When students leave for college the toughest thing is to be away from friends and family. For me the hardest thing to be away from is my dog, Belle. Most dog owners would agree that there’s nothing better than the irreplaceable warmth and joy that “man’s best friend” can bring. My dog is more than my best friend. She is my blanket on a cold night, my welcoming committee when I come home, and my mental therapist when...

My parents raised me to believe in the importance of education. After completing his 2nd year of college, my dad had no other option but to drop out. His dream of becoming an engineer would never come true and his struggles to make a living began. My parents gave up their ambitions in order for me to have my own. They always strived to ensure me of a proper education that’d empower me to be whoever or whatever I...

Kilachand Honors College EssayWhat is the purpose of higher education? Technological change, economic uncertainty, and political divisions have brought new urgency to a long-standing debate about this complex question. Some argue that college should foster self-discovery, empathy, citizenship, clarity of thought, and elegance of expression. Others contend that college should promote practical skills, problem-solving, and career-oriented training. Write an essay of no more than 500 words taking a position on this debate. You may draw on your personal experience as well...

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