I would like to be able to manage my time more efficiently between taking care of my child, work, education, shopping and other aspects of my life. ... Even though I have never attended a regular campus I prefer to attend online classes because it gives me the space I need to learn on my own time. ... I would like to overcome my fears of failure and have more confidence and expertise in my chosen profession. Achieving my educational goals will help me to further my career and make a better life for my son and I. ... I am a first generation college student in my famil...

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• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

My first day signified the beginning of my career goals. ... Luckily, I was able to find a space to park my car. ... Adjusting to my classes was not the only conflict. ... I had even made a couple of friends on my first day.... In conclusion, my first day at Pierce College was the beginning of a challenging period in my life. ...

• Word Count: 704
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

I had my entire future mapped out before July arrived. ... Watch out "Trading Spaces," you have yet to see the talent of Melissa Meehan. ... Did I mention the two hour gaps that sometimes occurred in my schedule? ... College was a new sense of freedom, a beginning to my independent life. ... I"ll let you know how it goes, no need to rush my success- hey, it's only my second semester! ...

• Word Count: 649
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

A true example of this is my friend Liana, whom after she graduated was so overwhelmed by student debts that she ended up moving back in with her parents and staying there for approximately five years now, instead of renting or buying a small living space for herself. ... I know that in my future, a family is very far, as it is not about not being ready for that responsibility but more of the fact that I don't and will not have the financial backing in doing so, unless I dream up a technological innovation like Steve Jobs or become a multi-million dollar celebrity. ... My second soluti...

• Word Count: 1160
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

When I was younger, my favorite thing to do was explore. ... One minute I would be on top of the kitchen table, and the next minute I was going through my mom's closet. Imagining myself in different worlds was my favorite dream, and everything seemed to fascinate me. ... Children need time, space, materials, and the support of informed parents and thoughtful, skilled early-childhood educators in order to become "master players." ...

• Word Count: 1129
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Learning is a philosophy. Education is a form of learning and can be a very important thing in life! People do go on in life without an education but cannot go on without learning. Life is a learning process in itself. Money is a powerful thing now in life, but an education has no price. To have mon...

• Word Count: 924
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School