That is why in the fall of my 2000-2001 school career, I took my evaluation of a low "B" in my language class as a massive blow. ... My marking caused me to: delve into my past academic devotion, review the reasons behind my marking, and attempt to change my future. ... After loads of contemplation I established that I hadn't changed any methods in my productivity. ... Frank Herbert once said, "Without Change, something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. ... Through my methods I truly believe that I embraced the change and shaped it in a way that would benefit me in my future. ...

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And second I saw a commercial on the television that would forever change my life. ... At that time I never knew how much my life was about to change. ... Right then my money problems changed. ... I am on my way to a brighter future and a career. Not a JOB but a CAREER !!! ...

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Throughout a student's high school career their parents are always there to provide constant guidance, and support. ... During a students high school career these items are purchased by hisher parents, but now it is the student's responsibility to obtain these things. ...

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I am going to college because I want to get a better education, a good career career, and create a better life for my future family. ... Another reason I am going to college is because I want to have a good career. ... I have changed my mind several times and although it may sound ignorant, the fictional show ​Law & Order: Special Victims Unit ​has had a huge influence on my decision. I had always wanted to be a nurse when I was younger, but as I got older my interests changed. ... After watching this show and doing research on this career, I realized I wanted to become a prosecutor. ...

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As I grew older and entered middle school and high school, my perspective changed. ... I cant recall when or where the transition happened, but there was a definite change on my perspective on literacy, just as it has changed again now. ... Now, I can say that literacy has a part in all careers. Whatever your career choice may be, I can almost guarantee that theres going to be some reading and writing involved. ... Literacy is a must when it comes to choosing a career. ...

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For many, a public education equates to state-of-the-art teaching equipment, shiny new campuses, motivated moral instructors in the classroom and a challenging up to date curriculum to prepare these students for a quality education in a university or career. ... Everyone agrees something needs to change, but challenges and obstacles stand in the way for this ever growing problem. Parents, community leaders and dedicated educators have all worked on strategies, resulting in a real change for low-income children. ... No one disagrees that something needs to change. The challenge is to make ...

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My grades were the first year of college were really good, honestly the best I ever had throughout my college career, however I decided I wanted to get more social in college and gain more friends. ... It turned out to be one of the best choices I made in my college career. ... And it turns out that joining SAE was, actually, the best decision I made in my whole college career. ... This is when I made another drastic change in my college career. ... Looking back at my college career and experience, I am actually glad that I ended up attending UMKC. ...

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They said that getting a better education is critical in life if you want to have a good paying career. ... They all dropped out and became losers, and seeing them ruining their life's like that inspired me to dramatically change mine. ...

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I tend to be timid and keep to myself a lot, which is slowly changing. ... • I want a career that I'm happy to come in to work everyday. ... • Are my flaws serious enough to prevent me from getting a decent career? ... • Is my plan B do-able • How do I know that the career I'm planning for is actually the career I want? ... • Does this career provide the opportunity to balance time between work and family? ...

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Since it will not be easy to change the inveterate discrimination of our society, it would in fact be in the best interest of students to strive to enter a prestigious university in order to improve their career opportunities. ... For all of them, their career successes rely greatly on how well their strengths match particular jobs. ... Similarly, in my college's selection period, one of my best friends persuaded me to change my major to another field, which is easily accepted by elite university i.e. ... For me, in order to pursue my future career in civil engineering, I decided to st...

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Not only careers in education, but careers in all fields are positively looked upon and children are encouraged to pursue whatever interests them. ... Imagine the states if this change were to come into fruition. Students would actually enjoy going to school and there would no longer be jokes about how horrible working towards a career is. ... While not every single one of these students will pursue education, they will most likely pursue a career that is not widely praised (i.e. doctor, lawyer). ... But if a few changes deriving from a more successful education system (Finland's)...

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From those, there are certain decisions that would change your life significantly. To move on, a decision of picking a right career comes in everyone's life. ... To sum it all up, the classes you take in high school and college effect a lot in preparing you for your career. ... One thing is very important when one sets his/her career goal, one should make sure that the career goal they are setting is not only interesting, but also is possible for them to reach. I know that I have chosen a right career that suits the lifestyle I want to have. ...

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Even though I was ready for this drastic change in my life, I was a bit worried about how I would fit in with coworkers and classmates due to the fact that I would have a different background and culture. ... After barely passing my science courses in High School, and finding out that careers in Forensic Science didn't pay much, I was left with being unsure on which career path I would take. With math being my only other favorite subject and having several jobs in an office environment with number crunching, I came to the decision that accounting would be the career path that I would take...

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This phrase muttered through the hallways of so many businesses, may be the downfall to so many careers: Employees content to do what they do everyday without change or challenge. ... They had the opportunity to go directly into a college or university to continue their education, or go out into the workplace and take time off to decide which career path they would like to study. ... My personal outlook on the importance of education has changed since then. ... Achieving a higher level of education will change my life in many aspects. ... After attaining a degree, many things can change for a ...

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Quite naturally my first thoughts about a career tended towards being an Industrialist. ... The pace of change in industry has allowed me to amass practical organizational knowledge whilst exposing me to the challenges inherent in organizational change. These experiences along with my personal history have cemented my career aspiration as a leading logistics/supply chain provider to take advantage of the burgeoning growth of retail markets in Africa. ...

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I would have already graduated college and been well into my secondary education career as a high school English teacher. ... Now that vision is more vivid, I cannot picture myself doing anything else as a career in my future. ... All of these attributes would greatly help me in my career. ... Aside from my teaching career, I will also be a published poet. ... Although I will have traveled 20 years down the path of my life, my involvement in community service will not have changed since I was a young man. ...

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The people on the shows had careers such as lawyers, doctors, nurses and teachers. ... Times have definitely changed! ... My future career goal is to attend a four year learning institution, major in nursing, and obtain a position in a reputable hospital as a registered nurse. Although my mother did not graduate from college she has instilled in me the value of a good education by saying, 'Jobs pay wages and careers pay salary, you need a career.' ... I also want to pursue a career or employment opportunity that uses college-level training and skills development....

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For most women, that meant not having secondary education or any career aspirations. ... Yet, in the last 50 years perceptions of gender roles within a marriage have changed. ... This change in the gender roles of marriage is changing what women can do with their lives. Women now have the opportunity to do more than be a stay-at-home mom - they can pursue a college degree, a career, and earn their own money. ... That changed in the 1970s with the invention of the Pill, reliable oral contraception, that became known as the sexual revolution. ...

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The view of the typical college student has changed since the late 60's. ... Times sure have changed. ... These students go around digging between the cushions of the couch trying to find all of the loose change that may have been left by someone during the past week. ... Many students who have already begun their careers are going back to school to get that master's degree. There are other students who have come back to school to completely change their careers. ...

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By following these very realistic habits you can become a successful individual because you are equipping yourself with good and life-changing habits. ... In other words, decide what career you want to do after you graduate high school. Lastly, this habit can make you influence others, directly or indirectly, indeed, if you know you path way in life and have a good sense of your future career you can advise or encourage someone who going out straight. In summary , I think being productive is an essential habit to have in life because it enable you to make your own decisions on closing a succe...

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In college, they choose their own career path; therefore the curriculum is much more specific and complicated. Professors teach the students more about the career they chose. ... For example, in school, classes are decided by counselors or teachers, and students do not have the power to change their classes unless it is needed. ... For example, choosing the career path that they want to pursue in life for their future is always decided by them. ...

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In this case, not going to college would save money, time, and would give an early start for a career. ... First, most careers and fields of work do not require more than a high school diploma and fortunately, these careers can make a profitable income without spending anything on college. ... Rising college costs in the U.S. symbolize a change students must adapt, whether it be going to college or saving money. ... College will only deter you from a successful future and a high school education offers a valuable foundation for an early career. But a handful of students, who know about their c...

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While I never felt responsible for my grandmother's death, I resolved at the time to learn CPR, and in doing so, embarked on a journey that would shape my career interests and save my brother's life. ... Determined to address this risk, I initiated programs offering CPR training both at homes and at local high schools, organizing echocardiogram screenings for school athletes, campaigning for the installation of automated external defibrillators at secondary schools, and working as an intern at a local hospital to prepare myself for a career in the medical profession. ... In an eff...

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Those who have experience and a lack of higher education tend to frequently switch jobs, as opposed to having a stable career. Many employers prefer to see that a potential employee was determined enough to earn a degree in the career field that he or she has chosen. ... Essentially, Sanderson is trying to explain that the probability of someone landing a job in the corporate world is slim without a form of higher education to support the reasons why an employer should offer said person an opportunity to have a career. ... While the economy of the United States of America is unpredictable a...

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When I was graduating from High School I was faced with the decision of whether to attend college and make a career choice or to just join the work force and become independent. ... I soon saw that this was something I was interested in, however, not what I wanted to spend my career doing. ... Not only does having a degree give you a competitive edge when you do venture out into the working world, i.e., better jobs are available for you, it is easier to climb the ladder to higher positions, the pay is more competitive, etc., but it changes you and your view of things as well. ...

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