Importance of Scholarships

Scholarships are way more than just a payment for college.  By making it possible for someone who may not have been financially able to attend a good college, a scholarship can completely change someone's life for the better.  It can grant them much better careers and opportunities in life and help them have more success overall during their lifetime.  As I stated previously, in our society scholarships are very important because even if you are great at your profession, a job will most likely higher someone with a college degree over you.  Also with the acquired success and money that the recipient earns as a result of their education they will be able to better provide for their children and ensure that they get a great education, and this could carry on from generation to generation within a family.

Reflection Blog

What do I have left to do?:

1. Retake SAT for higher grade
2. Become involved in more extracurricular/volunteer work
3. Meet admission deadlines
4. Write essays
5. Letters of recommendation (if needed)
6. Acquire class credits
7. Housing, tuition, loans, etc.

Timeline:

1. SAT Retake: May 2015
2. Extracurricular/volunteer work: Now until graduation
3. Admission Deadlines: Earliest, March 1st 2016, Latest, December 1st 2016
4. Writes essays: beginning January 2016
5. Get letters of recommendation: beginning January 2016
6. Finish getting required credits: May 2016
7. Housing, tuition, loans, etc.: When accepted

Academically I am doing pretty well as I have straight A's this year and my GPA is improving, however I do need to improve my SAT scores for some colleges.  I also need to continue to improve my GPA to better my overall chances of being admitted to any one of these colleges. Last, I just need to become more involved in volunteer and extracurricular work prior to applying to any colleges.

I believe these colleges are all pretty good options for me, however I must continue to evaluate my best options for the career in which I will choose to pursue.  Currently, I'm leaning towards a career in art and it seems that UNT in Denton has the most to offer, however if I must continue to evaluate all options in case I find something that I feel will be even better for me.

U.S. vs France Education

In my project I analyzed the French education system, and during my research I noticed that France seemed to offer a bit more in terms of educational opportunities than the U.S.  In France, students begin Kindergarten or pre-school at age 2 to age 6 and study reading, writing, mathematics, and sometimes even a foreign language.  Already, the French school system seems to be superior compared to the U.S. where students begin school at about age 5 and learning a foreign language is unheard of.  The grade school to middle school levels are much more similar to that of the U.S., however high schools in france seem to offer more specific and advanced education in areas such as micro technologies or aeronautics.

Is a College Degree Necessary/Worth It?

A college degree is most definitely necessary and worth the cost. In our society a job will hire primarily based on whether or not you have a college degree.  Therefore, you may be the best at your specific trade, however a if you do not have a college degree, or a less significant degree, then your desired job may hire someone with a more superior college education.  This means that at least the most basic college degree is very vital in order to have success in your career primarily because it provides you with more credibility.  A college degree is also very well worth the cost and time, however it is very important to select an education in a career that you love, and that pays abundantly.  Taking this route insures that your time and money will pay off because you will have an enjoyable job that you may use to repay all of your college expenses, and the time you put into college will give you the experience you need to work well in your job setting. Not only will the time spent help you to be a better business man/woman, but it will also help you to become more social and raise your ability to interact with others.  Therefore, when you consider the ideas held by corporations in our society you will realize that a college education is most definitely necessary and if you are wise, the time and money spent will benefit you strongly, because college will help you in your overall preparation for the real world.