opinion on the importance of community colleges. She writes in response to the lack of attention and significance that is placed on community colleges. In her opinion, community colleges do not receive the acknowledgement they deserve, as she states it, “-yes, they let anyone in- and there you will find discoveries of a first independent film, a first independent thought, a first independent study.” Addison calling it “a priceless springboard” made it clear, community college was important…
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Tiffany Ferre Professor Norquist WR 121 10 July 2015 The Importance of Higher Education: As A Role in Further Preparing Young People for Life as Adults in Today’s Society. “ We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them. ” Albert Einstein Parents know that education is the key to a happy and successful life…
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The Importance of College A human being progresses to the next stage when graduating from high school and begins college. Attending college can be a vital stage in a human beings life, even though some people argue otherwise. Without college we would be people who have skills and talents but never develop them to something that can be beneficial to not only ourselves, but the community as well. College is a place for development, making connections and even a branch of family and cultural tradition;…
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started to weight in my possible options after high school. I ultimately selected to continue my education by registering for community college. This path came with stumbling obstacles as I would soon find out. These obstacles consisted of selecting a major, getting familiar with the college environment, and an intimidating process of transferring. While attending community college, I came across the CSIT-IN 3 program.…
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In January, the White House unveiled President Obama’s “America’s College Promise Proposal”. This proposal’s main feature is two years of tuition, for students who maintain a 2.5 grade point average, at no cost to them. It will also help build high quality community colleges and share budget responsibilities with the states. Additionally, it will expand technical training for middle class jobs through the “American Technical Training Fund” which is included in the proposal. Also, it promises to build…
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degree holders and college graduates, that makes it must for our generation to attend college to be able to receive a decent job. The question may arise, why are numerous people not rushing to college? For many students, college remains out of the question by cause of high tuition costs. Since money stand as concern for attending college, countless high school graduates have happened to start a full-time job straight out of college. There have been plenty of debates on whether college should be free…
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Summer Simon Mrs. Layton English 2010 26 February 2024 Are Community Colleges Worth It? Topic Introduction It is commonly believed that community colleges are rejected for drop-outs. When considering where to go to school, high schoolers are typically told that attending local schools means failure. Community institutions are often seen as a lesser option that is not as valid or educational for students. Community colleges are undergraduate higher education institutions that usually provide associate…
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h The Truth about a College Education! By: Brandon Gothberg Many of us dream of success, and in those dreams we create our own perspective of it. How does one reach that mental image of success? Through hours of diligent labor that leaves a person exhausted. Today, college has become a major piece of the puzzle we call a successful life. With the secret out, high school graduates prepare to ship off to college, towards a bright future. Is another secret cowering in the shadows? That secret…
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I have known Mya for three years and she has been an exceptional student throughout the time that I have known her. I had Mya in my tenth grade honors ELA class, as well as two dual- credit courses administered through the local community college (San Juan College), and am fortunate enough to have her back in my twelfth grade AP ELA classroom. Throughout this time Mya has proven herself to be a leader in the classroom. Therefore, it is my opinion that Mya Simon will make an excellent candidate…
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Jacie Smith Mrs.Mann Microtheme 1 T/R 9:00 30 August 2012 What is the Point? “Why did my advisor enroll me in this class?” “Is this course relevant to my major and to my interests?” The majority of college students have asked themselves one or both of these questions at least once in their educational paths. The suggested curriculum for the mass of majors recommend three hours of humanities as an elective, such as music appreciation, art appreciation, or drama. This sparks my curiosity and…
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