Comments on: Why Are You Going to College?

By: Dmitriy

Dmitriy — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:15:06 +0000

Jon, thanks for good post.
I decided to go to the college just because I like studying. And helping people as well. Anв don’t forget about money. Maybe it’s less important, but still withiut money you can’t fulfill your dreams.
Thank you again!

By: Treasure

Treasure — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:51:38 +0000

Thank you so much Jon for posting this important message. I too get tired of people saying that they are going to college to make more money or because it’s better than working. We are living during times when people question the worth of a college education. We as a society decide to go to college not for the money we will make when we are finished, but for the quality of life we one day hope to lead. We are going because we do not want our children to struggle as we once did and to show people in our families, communities, or houses of worship that just because something haven’t been achieved in your life time or your circle of peers do not mean you can not aspire to achieve something greater. There is nothing wrong with wanting more, seeking more, and dreaming BIG!!!

Thank you

By: Samantha Costello

Samantha Costello — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:47:57 +0000

As a nursing student, I have to say that the full reality of why I struggle every day to prioritize family, clinical, lecture, reading, reading, and more reading plus assignments and paperwork won’t come to me fully until I am an RN. However, I can say that I am doing this for all those generic reasons AND because something inside me said that this is who I am. I am a compassionate and sensitive person; I have ALWAYS found medicine interesting enough to ask questions beyond the “need to know” stuff and, I need a job where I feel like I’m making a significant difference.
At 17 years old I enlisted in the Coast Guard because I wanted to save lives. At 25 years old I went back to college to be a nurse because I want to save lives. God made me a lifesaver to the core and I intend to imbrace that.
Thank you for your wonderful post Mr. Vickers.

By: Subrinia Bogan

Subrinia Bogan — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 02:38:47 +0000

I waited for what it seems a lifetime to attend college. Now I am getting ready for my Junior year and I finally understand why I’m here. I’m here to face the fears that held me back when I was younger, I’m here to finally become the person I want to be and not what someone says I should be, and I’m here to take the world by storm when I graduate with that History degree.
I’m going to college to realize my dreams for once, the dreams that I gave up a long time ago. So when I am asked that question “Why Am I Going To College?” I can say with a smile , “I’m going so I can realize my destiny.”

By: Karen Suen

Karen Suen — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:30:33 +0000

Thank you Jon for the perfect dialogue regarding choosing a profession!! I have never regretted my choice to be a nurse. It’s hard to describe the reward nursing offers I have never had a nursing job I didn’t like. Pediatric ICU, head & neck cancer nurse, clinic nurse , Hospice, & chemotherapy nurse. I have met many wonderful patients who have given me insight into life, family, & living life to the fullest!!
Now, working in academics is so fun, & challenging!
I continue daily to learn new things & meet great people. Students & faculty!!!

By: Patricia Schafer

Patricia Schafer — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:37:09 +0000

Jon met a chick and has a beautiful family and is a great guy to work with!

Thank you Jon for all you do…,
Patricia

By: Jane D Evans

Jane D Evans — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:43:04 +0000

Jon, thanks for saying what most us feel but rarely articulate.

By: Tekeytha Martin

Tekeytha Martin — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 00:37:50 +0000

I have been asking myself this question a lot lately!! Thanks for making it so clear to me. I would love to meet with you and talk about my education. I’m interested in nursing at this moment. Would like more information and a better view of it. Hope to hear from you soon.