For many years, a college education has been one of the most important assets that every successful person aspires to possess. As a student, I expect college to change my life in many ways; the most important way is to help me obtain a career that will secure my future as well as improve my knowledge of my environment. I expect my college education to be a gateway to countless job opportunities. As competition for lucrative employment becomes evident, a high school graduate has little chance of securing a well-paying job. In this economic crisis where the job market has plunged and it has become extremely difficult to get a job with only a high school diploma, college degree becomes one of the essentials that every ambitious person should possess. Additionally, the vast majority of companies today seek college graduates as potential job candidates rather than high school graduates. For example, I always thought that my five years of professional experience in the engineering field would get me a higher position, regardless of myself....