As we
grow and mature, one of the major aspects of our lives becomes our education.
We struggle and work hard to get through the five or six years of elementary
school, the three or four years of middle school and the three or four years of
high school. Once many of us walk across the stage to receive our diplomas, we
feel a great sense of accomplishment and, to a degree, a sense of completion.
Many of us were conditioned to believe that college was the next step or at
least finding a good paying job. This wasn't negative conditioning, but
sometimes WE are left out of the equation.
I was talking to some colleagues the other day and we were discussing how students now don't seem to have the same feelings about college and higher education that we had. College was looked at as something that was special. It was a place for the elite. It was a place where we could further the knowledge that we only scratched the surface of in primary and secondary school. It was a place where we could make lifelong friendships and have our views/beliefs challenged. Ultimately, it was a place where we found...exactly who we were.
Now, it seems that college is just like high school. It seems to be a place where students expect to be talked to like a psychiatrist would talk to their patients; where students want you to talk to their parents if they did not receive the grade they think they deserve; and where the instructors are to make allowances for every little thing that goes wrong in the students' lives.
What do you think about these thoughts? Honestly, why did you come to college? Did you feel pressured into coming? If you were pressured, what do you think you would have been doing had you not attended college? What are some of your personal definitions of college? Have your definitions changed upon coming to school?
Mr. C
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I was talking to some colleagues the other day and we were discussing how students now don't seem to have the same feelings about college and higher education that we had. College was looked at as something that was special. It was a place for the elite. It was a place where we could further the knowledge that we only scratched the surface of in primary and secondary school. It was a place where we could make lifelong friendships and have our views/beliefs challenged. Ultimately, it was a place where we found...exactly who we were.
Now, it seems that college is just like high school. It seems to be a place where students expect to be talked to like a psychiatrist would talk to their patients; where students want you to talk to their parents if they did not receive the grade they think they deserve; and where the instructors are to make allowances for every little thing that goes wrong in the students' lives.
What do you think about these thoughts? Honestly, why did you come to college? Did you feel pressured into coming? If you were pressured, what do you think you would have been doing had you not attended college? What are some of your personal definitions of college? Have your definitions changed upon coming to school?
Mr. C
Remember these posts are due by Friday September 8 by 11:59 PM. Responses should be at least 250 words.
**On another note, make sure you are commenting on THIS post and not creating your own.
50 comments:
I agree that generally speaking in this generation of students we do not view college in the same perspective of students back when you went to college. I think that is an expectation that we go to college causing most of us to attend solely because we are told that we need to or have to. I personally think that it is a lot easier to get into college now than it was in previous years and we take that for granted. There are also a lot more colleges with more diversity which also help with African Americans like myself being able to even get into college. There was once a time in history that blacks couldn't attend college. It wasn't until 1823 that Alexander Lucius Twilight became the first known African American to graduate from a college in the United States. He received a bachelor's degree from Middlebury College in Vermont. Now all races are attending college. College isn't just for the elite because it is something that is commonly done now. The reasons people go to college are different for each individual. Some may go because they were forced to, some may go for higher education opportunities, and some may go because it is what is expected from them. In today's world it is becoming harder to receive a well paying job without a degree. The older people who should have careers can't have them because they haven’t obtained a degree for many different reasons. Whether its because they didn't want to or couldn't afford to. They have there reasons, but due to that it causes them to have to take jobs from the high school students. Therefore making it even more vitally important to obtain a degree because college is becoming to the only way to have the opportunity to try get a job or begin a career. I came to college because in my household it is expectation to go to college. I also came because I know that in order to live the lifestyle that I want, I need to obtain a degree. A degree is the only way to receive the type of money I want to live comfortably to my standards. I came to college to establish new relationships with people of all kinds. For example, Friendships, business partners, mentors, etc. No, I did not feel pressured to come to college because I was going to go regardless of the expectation within my household. My personal definition of college is a higher learning opportunity that prepares you for the steps you need to begin a career. No, my definition has not changed upon coming to school.
I agree that this generation of students do not view college as the same of students who attended before. In my honest opinion, some students as myself felt the need to go to college due to the fact no one in their families has made it this far. It is very true that college is a whole lot easier to get into now then before and students take advantage of that. People have different mindsets and perspectives on why they should or want to attend college. Speaking for myself, before I came to college I thought of it as a higher level of learning of education but as I attended my classes I would rather call it Grade 13. I came to college because I wanted a better future for myself as I mentioned before, I am the first in my family to attend college. Back in my hometown, most people don't make it out nor have a steady career. That's not what I wanted for myself so I wasn't quite pressured to come to college. Just a fact, I was actually doubted by my own family about leaving to college. College is so much different then how I thought it would be. The partying was true but specificly focusing on the "higher education". Professors would wait until a student would stop talking as if we were still in high school. I see no difference at all. Yes, some people may find who they are in college I don't find that true, I'm still the same as I was in high school or maybe I just haven't found who i was yet. Getting tips from my teachers who did attend college always told me college was hard and that the professors teach differently. I stood by that statement until I got here, its just like high school. My definitions of college has changed upon coming to school. I wasn't prepared for "high learning" but I was trying to prepare myself but yet I'm being taught the same way as high school. So I would consider it as Grade 13 but more so on an adult level.
I somewhat disagree with those thoughts just because I know some students such as my self came to college for a purpose not because they were forced or just because they wanted the "college experience" but because they honestly want to become something in life. I know in my situation college was the place i always wanted to be because no one in my intermediate family made it to college although majority finished high school that was the last step before them entering the work force and as you referred to the jobs that they received were not good paying jobs. So i feel as if college is the only way for me to better myself and hopefully i'll be right. Also in my opinion i sort of do feel that our freshman year of college is the 13th grade and i don't think that in a bad way , i think that the university does that because it is our first year and they want to keep us on track so we can be successful not because they want to baby us , because sadly some of us won't make it to our sophomore year. My definition of college is a institution for higher learning and so far my definition has not changed although compared to back in the day i do believe that college is a little well more known for partying and things other then their intended purposes but overall its what you make it honestly.And most students make college to be about their education. Although college has changed from back in the day , i believe most students still come to college for the sole purpose of attaining a degree to better themselves.
I agree 100% that some students don’t see college as the same perspective of others in the past. I say this because a lot of students in our generation don’t really care about education, some students just come to college to have freedom and basically do what they want to do because they know that no one is here to tell them different. I also feel that a lot of students come to college because they want something for themselves, many college students have parents that didn’t go to college so this is there chance to make a difference and prove that they can do it. I am a first generation student and it was very important for me to go to college. I came to college because I knew I wanted to go further not just with my education but in life as well. Where I am from many students don’t make it this far because they feel like they are not prepared or college is just not for them. I did not feel pressured coming into college because college was something that I wanted to do not because someone told me to. I knew that I needed to obtain some type of degree if I wanted to do bigger and better things, and have a good job as well. My personal definition of college is a place or institution where it prepares you for the next chapter in life, getting you prepared for the bigger world that’s out there. Upon coming to school my definition of college has not changed.
I somewhat agree with what you are saying about today's generation. The reason I don't is because I came ready to learn and further my education and become an adult.But there are a lot of students that just came to get away from home and to party. They act like kids in there mind always calling for there parents when they have problems with anything. I did not fill pressured to come to college. I wanted to come on my own to better myself. My definition of college is a higher learning that's is here to challenge your mind and the way you think. But also here to see you succeeded in life. College to me is dedication. You have to be dedicated to succeeded in college between studying,classes,social life,ect. My definition have not changed since i came to school it's the same and always will be the same.
I agree that students in this generation are more dependent on their parents than generations before. Because of this students tend to use their parents as a crutch. Though this does not apply to every student, there is a good amount of students that do have this problem. So when there are issues with professors and other faculty they will ask their parents to fix the issue because that is all they know. This will be a definite issue once these kids have grown up and will not be able to do stuff on their own.
I personally did want to go to college, though I knew it was my only choice or the military. Being that I knew eventually I would want to work with medicine I knew that college was the only way I was going to get there and I was okay with that. My mom stressed the importance of education, so I knew I wanted to go to college at a young age. Not only to help improve my chances of getting a higher paying job, but also to educate myself on the world around me and improve my social skills with other students.
When I heard about college, teachers from high school said that professors will not baby you, and you will have to do a lot on your own. This is definitely true but I prefer it that way. As I am becoming an adult I am attempting to become more of my own person, and I think that Winston is a perfect place to start my own life.
i agree with this because the generation that we are does not see college the same now . Most students view college as a new hang out spot and now that they have freedom and don't have to worry about parents telling them what to do . Also this generation also depends on their parents more than ever . This does not apply to everyone because there are some that can do everything on their own and have been doing that most of their life. Everyone situation is different from other. Another reason why this can become a problem further down the line is because sense there are a lot that depend on their parents for everything , when situations happens they are most likely to tell their parents so that they can handle it for them. In my opinion i was not pressured to come to college. i always wanted to go to college growing up thats all i talked about. The reason why i am in college is because that i know without an college education life could become very hard. Growing up i knew that i wanted to be successful in life and without an education its hard for you to become successful in life. As a child i always said i wanted to become a doctor when i grew up and still this day i say the same thing so me being in college is because i have purpose and i am achieving every goal that i set for myself.
Most students don’t seem too excited about going to college due to trying to “survive” in the real world. To actually live “comfortable” you will most likely have to go to college so that you can use your degree or your knowledge to get a well paying salary. Also, with so many opportunities to pay for college, it is not as hard to go to college then it was years ago. It was cheaper years ago to pay for college but very time consuming. In this time, it is expensive to go but they’re opportunities to pay for it. I decided to go to college for multiple reasons. After graduating high school, I decided to join the military. I then realized “what do I do if something severe happens to me in the military.” Like what if I get sent to combat and lose a leg? I then will be medically discharged and no back-up plan. My other reason also was that I made a promise to my mother that I will be the first to go to college and graduate. I will always keep my promise. My third and most important reason is I have a four week old daughter. I have to get the best education to give my daughter the best future then what I had. I feel pressured in a way that I cannot fail due to providing for my family. I also am going to college so that I can get my ROTC contract and commission into the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant, which means more responsibility but more pay as well. I feel like college should be for younger adults to transition to the more adult life. No parents around and it is up to them to find their “calling.” So my definition of college is to become on your own, be responsible and live your life freely. My definition has not changed yet.
I feel like students these days don’t look at college that same as people did back then because back then people were all about proving people wrong to get a higher education and now it’s like the students don’t care at all to go to college and educate themselves to take care of their family and get a higher paid job. Students now shouldn’t take it for granted now because it was students that wanted to further their education but couldn’t because they didn’t have the money to go to college or had to work to take care of their families. Now students feel like college should be just like high school where professors should talk to them like they are their parents but students should be adults now and know they need to get their work done on time when the professor say turn it in. When students don’t receive the grade they feel like they deserve then they try to talk to the professor for the grades. Most athletes think that sense they are on an athletic team then they feel like they just going to get the grade instead of doing the work that they were supposed to do. I came to college to get my degree so I can get a high paying job instead of working a 9 to 5 just to make minimum wage. I don’t feel like I was pressured to go to college because it was a choice of mine to go because I want to get paid a lot of money for my family.
I can somewhat agree to the fact that this generation still acts like they did in high school, but eventually students will start taking an initiative to become more mature and act more like an adult as the days go by. Eventually the ones who still act like they are still in high school will learn and reality will hit them soon. I came to college because I did not want to settle for less, I wanted to further my education and basically, my life. I want to make my parents proud one day and help them when they cannot help themselves. At first, I did feel pressured into coming to college, then I learned quickly, it is not about what other people wanted me to do, it was about what I wanted to do in the end. If I did not come to college, I would more than likely be working and probably going to community college, trying to get out of my parents’ house. My personal definition of college, would be described as a place of finding yourself, a bigger learning environment which helps you shape yourself as you go out into the real world. I also see it as a place where you can show off the excellence you continue to gain as you attend the institution. College is about growing, learning and flourishing, take advantage of it while the chance is here, it is not all about partying, balance is key. My view of college has not change since I have gotten here. I still have so much more to learn about myself, and others around me.
I slightly agree with the ideal of college being for the elite. I feel to make it here you have to be a self motived person. Time management is also a major key. While being able to carry yourself as an adult in a higher class. This seems to be a problem my generation isn't able to comprehend. I also agree that students are very dependent on their parents. Most students use their parents to say things they cant say to their professor. I can't say I was forced to come to college , but my parents had a lot of influence on my decision. I feel I wanted to go to college just as much as they wanted me to. The thing college has made me learn is you the only one who can change your life is you. Most people who don't go to college rarely go through this change. So they are more likely to not desire an change of life style or an growth in their maturity. This is one of the most important reason why I attend college today. Another reason is I'm a first generation college student , which means I feel pressure to succeed in school. The main reason I'm in college is to show my younger sister that you can make money without doing illegal things. My definition of college is a place where you can have fun , be free , and improve your knowledge on the world. College could also be used as an escapes for some people to get a way from pass experiences. I also think college is just a place to find your self in this world.
Zakyrah Damonni Haynie
I didn’t come to college because I wanted to, I came to college because I had to. In the world today, if you’re not rich or famous, you pretty much have to stay in school until you get a high paying job or a decent job period. That is what college is for. It is for giving a higher education so that people earn their degrees and get a good job. College is for people who want to become engineers, business majors, FBI agents. I want to be a professional runner. That’s all I ever wanted to be. That’s all I ever wanted to do with my life was run. But no, in college, it isn’t about making professional runners, it's about graduating champions. Don’t get me wrong, I want to graduate college and get my masters and blaw blaw blaw to earn a good living. But I want to pursue my dream as well. I don’t want college to get in the way of my dream. Many people would see it the other way around. There are only three ways my life can go. I can become pro my sophomore year in college, never get hurt, run until I want to retire and live off my professional dollars or, I can never get the chance to become pro, graduate college and come back for my masters and get my license as a chiropractor. And three, I can do both. I guess I’ll find out in college.
I agree with college being seen in different ways. College to me is like a 13th grade its not really needed. College was not in my plans I wanted to be a paramedic. I had already paid for classes started school and everything. Plans changed when I seen everyone around me not doin anything that had graduated years before me. I said to myself you got to leave in order to become something more. That is why I am here now for my grandma and me. College is not a job after school its just a paper stating that u can stick to something and that you have determination to make your self great. That is where a lot of people get the idea of college wrong at. They come thinking that they are going to come out with a great paying job when that sometimes never happens. You end up in the same spot you left but just with a little more intelligence and a little less ignorance. But the promise alone grants a future that is wanted by many but given to a few. So yes college is seen like a 13th grade to me. I am riding off of a promise that I am gonna be given because I am gonna take it.
I most definitely agree that college isn’t viewed as a necessity by the generation today. High school is really the deal breaker for a lot of kids because a lot happens within those 3-4 years. Sometimes you have fun and sometimes high school is very stressful so once it comes time to graduate, students are relieved that it’s not a requirement to deal with school anymore. I wanted to go to college because I wanted to experience the “college life,” and my parents didn’t go to a university for the simple fact that I was being born. I personally didn’t feel I was pressured because my mom let me make the choice to go out of state when I very much well could have went to a university 10 minutes away from my house. However, I did feel that it was overwhelming because it came about so fast. I just gained freedom of one school in June, only to go right back in August. But, in the end I knew college would be worth it because it’s a higher chance that I’ll get a good paying job in the future, so I wanted to set myself up for success. College is a big adjustment because it’s really the beginning of adult hood. You gotta take care of yourself, keep yourself on track, and really know how to take on big responsibilities. I sometimes myself thinking I still have to ask my mom if I could go out to certain places or I have to tell her where I'm going because that’s what I was used to back at home. Now that I’m on my own, it’s up to me to be responsible to to be smart about everything I do here. College isn’t for everyone and I believe that’s okay. It doesn't mean someone will do better than the other, but it’s all about what you do with your time whether you’re in college or not.
I agree that college is looked at differently by each generation. I feel as if college does remind me of my high school experience because for one my high school experience was very different. I attended a early college high school where we actually where on a college campus all day and attended anywhere from 2-4 college classes a day versus 1-2 high school classes a day and just as here the college classes where not every day and varied in time depending if it was a lecture or a lab. However I am very grateful for my experience as it prepared me for where I am today. I came to college because in todays society if you don't have any college degree you are most likely to not be successful or even get a job no more than fast food or retail, which is not a way to live. At least for me anyway. I didn't feel pressured to come to college at all I have always dreamed of being a surgeon and have always known there was a lot of schooling and training needed to do so. My personal definitions of college is it is what you make of it, you have to learn to get out of your comfort zone and communicate with people from all different background and levels of education along with staying focused. Yes college is perceived to be a lot of work at times it is but if you can prioritize, stay on top and stay focused and just do the work it can be done. And even coming here to a bigger university from my early college/community college my college definition has not changed.
I can agree, only because I feel like I'm that person. I felt pressured from my dad, and others in my family that did not attend college. I honestly believe that certain students look at college as a big party and to get away from home and the other half of students look at it for what it's worth. Most high school students really don’t look into colleges, like myself, it's either a last minute resort. To be honest college was my first choice after high school, but not attending WSSU. The only reason why I applied here was because I didn’t have to pay to apply, and it was last minute. I'm still considering attending a law school in Texas. When I tried out for red team and made it, that’s when I decided I wanted to attend WSSU. My dad is very judgmental and wants the best for me, so he has been really big on me going to a four year university and getting a degree. None of my family members went to college or at least an university, so he's super proud of me, just like the rest of my family members, and I can't let him down. I feel like I'm just here to cheer and make my dad proud. My major is Justice Studies and I feel as if I don’t need a four year college to become a private detective. I really want to start my career by going to law school, and getting rid of this record so I can become what I'm trying to become. I feel as If I was to move to Texas and start my career I would disappoint my father. I just know that I don’t need four years of college to become what I want. I feel like college is a waste of time for me at this point because I'm not trying to become a doctor, or lawyer, or even a teacher. Education is important, but I just think I'm wasting my time when I could be starting my career. I wouldn’t necessarily say waste my time, but all I'm saying is that I want to focus on my major more. Criminal Justice interest me, and I also know that there are more option for me if I was to graduate college, but I'm just really interested in law enforcement.
I believe college is viewed differently after attending it. Today's generation does view college differently than when you attended college because a lot has changed within colleges over the years for example how diverse colleges are now from back then. I also consider that there are people that still view college as something special as I do since my parents never attended college. Through their life experiences, I have seen the hardships they face daily in order for my siblings and me to have a better life than them by getting a higher education. Also in my culture, not many people are fortunate enough to attend college due to the lack of support from their family or financially wise. I came to college to expand my knowledge, to accomplish one of my goals, and to become an adult. I felt no type of pressure coming into college due to the fact that I have a purpose of coming which is to make my dream career into reality. In order to accomplish my dream, I have to attend college in order to get my degree. My personal definition of college is a place to become more knowledgeable through professors and classmates, and making the best out all four years by getting out of your comfort zone, exploring yourself, and making connections through networking. On top of that, you have to not lose focus on your purpose for coming to college. Although I have not been in college for long my definition has remained the same.
While I was pressured into going to college from my family, I took it as encouragement because in the city I grew up in, not going to college will lead to either selling drugs, struggling to pay bills with minimum wage or a few dollars above minimum wage, and barely have any opportunities to get a promotion or get a raise. College does feel like a grade 13 when it comes to how my professors teach/lecture. It doesn’t feel like grade 13 because, in college, you get way more freedom but also more stress such as financial aid. Furthering your knowledge from primary and secondary school is overrated in my opinion because you can have all of this knowledge and have a hard time finding a job or career after graduating. I attended college mainly because I’m not ready to be completely independent and not quite sure what I want to do with my life. I do know what kind of salary I want in the future which I will most likely need a college degree for. I look forward to internships and networking while in college because it will give me a higher chance of getting a job in my field of study when I graduate. I already knew who I was before I got to college. I still see college as something special simply because it will help me gets out of my small town and have a better life than my parents. My definition of college hasn’t changed. It just like almost being a freshman of high school where your middle school faculty will tell you that high school is way harder than middle school and when you get to high school, you realize that isn’t so much harder other than a few courses.
I personally feel like students have to grow up eventually and have to get out of the bad habit of calling their parents when a grade isn’t in their favor, college is a place where you get a higher education and make new friendships that might be lifelong, I totally agree with those thoughts. I came to college to get a higher education so that I can make something out of myself and so that I wouldn’t have to work tirelessly for low pay and live from check to check, that’s the reason why I came to college. If I wasn’t in college I probably would still be working at my previous job but instead of being part time I would be full time and when I was working there I knew that I wasn’t going to make a career out of it because it sucked and I wasn’t treated fairly, if I hadn’t attended college by now I would be regretting my decision of not going because I would look on social media and see my high school friends growing and improving while I’m at home with the same attitude and mindset about life. My personal definition of college is a higher educational institute where students learn life lessons and grow up. My personal definition has not changed because college is a growing experience, some students are hours away from their parents and they have to learn how to grow up and depend on themselves because they are going to be in this world alone after college.
College or 13th grade? I honestly believe it depends on how you were raised if you consider it college or 13th grade. If you grew up in a household where your parents did a lot for you and you were not very independent, then I believe the student would want the professor to talk to their parents if they did not receive the grade they think they deserved; or even have the instructors make allowances for little things that go wrong in the students' lives. However; if you had parents that raised you to be independent then I believe they prepared you for the college life. In my high school, even some of the teachers were trying to get us prepared for college providing us with tips like “the professors will not baby you in college”, motivation, and the basic knowledge needed to succeed in college. It was the choice of the student to take the information and take it seriously. I came to college because I wanted a higher education and wanted to be financially stable on my own without relying on anyone else. I did not feel pressured into coming to college my parents would have been proud as long as I did something productive with my knowledge and future. My definition of college would be an institution that provides a degree worthy education. My definition of college has not changed since I have entered and had a chance to experience college. College honestly forces you to work for your degree there are no handouts.
The fact that some people think of college as an extension to high school is very idiotic. To me college doesn't really just have one meaning because of how much it shapes you as an individual and all of the opportunities you receive from it. College is the jumpstart to the rest of your life. Nowadays you can't even get a decent job with at least some type of college degree. College is the time period for you to develop into mature, responsible and independent adults, so you can have a smooth transition into the real world. College is the place where you ultimately find out what you are going to be and what you are going to do for the rest of your life. College is indeed something that is very special and you just can't take for granted because there are people in the world that would love to have the opportunity to be in college but cant because of various reasons. Now some people in the world don't go to college and can be perfectly fine, but usually they do attend college but just don't finish. I would say the only downfall to that is if you drop out or don't attend college to become a singer if that doesn't work out then you have nothing to bounce back with because you don't have a degree. You will have a harder time to get a job compared to others who do have a degree. All that being said, now that I have the opportunity to attend college I would have to say that my definitions for college have not changed. Even though I'm only a freshmen and I've only been in college for about four weeks I have learned a lot about myself and essentially what I want to do for the rest of my life. College is no joke its ultimately all on you and what you want to do. Nobody's going to baby you, make you go to class or call your parents when your grades aren't right. It's all on YOU. So when I said college is the time period where you develop into mature, responsible and independent adults, I meant that and ultimately that is the main reason I personally came to college. I wanted to be able to get out into the world and learn about myself and develop these attributes that are essential in life, make my brand and embark on my journey in life. Also being that neither one of my parents graduated from college that was also my drive to attend college.
I do agree with this statement because our whole lives we are taught that we are expected to go to college as if it wasn’t a choice, so people nowadays feels as if it is just another part of highschool. We are told that if we don't go to college we will struggle through life and that will never make money without a college degree. I came to college because my parents basically instilled that there was no other option but for me to go to college. I did feel pressured into coming because people kept telling me that my life was going to be hard and i will never make any money. I feel like if i wasn't in college my life would be hard because wouldn’t be able to pursue the career i wanted to do and i would be able to live the lifestyle i wanted, i would probably try to go to community college and see what job i could get with that. I feel that college is a place where use decide how the rest of your life will be and that if you study hard enough that you can do what you’ve always wanted to do, but now there are all these new way to earn money without and education such as youtube, twitter, and all these other social media websites that if you have the right tools then you don't have to go to college, and if you choose the wrong major and you can’t get a job then college was just a big waste of money and your gonna have an even more serious problem.
I agree that the view of college has changed overtime. It’s still special but, it’s not as big of deal as it used to be. It’s not about being the most elite or truly wanting to explore/expand knowledge. Today, the main reason for most people (some it’s the only reason) is knowing we need it because it’s the only way to make more money. Another reason is because there are lots of other ways to be successful because of the internet and social media, etc. I don’t think college is as necessary as it used to be because of all the other ways, possibilities, and chances you could take and have it work out. I honestly came to college because I knew I wanted to be able to make better money than I would if I only had a high school diploma. I do have a true interest in my major of psychology. I wouldn’t say I was pressured to go to college, there just wasn’t any other options for me. Going to college after high school is all I know. The only real pressure that came along with college was trying to figure out where to go. I had people’s opinions, my own thoughts, and I had to be very mindful of money because I have older and younger siblings that are trying to do their thing too. My personal definition of college would be that it is a more independent version of high school, that you center around yourself. You get independence to choose what you put your time and effort into like classes, activities, etc. You get to choose everything you do, and there is no one there to hold your hand or tell you what to do. It’s more challenging but, I take it a lot more serious. I like college a lot better than high school. I’ve always felt this way about it.
Receiving my high school diploma and attending WSSU has been a goal from the beginning, I knew that I was going to attend college, go to medical school and then become an anesthesiologist. My perception of college is way different however from what I have experienced so far and it does feel more like grade thirteen than college. College is suppose to be the opportunity of a lifetime with the ability to receive a higher education, gaining freedom, and giving a person the time to transform into a productive young adult to society. The amount of work and not being constantly reminded of assignments and due dates has been the biggest change from high school to college but the restrictions placed on everything makes you feel like you haven't really gained anything. Since being at college I realized that we still can't do whatever you want but that is also a price that comes with being an adult. Picking and choosing what you partake in is fine but participating in activities that you don't want to shows a true maturity that we are all trying to gain through this college experience. Still, I wouldn't change coming to college for anything, I wasn't pressured to attend a university because I wanted that for myself. For personal reasons I have a big dissatisfaction with being dependent on anybody, of course as a minor and going to school I still need financial support, but once I'm out of school and out in the world I want to be fully independent. I will have a great job, own my own home, and be able to treat myself to recreational activities without the need to depend on my family or any man for finances just love and support.
I came to college to learn and set a foundation for starting my career in the near future. I do agree that most kids want their parents to talk to their teacher when they do not receive the grade they want. Personally, I have never had an adult figure that has cared enough about my grades to talk to my teachers. If I did not attend college, I would most likely work in retail and get paid minimum wage every two weeks. I feel as if everyone handles college differently based on their upbring and if they can be independent or not. Typically, children who were sheltered come to college to party and bask in the fact that they do not have someone to answer to everyday. Some people can actually party and do all the extracurricular activities they want and still be able to keep up with the work load and maintain good grades. In my experience, I had a lot of freedom growing up. I have always been more independent and mature than most people my age because when I was younger certain circumstances made me have to grow up faster than I should have.
I think that the “high school” mentality will eventually level out as the incoming students calm down and mature. The fact that there are so many people around to socialize with and constant activities going on, it can be hard to find your own routine and find self discipline. By the end of the first semester, I would hope the high school view will be out the window.
I came to college because I felt like it was the right decision for me so that I could have a great career. I have always been told by my family that you need a college degree these days to find a good job, so college seemed the right decision to make. I do not feel like I was pressured to come to college by my family or anybody else. I was just told that I need to do something to get out of Henderson, which is where I am from. Henderson has very few jobs and has a high crime rate, and many people are struggling. I wanted to do something that would get me out of that atmosphere, and attending college was a way to do that. If I stayed in Henderson I would probably be working a low paying job such as a fast food restaurant or a store, I may have even been involved in some bad situations. My personal definition of college is that it’s the best way to get you into the career field you want to be in and it is also a fun experience. It can also be expensive as well and some people can’t afford it, but even if it’s not a four year university, going to trade school or a two year college is better than working a job you don’t enjoy and that’s not paying a lot. My definitions have not changed since I have been college so far. I think that being here will prepare me for my future and I think that I’ll have fun here too.
In my opinion, college is way different from high school in many ways. Being able to live in a dorm with another person, friend or stranger, without your parent or guardian around, being on your own, taking responsibility in everything, stages in becoming a young adult, meeting new people from different states and countries with different cultures. In the classroom, your professor is not going to baby you. You have to know when to turn in your work and ask questions when you have a concern, you have to report to class on time, missing class can result in you missing a lot of important information and getting it from a friend. It’s part of taking responsibility. In high school, a lot of things get handed to you, but in college, it’s the very opposite. I came to college because I want to pursue a nursing career and later become a pediatrician. I wanted to experience the college life and better myself. I always said that I was going to attend college. My family wanted me to go to college but I know they would have supported whatever decision I decided. My personal definition of college is having fun but your school work always comes first. College is very expensive especially if you don’t have scholarships and grants. It’s very important to get involved on campus. Eventually you’ll bored and have nothing to do. Getting into clubs and other organizations will resolve that issue. Everything I thought about college was very true so my definitions haven’t changed at all.
Before college was on my mind I just went off of what I’ve seen in movies. But that was back in the eighth grade before high school. As went into high school I enjoyed cooking that I thought I wanted to be a chef but I slowly realized I just enjoyed it for fun and not professionally. Then I started learning small parts of programming after realizing that I would love to make games for a living, make what I love doing the most. During my junior year I didn’t want to go to college at all because I felt like it was a waste of time, to go to school to learn a skill that you could learn at home. Knowing that I had realized that even if I learned the skill I wouldn’t be able to get a job because many of the jobs require you to have a degree of some sort. If I was not in college I would still be working at little caesers during the week and learning more programming. Again, to me at sometimes I feel a lot of the things are useless here when I just want to make games. Right now, I think college is a place for some to go too to find out what they want to do and for others who already know to get out as fast as they can to get too there career as fast as possible. So, my definition on college hasn’t changed just more ha been added to it.
College was what I expected it to be at the same time it really was not. Coming into college a lot of people told me this and that and I just couldn’t wait to experience all the great things everyone talked about. When school had started Some of the things people told me about college was true and the other things I have yet to witness. In my family, I had one brother to take on college and it didn’t go so well for him and, he didn’t finish and, my parents attended college but at a later age. The reason I came to college was because I wanted to further my education while obtaining a degree taking my education on to earn multiple degrees. Going to college I felt like I had no choice because my parents always talked about me going to college and how excited they were for me to go, them telling me that almost everyday for as long as I can remember made me feel like if I didn’t attend college would have let them down in a type of way. If I did not attend college I would be back at home with my mom and siblings working at Bojangles doing the same thing every single day and I hated the same routine because I always had to work if I wasn’t in school. I am glad that I chose to come to college because I know when I graduate I will have a way better job than a fast food restaurant. College defined in my eyes as an opportunity to make something of your furthering your education taking on the real world, I also believed that you control your destiny while in school. My definition of college has not changed and remains the same.
I agree that society can pressure you into either between and getting a good paying job as soon as you get out of high school. In my experience, my parents didn’t necessary say that I had to go to college but there was a lot of pressure to decide quickly what I wanted to do coming out of high school weather that was going to college or going to the military. The reason that I came to college was to get a further education and to also get a better chance of making a good paying job. Also, I came to college because of the diversity of people that you’ll meet and you never know who has the same idea as you and you might work together and reach both of your dreams at the same time. My personal definition of so a place that you go to get a higher learning then you already have. College is also a place of a lot of distractions that could make you lose focus of why you came and how much you had to pay to be here. Some things that I am have done wrong so far is being forgetful or lazy on Fridays when it’s time for class, Other things that I need to do better is getting a job because money will always be tight. Overall college or whatever you’re doing is however you make it and depends on how much you really want something in life. So always do your best weather you’re in college or going to that high paying job
It does not feel like college just feels like a 13th grade to me it feels like I am still in nigh school but then again it doesn't because I am more independent and learn how to do more things on my own, but also I chose to come to college to better my future and achieve my goals for the future. I feel that if I was home I would be working and trying to go to school and try to hang out with my friends and then I would loose focus on school and just be working and I would not achieve my goa. but I cannot say that I was pressured into coming to school , I think you should never let anyone pressure you into doing anything. Also I don't think that everything little thing indo is wrong and I surely don't expect you to call my parents about anything . I am in college and I should be able to accept any consequence that is given to me. My definition of college is a place to better yourself and get a higher education so TNT you can be successful in the future whether it be in your profession or just in life period although it can be very distracting you just have to stay very positive and stay focused.
I agree to the fact that students have different feelings about college in todays society. Although there are some students who believe that college is a special place to be, a lot of students come and still want it to be like high school. Personally, I already knew college was going to be way different from high school in every aspect. I came to college to break a cycle in my family which is finish college the first time around, and to be a better man than my father. Being able to sustain a family obtaining a career where I feel happy to wake up to everyday is very important to me. No pressure was felt upon attendance here at WSSU, I waned to be here. Being average is not an option for me. My definition of college is that this is a place where you come to figure out who you are and your purpose in life.
I agree that many students do not view college like it was one viewed by the people of older generations. I do not feel like college is a copy of high school, it still is a special place to be but there is a catch to it. College is a special place to be because people come here to better themselves, to make a fresh start, etc. while many other people cannot afford to come here. The thing that makes college not as special as it could be is the fact that getting a well paid job is almost impossible without a college degree of some sort. As for me I was forced to go to college. My parents did not want me to take a year break to work because they thought I would never go back to school if I didn't do it immediately. Applying to college was very stressful for me with the fact that I thought I was applying to throw my life away. I did not know what I wanted. If I hadn't attended college I would have been working as a Nurse Aid and saving up my money for when I finally did decide to go to college. In the end I am thankful for my parents for making me go to college because it's not as terrifying as I thought it would be. My definition of college is a place people go to renew themselves or to even get a second chance in life. People that come to college go there to get themselves ready for the future of being in the work force and to get the degree that they want the most. Even when I was terrified of coming to college my definition of it stayed the same. What bothers me the most about college those is that it is priced as a luxury but it is considered a necessity by many.
I somewhat agree that some students do view college as high school just bigger. I know I did, but I had to realize my parents are not always going to be there when I am in trouble or having a problem with a professor. But I did come to college to further my education and also so I can become the doctor that have always wanted to be, and not going to college I know for fact that I would not be able to do those things. My parents did not pressure me into going to college. It was my idea because I know that I would not become a doctor if I did not go, but I if I did not go to college I do know that I would be working at this place call Harris Teeter doing full time hours. My definition of college is a home away from home or I my case huge high school with way more to it. For the students who stay on campus it is a whole another home for them without their parents. To it is a place where if you do not do your work it is on you no one is there to baby you, keep you track, or wake you up in the morning. But being here on WSSU campus my definition has not changed as much, but when someone asks me how is college I am going to tell them it is not nothing to be played with.
We are in the “Participation” age where people believe they should get an ‘A’ just for showing up. Hard work and responsibility are dying, mediocracy is now acceptable, and going the extra mile is too far. The value of an education just isn’t worth much anymore. My family influenced us to go to college after high school because knowledge is power. My Grandma would always say “No one can take your education, so get all you can.” Growing up I hated school because I had no choice but to there. Right around the end my sophomore year in high school I realized that it was almost over and the “Real World” was coming. After graduation, I bounced around, undecided and confused, I just couldn’t make a commitment. So I started working, and after three years in retail and two years in customer service I had to do something else, I knew I didn’t want that to be the rest of my life. That’s when I knew it was time to go back to school. Since community college and I didn’t mix well I wanted to go somewhere I felt I would excel, and where I could be a part of something great. So back to the question “College or grade 13?” If you see college as grade 13 then you may be in the wrong place. This where you come to explore, to grow, to achieve. It is a privilege to be here and to see as anything less is childish. People are fighting and dying for the rights and privilege to learn. College is like an initiation or a bridge to a more mature and elite society.
Well first off, I came to college because I knew that was the only way I was probably going to be a successful black man. College in my opinion isn't like high school. In high school we treat freshmen inferior and we treat seniors as if they're superior. In college I don't believe we do that because all of us are GROWN. We are all here to have fun, meet new people, and also chase that degree. Did I feel pressured going to college? I did a little bit because my parents didnt go to college and since I was that "golden child", many people had high expectations for me to go to college and be as successful as I was in high school. If I didn't go to college, 9/10 I would have probably joined the military or kept building up my brand/entrepreneurship. Your freshmen year of college in my opinion isn't the 13th grade. Your freshmen year of college is your 1st year of you being an independent adult. No supervision, no guidance, and rarely any rules. My definition of college hasn't changed but the more I start to understand college the more I start to see that it can be a scam sometimes but college as a whole isn't a scam.
What I think about the thoughts that in the 21st century students are now taking college less serious than they need to be like back in the day, I think it is shameful because now or days kids come to college now just to party and have fun with friends they don’t even look at it as furthering their education and gaining more knowledge, a lot of kids just blow their college life away on partying and having fun rather than actually getting an education, but they also are failing to realize that they are the ones paying for school so if that is what they choose to do than that is their own decision to make because at the end of the day that’s them wasting their parents hard earned money. I wanted to come to college to of course further my education and to feel the experience of being on my own. No I did not feel pressured into coming to school, it was a decision that I honestly made and wanted to do for myself. My personal definitions of college before actually coming here was, success, education, and life lessons. I say those three definitions because college is supposed to make you successful when you graduate from it, education is supposed to be gained and taken of advantage in a positive way, and for life lessons college as whole is a bunch of life lessons you live and you learn from the mistakes that you may have made while attending college.
I agree with you concept of college students in this time are different than before we've become more dependent on our parents and their guidance and their help like we still have training wheels on and things don't go our way. I came to college because it's always been a goal of mine I always had the mindset that if I went to college I'd live a comfortable life and I've always had a goal of being a doctor and having a perfect life but then half of me has bigger dreams of not being interested in a 9-5 and being a celebrity, a Social Influencer, actress and things o that such and being in college kind of conflicts with that for me because one is closer to obtain than the other. I wasn't pressured into coming because I knew college is where I wanted to be but I know once I got here I realized that I was a creator and I had so much talent and I've been torn about if I'm limiting myself to medince. My definition of college hasn't changed but some of my views have like I believe the 13th grade is a real thing but in a good way I mean coming in college is exactly like HS to me and I feel like having the FYE and things is a good transition into what college life is going to be like further down the line. Also I used to think you needed to come to college with a plan because that's what I did but realistically plans changed which is natural and that happened to me.
I agree 100% with these thoughts on education in today’s generation. I say this because many people these days have different views on college. While some people feel that a college degree is very important so that they’d have the privilege to receive a better job, others feel as if education is not as important and that college is a scam. There are even students that feel that they are not “good enough” to go to college. In the old days, education was something that had to be earned not handed to you. Students were taught to work hard for whatever they wanted. It’s very different now. Nowadays, education isn’t as important as it was, therefore students don’t feel that they should work for it. For me, college wasn’t forced on me, however I had to chose between the options of work or college. I worked hard to go college because it was something that I wanted to do for myself. If I would have never came to college and chose the other route, life for me would be somewhat okay but not the same. College has changed me in so many ways and it’s only been a month. It has helped me grow in so many different areas of my life that I know if I stayed home instead of furthering my education, I wouldn’t have been able to receive change or the networking opportunities that are to come in the future. My definition of college is a place for education but also a setting that allows you to network,find new things about yourself, meet new people, and meet your lifetime friends. I feel like college can be a great experience for everyone that desires to go!
I agree completely that most of my generation have a very different view on college than past generations. Now it seems that going to college is not seen as a major life goal but as an unnecessary struggle. At my old high school, seniors took a survey at the end of the semester, just before exams, to see how many had made college decisions or had been accepted to any college at all. The results revealed that less than 20% of my graduating class had actual intentions on attending college. I decided to attend a university because I did not want to work for my entire life. I plan to build a career so that I may retire happily and my kids will be set to make their own college journey--if they choose to do so. I was slightly pressured to go to college, but not to the extreme. My mom simply said that if I stayed home and worked, I would have to pay bills and live by her rules. College gave me the safest and easiest shortcut into adulthood. I plan to flourish and make a name for myself. My definition of college is not just personal freedom but the gateway to all avenues of success. College is the gift of intellectual expansion and social diversity. My definition of college is still strong in my mind and I intend to explore every avenue and intellectual branch possible.
I personally somewhat agree with your prospective that our generation depends on their parents and basically wants everything handed to them because I am partially guilty of that when it comes to calling my mother for everything. I also do believe that comes with being a freshman and adjusting to the college life. Along with that I do feel as though some of our generation does go to college to get out of their parents’ house, to gain freedom, and to say that they are now grown. In my opinion, I think going to college is something special because not everyone gets the opportunity to go to college and it does not only give you lifelong friends, but teaches you lifelong lessons. I came to college because I have my whole life planned out and in order to accomplish those goals, college is the first step. I also choose to attend college because I wanted the college experience, make my family proud, and it has always been something I’ve wanted to do since I was a little girl. No, I do not feel like I was pressured into coming to college but like my mom always says “I better have had a good back up plan”. My personal definition of college is somewhere you go to further your education and to join adulthood. I do not think that my definition of college has not changed but I do consider it to be grade 13 because we are taking general education courses and technically are the babies on campus.
I personally feel like college is much like high school. From what i’ve experienced now in college I feel as if it’s similar to high school from a social standpoint. In college you have your group of friends that you hang out with and bond with just like you do in high school. I came to college for an opportunity to further my education and meet new people. In college you’re essentially on your own and this is the time to develop who you are as a person. I wouldn’t say I was pressured to go to college, but I was definitely heavily influenced. Most of my family went to college and they have high expectations for me so I didn’t want to let them down. Me going to college was my decision because now in life you can’t really get anywhere without getting a college education. Although people that have college degrees don’t always end up with great jobs or where they saw themselves I still feel like it’s important to have a degree. Other than the motivation of getting a good job I still want a better education for myself. My personal definition of college is a place where life long relationships are made and where you do most of your growing. My personal definition hasn’t changed because in just this short amount of time i’ve seen a change within myself. College makes adaptable because you're in a new setting and everything isn’t handed to you. You find out who you are as a student and a person, in high school your teachers make sure you get stuff done, but now everything is up to you.
I somewhat agree that some students do not view college in the same perspective as students back then. But I also think that college is basically very much the same thing, just a lot more freedom and no one pushing you to do your work, and a lot more work. So with that being said, I believe that many students do not take college for granted. I believe that many people in our generation are starting to realize that nothing will be handed to you, you have to go out and get it. And I'm not saying that if you go get a degree that you're going to land some great six figure job. But in the eyes of an employer, you have knowledge and skills and that's all they're looking for. But, going to college is a great experience and not everybody can and will do it. My personal definition of college is the start of a new life and a chance to be successful in it. It is a place to have fun, make new friends, and maybe even lifelong friendships. Yes, I do feel like this is grade 13 because we are taking almost similar classes that we would in high school.
I agree to an extent because some people see college as a way out or a life changer. Even though i do not live on campus i still feel like college is like a big neighborhood where you do meet friends and gain different types of relationships. You learn more about yourself and realize or understand new things about life. To me college is a life changing experience maybe because i do everything on my own. I understand the other view because of the classes we take but this is only our freshman yea, when we began to actually get into our major i think those classes will further our knowledge. I can also understand that this may be seen as a different level because high school prepares us for college, but college prepares us for life and gives us a better advantage towards being successful . College is a place where you learn and grow. It is the first step into adulthood. You learn to take care of yourself, you are away from family and have to learn to do things by yourself. I look at it as a way to improve my future and set better goals and change my lifestyle. I wanted to go to college simply because i wanted a better life for me and my little brothers, I never want them to need for anything.
I can partially agree with most thoughts because I can tell things have changed a lot and it is not nothing like before. Although I believe we also see college as something special and I also believe it is a place to find life long friendships. I am also aware of it being challenging just that I can tell they cut us some slack something probably not done back then .The real reason I decided to further my education was because I have four older brothers that would have loved to attend college and get a degree but could not due to their status. This made me think twice of all my decisions in attending college. I didn't feel pressured because I was determined and knew I wanted to attend college. I also didn't feel pressure because I wanted to make my family proud and be somebody. My personal definitions of college is somewhere you can further your education to help pursue your dream career. This definition has not changed for me because that is what I'm hoping to do.
I agree with some of the statements about students not coming to college for the right reasons, and if they did come were they pressured? From experience and knowledge on the process of getting into college I can understand that things aren't like they used to be. Students have to face the stress and struggles of paying for school and some may even have to spend their entire summer working so they can afford to enroll. If this is the case when the students finally get to school they feel like partying and catching up on all the fun they couldn't or didn't have on their break. The reason I came to college is because for my profession I need a higher education. I also want to succeed and gain the knowledge that I didn't have before attending WSSU. I was not pressured into attending college because I always knew I was going to come, but I was "talked" into attending a university. At my high school there was a 2 year free program at a community college for people who took college classes. I was really thinking about this offer but my mom said NO because she thought I would get too comfortable and never attend an actual university after the 2 years was over. My personal definition of the word college was a large campus of diverse cultures and various personalities all in one gigantic classroom trying to retain information. Since being here my definition has changed.College to me is now a large building that teaches students how to express themselves as well as getting an education for success. College is a place where you meet new friends, grow into yourself, and join as many organizations that you want. There is not one specific definition or a right or wrong description when describing college,because everyone has their own experiences and they view all things differently. So make the most of what you have and live life to the fullest.
Attending Winston-Salem State University, I thought that it would be hard and different. But to be honest I really does feel like high-school, just with more people and with more classes. Ive got to meet a lot more people and connect with older people that I did not think I would really connect with. I always thought about going to college. This was the route I would have to take in becoming a successful man. I was worried at first about getting accepted, not just into Winston Salem state, but into any college in general. I was pressured into going to college at all. My mom was very supportive in my college options. This made me feel comfortable in choosing the university for me. When I did end up choosing the college I wanted to attend, I thought it was going to be like the scenes off the movies. I knew better then that though. Being here I do have classes that personally, I feel are mandatory for me to go to. Within these classes I do expect the professors to do there job at the best of there ability. It is my job to take in what they are teaching and pass what I need to pass in order to get to my major. I like college so far. You really just have to balance out your time with your academics and your social life. If not you will be behind on your work more than likely.
I disagree with these thoughts mainly because whether todays generation views college the same or not at the end of the day we all came for the same purpose like our people before us did. Although college gives fresh high school graduates the perfect opportunity to branch out and explore a whole new world that could make or break you, college isn’t a vacation spot nor is It free, so for the ones that may fall weak or come for the wrong purpose reality sets in very quickly and most of the time those students end up right back at home. As for the ones a lot like myself who come for the sole purpose to further their education and challenge their intelligence but also to live the once in a lifetime experience not everyone gets, we come and we conquer without any hesitation. Like I have shared before, I come from two different families where college just didn’t fit into their type of lifestyle at the time. My mother had me when she was only sixteen years old and raised me as a single parent for majority of my life, because of this her going to college was automatically excluded out of the equation but fortunately she was able to get her associates from a community college in our hometown. As far as my father, he was never in picture until recently and his education journey was quickly cut off in high school. With that being said, I am the first generation of my family so I felt obligated to stop the trend and make my parents proud by going off to college. Not only that, but I’ve always had ambition instilled in me by my mother since I was a child and it showed in my success through my twelve long years of school. Not going to college was never an option for me but I honestly never would have thought I would end up here at WSSU. Not once did anyone ever pressure me to go to college, if anything my mother always told me whatever decision I make regarding my life after high school is up to me and she will always support. However I’ve seen the struggle, I’ve lived the struggle, and in order for me to not experience that in my adult hood I knew I had to make boss moves in my life to supply me with the things I need and want in the future. My definition of college would have to be the place young scholars go and get challenged academically, socially, and personally. They go to get their education but they learn about the world around them, expose their selves to new people, things and ideas, and lastly they figure out who they really are. My definitions have not changed at all because I am actually experiencing all of these currently so if anything my definition became more clear.
I completely agree that the way college is perceived is totally different from several years past. I personally feel that students are pressured and that they are expected to go to college (community or university) directly after graduating high school. College isn’t seen as a place for the ‘elite’ anymore, unless you attend a prestigious Ivy League school. Students feel as if it is their duty to attend college and that they are just doing what they are supposed to. I personally didn’t feel pressured to go to college because ever since I was able to understand what college is, I knew I was going. It was never a doubt in my brain that I wouldn’t go to college because I have always had huge goals and dreams, sometimes unrealistic. I came to college to obtain a nursing degree and maybe further my education in that. I also agree that students expect college to be just like high school and can glide right through it with little effort, excuses, and to still be babied which will most certainly end in a rude awakening. My definition of college is a place where almost every person is there to better themselves, earn a degree, and obtains some sort of knowledge while lugging on massive amounts of debt for half of those persons to wind up re-attending every year only to party and gain a social status or they wind up dropping out. While that the rest of the students obtain what they were looking for and become successful. In short, college is for the most part what I expected, half are non-stop partiers and half come to do what they intended. It all just depends on a persons’ determination, focus, and the right intentions.
I disagree and agree with these thoughts. I feel like college is a privilege and the ideal place to be if you want to make it in life (the right way). I personally came to college so that I can get my business degree and start my own makeup line and business. I feel a little pressured into coming, many from my mom. I also wanted to come on my own, coming to college was not really an option for me. My mom always wanted the best for me and she felt that college is the best choice and I certainly agree. If I did not attend college, I would be attending beauty school, as well as working at a makeup counter in South Park Mall. I still don't feel like that would be enough to get to my dream which is owning my own makeup line and business. There are so any people who just “do makeup”. By this I mean, they don't really have a direct path, they are just doing makeup in their homes somewhere, with no intention to grow into a career. Also many literally can't because they don't have an education in business. My personal definition of college is, “An educational university with students intending to earn a degree”. My definition is not fully accurate for some people. After coming to college there are definitely individuals who are not self driven. Many students do not care about their work, or turning things in. Some people are here for the freedom they never got at home.
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