College Life

Over a variety of years, my perception of day to day life has changed significantly, some for the good and others for the bad. However, my overall perception of school has drastically changed. It wasn't a change that happened overnight, but gradually as time went on. At first, I was excited to attend college being the first one in my family to go then as time went on; it became more of a burden then a roadway to success. With the ongoing debate over tuition hikes and threats for cutting classes, (some needed for my major) it is a great deal of stress to better my future. In attempts to ease some of the financial burden, I have even begun to apply for scholarships.  With the tuition hikes it’s going to be impractical to afford a community college and with the class cuts it’s going to be even harder to get out of a community college before the two year expected graduation date. This has affected me and others around me tremendously. Because of these proposed new budget cuts, it's acquiring more time to obtain a two year degree and/or transfer. Because of these new proposed tuition hikes it’s becoming nearly unattainable for the "American Dream". Despite that fact that we have not came to agree upon decision, I will continue upon my path to success even if it has a few unnecessary pit stops.

Oct 11, 2011 11:38 AM