I need help with a speech that has to deal with why it is good to go back to college?
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I would start off by thinking about the specific reasons a person might want to go back to college. This depends in large part on where the person is in their life and what they seek to accomplish. \n\nFor example, Madeleine Albright raised her entire family before she decided to go back to school and finish her PhD (I believe Political Science). In her example, we can say that she put off her career goal in order to raise a family. I think many of us will put off something like college or graduate school because we wish to have a family. Or, we might simply never have had an opportunity to go to college because of financial reasons. Many older Americans who are just now becoming affluent are finding that completing a college degree- even if they really don't need it- is still something rewarding. A college degree confers a unique and honored status to most people.\n\nAnd of course, some people just want to have a new direction in life. They discover- perhaps through a separate career- that they would like to go into a new field. Perhaps a nurse who seeks doctors every day decides that a medical career might take her in a new direction that she never before contemplated but now believes would be rewarding to her.\n\nOr, a person is not satisfied that their current job is not very lucrative, and a college degree offers upward economic and social potential.\n\nTo sum up:\n-People might postpone college because of family responsibilities or financial reasons.\n-A college degree confers a certain uique status; sometimes it is as much symbolic as it is practical.\n-Many people find out that they want a new career, and a college degree (often a second degree) will allow them to do this.\n-A college degree allows people to move up, economically and possibly also socially.\n\nI hope this helps.
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Well, you could write about your decision to work full time after high school, the experience you gained and why you changed your mind and decided to apply to college. This could make a really good personal essay especially if you talk about what you learned from this experience and how you'll apply it to your student life at Eastern.\n\nYou could also write about why you want to go to Eastern...does it have a specific program you're interested in, the student life, the campus, etc.\n\nOr, talk about what makes you unique and how you'll bring diversity or a fresh perspective to Eastern.\n\nPersonally, I think talking about your year off school to work would make the best essay because it's the most personal and is a good opportunity to impress the admissions officer with talking about how the experience has made you grow as a person.\n\nAnyways, good luck and hope this helps!
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Remember there is a means to an end and remind yourself why you started school and what you have been working and studying so hard for.  If you've been in for several years, just realizing you're on the way "out" should help you refresh yourself for the end of this road.  Good luck and hang in there!
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call a major local college and ask them!\n\nColleges are the #1 spot for such speakers so they will ahev a idea!
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then its best to write about something pertaining to that, enlisted below are my best bets,\n\nyou can write about:\nTHE BLUES BEHIND THE TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO COLLEGE or\nWHAT TODAYS WORLD DEMANDS FROM GRADUATES/FRESHERS or\nWHAT QUALITIES A STUDENT SHOULD INCORPORATE IN HIMSELF TO SUCCEED IN HIGHLY COMPETITIVE ENVIRON.OF COLLEGE AND THE WORLD or\nWHAT IS THE CATALYST BEHIND EVERY ACHIEVEMENT AT COLLEGE or\nWHAT STRATEGIC TACTICS INSTITUTES TODAY SHOULD ADOPT TO CATER TO THE NEEDS OF THE WORLD or\nHOW CAN EVERY COLLEGE STUDENT PLAY A ROLE IN THE OVERALL PROGRESS OF HIS NATION or \nHOW DYNAMIC A COLLEGE STUDENT SHOULD BE TO RISE ABOVE OTHER FELLOW STUDENTS\n\nWell...........i will stop now,hope ya got the picture as to what you should write about,trust me ,an essay should be a perfect balance of yr own original views and ideas ,that armed with an elegant touch of style of presentation and conclusion will be your coup de gra'ce to the essay.\nMy winning technique is to start the essay like this: suppose you are writing about the first topic that is school-collge transition blues ,you may begin the essay like this:\n"as I pull the blinds up on the morning of my first college day \nI cant help but get a tingling feeling in my heart that this day\nhas pulled the curtains down my school days,paving way \nfor a new beginning , a new exciting phase of my life as\na student,as I embark on my journey to college today,\nI stand sillheouted against the backdrop a new dawn,but\ncant help as I watch the rising sun with a little apprehension\nas I wonder what my college life will bring?\n\nDad somehow senses my convoluted thoughts slaps my\nback,jolting me to reality ....\nEvery student has to pass through this emotionally exciting\nas well as taxing phase of his life....".(now you begin the main crux of your essay)\n\nHope you got my point,this has always been my winning technique and hope it proves to be the same for you too!!\n\nso...what put on yr thinking cap on and 'write' your way to college!\nALL THE VERY BEST!!
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College isn't for everyone.  \n\nThat said, you also have the perfect opportunity to explore things that you like.  \n\nYou say you like painting and psychology?\n\nWell why not look into art theraphy?  \nYou probably aren't doing well in school because you aren't focused on anything.  \nI understand that as I was the same way.  I took a year off and after being in the crappy job market I went back to school.  \n\nI've got my degree now, but still don't have a decent job making a decent wage.  However, college was fullfilling for me and I don't regret it.  It just hasn't helped me in the current job market.  \n\nTake the time to explore things you are interested in, or take some time off because if you can't focus in school and you are failing your classes you are probably wasting your time right now.
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First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! \n\nI would recommend that you start off by a quote or saying that you have followed/led your life by. Then follow it up by citing examples, anecdotes, and situations in which that saying helped get you to where you are today.\n\nDo not make your speech a "Thank You" note to your family and other loved ones. Yes, do thank them, but do not make them your primary focus. Remember that you are a representative of your class, so try to include everyone in your speech in some way. Does that make sense?\n\nAlso, do not talk solely about yourself and your achievements. Talk about the different successes that the class has experienced as a whole. Mention things such as different events that were held at the school, obstacles that the school has had to overcome during your 4 years there, and victories you all have experienced (including scholastic achievements, such as test scores).\n\nWell, that will give you a start. I helped my students with their speeches while I taught high school, so good luck and be very proud of your accomplishments! Way to go!
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I did the same thing for 4 years! I'm finally going back now. I'll be starting classes next week. I don't know why I procrastinated so long. I guess part of me wanted to be able to do what I wanted without having to worry about all the work and responsibility of being in college. I didn't know what I wanted to major in before and I felt like it would be a waste of time to go just to be going. Now I have an idea of what I want to do. I've had more time to learn what I'm good at and what I'm interested in career wise. I still find myself thinking "Why are you going back now?" But now is a good time as any other time. I might as well go back now or else I'll continue to think of excuses not to go. It just takes discipline to go back.
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Well, I gave a speech at my college graduation, and I tried to draw on life experiences not only I had, but a lot of other people graduating at the time had them, too.  Pick things that aren't just about you, but make sure you can incorporate them without make the whole speech about your life.  Mention people who helped get you (as a class) get you to where you are today.  The more you can relate it to your audience (which includes administrators, family, and your classmates), the more successful it will be.
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Study hard to get into college. Retain little knowledge.\nFinish college.\nGet a job at a company with nice perks, work for someone that's never had to work in their life making them money.\nThey wanted you to do stupid tasks like high school and college learning very little, just to make sure you could do busy work and listen to instructions, it's to prepare you for corporations.\nWork 40 years, when you're starting to break down, you have permission to live life.\n\nHave fun, sheep.
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Sometimes college isn't the right choice for some people. My parents had the biggest plans for me and I just wasn't ready to commit to another 4-7 years of school. I decided to take my own path. Now I married with 2 beautiful boys and my parents wouldn't trade their grandchildren for anything in the world. Now that I am ready I'm going to take courses on-line for accounting and maybe some child care incase I decide to open a daycare. So give him room and let him make his own choices he might suprise you. Maybe in his time he will go to college. If not he can still make a life for himself. Just watch and see. My parents can't believe the way my life turned out I'm happier than ever. Life does have its challenges but they have ways of working themselves out.
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Karen,\nAs a university instructor, the advice I give students in your position is to TAKE A SEMESTER OFF!!  There's no timeline in life where formal education is concerned and in\norder to get the best life has to offer you have to remember that: a) most learning takes place outside of the\nclassroom and b) learning is a lifelong endeavor.\nTake some time to really think about what you want to do.\nIf you continue along this vein, you're really just spinning your wheels, wasting your time and money, and will\nend up with a career that's not suited to you at all.\nStep away from college for awhile.  Flip burgers, travel,\njoin Americorps....anything that gives you some time to\nfind your real joy and goals in life.
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If it is really that important to you, you could go ahead and prepare the speeches and assign them.  So not forget that it is thier graduation too. Your fellow graduates may have different ideas of what makes thier day meaningful. They may not want to memorize and present a speech. Be prepared for them to not do it or to do it poorly if you take this path.\n\nFor symbolism you could check wikipedia.
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Easy to take a year off.\nHard to go back to school.  \nAnd hard to get back into student mode once you're there.  \nAt least for me...
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Most people who say that (particularly people who use the "best time of your life" phrase) are displaying their "selective memories."  There will definitely be some wonderful experiences, but there will be some not-so-great ones too.  \n\nThe "good" times can usually be attributed to the friends that you make and the extracurricular things you do.  "The bad" may have to do with classes, awful rommates, etc. Hopefully, the good will outweigh the bad. Sometimes, you may experience a whole semester or a whole year of "bad" followed by a full year (I'm thinking Senior year) that ends up being so packed with fun that it seems to make up for all the bad that came before it... \n\nBut, you know, *life* is made up of good and bad experiences, so you might do well to experience both now rather than later.  If you are at all ambitious, you will (and probably should) take a few classes that make you want to pull your hair out.  Consider this "the bad"  but remember that this is (theoretically) your primary reason for attending college in the first place. (If you all you want to do is party, why pay tens of thousands of dollars to do it when you could do it for free in your parents' basement...)
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be sure to tell them what you've been doing the last couple of years, why you've come back to school, and what you want to do with this degree. they want students who are passionate about learning and will complete their degree.
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PRE-PLAN your speech.\nDecide which aspect(s) of character are most important. (Honesty, courage, responsibility, leadership, loyalty, duty, respect, attitude, perseverance, my personal favorite... integrity...?) Using the trait(s) you selected, come up with a thesis statement. Your speech should center around this idea. Brainstorm at least three to five specific examples to support your statement. These may include any of the following:\nexamples from history, literature, or current events\nthe information you are given on the test\nexamples from your own personal experience\nDecide on your three strongest examples. These should be the ones you can explain in the most specific detail. In general, examples from your personal experience are easier to write about, but they are weaker in the eyes of the reader.\n\nWRITE your speech.\nStart with an introduction. Your introduction should explain what you're going to talk about in your speech, but DON'T say something like, "This speech is about..." or, "I'm going to tell you about..." Assume your audience is smart enough to figure this out. Your introduction should include some kind of HOOK--something to catch the reader's attention. There are many types of hooks. Try a question, a quotation, a definition, a statistic, a single word, an action, a description, or an unusual statement. The goal is to get your audience interested and to get them thinking.\nNext is the body of your speech. This is where you take those three strongest examples you brainstormed during your planning. Start with one you can explain very clearly.\nUse transitions in each of these paragraphs. Develop these paragraphs thoroughly. Keep the writing focused. Don't ever lose sight of your thesis statement! Everything in a paragraph should be connected, and it should all make sense together.\nGive lots of details. Poor example: "Integrity is a good quality for a person to have because it makes you a good person." Good example: "Integrity is a vital quality which allows a person to make decisions based on his or her understanding of what is 'right' and what is 'wrong.'" Poor example: "Martin Luther King, Jr., had lots of integrity because he was a good guy." Good example: "Martin Luther King, Jr., is a paradigm of integrity because he understood the importance of equality. He took it so seriously that he fought for equality, traveling around the country and speaking to innumerable people."\nUse strong words. Try to use words that will not make you sound intelligent, not supercilious.\nWrap up your speech with a competent conclusion. Watch out for these common mistakes:\nDON'T say the exact same thing you've said already.\nDON'T say something like, "Now you know about..." or, "I have just told you about..." And NEVER say "I hope you enjoyed listening to my speech!"\nUse a simple form in your conclusion. Restate your main thesis (in different words). You may want to generalize a little bit. Look for a common theme in all your examples which you can apply. You can end with another hook, if it seems appropriate.\nRemember, your conclusion is the LAST thing your audience will hear. It doesn't have to be pure genius, but it should leave a good last impression.\n\nREVIEW your speech.\nMake sure it makes sense. Check for grammatical errors; in particular, watch for sentence fragments and run-on sentences. Have a friend, family member, or teacher read it. Practice it several times by yourself and in front of a few people. Get some good feedback.\n\nGood luck! Feel free to contact me with specific questions.