My Letter At Howard University - 868 Words

Where did God fit inside the equation, and how would all these elements shape His Plan: my husband, my supervisor, my transformed ambition to enroll into college, my college professors, and my career job choices? There I stood, without a college degree, inside the office of my supervisor, an astute college professor, and the Department’s Chairperson. I left the Law School (in March 1998) and got a new job upon main campus. I worked inside the School of Education, Department of Educational Administration Policy (EAP) at Howard University. I worked as the only liaison between graduate students, the Department Chairperson, and seven other faculty professors. At the beginning of the fall semester 1998, my boss, and I exchanged educational views concerning the economical advantages linked to a college degree. He suggested that I seek out a college education – same thing my husband recommended (in the previous chapter). Since I was in my mid-thirties, I said, â €Å"I’m too old to get a college degree.† My boss replied, â€Å"How old would you be if you didn’t get it?† His cajole statement tickled my curiosity, and I explored how higher education could be a beneficial payback -- especially at my age. After surfing the Internet, I delved deeper into college education topics, and presto! I hit a gold mine. I discovered that â€Å"higher education† has various meanings depending upon the individuals and their demographic area. ForShow MoreRelatedThe Decision Of My Academic Suspension966 Words   |  4 Pagesappeal the decision of my academic suspension. When I received the news of my suspension I was deeply saddened, but understood completely the circumstances under which the decision was made. My low GPA failed to meet the requirements of the University to remain an active student on campus, which as a result led to my temporary dismissal. 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