¶ … Reentry Student
For most individuals, the decision whether to attend college is one of their first major decisions in life. In fact, this decision is one of a handful of decisions individuals make in life which arguably significantly impact the rest of their lives, both career wise and personally. The process of obtaining a college education is rather complicated, both on a practical level as well as an emotional level. On a practical level, individuals must devote a large portion of time to taking the SAT, touring college campuses, filling out college applications, writing personal statements, obtaining letters of recommendation, deciding upon a major, etc.
Emotionally, the decision whether to attend college involves a great deal of learning,...
While most individuals enter college directly out of
high school, I chose not to. Instead, I went to trade school for automobile repair, and have spent the past 15 years working in a Ford dealership in my hometown. While this path is not for everyone, it enabled me to gain invaluable hands on professional experience that most individuals who enter college right out of high school must wait years to obtain.
Likewise, working for Ford over the past 15 years has cemented my interest and
motivation in obtaining a
college degree. Throughout my entire life, I have always been extremely curious intellectually and have constantly looked for ways to increase my knowledge and…
