...TOPIC: Factors that affects High school students in choosing their courses in college. INTRODUCTION A labour force survey suggested that the Philippines has the highest unemployment rate among the countries from the Southeast Asia (Ericta, 2013). Mismatch graduates are believed to be a reason why the country has high unemployment rate. The reasons of these mismatches might be due to the produced graduates of colleges that do not fit the present demand of the economy, or the graduates were not capable of achieving the required skills the industry needs. The incompatibility of graduates to meet the competencies needed by companies may be due to wrong preference of courses (Rosero, 2012). A major turning point in an adolescents' lives involves the career choice that they make while in high school. These decision are mostly influenced by the family and community of a student which plays a major role in establishing a career path that opens as well as closes opportunities (Bluestein, Phillips, Jobin-Davis, Finkelberg, & Roarke, 1997). There a lot of factors that could affect a student's decision in choosing their courses. There are uncontrollable elements such as location, cost, distance and availability of financial aid (Jackson, 1982). However, some Colleges, set standards before accepting students to a particular course; hence, this can alter student’s decision especially those with academic issues. These standards include student background (Jackson, 1982), objectives...
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... ____________________ Dr.Rosario N. Andaya Ms. Aleli G. Ocampo School Principal Math and Science Coordinator Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the Fourth year of Mt.Moriah Christian Academy. _______________________________ Dr. Rosario N. Andaya School Principal iii iii ABSTRACT Title: Factors That Affects Career Preferences among Grade 10 High school Student of Mt Moriah Christian Academy Researcher: Angeles, Jarvin Joseph L. Thesis Adviser: Mrs. Daisy Rogelio Panel: Mrs. Rosario Andaya School: Mt. Moriah Christian Academy Date Completed: March 2014 Aim: To know what Factors Affects Career Preferences among Grade 10 High school Student of Mt Moriah Christian Academy Research Method used: Descriptive survey method using questionnaires. A survey was administered to a Selected sample form a specific population of grade 10students of Mt. Moriah Christian Academy Yr.2013-2014. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM This research study will specifically seek to answer the questions. * Is There a significant...
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... Significance of the study Choosing one over another is difficult especially when your future depends upon it. To be more ascertain people get to use their preference in such a way that they would not be put at risk. Preference is the act of preferring, choosing, or favoring one above other. One example of this is choosing what career path to be taken in College. But it is not simply choosing, there are some factors associated why people choose one above other. A student might choose Engineering because he is good at Mathematics or Accountancy because it is an in-demand course. This proves that choosing a career path is an important decision that will make in determining future plans because this decision will impact throughout ones lives. Usually, this occurs in the midst of fourth year in high school of the students. For them to be able to go onto higher level, they are sought to choose a career path among many options. But because of these many options they tend to be more confused and they tend used their preference. Notre Dame of Kabacan is just one of the school institutions in Kabacan, North Cotabato that caters secondary level of education. This school has fourth year high school students that might experience the same situation. In this study, the researcher will: determine what is the career preferred by students; identify the factors affecting their preference; determine the advantages and disadvantages in choosing a career; and identify the problems...
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...through Lucius Priest in The Reivers. The war between virtue and non-virtue is implied by his thoughts on adulthood and his actions when faced with adversity. Faulkner demonstrates how anyone can and will fall victim to the temptation of non-virtue. Using Lucius, an innocent child, to display that even those who choose virtue will give in to the seduction of sin. In his novel, The Reivers, Faulkner elucidates an ongoing war between virtue and non-virtue in the mind of Lucius Priest. First in the book through his unwillingness to disobey orders, Lucius demonstrates his captivity to virtue (AB Phrase). Lucius begins the book as an innocent child who always tries to make the right choice and choose the path of virtue. Lucius contrasts his Saturday morning to the other boys by saying “each Saturday morning, when all the other boys were merely arming themselves with balls and bats and gloves … this for the sum of ten cents a week”(1.15) Lucius’ negative attitude when describing his job as “ this for the sum of ten cents a week” reveals that regardless of what he actually thinks of it he will choose virtue and continue working (ADJSC). Lucius knows the right thing to do is choose...
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...How to choose a major Any individual caring for the future comes to the point when the need of choosing an education and career paths takes place. Even though we want to have our dream job, studying provides a number of opportunities, as well as some knowledge and skills that might be useful and providing us a good job for the life we want to build in the future. I already chose my major so I will try to be more specific on how to choose it by describing each step so you can succeed in choosing it easily. As starting to think about choosing a major, the first step to take is consulting with someone that knows you and has a good career is a good thing to do. It can be anyone; parents, a friend or relatives. Someone that you trust and know his/her advices will be good for you, just go with it. Of course when it comes to the point you have to make a decision for the future, all of us think about which will be the best. Discussing all the thoughts and possible majors and listening to other advices can make you feel secure and having better ideas for your future major. For example, the person you are consulting can make you questions to help you think better such as: what are you interested in or passionate about? What kind of work do you want to do? What kind of life do you want to lead? In my opinion, parents are the ones who can give advices and of course those kinds of questions can make the mind think about a possible and guaranteed major to succeed. After that, the...
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...Topic: Career Choices. Article heading: How to choose the right career that suits your personality and also leads to ultimate success? Once done with A’ levels, every student is faced with the impossible task of choosing a career that will decide the path of their life’s from now onwards. Students rarely pay much attention towards career when in high school, and once out of high school they face an endless sea of possibilities, pressure from parents and peers and very little time to make the right choice. Rather than having a panic attack, one needs to consider where their interests and abilities lie. Choosing a career that is only based on the consideration of ‘how much money will I earn in future through this career’ can lead to a student choosing a career that although offers money but rather leads to dissatisfaction in the long term. This does not imply that money is not to be considered at all. It simply means that a student choosing between different options should keep a balance between both interest and earning capability when selecting a career. It would be rather foolish of someone to choose a career that is although based on interest, has little or no market value at all. That interest can then be pursued as a hobby but not as a career. What is rather an important consideration in choosing the right career is whether enough finance is available to undertake that degree. Although lack of finance could be a detrimental factor to a student, nowadays different scholarships...
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...of the severe obese state of many people in this country. Surgical weight loss surgery has been shown to help people most unlikely to lose weight and keep it off without surgical intervention. Surgical weight loss can help quite quickly change the persons eating habits intern reducing blood results in diabetes, cholesterol and many other health issues. In having bariatric surgery it is has been shown to reduce heart disease risks in patients because they can begin to exercise and remove a large amount of the critical health risks in their lives by the weight loss. In researching and finding the most popular weight loss surgeries, the person must choose the surgery that is best for them and their health. In doing this they must also decide on the budget of the amount to be spent toward finding better health and weight loss. In choosing the best option they must look at health risks patients may have present within their bodies and make the decision from that point. If surgery is too risky, diet and exercise may be the only option that is afforded them. If surgery is a possible option they must intern the look at the financial burden that will be placed upon them and consider the risk health was for the surgery and financial burden upon their family budget. The two weight loss surgeries most widely recommended are the vertical sleeve, which is a form of bariatric surgery and the lap bad. The...
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...Sexual selection is a “special case” of natural selection, which was introduced by Charles Darwin (who is best known for his evolution theory) in the late 1800’s. The term “sexual selection” is when one sex for certain characteristics in individuals is preferred than the opposite sex with different characteristics. In today’s society choosing the sex of your child is technically possible. Advances in fertility treatments allow doctors to identify male and female embryos. The treatment is an option for parents who either want to avoid passing sex-linked genetic disorders to their children, or for other cultural reasons. The debate for whether or not parents should be allowed to choose the sex of their baby is very heated, but in my opinion parents should not choose the sex of their baby for many reasons. One of the reasons would be the consideration of the population as a whole. The ratio of males to females is roughly 1:1 and that is due to nature choosing the sex for us. If parents were to choose the sex of their baby, there would be a massive affect on the gender balance in the population. For example, many countries such as China, Japan, and Vietnam prefer boys over girls, because in most cases, these countries think men take higher value because they are portrayed as leaders, the one with responsibility, the one who has abilities, is responsible for taking care of the family, bringing wealth to family, etc. On contrast, women are considered weak, submissive, obedient, etc...
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...CHOOSING THE RIGHT COMPUTER SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY ONLINE ABSTRACT Computers are being used for almost everything nowadays. People have hard decisions on what make and model computer they want to buy. Some people do not want to spend a lot on a computer, and some do not mind spending a lot on a computer or laptop. CHOOSING THE RIGHT COMPUTER Choosing a computer can be quite hard for some customers. So when it comes to buying a computer some people decide to research them before picking one out. This can be hard for a first time computer buyer, because they do not really know what to look for. This paper will give different views on three model computers. Hewlett Packard Computers and Laptops Hewlett Packard’s desktop and laptop brands set the trend in windows computing. HP pavilion desktops provide a wide array of series from A6000 to high end D4000 series. They provide hundreds of gigabytes of storage. These computers have high end multimedia systems with Elite models. HP’s also have all in one models. The prices for HP laptops range from $479.99-$879.99. For the modem they range from $499.99-$1,129.99 and the monitors range from $129.99-$199.99. These prices are not really that bad for someone that is willing to spend this amount for their computers. A lot of people choose HP because they like the product and it works well for them. APPLE COMPUTERS Apple runs on a MAC operating system, this is the only computer brand...
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...Decisions, Decisions As a purchasing agent for Zircon Delivery Services, I am faced with many challenges in my job. One of these challenges includes choosing a potential supplier, out of ten candidates, for upgrading one of Zircon’s computing facilities. Recently, a sales rep for Computer-Whiz approached me with the opportunity to take my family on a trip to the Bahamas. The sales rep indicated that the offer would solely be a way of building a relationship. However, nothing in life is free. Although the sales rep said the trip would be a way of building a relationship, I think the sales rep would expect me to choose his company. I would not only feel guilty, but also unethical taking the vacation knowing that I would not choose Computer-Whiz, as they are not the best option for Zircon. The best solution I believe is to not accept the offer and to objectively choose the supplier that has the best technology for the lowest price. By choosing the supplier with the best technology for the lowest price, it would set up our company up for long-term success. If you choose a company that is cheaper, but does not have the best technology at this point, you are going to have to upgrade the technology sooner rather than later, thus costing the company more in the long run. While choosing the company with the best technology, you will not have to upgrade the computing facility for a longer period of time. I would also not want to risk my boss knowing that I took an offer. He...
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...which fork to take in the road. Both ways seem to be the same to the reader, equally worn out and overtaken with leaves. The speaker chooses a path, and tells himself that one-day he will go back and take the other. Deep down he knows there isn’t a big chance that he will have the opportunity to do so. He discusses in the poem that someday in the future he will do the same scenario as the last except he claims he will take the road less traveled. This poem contains four stanzas and five lines with the rhyme scheme of ABAAB. The rhymes are masculine, and there are four-stressed syllables per line. Of the two roads the speaker says “the passing there/ Had worn them really about the same.” He goes on to say “that morning lay/ In leaves no step had trodden black.” This means that neither of the roads is less traveled by. This poem relates to us all, in our everyday life we come to forks in our paths and have to make a decision as to which one to pick. We never will know what the other path may have held for us nor do we know what the future holds for us on the path we did choose. Paths in the woods and forks in the roads are deep metaphors for our lives full of crisis and decisions. The fact that both paths were identical symbolizes the idea of free will versus fate. We are free to choose our paths but technically we do not know what we are choosing between. It is almost as if every path we take is a chance in our lives, right or left, once the path is chosen we must continue on...
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...Freedom of Choice Gen/200 Freedom of Choice “Between stimulus and response, man has the freedom to choose” (Frankl, 2002). Personal responsibility is recognizing that I have the freedom and control to choose my actions and accept the consequences that come from these actions. These actions can be as simple as determining what my attitude will be for the day all the way to choosing to have a great, motivating, and inspirational life. Covey (1989) explained, making the choice to choose our response we powerfully could affect the results. Personal responsibility links to everything in my life, my family success, my professional success, and my educational success. In this instance, personal responsibility’s associations with the actions I must take to be successful in college are show initiative, be proactive, manage my time effectively, and create effective habits. Initiative There are multiple methods and attributes to ensure my educational success, taking the initiative to choose to be a successful student seems to be the first key point. A study performed by Zimmerman and Martinez-Pons (1986), comparing advanced students and lower performing students found that the lower performing students often give reactive statements such as “I just do what my teacher tells me,” compared to the academically achievers that use statements such as, “If I’m having difficulty motivating myself to complete my homework, I just work harder.” The findings indicated a lack of personal...
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...Theoretical Foundation of the Study People are faced with certain situations in their lives where they need to formulate decisions. Decisions are defined as a process of choosing a course of action to deal with a problem or opportunity (Schermerhorn, Hunt, Osborn, and Uhl-Bien; 2010). Decision making is not something that people need to take lightly; these decisions will affect a person for the rest of his or her life. The decision making process in the text is an ideal model that allows people to be guided through the decision making process. “The process begins with identifying and diagnosing the problem, in this stage is identifying a problem exists and must be solved” (Bateman, 2011). Super’s career development theory has indicated that what is learned is a function of the interest, values, attitudes and behavior patterns that are valued and rewarded by the individuals, peers and adult models (Sharma, 2009). According to the theorist, persons choose vocations according to their interests and abilities, skills, training, and personality characteristics. Occupations and life satisfaction, therefore, depend upon the possibility to which the individual finds sufficient outlets for their interest. Career preferences are a tough decision of what do you want to become after you graduate in your chosen field. It is always been subjective by many factors that surround our life. But to think of it, as you chose this job consider those capabilities and skills you...
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...cost-effective and employee-friendly decision. Benefits being provided by an employer can provide a source of financial protection to an employee. Today many health care organizations offer health benefits along with disability, basic life and tuition assistance. In an attempt to recruit and retain skilled employees, employers should consider significantly improving the selection of benefits they provide. The position as HR Director requires me choosing the most cost-effective and employee-friendly benefit package for the company. For me, the most important step in the selection process would be to create a list of what the needs of the employees might be. In the U.S. today many companies are made up of a diverse workforce and making a cost-effective and employee-friendly decision when it comes to employee benefits can be difficult. In this case, the company is looking at their benefits package as a means of saving money. Employee benefits can be used to by employers to strengthen the relationship with their employees. So, when choosing the best benefits package it is very important to consider the workers. The wants and needs of the workers may vary in a diverse work environment. In a workforce comprised mostly of women who have young children health care and childcare may be options that will motive them. Then again, if the majority of the workforce is new college graduates health care and tuition reimbursement would be very encouraging. The goal of a benefit package should...
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...members don’t want to decide because they know the likely negative effects on the business and/or the family of choosing one over the other. Similarly, family business consultants have observed family businesses at various stages of development across the globe know it’s actually a trick question, and that the best answer is to choose both – family first and business first. Much of the answer lies in successfully mixing family and business. I personally think that this is the fundamental challenge – one best viewed as an opportunity. The family system has a set of norms, beliefs and values. Business systems typically have a very different set of norms, beliefs and values. As a result, these two systems behave in distinct ways that can conflict and give rise to many challenges. So, when issues arise between family and business, members often feel forced to choose one or the other. What’s more, many family business experts will advise family businesses to choose, with some arguing that the only choice is the business. After all, they reason, if the business is harmed, what’s left? Other advisors will argue that the only choice is the family: why own a business if it fractures the family? To choose or not to choose? This is probably another dilemma or I should say another challenge question to address. Business professionals, for the most part, have been trained to choose an alternative. They do this by analyzing the positives and negatives of each option, along...
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