Friday, August 29, 2014

Why am I in college

Why am I in college?

Sometimes people ask you questions that you either don't know the answer to, or you don't know how to answer it. "Why am I in college?" Hmmm that's an interesting question. That's like asking parents why do they pierce their daughters ears when they are born. It's just one of those things that you feel is common sense, and that is too simple to even explain.
 
I guess I can say I am In college for many reasons, however there are a few that are the main and most important ones. The main reasons that I am I am in college is because, college is my stepping stool to my future career, I want to better myself, and I have always loved school.
 
In  order for me to reach my dream of becoming an Elementary School teacher, I will need to obtain the skill and knowledge that it takes to get there. College will help me get the confidence I need when I enter the real world. It also helps that the degree I am working on obtaining is what I see in my professors everyday. I want to one day be them, so on top of learning what goes on in class, I will also be observing my professors for ways that I can teach my future students.
 
Another reason I am in college is because I want to better myself. life is a giant competition. you are always fighting for chances throughout your entire life. Going to college will give me a better chance to win that fight. For example, one day somebody will want the same job as me, and we will seem equally qualified. However, when they see that I went to college and my opponent didn't, then it will be at my advantage. College will also help me to better myself by teaching me things that I don't have to learn in a classroom. It will teach me to have a better outlook on life in general. For the most part, I am the type of person that thinks one way, and being in college will help me to break out of that habit. As I begin to meet new people and hear about their struggles and how they see the world, I will be able to not be so closed minded and get open to new ways of thinking.
 
Lastly, I am in college because I happen to love school. I love the act of sitting in a classroom and jotting down notes while the teacher lectures the class. I enjoy the thought of doing something with my life other than sitting at home doing nothing but watch TV, sleep, and spend money. The fact that I want to be a teacher in the near future also validates the fact that I like being in school. College is basically the biggest step that I am going to take to improve my life, and there is always room for improvement.
 
So there you have it, apparently I was able to answer the confusing question on why I am in college. I am in college so I will be able to get the career I've always wanted. I am in college because I want to become a better person on the inside and out. I am in college because I like college.  

1 comment:

  1. Tierra --

    I can't wait to have you among our ranks! Teaching is fun, but it's tough, but it's rewarding, but it's thankless sometimes. I think everyone should have to teach something at some point in their life, though. You don't really know something until you have to teach it.

    Like you, I always liked to learn, which didn't necessarily mean I always liked school. But once I found something I loved to do, school got much easier and way more fun. You're fortunate that you've already figured that out. :)

    I look forward to reading more of your writing as the semester goes on. Please let me know what I can do to help you along the way.

    Nick

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