Why I Chose To Come Back To School

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

My decision to go back to school in the fall of 2012 was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made. I’m a stay at home mom of 4 boys with 2 of them being special needs. My oldest was born with a rare genetic condition called hereditary spastic paraplegia and my youngest son was born with a rare condition called Dravet Syndrome that requires 24/7 care. I was at a point in my life where I had lost my identity of who I was and I wanted to be me again. I made that important decision to go back to school for myself with the fear of how I was going to do it, but I knew that it was right. It took me 3 years to complete my AS but with the support of my husband and kids I was able to receive my degree. I worked hard and was able to juggle being

Returning back to school was a very natural decision for me. It seemed to be the next logical step in my personal and career goals. My ultimate goal is to be happy and healthy and be a good provider and role model. With that set aside for now, my next goal is to be financially stable and able to provide for my family in ways that my family was not able to provide for me. I definitely expect to work for what I want and earn every bit of it. The most recent motivator was that my company was willing to contribute a huge chunk of the yearly tuition, therefore removing some financial burden. This makes me feel like they truly care about my future and they really want to see me succeed.

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, to be considered for a Director position, a Bachelor's Degree is required and here I am.

For your family If you aren’t going back to college for yourself, there’s a good chance you’re doing it for your family. Many parents go back to school to set an example for their children or to keep a promise to their parents. Naturally, your family will also benefit from the greater career opportunities you’ll gain. 5. Expanding your perspective Education shouldn’t always be viewed in strictly practical terms.

There's several things and people that have influenced me into going back to school. Some good some

I have now chosen to go to college because I realized that it’s never too late to start a career, also to prove to my son that you can accomplish anything no matter how tough he may think it may be. I am a 22-year-old single mother of a 4-year-old little boy. I struggle everyday with trying to take of my son and decided to drop out of college. I decided that, maybe I could just get a good paying job and forget about college. I’ve come to realize that wasn’t going to be a good example for my son and wasn’t going to work out well. I have now chosen to go back to college to start my career, personal reasons, and financial reasons.

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.

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

I decided to return to school for several reasons. The first reason would be career progression and to add value to myself should I seek another career field. I am currently a Sergeant with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office and I supervise the Special Enforcement Bureau. Secondly, I may consider applying to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation once I complete my bachelor degree. Third, I believe that obtaining a higher education is important and I want both of my daughters to know that their father completed a degree and continued my education past a high school diploma. Lastly, I served in the Tennessee Army National Guard. Utilizing the Post 9/11 GI Bill, my education is essentially free.

“Every great accomplishment was believed to be impossible at one time”-Unknown. That is a great quote to live by. There are many things I would accomplish in my life. To start, I would like to accomplish getting all A's in my eighth grade year. I want to graduate high school. I also would like to go to medical school to become a hospitalist.

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.

Imagine… the whole audition is staring at you, your favorite Teacher Mr. Baker is handing you a diploma. Today is your graduation day, and all of the work that you did in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade paid off. It is time to go to high school your work in middle school is over now. Is this how you want to be remembered by everyone? A legacy is what you want people to remember. Some people that graduated left a great legacy probably being popular. Some kids probably did not leave a legacy from being made fun of or not being the cool kid. At the end of my time in 8th grade I want to leave the greatest legacy possible.

One of the many benefits of obtaining a college education is the opportunity to give back. One does not need to earn a college degree in order to give back to his community and the world. However, the additional training, education, and skills learned while in college can enable a person to give back in unique ways. College may open many doors and opportunities for a person to help others.

Even though it would be nice to get out early, even though it would be nice to go out to lunch, even though it would be nice to take a nap, I acquiesced to stay in school for five periods.