Numerous factors contribute to an individual’s decision to attend college. Our study focused on why students specifically chose to attend the University of Hawaii in Hilo (UH-Hilo). Many interesting points emerged from our study and we uncovered an array of themes that motivated students and influenced their final decision. The two key points that caught my attention were affordability and Hilo’s sense of Place – a geographical term referring to how places differ in relation to physical and human
My first image is Syracuse University and it represents a college or university. My first question or subtopic is what is the definition of college and I believe this is a general representation of how a college looks. It shows a broad overview of the campus and I chose this picture instead of others because it stood out to me. As a high school senior I went on numerous amount of college tours; and if the college campus looks appealing it made me think twice about attending. If the buildings are
One of the most controversial subjects we as individuals hear about this day in age is whether or not college athletes deserve to be paid. Many people argue that these athletes do intact, deserve to be paid for their time and hard work. NCAA athletes create a name for themselves by playing and performing well on their college teams. The better these athletes perform, the more publicity the school revives. This then leads to higher ticket sales and stores around campus selling jerseys and other clothing
Why should students pay millions in textbooks if they’re already paying millions in tuition money just for classes and money? Students should know that they are being forced into this textbook monopoly. There for we need to enforce a plan to change the way this scam is working. There should be a easer access to books rather than spending their life savings on these books. Students are being taken advantage by local bookstores that supplies for college like textbooks. By saying that oh this textbook
to complete the human resource management degree at Mount Olive University because, I was ready for a change in my life, why not start with a better career choice. I’ve procrastinated long enough, I said to myself but still waited another year and a half to even consider to talk with someone about attending college. I’ve looked on Tv at the commercials about different colleges but none really grasp my attention enough to apply. As time time went on I found out my younger cousin was attending Mount
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
been a steady rise in college and university enrollments. The vast majority of the enrollees are from the 25 to 40 age bracket, and this trend is only expected to continue into the foreseeable future. The trend has been recognized and embraced by colleges and universities all of the country, and as a result the traditional educational methodologies have been adapted to accommodate the adult learners of today. There are numerous reasons as to why people choose not to attend college after high school
Many high school students succeed with a little leniency through their four years. The transfer from high school to college becomes overwhelming and a struggle for some. For students do not comprehend the importance of changing more than their location during the transition. A student must be psychologically, physically, and emotionally mature to pursue college and not venture into a point of no return. Dropping out of college makes the outlook of the conversion difficult to acquire. Individuals
support a family someday? All of this requires getting a higher education and attending college. The already high and rising cost of tuition makes affording college extremely difficult for most people. This expensive tuition has spiraling effects. These include high school graduates choosing to not attend college, college graduates left in debt for many years, and a troubling effect on the economy. As students graduate high school they are faced with the overwhelming decision of what to do next
would prefer even to fail with honor than to win by cheating.” – Sophocles Academic dishonesty is a current problem in our society. It occurs at each level of education. It summarizes all types of cheating in education system all over the world. Students, faculty, and staff of HBU are responsible to keep the Academic Integrity Policy. Its goal is to develop a moral attitude and to grow in Christian ideals. We should do all individual work alone, use our own knowledge when we do homework, follow all