3. “ The roots of education are
bitter, but the fruit is sweet ”
Aristotle
4. 63% of Hispanics do not have a high
school diploma
as compared to 21% of blacks
and 11% percent of whites (36).
5. Higher Education
Higher Education is the education beyond
high school, esp. at a college or university.
It is the stage of learning that occurs
at universities, academies, colleges etc.
At the end of a prescribed course of study, a
degree, diploma, or certificate is awarded.
6. • The global economy is
becoming increasingly more
competitive, and in order to
give yourself the best
chance for a well-paying job,
you must first understand
the importance of education
7. During my education I
have faced many
obstacles and challenges
that have helped me
grow and develop into
the person that I am
today.
8. Challenges
• Prior to coming to America I didn’t know
any English whatsoever
• I had to teach myself how to speak
English by listening to the people
around me
• Over time I was able to understand bits
and pieces, and I slowly began to get a
grip on the English language
9. • By the time I was 14 I had finally learned how to
hold a good conversation with the people
around me
• After I learned to speak English, the next
obstacle I had to overcome was learning to read
and write English
• Over the next couple years of going to school I
was able to become more educated in reading
and writing
10. • At High School my freshmen year was a daily battle
for me; between running 4 different events in track
and keeping up with my studies
Boise State was a personal goal of mine since my
junior year
11. • My senior year, May 2012 I received many offers from
various colleges, but I was holding out for what in my mind
was the best choice for the future of my education
The day came where I was contacted by Boise State
through a letter requesting a sit down meeting with me
My High School coach and I met with BSU head
track coach, Coach Hardy, and he extended to me
a welcome with a hand shake and a very good
offer to run for his team complete with a
scholarship.
12. • Finally, after all my hard work in school throughout the
years, from Africa to Egypt to America, my blood sweat
and tears had paid off. I was officially a Bronco and
about to set off on a journey to continue a life time of
education.
13. “ SO, THE PURPOSE OF
”
HIGHER EDUCATION IS. . .
17. Originally it was to give you a
specialization in a certain academic
area... something that was beyond
trade school and high school, now it is
more of a requirement for jobs that pay
more than 20,000 a year.
18. To advance learning and knowledge through
faculty research and by giving students the
opportunity to broaden their minds even
when learning does not seem immediately
relevant to their careers
20. Higher Education
consists of a series
of enchantments,
each raising the
individual to a higher
level of awareness,
understanding, and
kinship with all living
things.
21. It Helps Us To Achieve
Real Success In Our
Lives
22. “ If you don't have a great higher education system, you're not
going to have the next eBay, the next AmGen, the next, you
know, Miasole, and not only California but America is going to
fall behind a whole new competitive context which is obviously
”
China, India, and other countries.
