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!
