Why Pursue Higher Education

What motivated me to enroll at GCU and pursue a degree in higher education is to live my dreams and to also to let my grandfather live to see his wish comes to pass. My grandfather is my biggest motivation growing up with my grandparents from I was nine months old until I migrated to the united states for college give me a great inspiration about education, my grandmother always uses to teach me how to read adult books, when I was just a third grader. She would normally say if I can not read the adults book I must read all the sign words I know and pronouns the big words in syllables. My grandmother plays the mother figure in my life during that time frame, I become a great reader and use to be the honor student in school, two years after my grandmother was admitted to a hospital to do a

Higher education has a vast history; beginning in the early colonial period and spanning ten generations. With its wide range of history, aspects of higher education have changed as the ideals and reforms of society adjusted. Albeit, the missions and purposes of college have remained the same. In this paper, I will clarify the three main missions and purposes of higher education. Then, I will shift the focus of the paper to the area I would like to pursue in higher education and how it reflects those purposes.

I would like to attend college because I want to be able to demonstrate not only to myself but to my family that we can do what we set ourselves to do. I would to do go far in this life and accomplish my life goals. Without college, I will not be able to do my goals. My goals are to graduate from college, one day own my own land so that I can own my own agricultural business, and have my home there too, and I want to be a high school Spanish teacher as well. Another reason as to why I want to attend college is that I want to be able to show my little sister that anything is possible, we can do whatever we set ourselves to do, as long we do not give up we will be able to accomplish great things in life. My teachers have also been a great influence

My decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of South Florida is not only because it offers flexibility needed in my everyday life, but also the perfect program I would excel in. I have done research on schools that off the best quality of education in Healthcare Informatics, and your prestigious institution has received critical acclaim for your excellence in specializing in research and medical. The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine is par excellence, and I would be honored to be part of the USF family!

When I attended college, I will be the first person in my family with the opportunity to attend college.I feel as though having the option to attend college is a really important decision that I need to make the best of and do something important with the educational opportunity that i have been presented. I want to attend college and use my education for more than a tool to make money. I want to study journalism and use my voice in order to speak out for those who don't have the opportunity to speak out for themselves I want to be that voice for them.Particularly in minority communities. Journalists work to speak out and help impact a change in the world and as I look at the world around me I see that it needs change and instead of standing

It is the right time for me. You know, that burning desire in your heart that won't go away. Due to circumstances I could not complete a degree in my early years. When I started having kids, I decided to put everything on hold to give them my undivided attention and to groom them up for success. I loved every minute of it and won't change a thing about it. During that time about fourteen years in total I worked mostly part-time as an internet marketer from home

Louis Menand, a professor of English and American literature at Harvard University, presented three different theories for the purpose of higher education in The New Yorker’s article named, Live and Learn: Why We Have College. Menand (2011) claims that the reasons for a college education are meritocratic, democratic, and vocational. These theories are great models for the purpose of higher education in our culture at different points in our history. Our colleges and universities conduct instruction with clear and definite intentions. The institutions of higher education adopt certain techniques designed to serve specific goals. These methods evolve with time and shape the way that generations think and reason. The government’s influence in

I do not want statistics to define me. I remember reading that in 1999, it was found that 82% of students whose parents had a bachelor’s degree immediately enrolled in college. On the other hand, only 54% of students whose parents did not attend college immediately enrolled in college. Neither of my parents went to college, so I fall into the 54%. When I read that statistic, it gravely angered me. I was determined to be more than just a statistic that was left behind and did not attend college because the odds were against me. So, I worked and worked all through my schooling career to become the best possible student I could be regardless of the “potential” difference between my other classmates who come from more “educated” households and

I have decided to attend college so I can further my education and constitute something out of myself when I become older also so my future will be brighter and guarantee a great chance in providing for myself. Another reason why I have chosen to attend college is because my parents has set a the bar that college is a must. Individuals with degrees have a higher chance at getting a job than someone who doesn’t have one. Many people who have chosen not to attend college consequently, a difficult time finding employment or obtaining a job with higher wages. My decision of Belmont Abbey was chosen as a result of its location being close to home also the fact that my father is an alumni of Belmont Abbey College therefore I feel that the experience

There are numberless reasons that I have for attending college. My first and uttermost important purpose, is setting a exceptional example for my son. As he grows older I want him to understand that education is key to success. futhermore; I would be delighted for him to recognize that persecerance pays off,and he is able do accomplish anything he puts his mind to. My second purpose is creating a foundation for financial success, and finer living. With a degree I will be more likely to receive higher paying jobs than without one. Therefore; being able to provide for my family and have a little fun. My last purpose is having something to be proud of by finishing what I started. My college journey began when I was 17 and immature. I wasn't studious

I have wished that I could turn back the hands of time, and do things differently than you did the first time. I have done some things that I regret doing, or I knew that I could have done better but I didn’t. My Mother use to tell me “if you knew better you would do better!” Honestly I wish I would have listened to her. Because over the years I have struggled to complete important things in life that you actually need to have a successful life. For example, I struggled getting my high school diploma for years, but I conquered it! I will not waste time getting my college degree. That’s why I decided to attend Strayer University to create a better life for my son, improve my financial stability, and gain an education.

Growing up in a low income community where high crime and violence is prevalent, I’m aware of the anxiety, trauma, and fear that individuals living in these conditions may experience. I was born and raised in East Los Angeles where I saw how a lack of financial resources, and opportunities affected the life opportunity and academic success of those around me. The loss of loved ones who were misled to a pathway of gang violence, drug and alcohol made me aware of their connection to oppressive systems both painful and harmful to a community. As I continue to pursue higher education, I am reminded of those who were victims of social marginalization. Their fatal stories but also their resilience remind me of the importance of civic engagement and leadership. I want to pursue a career in counseling, because, I see the need of leaders who are passionate, empathetic, and determine in building stronger and safer communities. By obtaining a MS. Counseling I hope to learn the skills needed to help me be a better leader in my community.

A typical student on average goes to school starting from kindergarten to high school. After, students decide whether to seek a higher education in college or start working. For most people, the key to education is to equip young adults with the ability to survive and to make a standard living in the future. In this essay, I will not only argue why it is unnecessary for young adults to pursue higher education, such as college and beyond, but also that obtaining a college degree is irrelevant. The first reason why I strongly believe in this, is that even though students earn a college degree, there isn’t a guaranteed position for a set job. Second, some jobs that students are employed at don’t require a

I have chosen to obtain a degree in computer science at this point in my life to gain the competitive edge and secure my future in my current career. I was raised working class poor my entire life. No one encouraged or put emphasis on getting a college education or for that matter even good grades. The expectation was that you just worked hard to get by. When I was 18 I began working at an electronics manufacturing company. I worked my way from the assembly line to my current position of Systems Technician for the company. My co-workers are all college graduates so I decided rather than to feel ashamed for not having a degree, I would take that challenge and get my degree. So at 41 here I am attending my first college class. Obtaining a college

Education is basically the process involves by facilitating learning, or the achievement of skills, knowledge, habits, beliefs and values. Education is considered as the golden ticket to a better life. However, this golden ticket is not acquired by many young individuals, during the perfect age to pursue higher education. At the preset era, students lack proper interest in the benefits of the institutions that are surrounding them. Education has becoming less available to the general public; the main reason behind this is the increased cost of higher education. This happens due to the enormous reductions to funding colleges and universities.