Why I Want to Go to College

The cinema is one of the most unique forms of media because it has the ability to make a

Today, American film is among the most internationally supported commodities. Financially, its contributions are enormous: the industry is responsible for the circulation of billions of dollars each year. Since its explosion into the new media markets during the mid-twentieth century, film has produced consistently growing numbers of viewers and critics alike. Sparking debate over the nature of its viewing, film is now being questioned in social, political, and moral arenas for its potential impact on an audience. Critics claim that watching films is a passive activity in which the viewer becomes subconsciously absorbed, and creates a reliance or "addiction" to the medium, and thus

The Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI) is a very helpful program for me to become involved in, especially since I plan on going to college after high school to better my education and to shape my future. Since RAHI is at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), and I am attending UAF in the fall this year, majoring in Geoscience, it will help me get the feel of college and give me the experience I need. This program is something that interests me a lot and I will get to meet new people who I might be going to college with.

I have committed myself to pursuing my undergraduate degree because I am completely aware of the importance of education. I am also a proud first generation college student determined to succeed, undeterred by my circumstances as an adolescent. I didn’t have a typical childhood. My mother was an alcoholic who also struggled severely with drug addiction. Unfortunately, her dependence led her into a cycle of domestic violence, jail, and many failed treatment attempts. Her choices preceded her absence for the majority of my life. From my knowledge, she didn’t even attain a high school diploma. My father was always present in my life. He raised my brother and me without the help of a significant other. He always emphasized education so he put me through private schooling.

I dream of becoming the first person in my family to graduate from college and making my family proud. I dream of seeing myself as someone who loves their job as well as someone who is knowledgeable in their field.  I want to be someone who people look to for help or advice when it comes to College or the field of Forensic Sciences.

According to Raftery, not only films are unsuccessful, but also appeared to be nearly non-existent, almost as if they have vanished once it releases for premiere to the public entertainment. On the other hand, other art forms involve creative and exclusive commercials, especially television. Individuals can spend multiple hours watching shows and not get caught up on all of the decent things due to the multiple options available. Appropriately, not all of these shows earned high ratings, but they definitely won the qualification, which is how online discussions and reviews are accessible. Today, people are discovering other appealing and favored things than available films at a local theater. Even though movies still make money, it still feels that they are short-lived and easily forgetful, which may be an alarming message to those especially devoted in a career in film. Raftery predicts that movies will someday comeback stronger than ever with improved content and

Jani a schizophrenic girl and bodhi an autistic boy inspired my choice for wanting to go to college. I recall that day watching her and brother’s documentary on TLC “Born schizophrenic” , her dad said on TV during the documentary that Jani started having suicidal thoughts at around the age of 5 . I felt so much pity for her, her parents and her brother, I wished so much I could do something about her and her brother’s mental state. I decided to research about hers and her brother's condition and it led me to learning about other mental disorders. And soon enough I decided I wanted to be a psychologist. I want to go college and explore why people do the things they do, i want to go to college and learn why people have different opinions. Before

Here at Palo Alto College, I believe my new journey will begin. After finishing the path of stepping stones that were already laid out for me from elementary to high school, it is my turn to create my own path. I asked myself, "Where is it that I want to go from here?" College was my answer.

Prior to attending the University of Washington Bothell, I viewed college as a required transition to adulthood. I understood that four years of my life must be committed to reading textbooks, taking exams, conversing with others, and writing lengthy papers in order to begin to put value on my resume. It is because of this that I started my academic career with the intention of simply finishing, picking up as many good grades as I could along the way. The University of Washington Bothell, however, has altered my understanding of what it means to go to college. College nourishes intellectualism on the basis of creating lifelong learners, researchers, and question-developers. This means that my coursework in interdisciplinary research, writing and communication, critical and creative

I’m attending Dalton State College to increase my potential on my everyday life. I want better job opportunities for me to provide for my family and me. I want to earn more money because those who don’t go to college don't really earn a lot of money than an average college student. I want my knowledge skills to expand so I will make more wise decisions and think critically better. Also I want to really live a better lifestyle than my past. My motivations for coming here are to really make my mother proud. Also from being the first person in my family to go to college had really made my mother proud of me as well as my family.

I have always known I wanted to pursue dance as a career. I do not know if that means opening a dance studio, working professionally or just bettering myself through performing and teaching. All I do know is dance is the best path I know towards the more interesting things life has to offer. I hear a lot of people telling me I will not be able to do it or saying it will be too hard, but that does not deter me. I personally believe at Indiana University, I will be able to thrive. I want to go to college to learn, to meet people, and have an experience I could not get elsewhere. Indiana is that place for me. The sense of community and loyalty I have seen. personally, in Indiana’s alumni astounds me. Indiana has a reputation of being a phenomenal

My determination to graduate and be successful is inevitable, but financially, I need assistance. Day in and day out I strive to be perseverant. No matter if it's in academics, my relationships or hobbies, I'll keep working until I finish what I started. If I want to accomplish something, I don't quit until I'm done, even if it gets challenging. My family’s financial hardships have resulted in me having to work as soon as I was able to. My education and academic success are two of the most important things to me right now. I have traveled a bumpy road to get where I am today, but those obstacles gave me strength and helped me appreciate the truly important things in life.

Throughout my years of experience with what I call life, I have struggled through most of it. However, no matter how complicated the situation was I never gave up and was indomitable to finish what I had started. Currently High School is the biggest challenge that I must overcome in order to prepare myself for the ever-changing world that awaits me. Through unwavering determination and constant pressure that I apply to myself, I have made the education I obtain everyday significant towards my future.

Media studies plays an important role in teaching one to understand and shape one’s surroundings. Today’s society lives in an ever-changing and ever-evolving world, increasingly so because of the advancements of technology (Bazalgette, 2000, pp 5-9). Every second, a new idea is thought up, an innovative idea is being shared, and inventions are being built and tested. Media evolves and changes with the world, making the world adapt to it (Cunningham, 2010, pp 33), and adapting to the world in turn (Bazalgette, 2000, pp 10). It shapes society (Thompson, 1995a, pp 70), and is shaped by it as well, reflecting the society in which the media

On reflection of my time and experience with the Media Arts and Presentation Unit I can comfortably express that I have learned and developed a range of skills and appreciation for the way media can be shaped as well as can shape emotions and perceptions. This has been explained to me through the various films I have enjoyed. Such as the following: