...either start with the Maricopa Nursing Program if I happened to get in or I'm going to enroll in a private nursing school to complete my BSN in no time. I'm half way through with most of the classes most nursing school requires for a BSN, I did my research on the pricing, length of program, and the schools success rate. I will be starting with Brooklyn College in the spring of 2018, if I don't hear from Phoenix College...
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...ACT and SAT scores are in and life as high school teens are wrapping up. It’s time to prepare for the next big step in life. College the first time to get a true taste of want the world has to offer. The big thing that most young minds don’t see in there picture perfect world is that thin underlining. That underlining is the cost of college and how it waits until you finish to hit you where it hurts. I’m talking about your wallet and even your college savings. This leads me to the question of why is college tuition so high. Is attending college worth the price tag of tuition? If you didn’t already know then I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but spoiler alert you have to pay for college a year after you finish college. The price of college has gone from affordable to sky-high in the last decade and even more so this year. (“If you want to get an earful about paying for college, listen to parents from states where tuition and fees have skyrocketed in the last five years. In Arizona, for example, parents have seen a 77 percent increase in costs. In Georgia, its 75 percent, and in Washington state, 70 percent. Even in Oklahoma, where tuition increases have been among the lowest in the nation, parents are dismayed. In Stillwater, Okla., Jeffery Corbett's daughter is attending community college. Corbett, a fundraiser for a nonprofit, says a high school diploma just won't get you very far. And he knows; he doesn't have a college degree. "I think about it all the time, because...
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...UF vs. BGSU In a few months, I’m going to have to make a very important decision. I’m going to have to decide where I want to spend what seems to be the most important years of my life. It is good that I am currently researching two of my options and getting familiar with them. The tuition for BG is cheaper but if I go to Findlay I can live at home. At the end of the day, I’m going to way the good and the bad of Findlay and BGSU, whichever one fits me best is the one I’m going to attend and start the next chapter of my life at. If I want to attend any school there is always a price I will have to pay, finding a reasonable price to further my education is the tough part. Findlay University’s total cost per year is 30,000. "Header 2About The University of Findlay." The total cost for BGSU is closer to 20,000 per year ("Academics"). I like that BG’s tuition is cheaper because I will actually be able to live there and get the college experience and if I chose to go to Findlay I would live at home and work and...
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...I was 12 years old when a purple satin dress changed my life. My middle school choir was not unique in our watching of West Side Story in class- most anyone whose parents sign them up for choir at that age are subjected to the Romeo and Juliet of musical theater. Typically, this rite of passage is used as a tool to teach kids that dancing and theater can tell stories that they can relate to in the same way that English teachers will try to tell you that Shakespeare is just like a “hardcore dope rap”. In short, it makes kids cringe, and I was not unique in my eye-rolling at this movie. We were unique, however, in that the local theater was putting on a production of West Side Story, so we all got to take an afternoon off school to go and tour the set, ask questions, and then attend a performance at Drury Lane. We were a poorly behaved group of kids, if I remember right- we giggled and hit each other when people fell in love, we cooed like a studio audience the first time Tony sang to Maria. Good theater kids would’ve sat quietly, enjoyed the music, and be swept away by real actors singing and dancing. Clearly, I was not a good theater kid. But then, Anita swept onstage in her purple satin dress. And I was...
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...stands for dominance and influence. First, I noticed on my chart that there was a skyrocket D that was 92%. I wasn’t surprised that this was my highest result because I’ve been a leader all my life. From being captain of my football team when I was 8 to being the manager of College Pro Painters at 18. The type of leadership I abide by is a lead by example model instead of trying to boss everyone around. By doing this I feel like the people around me will respect me more and work harder to achieve our desired goal. Also, characteristics involved with the dominance behavior are being results-orientated and direct. I definitely see this in me because results are the only option for me. There are only two categories in life and that’s either getting shit done or you don’t. There is no halfway in my eyes, you go all in with everything or you don’t do it all. By having this instilled in by my parents all my life this gives me an advantage over many college students because I’m driven to get any objective completed no matter the price to pay. The other high percentage I had was a high I that stood around 80%. This makes sense to for me because I’m definitely outgoing and can talk to anyone from diverse backgrounds. Throughout college I’ve realized this was one of my major strengths because I’m able to interact with anyone and have meaningful conversations with them. So the results in this section represent me to a T and by taking this I’ve gained reassurance on the type of career I should...
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...2015 The Life of a Broke College Student Being a broke college student sucks. It makes you reevaluate every single thing that you do. Once you schedule those classes, you have to cut down your work hours in order to do well in school. Then when your hours get cut down, you hit the breaking point of becoming “that broke college student.” I really wish I had someone tell me all these tips I’ve acquired along the way in the beginning to avoid these problems, but luckily I can use them to my advantage now. The first semester of college, like other kids, I had no idea what I wanted to do. With that being said, I didn’t try in my classes and I skipped a lot. I didn’t even consider all of the money I was wasting or how big of a difference it would make. Not only will you not get a refund, but also you have to retake the class and pay for the class a second time if the course is required for you major. Not to mention I’m paying for college out of my own pocket with no help from my parents. Another thing is, I am horrible at math, so instead of doing the smart thing and getting a tutor, I gave up and just didn’t show up. I spent over $100 dollars on a code for an online math class that I didn’t even go to, and bought textbooks for classes’ full price. That’s another thing I learned the hard way, you have to make sure you really need books in your classes before you buy them, because Jaquin 2 then your wasting money. Brand new textbooks cost a fortune, and you...
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...Professor Munro English 102-1EC September 1, 2015 Is A College Education Worth The Money? Whether or not a college education is worth the money is a controversial topic. Some people believe that a college education gives them a sense of accomplishment, more job opportunities, and the opportunity for a better paying job. While others challenge this position, claiming that even with a college education they are not guaranteed a good paying job, will be stuck with debt, and in reality people do not need a college education in order to be successful. It seems clear that a college education is a worthwhile investment because depending on someone’s career path it can give them many opportunities and open up a lot more doors in their future. A college education will help others get a better paying job. In an essay posted in USA Today states “the average weekly income for those who have jobs” as follows: “people with a high school degree makes $444, which is less than a person with an associate degree that makes $767. A person with a bachelor’s degree makes $1,038, which is less than a person that has a doctoral degree that makes $1,550.” (Smith) It is a chain that can go on. The less educated a person is the less they will get paid. Before I came to college, I worked for a private practice doctor for about four years. When I started I was getting paid $8.00 an hour, and when I left four years later I was making $9.00. A college education will open more doors for me and give me more...
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...not quite 30 yet, but I'm more than familiar with the notion that this age is the new benchmark for people to get their lives together. There are books, blogs and Twitter accounts dedicated solely to helping people cross that line in the best shape for their future. They do this by telling you to get rid of debt, stop shopping so much, start a 401(k) and brace yourself for wrinkles. But in my opinion, it takes a lot more than a healthy bank account and nice skin to live a full and happy life, whether you're 29 or 59. Most of us know how to succeed, we just happen to let ourselves –– and a few convenient lies –– get in the way. 1. So long as my job pays well, it's OK if I hate it. The job market may not be what it used to be, but by age 30 no one should be toiling away at a job that leaves them stressed out and dissatisfied with life. We were inspired by a young woman who wrote about turning her back on a lucrative job on Wall Street when years of 14-hour work days made her overweight, burnt out and miserable. "I’m a few months into my new job [as an asset manager for a nonprofit] and it’s made my life richer. I’m making an effort to breathe, smile, eat healthier and have positive thoughts about my future," she wrote. "I took a pay cut of about 30% to change positions, but I don’t think that I should be applauded for making the choice to accept less pay – I don’t view it as a sacrifice." 2. If I turn a blind eye, somehow my finances will figure themselves...
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...After graduating high school, I was always told to go to college. But no one really gets into the details of all the paperwork before college, the reality check of cost of tuition, books, fees, the competition for programs, hours spent during homework, etc. All I knew was that college cost money, that I didn’t have, so I figure getting a job, working, and save up some money. As a young adult with no real responsibility, no car bills, cheap rent, no credit card or loan debt, a decent day to day job would seem like some real money for a just graduated, first job young adult. Well that’s what I thought at least. Sounds simple enough but now I know that without the right support and guidance, my life would’ve remained the same. Day to day job, just barely getting by. That’s what turned into “my after high school plans.” Work and save a little money here and there for college. That work turned into waiting tables at restaurants. At any new place it can be intimidating, being the new person. But as everyone gets to know each other, you connect with people you share common interest with. The wife's talk about their kids or their husbands. The party goers plan the next...
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...Last Minute-Panic (Procrastination) Throughout a person’s life, they are faced with different obstacles, and different challenges of all different types. My life in particular has been full of ups and downs related especially to procrastination. Throughout my life whenever I feel that something isn’t really worth my time or imp just to “busy” to do it. Over the past two years I’ve challenged myself to improve and stick to my words, and start thinking positive about the task at hand. I’ve come up with multiple ways to overcome my issue to better myself and my life. I’ve come up with 7 steps that has helped me through most situation in my life. The first step I take is, analyze the consequences. In this step I start off asking myself, What are you procrastinating that’s actually limiting your life, draining your energy, and keeping you from a 4.0? I soon after answer my own question. For example, If I procrastinate picking your clothes up off my bedroom floor but it doesn’t bother me, then it’s not really a big deal. However, if imp not getting the grades I want, missing opportunities, or disappointing myself and others, I come to the conclusion that it’s time to seriously change my habits. The second step in the process is, knowing my excuses. I pay close attention to the excuses I make to continue my procrastination. Excuses to me are those...
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... Dr. Allyse Sturdivant 3/02/13 Outline I. What did I do after I left high school? A. I’ll be back B. Life begins C. No Choices II. What did I want to become when you grew up? A. Singing B. Lawyer C. Physiologist III. My educational experiences A. I’m back in school again. B. It’s harder getting into school than out of school. C. Receiving my first degree IV. My personal, professional, and academic goals A. My Degrees B. Business C. College Instructor V. Conclusion Introduction Life, before graduation, starts when you are about to graduate from high school. You envision college, girls, parties and sorority as your reason for college. But the academic part of college seems to play a mere second to your thought process. Priorities are a little different due to the fact that you don’t see a degree being important. The intent since I was a child was to become something big in life and get a Noble Peace Prize or possible have a large company. Today some of my friends have...
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...didn’t want anyone who slacked in getting assignments done or meeting in class where everyone needed to show up. So I communicated with everyone in class and had an understanding of what people were serious about their work or just fooled around. Also I knew some of the people in class already and worked with some of them, so I knew who would be dependable or a liability in a group. As a business management leadership major, I’m going to be working with people day in and out. This class is amazing, it’s a wonderful opportunity working with a real company and working with a fantastic team to figure out a plan to make their business better. Next year I will be graduating from college and this summer I have the opportunity to working with a company in account management. After this semester is over I will be working for this company, I feel that everything is going great for me. It’s truly a blessing that I don’t for grant, my family is seeing the hard work I put in and their proud of me. This very happy and excited for the future in the process I’m influencing my friends to get job opportunities as well. Overall, was my internal and external cues I experience that alerted me to reduce the gap with a situation and a desired state. If there’s something I wanted to learn about in this class is to learn about personalities with people I work with. I feel that I can get along with anyone, but figuring out peoples motives and...
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...College Dropouts: Can CSM do more? Every year even a greater number of high school graduates decide to attend, four year and community, college as an extension of their parents’ “American Dream”. Yet consistently even a greater number of them become college dropouts after a short stay. Yvonne Raley states in “Why We Quit” that “Two-year public colleges have a worse record, graduating fewer than 30 percent of their students” (5). The question is: What is causing this and what may be the remedies.? College of San Mateo (CSM) has become an active participant in addressing lack of student study skills and student socio-economic background as the most important reasons for student dropout in community colleges. “Community Colleges have become dumping ground for all the educational problems in the rest of the system” Allen (14). The majority of students arrive at colleges unprepared for college work. Additionally, a great majority of us have been placed in remedial classes to which we neither relate, nor belong since a great majority us are not proficient in 8th-10th grades of either subjects. Most of the substandard students who have passed through the K-12 system lack the skills, or the focus, or the knowledge to deal with college. A vast majority of students in community colleges, some 70% of them, fail to graduate. At CSM Freshman retention rate, due to lack of basic study skills, is taken very seriously...
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...What was once a luxury, is now a "what if." I decided to attend college because I'm promising myself a greater chance at my dream career. I'm striving for both an associate and master's degree. College is a step forward into making something of myself, so I think it's worth the stress, mental pain, and financial stress. College is not cheap, but I happen to think that anyone should at least try to make every cent count. Experiencing college for the first time should be that, an experience; not an overbearing, growth limiting, constant burden. With the price of college tuition being so high, parents might start thinking that maybe sending their children to college wasn't really worth it. Weiner stated that "their parents who are footing a bill that may exceed a quarter of a million…may also wonder whether those funds could...
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...learning and exploring new things. Yes, I know that the classes I take cost a little money, but at least I will learn new things. I’m not just a dreamer, I’m dreamer who will take action to achieve that dream. Trying new things is the way to know what you really want in life and what you don’t want. I know deep down how much they sacrifice for me, of course I’m not taking advantage of them. Walter and Mama are the same. Mama and I do not have the same view in life, but is what makes us different. I just wish she would view my way once. Whenever I’m interesting in something, I get questioned or they cannot get related. Walter is all about money and opening his liquor store with his friends. He thinks money is everything, which it is, but is not important than your loved ones. Ruth sometimes gets me, and so is Mama, sometimes though. Just wished they were behind my back and pushing me to do greater. But instead it’s just me explaining stuff and being judged in my own family. The only person in my life that I look forward to is Joseph Asagai. He just gets me. He make me embrace my African roots, and he’s just sweet after all. My mom wanted me to get with George,...
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