Why Do I Want To Go?

The reason behind why I want to go to college is none other than to make or create a better future for myself. Instead of waiting and hoping that something might come your way, college in a way is an assurance you have, securing that you will have some type of education and more job availability. In shorter words, college almost guarantees you success in your future, with more opportunities than most others who do not attend college. Personally, the reason I want to go to college is to make my mother proud. I wouldn’t be the first to have graduated from college though I would be her first child to have gone to college. College not only is a learning experience, but it seems to also be a great social environment and a chance to make all types of friends and meet people who might actually be able to help you or guide you towards the future you want. College simply makes everything easier for one, it facilitates everything and enhances anything you think you might already know.

Student Success Statement--B.C Forbes

Student Success Statement

“Honesty is the cornerstone of character. The honest man or woman seeks no merely to avoid criminal or illegal acts, but to be scrupulously fair, upright, fearless in both action and expression. Honesty pays dividends both in dollar and in peace of mind.”

--B.C Forbes

I think that what this statement is trying to tell us is that you should basically never lie. Honesty is what you need to not lie. Honesty is very important throughout your life. With honesty you can avoid getting in jail for any crimes committed, for example. Honesty is being fair and being able to tell nothing but the truth. Honesty will eventually pay off in the future, it always pays back!

Honesty

Honesty

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Honesty is always the best policy. Employers need to know that they can trust you with everything from company credit cards to trade secrets. How can you work at honesty? You demonstrate integrity every day that you do your own homework and resist the temptation to cheat on exams.

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What is honesty?

·        Honesty is telling the truth.

·        Honesty is straightforward conduct.

·        Honesty is being sincere, truthful, trustworthy, honorable, fair, genuine, and loyal with integrity.

You are being honest when you. . .

·        Do your own homework

·        Tell a friend the truth

·        Explain the real reason you didn’t turn in your homework

·        Keep your eyes on your own paper

·        Clean up your room after making a promise

·        Give the cashier the extra money she gave you by mistake

·        Write a report in your own words instead of copying

·        Admit you made the mistake

·        Keep a friend’s secret

·        Turn in a wallet full of money that you found

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Stop worrying about whether you’re going to win or lose and focus your full attention on what’s happening right this moment.”

--Phil Jackson (11 World Championships)

I guess what Mr. Jackson is trying to tell us is that we should not focus on the trophies or the medals or winning, but pay attention to the game or what is happening then and there. Do not worry if you will or will not win that gold medallion or win the championship, just play the cards right and you the awards will come after. So if you are worrying more about other things and not focusing on what you are really doing, you probably will not state on task and concentrate enough to succeed. For example, you are playing a Basketball game for the state championships; you have a lot on your mind, you are very worried and nervous about winning. But, once you get on that court, you can’t think about anything else but playing! Don’t worry about losing, don’t worry about what your teammates will think of you, don’t worry about making anyone proud, or winning the shiny trophy. Just pay attention to the game! In a sense this statement is telling us to focus on the game then winning.

Time Management

Time Management

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Master the moments and you may be real pro when it comes to juggling the many demands on your time—classes, homework, and activities—with some family help. College gives you an even bigger chance to sharpen your time management skills by doing it all on your own. And that’s a good thing since most jobs require multitasking. You might need to take care of current clients while attracting new ones, respond to e-mails while working on a major presentation, or order tomorrow’s produce while planning next week’s menu.

                Someone said, “Wherever you are, be there.” Focus on the present moment and give it all your attention. Don’t let your mind drift and wander here and there when you need to be thinking and concentrating on the moment at hand. You can’t go back and recapture this moment, so make the most of it while it NOW. Master the present and you will master the future. Work smart by mastering the present moment,

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon.”

--Elizabeth Cady Stanton

I’m not certain what this statement means. I think what Elizabeth meant to express was that you cant lie forever, or you cannot depend on your lies/lying. Eventually the truth always comes out, it always catches up to you. I guess this means to not lie. You should not lie for anything because sooner or later it will all come back to you. So you want to be in the truth, the safe. The ‘safe ground’ they talk about is the truth, that is where you want to stand and stay. Do not lie because it is not right or safe.

Attention to Detail

Attention to Detail

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When you double-check your calculations for a math problem or cite sources carefully in a research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or write e-mails.

            John Wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who led his team to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributes his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to detail was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to how his player would lace up and tie their shoe strings. If they didn’t tie them correctly, he would teach them how.

Details may be small things, but from small things come great things; therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall education attainment.

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