Why I Want To Pursue My Master's Degree In History

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Beginning August 28, 2015, I will begin my studies working towards my Master's degree in history. By obtaining my degree I will be furthering society in two ways. The first being, I will not only be qualified to teach history at the college level, but also I will have obtained knowledge that far surpasses the requirements of secondary level history teaching (what I currently teach). The second being, I will become an example for others who come from low income households, and can inspire those who think that because of their socio-economic background that they cannot obtain post-secondary education.
By obtaining my degree, I will be qualified to teach history at the college level. This itself is a contribution to society, because I will be …show more content…

We did not live in the best of neighborhoods, and there were times where we had to choose between paying the electric bill and buying groceries. I had many friends from this neighborhood, and many are still there because they feel they are stuck there forever and they had no choice. I saw college as a way to get out of that neighborhood. I had to study hard to earn scholarships and even had to take out a few loans, but I know this further education is worth it. Now I teach alternative high school, and many of my students think that college is out of reach for them because of where they come from, and I try to impart on them, that it is not, and they can see through me that not only is college possible, but advanced graduate degrees are in their grasps. Too often in this nation we just see continuing cycles of poverty and welfare. Many of my students are on welfare themselves, and are children of welfare dependants. They see this, (as well as supplementing their income by dealing drugs) as their only means of making money. I want to continue to be an example for them that can rise above their current status and that they can break that cycle of poverty and welfare. Not only did I obtain a four-year degree, but I went above and beyond and sought out even more education. I want to show them that they too can be doctors or

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