... HIGHER EDUCATION IN ADULTHOOD I. Introduction II. Reinstating to education during adulthood A. Educational Habits 1. Learning Ethics 2. Knowledge Acquisition 3. Swift Growing Technology B. Obstacles of life C. Goals and Determination 1. Orientate by goals 2. Achievable short term goals 3. Time and organization D. Motivations 1. Importance 2. Personal inner growth 3. Compensations and benefits E. Career prospect and rewards 1. Ladder of opportunities 2. Outcomes III. Conclusion: Let the opportunity in when it knocks INTRODUCTION In order for a person to develop into a professional character, there are sacrifices and obstacles to overcome throughout the process. As an individual adult; there are particular obligations towards family members, college courses, work environment and the community that could be time consuming and it could divert us from our goals. REINSTATING TO EDUCATION DURING ADULTHOOD According to Sharam (2007), “Learning in Adulthood is an intensely personal activity”...
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...stable. Setting goals can be psychologically healthy. Using the S.M.A.R.T. goals process, the importance of goal setting can be determined (Cohen, Scott 2013). The first step to accomplishing goals is to set goals. While setting goals, I tend to have a bit of a challenge. I always want to set goals that are reasonable and can be obtained. The thought of opening my own business would be considered as a mastery goal. This goal is something that I would definitely have to work on. It takes hard work and determination to complete. My all time goal due to education would be obtaining a bachelor’s degree, which is categorized as a performance- achievement goal. Seeking a bachelor’s would be rewarding to me. This is something that I have wanted for a long time and is well overdue. I see this goal as being a great accomplishment that involves setting even higher goals to push myself even further in obtaining a higher education. My last goal of importance would be becoming financially stable. This goal is seen as a performance-avoidance goal. During my adulthood, I have encountered hardships as to being laid off and becoming unemployed for a large period of time. It is a goal that takes over importance of all other goals. I would finally have the stability to have more control over my life. I feel that this would be a great push for me to get where I would like to be in life. To achieve these goals, I have learned to stay determined and work as hard as I possibly...
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...things about it including: Extended metaphor, where the poem is compered with Olives real life struggles and life blocks, the other one is consonance, this is where the poem does not only apply to life but also manually, and finally with the use of alliteration and the repetition of a sound to transform the dead swamp into a “ bulling hissing swamp”. and altogether into the spit image of Oliver’s life of pain and gain. The swamp is a metaphor of its own. The poem describes something as a “struggle,closure”.It is interpreted as “the center of everything” this is because the author of the poem describes the swamp as the center of her life....
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...“Obstacles are necessary for success because as in all careers of importance, victory comes only after many struggles and countless defeats.” by Og Mandino.“The Most Dangerous Game” is a short story written by Richard Connell, which takes place after World War II on an abandoned island. The story talks about how Rainsford makes his way through General Zaroff's playground, narrowly escaping death at every corner. General Zaroff forces Rainsford into a game of murder that ends in Zaroff’s death. Throughout the story, Rainsford's beliefs,confidence, and perspective morphs and the story progresses, which makes him a dynamic character. The last obstacle that Rainsford overcome was the environment, which was the main cause of Rainsford being trapped on General Zaroff’s island, and it was also the reason why he eventually won the “ Most Dangerous Game”. The first obstacle that Rainsford overcame was the fear of being killed by General Zaroff....
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...In the book “A Long Walk to Water” by Linda Sue Park, the main character goes through a lot of loss and gains hope and persistence which he learns will be necessary to succeed. This included loss of loved ones, harsh changes in the weather, and the doubt of his ability which this helped him move through his long journey. In Linda Sue Parks book, the main characters deal with these obstacles, and other plot events by using hope and persistence which illustrates the main idea of the book; “A Long Walk to Water”. Facing the loss of loved ones and the doubt put on your ability is hard to deal with. Especially in the book, “A Long Walk to Water”. According to Linda Sue Park’s book, “A Long Walk to Water”, in chapter 11 page 65-66 it says, “Marial...
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...In the novel, Fahrenheit 451, author Ray Bradbury makes the main character, Guy Montage, who is a fireman in a future society, a hero. This novel takes place in a futuristic American city, where people watch an excessive amount of television and books are illegal. However, Guy Montag sees the importance of books and how they are needed in life. Montag goes courage, many sacrifices, and overcomes many obstacles to try and bring books back. An example that shows the heroines of Guy Montag is that he showed lots of courage throughout the novel. Montag shows courage by keeping books hidden knowing that it is illegal and he can lose his life by doing it. Montag also shows courage in the novel by agreeing to do the mission Faber, a friend of Montag...
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...luxury; it is an economic imperative that every family in America should be afforded”. Based on today’s society college education is a very significant stepping stone ensuring a better life and various career prospects in our economy. College is therefore, important to me as it allows personal growth, by enhancing my knowledge. Which has open doors to opportunities, I would not have otherwise. More importantly, college is important to me not only to make myself proud but to be a role model to my children. To show them that despite what obstacles stand in a person’s way, they should never give up. Being a young, single minority mother with two children and only a high school diploma, I was not afforded the opportunities to acquire certain jobs. This made me realized the importance of furthering my education. Many personal experiences have influenced my understanding that without a college education I will not be able to provide financially for my family and to give them the foundation which they need to succeed. Abraham Lincoln quoted that one should, “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” It is often perceived that having children at a young age would halt my opportunities to obtain a college education or opportunities for me to have a productive life, however, that perception was wrong. Like other parents I have been repeating the mantras, “go to school” and “education is the key to success” repeatedly over the years. As a mother...
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...Hickam could challenge his adversities and obstacles, he could not do it himself. He had to have the support of his friends. Without the support that he had received, he could not even dream about building rockets. Mr. Hickam had received support from people you wouldn't necessarily call his friends. For example, the men in the mechanic's shop had supported Mr. Hickam by creating the nozzles and casements for the rockets that he and the rest of the BCMA used. The community members of Coalwood, and members of other communities, had come to view the rocket launches. A quote from Basil Oglethorpe, "If you have any hope of understanding what the grand and glorious future holds for all who dare seize it, you must come to see the rocket boys of Coalwood." This support, albeit emotional, boosts...
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...to education requirements. The workforce is changing quickly, and the requirements are too. Entry level jobs now require that an individual have a minimum of a Bachelor. With struggles of inflation and lack of well paying jobs for the young graduates, affording an education is almost impossible. College View magazine was quoted stating,” The global economy is becoming increasingly more competitive, and in order to give yourself the best change for a well paying job, you must understand the importance of a college education”. The only way to obtain a job that will provide finance stability is by returning ti school and completing an AA degree. Personal development is very important to me because is a lifelong process. Completing a post secondary education provides me with a sense of accomplishment and heightens myself esteem. Working towards my AA degree ( or college education) has provided me in the support and from my family members and friends. My self-esteem is high, and I look at life with a positive attitude towards every challenge I confront. I am proud of myself for the decision I made of going back to school and completing a degree. In the 2007 the New York Times had an article about college education, one quote from article said,” College matters...
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...I found the important way to overcome an obstacle is by being resilient (Harrington, 2012). The way to do this is by using the five key elements (Harrington, 2012). The elements are, “emotional, spiritual, social, family, and physical” (Harrington, 2012, p. 28). Overcoming an Obstacle, Based on the article “Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way” (Harrington, 2012). The way I would overcome an obstacle would be to understand resilience. By recognizing its importance through psychological studies of persons in adverse conditions (Harrington, 2012). Once I understand resilience I would use the five keys elements. The elements include; “physical, emotional, social, family, and spiritual” (Harrington, 2012, p. 28). The first element is emotional. You can keep your emotions in check by being optimistic and positive. You are able to remain calm and make the correct decisions (Harrington, 2012). By using your experiences, you can be successful and will maintain a positive attitude....
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...Imagine having to make the biggest choice of your life, at the age of 14. Sherman Alexie’s book, The Absolutely True Diary of A Part-Time Indian, tells the story of a boy who betrays other Indians and chooses to go to an all white school, called Reardan, not knowing if his decision will kill him or make him stronger as a human being. In writing The Absolutely True Diary of A Part-Time Indian, Alexie wants to teach the readers that if you do not attempt, you will not attain. Junior deciding to fight the stereotypes and making a commitment to going to Reardan, show he is willing to succeed no matter what the consequences may be. Additionally, Junior took every small moment of his life seriously, he knew that something as small as making the school basketball team or climbing a frightening pine tree will make a huge impact on his future. Junior knew that if he stayed a coward and didn’t try to change anything for the rest of his life, the misconceptions about Native Americans would be true....
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...Dreams of success, happiness, wealth, long life, health, or intelligence, whatever it may be, dreams affect the lives of many people. Some may live to fulfill their dreams, some live not realizing their dreams, and others hide their dreams in fear of failing in the end. People lay out excuses, whether it may be the problem with time, money, family, or work, these factors should not interfere with working to achieve your dreams. There is no doubt that it won’t be an easy process, there will be obstacles, and there will be challenges, how you overcome these things are up to you. Your reaction to these hardships could in fact make it or break it. This process of achieving your dreams is shown in Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist. Coelho’s novel was written to show the importance of dreams and having something to live for. In an interview with a magazine, Coelho explained, “The Alchemist is about -- well, it is a fable about the necessity we have to follow our dreams.” Coelho also added, “They will lose their jobs, they will start having problems, but it is the only choice because in any case, you have to pay a price for your dreams,” when he was asked about the problems that may evoke when people would start chasing their dreams. To Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist was written to show the self sacrifice that needed to be made to follow your dreams. The Alchemist outlines the adventures of Santiago, as young shepherd, as he travels from his homeland in Spain to Egypt in search of a treasure...
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...Is the importance of a college education for a lifetime of knowledge, a career, or a directional map of the path for your life? A college education is all of these choices and then some. My choice to gain an education is for the establishment of a professional, personal, and financial foundation. My success also depends on this decision. Success is measured differently for each individual, but for me it’s measured by the opportunities afforded through receiving an education. In today’s economy, knowledge is not something I decided to have; I found it as being something that is essential to gain. According to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, between 1980 and 2005 “young adults with at least a bachelor’s degree consistently had higher median earnings than those with less education” (Kirstina). Obtaining knowledge through a college education is of utmost importance to me. I will be the first in my family to graduate college with degree of knowledge. Knowledge is so vast that there is no exact definition to define it. The definition of knowledge for me, is acquiring information and skills to prepare me for life’s obstacles. One of life’s greatest obstacles that knowledge renders you for, is success in a profession or trade. “The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts net job growth of almost 3 million health care jobs in the decade ending in 2029, a 29 percent increase over other groups” (Katherine). In the health care...
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...to advance the quality of life of socially disadvantaged individuals by upholding the thought that many individuals are unable to meet their most basic needs such as physical and emotional on their own exclusive of assistance from outside sources. Portions of Human Services are also devoted to help people meet their basic needs as well as to place them on the path to independence. Even though Human Services incorporates wide-range of systems, this paper will discuss a more universal view of this model. As well as the long term goal and history of Human Services, the nature of the generalist practice, theoretical frameworks, common intervention strategies and finally, ethical considerations will all be discussed in this essay. The Goal of Human Services As previously mentioned, Human Services is a means by which the socially disadvantaged can be assisted in meeting their basic physical and emotional needs. Various obstacles keep some from meeting their needs on their own. Some of these obstacles have been created by the individual himself due to bad judgment or decisions. However, more often than not the reasons why people cannot meet their basic needs are due to circumstances beyond their control (Martin, 2007). Human service agencies (also known as social service agencies) are called upon by these individuals when they have encountered these obstacles and they do not have anyone that can help them succeed in circumventing them. These obstacles or barriers can be any number...
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...created as a means to help improve the quality of life of the socially disadvantaged by promoting the idea that many cannot meet their basic physical and emotional needs on their own or without assistance from others. Elements of Human Services are also dedicated not only to help people meet their basic needs but to also put them on track to self-sufficiency. Although Human Services encompasses a broad spectrum of practices, we will discuss a more generalized view of this concept in this essay. The goal and history of Human Services, the nature of the generalist practice, theoretical frameworks, common intervention strategies and finally, ethical considerations will all be discussed in this essay. The Goal of Human Services As previously mentioned, Human Services are a means by which the socially disadvantaged can be assisted in meeting their basic physical and emotional needs. Various obstacles keep some from meeting their needs on their own. Some of these obstacles have been created by the individual himself due to bad judgment or decisions. However, more often than not the reasons why people cannot meet their basic needs are due to circumstances beyond their control (Martin, 2007). Human service agencies (also known as social service agencies) are called upon by these individuals when they have encountered these obstacles and they do not have anyone that can help them succeed in circumventing them. These obstacles or barriers can be any number of things ranging from...
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