The question plaguing a lot of people now a days has nothing to do with whether the economy is doing well nor anything to do with the who the new president of the United States will be. The question plaguing so many Americans today is whether or not college is for everyone. We have been taught from birth that higher education is the only to go if you want to lead a successful life that is filled with happiness, but an article posted on an online blog suggests otherwise. An article printed in AssociatedContent…
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So is college the right decision for me ? First, if I were asked this question three years ago, I would have responded “ No, I do not believe college is the right decision for me.” The reason as to why I would have responded no, is for the reason that I had the mentality that I was not intelligent enough to obtain an admission into a college. Also, I had teachers and some of my own family members telling me that college was not meant for unintelligent people like myself . However, over the past three…
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2015 College is worth it Do you ever stress about going to college? Worry About the cost? Scared if you’re going into the wrong field of study? College is very important to go to now a days because a lot more jobs are requiring a college education. College is worth the time and money to go through. I believe everyone should go to college and get a degree. In this essay I will be explaining why it’s important to go to college and why it’s worth having a degree. First, college graduates…
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many ethos appeals to try to hook the reader and convince them that college, in fact, is a waste of time. Although there are many fallacies brought up, they are later backed by good statistics and sources. This turns the article into a nice opinionated argument. Caroline Bird in, College is a Waste of Time and Money, first takes a stab at college by trying to explain that it is a huge waste of time. Bird says, “They sell college like soap, promoting features they think students want: innovative programs…
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“Should Everyone Go to College?”, by Stephanie Owen and Isabel Sawhill mainly discusses the outcomes of going to college and the advantages you have when you have a higher education level. It was said that higher education is a smart choice and investment. Even though that was mentioned, it did say that post-secondary school was not for everyone. According to the level of education you have, the different amounts of money a person would make throughout the years. Although that may be the cause, it…
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Should guns be allowed on college campuses is a question that has been asked a lot lately in the media. Everyone from researchers to college students themselves have been trying to figure out the answer to this statement. The research articles state the side of the debate that agrees that guns shouldn’t be allowed on college campuses and the reasons why they feel they shouldn’t. Due to the violent crimes that have been happening on college campuses, many people are pushing the issue that guns shouldn’t…
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“am I going to be able to afford college”. Now not every student has to face this concern but a great majority of today’s students do. Tuition is increasing at a rate that dramatically outpaces median family income. Student-loan debt is chasing ever-rising tuition like a dog chasing it’s tail. Education is something that is needed in everyone’s life if they want to be successful when they get older. Putting a large price tag on education isn’t going to make college any more appealing to those who…
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December 15, 2012 the USA was all watching the outbreak of riots all over New York City. The riots are everywhere and everyone is freaking out. Everyone has some sort of idea of why these riots are going on. For one, more than half of America hates the new president and the government is failing more than ever, people are losing jobs, and people are not getting the help and support they need. All of these things put together and over time has called these massive riots throughout the streets.…
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many college students find themselves asking at one point or another during their excursions towards a degree, “Why am I here?” While some students have clear intentions and motivations as to why they are spending so much time and money to study, others wonder if they could be doing more productive things than studying ancient texts or writing long and arduous midterm papers. It is a common belief that every person should at least attempt to put themselves through a higher education vie college, but…
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to go through a student’s mind is do grades really matter? The often happens when times get tough and grades are the main reason why students get stressed. Most parents think that grades are the key towards a good future overall. Do grades really determine our future? Should we stress them more? Is this a good system? First off everyone knows that good grades are key to a successful future. In high school the SAT is a huge test that can determine wether you get into a exceptional college. Then…
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