Growing up is was no question whether or not I was going to college, it was an automatic yes for me. No one had to ever ask me if I was going to college because they all knew that the answer is yes. The reason why I knew that I had to go to college was because everyone in my family went to college; now don’t just think that because everyone in my family went to college that we are a bunch of rich snobs. We have all been hit with the reality of struggles in life. That’s why I learned quickly that you don’t just go to college so you can get a better education you have to be able to do something with that education.…
My motivation for getting my education is my outlook on my future. As I think about what I want to achieve later in life as far as work and income go, I want to get a good paying job to support my family.…
Personal Goals I aspire to attend a university and pursue a higher level of education. My parents did not attend college or even finish high school. I want to be the first in my family to pursue a college degree. I started my journey on the first day of high school. I recognized that I had put my academics before anything in order to have a promising future.…
My educational goals after highschool include, attending Owens Community college for two years to complete my prerequisite classes, and then transferring to The University of Toledo. The ultimate goal after college is to obtain a degree in physical therapy. Education has always been the most important part in my life. Ever since being diagnosed with ADHD, I have always had to make extra effort to make it on honor roll, and achieve other academic goals I set for myself. Having the opportunity to attend a technical school has come with many benefits.…
Though I was born in New York I 've come to live by the Philly way, where everyone loves cheesesteaks and can 't get enough of a Wawa coffee. But I want more than just a papi store around the corner. I want to explore the world, meet new people, challenge myself in other ways than what I could and gain an education in my career to be able to support myself for the future. Living day by day, where I have to watch my mother work 2 jobs because she isn 't able to find anything better due to her background, a mother who only went to school up until the 6th grade and then worked all her life to provide for her children.…
Describe your rationale for seeking a graduate degree and the features that led to your choice of the Human Relations program as the right focus for your studies. At what age do most people begin looking at higher education? For me, the desire to be a lifelong learner has always been a driving factor. I caught the learning bug in 8th grade when I took latin at the community college. But how to be a lifelong learner?…
My Motivation for Going Back to School Persistence towards a goal greater than myself has kept me on a path of victory. I began my formal education in the early 1980s, born to a blue collar family. My parents were and are hard workers. They taught me that you can live a full life being content with where you are, or constantly reaching for the next goal. They invested in various fine arts and recreational activities, while requiring excellence in education.…
I would have never imagined my first educational rotation beginning with the sight of an infant on the brink of death. Cyanotic skin and a tiny lifeless body overwhelmed my emotions with hopelessness and despair. I was reminded of my neighbor's children who are always filled with life and laughter. This was a case no child should ever have to endure. My skills and knowledge were limited.…
Pursuing a higher education? No, thank you. At the beginning of my freshmen year of high school, I decided I had no interest in attending college. There was a lack of enthusiasm for life after graduation I couldn’t shake. I informed my parents that college was simply not going to be for me.…
Personal Statement Standing below the stage and looking at the audience of students, the scene didn't look very terrifying. ¨Up next we’ll have Jayda Porter¨. I heard my name, and my heart began to beat faster. It was my turn to perform. I was given the microphone.…
Motivation; My motivation for pursuing a degree, is to better my life and opportunities going forward. Purpose; My main purpose in seeking a degree is to work in a field that I enjoy, and feel is a great fit for my likes, interests and personality. Values; I feel the values demonstrated in pursuing this degree, consist of dedication, organization and yes, also taking a risk in stepping out of my comfort zone.…
My motivation for coming to college is to better myself,get a better education and find a good paying job. My sister graduated from Virginia College about 2years ago. I'm working smart and working hard to achieve my goals. My goals are to graduate and get my assoicate degree in business adminstration in the next year. The program I chose was Business Administration because I may want to own my own business and be in charge.…
I want a larger home so my son has more space to run around, and that is another reason why I started college. Additionally, I plan on putting my son in private school once he starts kindergarten. This is one of my motivations to continue college and graduate so I can pursue an adequate job. Private school, being extremely expensive, is something I cannot afford without help.…
Brown hair and brown eyes look back at me every morning as I get ready for school. But is that all that there is, or should I see more beneath the surface? In this essay I will analyze the importance of a college degree to myself personally, professionally, what I will need to do in order to be successful, and the ways I will be able to meet my academic and personal goals. A degree from a university is, to me personally, a sense of security. While a university degree will take a lot of dedication, time, hard work, and money, it will provide me with a sense of security for my future.…
My motivation for pursuing a degree comes from within myself. I have gone through many ups and downs with my academic career. Presently being in the area of accounting has helped me develop for my part. I do not have much experience in the accounting department, making every day a studying opportunity. Having this favorable circumstance allows me to have a head start with work experience.…