Whether or not to go to college is
one of the most important decisions of your life. I always knew I was going to
college, I just didn’t know where. The reason I came to JSU was volleyball. I
played club volleyball and got recruited by JSU, so that’s how I ended up
here!! Beyond that, I have chosen to take this very important step in my life
for various reasons. I want to be able to get a good job, learn about something
I truly enjoy, and prepare myself for the future.
If you want to support yourself, or
possibly a family in the future, it is almost necessary to go to college. In
today’s world, a high education is one of the most important things you can
have. I know that by making this decision to further my education, I can find a
better job than I would have had I not come. With a Bachelor’s or even Master’s
degree, you usually have better job opportunities than those with just a high
school diploma or an Associate’s. I want to be successful in life, and I feel
like college creates more opportunities for that to happen.
Another reason I made the decision
to go to college was to learn more about an area that I’m very passionate
about! I am majoring in Exercise Science and Wellness and will eventually go to
physical therapy school. I am really excited to learn more about this and get
my degree in it. I have gotten really interested in physical therapy because I
had shoulder surgery. I really want to become more knowledgeable about this
subject!
Part of the reason people go to
college is to prepare them for the future. You have to learn how to survive
living on your own and providing for yourself. You learn a lot of life lessons
in college about various topics like; time management, organization, how to
take responsibility for yourself and your actions, and how to respect interact
with peers and elders at a higher level than a place such as high school. You
have to learn how to deal with your own problems without mommy and daddy being
there to help you. Plus, No Child Left Behind doesn’t count in college. If you
are struggling, you have to learn how to deal with it on your own. Your
teachers aren’t going to give you extra privileges and be your babysitters like
in high school.
All in all, I truly believe that
going to college is going to be a great asset later in life, not only for
myself, but also for anyone who chooses to attend. Even thirty years ago, times were
different and people didn’t go to college as often because it wasn’t as
important. In the job market today, it is almost essential. It also helps
prepare you for the rest of your life. Choosing to attend college was one of
the smartest decisions I’ve ever made!
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ReplyDeletePersonally I agree with everything you had to say in this post! You did a good job on it! Just like you I am here for athletics (football) and that was really the main reason I wanted to go on to college was for the opportunity to further my playing career. For the longest time I also wanted to major in exercise science but then I took an anatomy class and decided that route wasn't for me at all! As you said, these days a college degree is basically a must if you want to be able to compete in the "real world" and become successful. Also as an athlete I feel like we get a bit more of an experience that will furthr benefit us later in life. I say this because as a college athlete we have to manage time and organize more than any other college students and we are also held to different rules and requirements which I feel like forces us to strive to give it our all both in the classroom and out of it.
ReplyDeleteGood post. I liked everything that you talked about. You adressing how teachers don't care and won't be reminding you of every assignment is definitely true. It's only week two and I can see that so much. Sounds like your field will have many options of where to go which makes it constatntly evolving and fun! Good Luck
ReplyDeleteYou have a really great point! I think its great that you have such a good plan for your life, i know i wish i did! I think exercise and wellness, and one day being a physical therapist is a great choice for you especially since you love sports and you have had a personal experience as a injured athlete you know what its like and so you will be able to help your patients through it and they will probably trust you more because of that. I have two good friends in pt school now they say its hard but they absolutely love it! I hope you do too!
ReplyDeleteGreat points were made Kaitlyn! I really like how you talked about growing up because mommy and daddy won't be there all the time. I also had that in my blog and feel exactly the same. So many people in our society live off of their parents and they will never grow up if they don't start somewhere. Another point that I enjoyed was how you talked about your major. Most people may just go to college just to go. It is really important going to school for something you like to do. I totally agree with you on all these points!
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