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    College for me was never a question. It was more like I had to attend college, but never did I think I would face so many obstacles. I come from a family of five, and we all came to the U.S. to have a better life and to have an opportunity for our education. I am the first one in my family to graduate from high school and to attend college. Attending college right after high school had three main obstacles I had to face such as being the first one to attend college from my family, having some challenging

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    years, Providence College has been dedicated to bettering society as a whole through education and Friar ideals. Using Dominican Friar ideologies as an outline for success, I will not only continue the momentum, I will strive to accelerate it. The Dominicans recognize the macro environment in education has a multiplier effect. The commitment to education and bettering other individuals helps society more so than just one person. If I do get the chance to attend Providence College, I will continue

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    The choice of where to attend college is one of the biggest decisions that one will have to make in his lifetime. There are many things to consider when comparing colleges, but one of the most important personal choices that a future college student will have to make is whether to go away for college or to stay close to home. Each choice has its pros and cons, but which choice has more pros than cons? There are three main ideas to consider when pondering this choice: comfort, cost, and community

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    whether or not should they attend college after high school or not. College is a place to further someone’s education rather than just having an average high school diploma. A person can attend college for however long they want to receive any degree to mind. Going to college will be a helpful advantage to a person life because a person can live finically stable, choose your own career, and enjoy the lifestyle that comes with going away for college. Going to college will benefit a person in the long

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    In today’s age, attending college is a rather large stepping stone in a young adult’s life. Society has a tendency to mark one who doesn’t attend college to be unsuccessful. Why is it that many young adults are choosing to not attend? Many times the reason one chooses to not go to college after graduating high school is because of the ridiculously high costs to attend, whether it’s for a four year degree or even just a two year degree at a community college. Why should a young adult’s future lay

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    Attending Wallace State Community College was really a no brainer for a myriad of reasons. It has been sixteen years since I attended high school. Since then, I have used practically none of the math that I learned in my high school years. Now, I have to relearn that math in order to put me on the path of obtaining my Bachelor’s degree in History and following that up with law school at either the Cumberland School of Law at Samford or the Birmingham School of Law. The math program at Wallace is

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    Destiny to Destination The pursuit of attending college has been a personal desire and goal for as long as I can remember. While maintaining a rigorous academic course load, I also had a passion for excelling in my music endeavors. My superior GPA and yearly testing scores broadened my career choices but made it difficult to discern whether I wanted to pursue something in the field of medicine, education, or music. The academics, experiences, and activities that I have been involved with throughout

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    Upon attending college as a freshman, I slowly grew into the man. I am today, being a young man growing through the years of college and still growing I have tremendous each year. I had to overcome certain situations to get myself focused and realistic about my goals. My short term academic goals are to obtain my Bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 2018. Upon graduating from Livingstone College I plan to receive my Master degree (MBA). Receiving this Scholarship will not only give me the self-confidence

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    Why am I attending college? As a high school senior, I’m beginning to look at what life will be like outside of high school. Once I’m out of high school, I have two major choices that I can choose from; to continue to higher education, which means going to a college or university, or to start working and planning my life right away. Different people will have different choices of their own, but I believe attending a college or university is the best fit for me to pursue my choice of career, to experience

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    The Benefits of Attending College In addition to the promise of a higher salary, college offers a myriad of benefits to students who participate in the academic experience. First, I want to experience the college life. For instance, I want to adjust to the class schedule, get to know my professors, and my study habits. Moreover, I want a higher education and knowledge. For example, get a further education in English, writing, and mathematical skills. Finally, I want to acquire skills for my

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