I would like to give a huge SHOUT OUT to the person that has supported me and motivated me the most since I've been here at Kent State University. He has stood by my side and walked with me almost every step of the way. He has been there through the beginning and ending of relationships with women and have helped place a stay focus shield over me, so they didn't distract me from maturing into a successful, responsible adult. Almost everyday we talk or hangout. No fights, no arguments. Nothing but happiness and laughter. He helped share some of my best college experiences. He is the best attentive listener I know and always deliver the best responses when discussing issues that matter the most. This is my go to person when something heavy is on the chest and mind and I can almost guarantee after the conversation the weight will be off. He have watched me from near and a far, developed into a successful and responsible adult. It may have taken a while, but it has been accomplished. I want to thank my friend, my brother, Jayson Hawkins for all the physically, emotionally, and spiritually support he gave during my college years hear at Kent State University. I couldn't have asked for a better support person even though I never asked you to be. I just think it's a blessing how god put certain people in your life for specific reasons, rather its positive people to help guide you on the right path or negative people used as obstacles to see if you have the strength and knowledge to avoid them. Once again, thank you Jayson.
First Generation College Graduates and The Entry Level Job Market
Many of us have applied to many job positions using our High School Diploma and GED. We have found out that the job market was very difficult to get in with just a High School Diploma and GED. Many employers have skipped over our resumes and letters of interest after seeing that our highest level of education is High School and having no job related experiences. So we ask our parents, teachers, employers and various other individuals, what we have to do in order to secure the interested positions in the future? They tell us to further our education, “Go to college and get a degree”. We then say, “we can’t afford college, we don’t have any money”. Then they say, “Financial Aid, you can take out loans to cover your cost and you can pay them back after you graduate college.” Now we believe a college degree is the way to securing a job position and a way to get out of poverty. “If I graduate from college, I can get the job I want and live comfortably… “If I gradua...
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