Essays on College Education

After interviewing two of my friends, I have come to the conclusion that college is worth the money. Although since we are international students on scholarship, our opinions may be bias. That is, because we do not have to pay any of the expenses that...

Throughout my time here at Shippensburg University, I have gotten the great opportunity to learn so much about the ways of college and how to improve my academic life and my social life. Despite it being overwhelming and stressful, these experiences have helped me develop...

In our current society, many strive to graduate high school with hopes of success in post-secondary. While some invest in their own businesses, join the armed forces, or remain unemployed, it is common for high school graduates to apply for college immediately after graduation. The...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the leader in the civil rights movement, once said, ‘The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.’ True education is that which...

Transitioning from high school to college can sometimes be scary and overwhelming for some students. From my two weeks of experience here at UCF, I have noticed the mass differences from high school to college. High school is a place where students go to 7...

Recently, people are discussing the role of college educations. A debate formed by arguing whether the purpose of college is for the economic prospects or on the other hand for personal growth. On one hand, some claim that college can affect your future job. Michelle...

A college education gives people the opportunity to lead themselves down any path that they wish in life. It is a time that students can truly set out of their own. They have the opportunity to become more independent and to take on new responsibilities....

Education and knowledge are both very important. We should all take advantage of receiving information in all fashions however they may come. Many highschool teens are taking further step to further their education. College is seen as a stepping stone for many people in our...

In today’s world there are many options for students completing high school. With the ongoing process of globalization and technology developments, it is very easy to be confused on what one wants to do when they join the workforce. Everyday millions of parents ask the...

There was a moment in my life where expectations needs to become a reality and reality didn’t really matter. The reality of a new born child would be in the hands of your parent or guardian ,whatever they said you will do or becom. Growing...

Most people, when asked about their goals for the future or where they see themselves in 5-10 years, will most likely say something along the lines of success in a job that they enjoy doing. My question for those people is what steps does one...

Academic intrinsic motivation is an essential factor for student success, especially at the university level. Underlying motivation for pursuing and persisting through higher education, vary across various extrinsic and intrinsic factors. Many university students find that their initial levels of motivation begin to wane once...