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Throughout history, educational neglect of rural schools and students only compounded the high unemployment and poverty rates of many rural communities. By having access to high-quality education programs you are able to promote rural economic development and help build back up those areas. However, juveniles, adults and those who are currently unemployed often times find it difficult due to the lack of access to post-secondary schooling or career training programs to find adequate employment. By

Prompt: Drawing on the above videos and any other resources available on FIRE’s website, explain in 800-1000 words why free speech is so important to higher education, and why censorship undermines the ideals of liberal education and a free society. On March 15th, 1783, George Washington famously delivered the line: “If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.” The statement, though dramatic, exemplifies just how important the idea

prestige Ivy League college, Harvard University. In 1642, Harvard had its first commencement (graduation) of nine students (Historical Facts 1). According to U.S. News Education, Harvard now has a graduation rate of eight- six percent. Harvard has one of the most top success rates which provide many opportunities for their students to be successful (U.S. News 1). Eight of our U.S. Presidents including our current president Barack Obama who attended Harvard University; they have high expectations of their

Is college a necessity to a better welfare for yourself and your family, if so why and how? Yes, if you wish to strive for a better welfare you would want to take college into consideration, it does hold an important key role in having a better job, health, and lifestyle. College can open up and make better opportunities for a good high-paying job. You are also more likely to be motivated to be healthy and exercise more. A great care for success means you will change your lifestyle in a positive

Working as the Student Body President has been an extremely rewarding experience. It has given me the opportunity to engage with my peers, the school administration and local business leaders on a level that I never imagined. One of my first accomplishments was gaining the principal’s approval to update the school dress-code - a major coup for a highschool campus. This helped me to cement the support of my classmates. Later, in an effort to raise school spirit, I solicited the financial support

David Leonhardt, in his article Even for Cashiers, College Pays Off, discusses the modern day's controversy about going or not going to college. Author describes the opinions of different people about pros and cons of college education and its possible benefits for the student in the future. Author believes that people should go to college, because education is the best investment ever. He opposes opinions of those who consider college being overrated, "The skeptics themselves, the professors, journalists

Receiving an education is one of the most important decision that a person can make in a life time. The value of returning to school to earn a degree can have a positive impact on a person life. As a result, the value of returning to school to earn a degree can help to mitigate the challenges of finding a job in today’s society. It also provides openings to better job options and more opportunities for a better career. In addition, by having a degree it can help you to earn a higher pay compared

inflation.” (Newsweek) The cost of higher education tuition is skyrocketing throughout the USA. Imagine being a lower class family, both you and your spouse have fulltime jobs and just one of your children’ wants to pursue a higher education at a university. This is going to cost more than seventy percent of your yearly income, but it’s a gamble that may break the poverty cycle or may end you leaving you worse off. This is the choice that about ninety percent of the population in the USA is forced

inflation.” (Newsweek) The cost of higher education tuition is skyrocketing throughout the USA. Imagine being a lower class family, both you and your spouse have full time jobs and just one of your children’ wants to pursue a higher education at a university. This is going to cost more than seventy percent of your yearly income, but it’s a gamble that may break the poverty cycle or may end you leaving you worse off. This is the choice that about ninety percent of the population in the USA is forced

J. Sosa D. Rosselli English 125 19 December 2013 The Cost of Your Future At one point you may have asked yourself whether or not college is worth the cost. By cost I mean the financial cost, the personal sacrifice and the time it takes to actually garnish a degree. College students weigh out these factors every day; but at the end will it all be worth it? As a college student