More people these days are realizing the impact that a college education can have on their future. You can go to any community college or university and see a wide range in the ages of people in attendance. Many older people did not realize when they were young how important continuing their education would be. I feel that it is important to continue your school career so you can feel a sense of accomplishment when you get your degree, you will have a good career waiting for you when you finish but above all else, so you can expand your knowledge. Whenever anybody completes a task they feel accomplishment, but when you receive a degree you feel really accomplished because it means that you have completed something that was not required. When you are the first person from your family to complete your continued education whether it be an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, or even if you go as far as to receive your doctorate, you will feel very accomplished and proud of yourself. You would feel proud of yourself every step of the way. You are showing to your family and friends that it is possible to further your education. You are being a great role model for your children and everyone else in your family when you make the decision to further your education. As stated in "Making the Decision to Get Your College Degree," “After centuries of pomp and circumstance, we have still not grown tired of celebrating our own achievements at the conclusion of a college degree program.” Many people choose certain degree programs based on what they want their careers to be. In today’s society it is getting harder to find a career that does not require a college education. Many places require a degree for any position. It is a good decision to continue your education so you will have a long standing career instead of just any old job at a fast food restaurant or grocery store. I know some people want to work in re