grAVIDy Magazine 2nd Quarter 2013-14 | Page 5

Is the Cost of College Priced Out?

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Usually one might say that if proper planning occurs, college is a one-way street to success which nothing can deter you from, but it would be wiser to think of college as a four way intersection on a random stretch of the highway that is one’s life. The reality of it is, millions of factors play into whether students complete their college experience. When factors so important to an individual, such as familial affairs, jobs offers and career opportunities arise, college expenses could be potentially harmful to one’s financial situation and could derail their college experience.

In one of these situations, academic preparation and just the sheer determination to finish are excellent help. When you are prepared to succeed, you won’t be thrown off at the smallest of bumps. Knowing how well you are able to manage your time and being able to take time away from yourself to study can make a world of difference. Also, just wanting to do well in a class in order to graduate can put you in a better mood and give you the motivation to try harder.

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