Why Do I Want to Go?

Many of the students in the video are choosing to go to college because they will be first generation college students. Many of them also want to graduate from college because of the financial aspect in that it offers more financial security than a regular high school diploma. In my opinion I want to go to college because I, too, will be a first generation college student. However, I will also be the first of my family to graduate from high school. I really want to experience college life because I feel like going to college after high school is a smoother and easier transition to adulthood than just entering the workforce. I think college will expose me to a bigger variety of people than I would have if I just get a job.It will also give me the opportunity to travel in the summer. Even though I do not know what I want to major in I will enter undecided. Once I am there I will surely be able to pick a major that interests me. Although I am nervous about the long nights of doing homework and studying I am also excited to be independent.

Student Success Statement

"It's not about how to achieve your dreams. It's about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, the karma (destiny, fortune, good luck) will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you."

Dr. Randy Pausch

Reflection:

I agree with this statement because if you only plan out the dreams you have today then you leave no room for the ones you might have tomorrow. When you learn how to take control of your own life then you will acquire many more attributes like learning how to handle problems that may come your way. This is a lot more important since anything can happen that may get in the way of your happiness so you must learn to resolve it. It is also important to learn how to lead your life so then you can show others how to do the same.