College Career Obstacles

For first year students coming straight from high school, college life can either be very exciting or overwhelming depending on how well one prepares for it. Some have the notion that college is fun and is all about partying, while some believe that it is an environment in which they can achieve the ultimate freedom thus escape the stringent rules made by their parents at home. Others look forward to experiencing a different learning environment while being exposed to different cultures and sharing different academic knowledge. Successful assimilation into college life is determined by the student’s capability to transform into the new role of a college student. Numerous students face challenges they have never experienced before which can

Overcoming obstacles will always be something that a person will experience. So far on my journey I've had a bump in the road with financial aid. However, that will not discourage me or prevent me from obtaining my college degree, when there's a will there's a way.

“Why are you even bothering to go to college? Seriously.” “There’s a party tonight. You have to be there.” One of the obstacles to academic achievement that I face on a regular basis is a lack of support in some areas of my life. Actually, sometimes it isn’t a lack of support that is the problem, but more a pervasive attitude that education isn’t that important or is a waste of time. My coworkers are happy working in retail forever, and good for them, yet seem resentful that I have made my education a priority. At times they seem bound and determined to lure me off track with invitations to parties during exam week or offers of promotions if I cut my course load. At school, many of the students in my community college courses don’t seem to

As a result, student loan borrowing has substantially increased to compensate for the rising cost of tuition to achieve a higher education. College tuition from 1982 through 2005 exploded 375 percent, nearly four times the inflation rate, and continued to rise four to eight percent every year since (Clemmitt n.pag.). As a college education becomes less affordable, many are left searching for other means for paying for tuition, such as federal loan programs as well as private loans. Additionally, repayment requirements for student loans are criticized for being more onerous than a mortgage or car loan repayment requirements (Clemmitt n.pag.). Marcia Clemmitt compares, “For example, it is exceedingly difficult, if not impossible, for students

The obstacles I met over the last three years are grades and shyness. I learned to overcome these obstacles by studying and joining the class of 2017 club. These experiences will impact my ability to problem solve ahead because they helped me survive. Also, they make me grow as a person.

As a college student there are many hurdles to overcome while in school. These obstacles can be dealing with school work to maintaining adequate funds to having different levels of friendship and even discovering what is the next step in life. One major hassle is no longer being able to completely rely on your parents. Every students conquers them in different ways because no one student will have all the exact same issues.

There are many obstacles in life but in college there is specific things that can prevent you from reaching your goal. Time is the biggest issue with a lot of people that go to college. Money is another issue that makes college a difficult obstacle to reach. Last but not least decision making is a huge obstacle to face in college. Obstacles may be difficult but it’s not impossible to achieve.

Going to college and making something of myself has always been something I have dreamed about. It is because of the obstacles I have faced that I have the motivation to do better for my future.Throughout my life I have always found a way to push through, learn lessons, and make the best of the cards I was dealt. I am excited for the learning, new experiences, and life skills I will gain at IUPUI.

We have covered several interesting topics during these past eight weeks, but chapter 12 Overcoming Obstacle is a chapter; which relates to my life and academic endeavors. When I have conversations with some of my student worker’s, I share some of my testimony. I tell student’s; they can overcome any obstacles by setting goals, surrounding themselves with positive people, and trusting in God.

Based on my Naviance research, college and career readiness for me, aiming towards a future in physical therapy, means that I need excellent people skills, including social perceptiveness and service orientation, and remarkable learning skills, such as critical thinking and the ability to collect research. According to The Council of Chief State School Officers, communication, problem formulation, research, interpretation are the four key aspects to college and career readiness. People skills, which reflect communication and interpretation, are especially important in physical therapy because communicating with patients and evaluating their needs are the fundamental principles of the job. Onetonline.org defines social perceptiveness as being aware of others' reactions and

I take my college career seriously I read my material try to study as much as I can, even though sometimes I may not have as much time as I wish. I have tried to stay focus on my goal by working hard and building study time and finding the exact classes I needed to take to get my AA and transfer to Cal-State. Up to this point I have done pretty good, I am having a very hard time understanding statics but I have decided to continue to study as much as can and continue to do my best and if so happens to be that I have to take the class again then I will, but I will pass it. This is now one of my biggest challenges in school, at least up to now, but this is what I need to move forward in my college career. Believing in me, I would think is my

There are various obstacles or challenges one might have to face and overcome in order to obtain a higher education or degree. Family, work, and finances were affected during my educational journey to obtain my degree. Many times I had to limit time with family or social outings in order to study and complete my courses on time to meet my goals. Making time for activities and family time was sometimes a challenging when a paper or test needed to be completed. I had to learn to manage my time more efficiently all while still going to work and get household tasks completed. Making time for myself and my family was a challenge at the time, but we all worked together and got through it.

As I graduated in 2018 like everyone here, I worked hard to be able to get scholarships and go to my dream University. As a teenager I was working at a franchise where I got paid low minimum wage, with the money earned I decided to buy car to be able to move around and not rely on anybody. I finished the long years in college and traveled as I wasn’t sure what career to pursue. As I stand here I can’t believe 10 years have past through quite fast. My life has been great thanks to the people who believed in me. At the age twenty six I’ve decided to purchase a house after renting a duplex for the past 3 years. There is many things I have accomplished during these past 10 years. One of my main dreams was opening my own multicultural restaurant

The most significant challenge I expect to face transitioning to college will be confronting the absence of my family. First and foremost, I am a family oriented person and I accept that college will be a drastic experience for myself. I won't wake up every morning to eat breakfast with my sister nor will I be taking the same road to school. In college, I will most likely be walking to my class occupied with mature adults rather than the same people I have been knowing for four years now. I’m definitely going to miss coming home to my mom’s delicious food and our family dinners. However, my motivation to show my family that I can be successful without their assistance will definitely help me move forward so I can be with them as soon as I get

The challenge that I face going into the college scene would be with my finances. As of now, I don’t hold any source of income and that is very concerning since college will be something I hope to get through without any student loans. Although I’ve already applied for FAFSA, and I’m living at home and searching for a steady job I’ve seen how the impacts of college expenses can be on someone even with a good paying job. Seeing an older sibling get through college and a university already without any student loan debt encourages me more to