Ostacles of coming to school

Irene Anderson

OBSTACLES TO COMING TO COLLEGE-
Everyone knows that getting a college education is a sure means of improving and transforming one’s standard of living because of the increased chances of getting a better paying job and the increase in self-esteem. So why don’t more people who live in poverty seek to acquire a college education, is a question only the individuals can answer. However, those who choose this route, soon realize that there are certain roadblocks that they have to deal with before and while in college. Sometimes these obstacles will cause people to give up their dreams of going to college or to drop out. Obstacles to coming to college vary from person to person and depend on their specific situations. These obstacles range from financial to welfare reforms, lack of family and social support and academic requirements and test performance anxieties to name a fe...