“One person can make a difference, and everyone should try. ” – John Fitzgerald Kennedy 3 Reasons Why I decided to go to College By: Elizabeth Joyce When I was little I was very unsure of what I wanted to do with my life. One day I would want to be an Architect, the next a nurse. Every other week I wanted to be something different. My parents and I never thought seriously about college until I got into high school. In my freshmen year I started getting very good grades, while keeping up with varsity swimming and a part time job.

After my freshmen year of high school, I was sure that college was the way I should go. There were many reasons why I decided to go to college, but mostly I wanted to make the most out of my life; I wanted to make an impact on the world, small or large. The first reason why I decided to attend college was because I wanted to make my future as best as possible. I knew I wanted to eventually expand my family but I wanted to have a steady job and a degree under my belt. In this day and age, it is very hard to make something of yourself without some type of degree or certification.

Going to college would provide many more opportunities for a better future for my family and me. I am very lucky to have the opportunity to expand my education. Many women in third-world countries have to fight for their right to an education. My family was financially stable and supportive enough to afford to help me pay for my college education. Since college is within my reach, I feel as if I should take full advantage of it. Many people do not have the option of going to college and have to go straight into the workforce to support their family.

Finally, I want to make my impact on the world. When I get my degree I want to work in the social services field. Helping children in need is something that has always caught my eye. In order for me to become a children’s psychologist, I must first earn my psychology degree. Without a degree in psychology, I will not be able to enter the social work field. Entry level social work positions require at least a bachelor’s degree. But in the area of Psychology, I would have to earn my Doctorate and possibly go to medical school to be able to prescribe medication to patients.

Having a medical degree will also help me to land a higher paying job. I could possibly become a Psychiatrist and work with people who suffer from mental disabilities. For what I want to do in life, not going to college wouldn’t be an option. I plan on furthering my education to the highest level possible. The importance of me going to college is to eventually earn my doctorate in children’s psychology. I know if I keep my priorities straight I will have no problem doing so.