get close to that goal but I haven't been successful with completing it yet due to life experiences. Another reason I have decided to return to school is because I realize it's going to help with my career. I know getting a degree won't necessarily guarantee a promotion or raise but I believe it will provide more opportunities along the way. My ultimate goal for obtaining this degree is to use it towards getting a Master's degree.

Why I Decided to Attend College Six years after graduating High School, I have finally decided to pursue a college education. Three, fairly common, factors played in to my decision to go back to school: learning new things, building confidence in myself and pursuing my desired career. I understand that graduating college is a difficult task, which is why I must make a plan for my success and stick to it. I must also rely on my personal strengths and my motivation to guide me through the tough times that I am sure to experience on my road to success to get my degree in Criminal Justice. I have always been a person who is eager to learn new things.

I went back to school with the simple goal of getting my degree and moving ahead in my career. School, education and obtaining my degree were always important to me, since my profession requires a bachelor degree to qualify for national certification, it was a better

The reasons I have decided to go back to school is because I want to further my education to better myself as a single mother, and I want to show my children that you should never give up on your goals no matter how challenging life can be. Also, I chose to go back to school so that I can boost my son's confidence level so when he does homework, I will be right by his side doing mines whether its researching, reading, or typing papers. My ultimate goal for using this degree is to receive additional pay through my employer once I have obtained my degree. Secondly, I want to expand my career in law

I chose to go back to school for several reasons. Two of those reasons are for a career advancement and financial stability. Having this degree has shown itself to be very important in the job I am currently in. A financially stable present and future are very important for myself as well as my family. I decided to go back to school several years ago, but it is so easy to get caught up with work, family, and life. I have been putting my education off and now I have promised myself that now is the time to start and focus on this degree. I am applying as a Director of Communications at the job I currently am in. The details that this job includes, is many. This is something that I am very passionate about as well as am seasoned in. Obtaining

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

I decided to go back to school to further my education make more money, and be a role model to my children. With the growing technology in the business world it's now calling for more education. The job the that I'm currently working at offered me a supervisor position but

I made the decision to go back to school for many different reasons. I saw it as an opportunity to continue my education, potentially make more money in my career and prove to myself that I could accomplish this goal. Even after, placing this personal goal on hold for the past ten years, having three children and working. I knew this would definitely help me in the long run. It has always been dream of mine to graduate from college. To do what only two of my family members before me have done. Growing up in Compton, California. College wasn't an option for most, however I was fortunate enough to have parents who believed in me and my sisters and really pushed us to continue to further our education. I believe moving forward if I stay persistent

My reason for returning to school higher education, that gives me an opportunity to promote as a leader in my department. My resume will shine as the number one applicant when a position for a new manager becomes available. Becoming an owner of my own business and hiring people

Being back in school has me very excited. When I sat down with my boss to let him know about my decision to return to school he was also very excited. I have been apart of a management training program at my work for the past two years the program has opened doors for me to advance in my career with my company. I am in a position now that without completing my degree, I will not be able to continue to progress the way that I want to, so my boss was very supportive of my decision to pursue this journey with Bethel. My family especially my wife are backing me one hundred percent. My wife has been pushing me for a few years now to start back to school and finish out my degree because, she knows I am very goal oriented and that I want to keep climbing the corporate ladder. I have found in the last couple of weeks of class that it is easier to wait to do my class work after my wife and I get the kids in bed, that way I still get to spend quality time with my family after the work day, and can focus totally on school when the house is quiet. As far as friends go they too are supporting me. I have a couple of close friends that have obtained there degree with Bethel online and they have given me nothing but positive feedback.

The decision to reinvent myself was not one that I made voluntarily. In what I call my previous life, I lived in a safe neighborhood with lovely neighbors, a successful career, and a loving family dynamic where I was a wife and mother. I left most of it behind and moved to Guam with my children to start anew. In the month that I’ve been here, I have had some unexpected difficulties. Despite a lengthy resume, I have been unable to find a job. The decision to go back to College was because of the financial benefit of the Montgomery GI Bill. However, I appreciate the education because it will open up more opportunities for employment in the future. I have also put aside the pride I had in my independence when I accepted help from family and friends.

My primary reason for returning to school is to earn a bachelors degree in order to be more marketable in the workforce; in order to provide a better life for me and my family. Moreover, in graduating with a college degree I’ll be able to show my children that if you never give up and work hard you too can graduate with a college degree in the face of adversity. Though, Keratoconus has blurred my vision I’ve overcame and now I’m about to graduate with my bachelors degree this spring 2016. As a result of me recommencing my studies I now have the necessary skills to be a more productive citizen in society. Overall my dream is to utilize my degree to work as a math teacher, who’s confident, hardworking and will be a positive role model for the

The journey that has taken place over this past term has served to enlighten me at a number of different levels. I feel that I am reflective of the many adult students who have added to the list of everything else they have to do on a daily basis the commitment to further my education. This has not been an easy path for me and often finds both my family and me making sacrifices. The hope is that I will better myself and improve my career plans. I also feel the decision to return to school serves as a good example for my children. However, there have been costs that have been paid for this ambition. At the forefront has been both my mental and physical health. For a long time, dinner happened late into the evening and exercise consisted of lifting