Why I Chose To Go Back To School

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 was told to go back to school and further my education. This gives me a opportunity to make more money. I also want to be a role to my children since Im a single parent. I want them to know there's more to life after high school and the more education you the more money you can

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

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 have decided to pursue post-secondary education for various reasons. For instance, I am interested in particular subjects, such as Business and Applied Sciences, and would love to be able to study within these faculties while learning about something that captures my interest. I feel that by attending post-secondary, selecting and building a career would be much easier. After receiving a degree, chances of obtaining a good job with a well-established company will be greater and I hope to one day work as a software engineer for a major company such as Google or Microsoft. Another reason I wish to attend post-secondary is because I wish to help make a change in our world one day. Attending post-secondary will help me gain the knowledge and

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.

Why did I decide to attend college? I chose this path for my life when I was very young, both of my parents attended some form of higher education. They both ended up living fairly well, I decided that I wanted to be successful in life as well and that going to college would be an integral part of my future. I want to be able to live in comfort; be able to be a productive member of my community still, become an adult, and be able to understand things in a new light.

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.

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.

There are a few key reasons why I want to return to school to earn an MBA. First and foremost, returning to school will be an excellent chance to expand my career opportunities. Currently I am an optometrist in the United States Army and I am the Chief of the Optometry Clinic at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. This is a great assignment, and I chose a rewarding career in optometry. I really do enjoy caring for patients and their vision. But I like having options. I currently manage a staff of sixteen, and they present me with more challenges on a daily basis than most of my patients do. After having had this management opportunity, I realize that I enjoy managing people and I like solving organizational problems. Earning an MBA will

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.

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 to work for me is my dream. My bachelor degree boosted my pay. There is competition for jobs because several people are returning to school and getting a bachelor degree. A master degree is not easy to complete, but this degree will open multiple doors for me if I decide to work in a different field.

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

I am a Hispanic who lives with wonderful parents who unfortunately could not go to college. It was very expensive for them to attend college. I will be a first generation college student seeking to make a statistical change. I want to be one of those few Hispanics that do go to college and end up getting a doctorate degree. I have lived all my life with one goal: to earn my doctorate degree. I am a young adult fully aware of the hard physical labor my parents have to go through each day to provide for our family. By helping them, I am more aware of how difficult it really is for them. I do not want to live in the tradition of most Hispanics: I do not want to end up in a job in construction, or landscaping that will not allow me to develop my

The reason I returned to college was for personal achievement and for lost job opportunities. I am currently 45 years old and I have been to numerous colleges; yet, I have failed to complete college in the past. After many years, I struggled to understand why attending college in a traditional manner was so difficult for me. Just a decade ago, know such things as online courses or interdisciplinary studies programs. Taking classes in a class room were challenging because being a mother, a wife and working a full time job left not time for me to complete school. Now times have changed and I am happy to see colleges like Governors State University provide adult learners the flexibility of taking online courses. Over the years I realize how important

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.