Vassar College

One of the most memorable quotes I remember hearing was “The first time you see your child you will understand the true meaning of love.” I never understood those words mainly because I was a twenty-one year old college student focused on school, my career, and most importantly my social life. Then on May of 2008 my favorite quote was about to become a quick realization of what I could expect and I would have a new understanding because that’s when I found out I was pregnant. My life was about to

Should High-school graduates shouldn’t take a year off before entering college. As you prepare for graduating high school, you previously determine whether you should enroll into college, or take a year off. In many opinions, there are many negative affects if you decide to take a year off of school, instead of attending after graduating high school. The traditional concept is to enroll into college after getting out of high school, for many reason’s it will be beneficial to succeeding in furthering

Gardner's views back up this idea because he believes that a person can be intelligent in one specific area instead of numerous areas. In college, a student would probably be more successful if there were more specific courses in their particular area because the student would not be subject to different classes and ideas that are irrelevant to them. These requirements should be determined

importance of attending college Time after time you hear about going to college; whether at work, family, friends, and even when you are in high school you might have been repeatedly told of how it can benefit you in the long run in regards to your future. They say a good education can take you far in life. Students in high school may still question the importance of a college education. In the world of today people find themselves asking, “Why is it important to go to college?” An important aspect

Should college athletes be paid? College sports provide a huge source of the universities' income. The school takes in money from ticket sales, television contracts, and sport-related merchandise, just to name a few. The athletes, however, receive their scholarship and little more. While the prospect of receiving a free college education is something few would complain about, when the issue is more closely examined it becomes evident that it is not enough. The trend for athletes is to leave

that I hope to accomplish during and after my college education experience. One of my main goals is to carry the community service projects I have been participating in to college. I would love to work with cancer patients, tutor children at a local school, teach a Sunday School class at a local church, work with Habitat for Humanity, and countless other activities. I know that I probably will not have time to accomplish all the goals that I have for college, but I know I can conquer some of them, and

volleyball career thought me a lot. On thing I can always remember was a certain bible verse, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” That verse stuck with me all through out my volleyball career and is still with me as I play in college. My me never giving up I

Success at the Graduate Level COM 505 June 11, 2012 Preparing for Success at the Graduate Level Preparing for academic success at the graduate level can be a daunting task. First, one must realize the reason they are in a graduate program to begin with. What goals do you hope to achieve in completing a graduate program? The reasons can be many such as better job opportunities, higher income, or perhaps just for the prestige of earning a graduate degree. Other reasons could include setting

Being a lawyer takes hard work, dedication, and many years in school. Before you become a lawyer, there are many educational hills you must climb. First of all, like in most jobs, you must have a high school diploma. Then there's college. You must attend a four year college, although you may graduate in three, were as you

far, the college experience has made me a changed person. College changed me into a better person on many occasions. I have learned to be more responsible, when it comes down to getting work done. In college you must be responsible. I have also changed my attitude. Moving from high school to college is a big step; if you don’t change your ways for the better then you might not be successful in college. When you reach college then is the time that you become an adult. First off, the college life has