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College,…so many choices? Where to go? What to study? How to apply?

Flashback to 1964, the year that President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act. An Act of Congress that would prohibit discrimination of race, religion, national origin or gender. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 gave all citizens the right to enter libraries, parks, public restrooms, theaters and schools.

The prospect of schools being segregated today, seems unconscionable. But segregation of schools was once a commonplace happenstance. The aftermath of the famed lawsuit, Brown v Board Of Education deemed that “segregated public schools were ‘inherently’ unequal and therefore unconstitutional.” The “separate but equal” aspects of life that once applied to so many for almost a century, suddenly became a societal bias many were not prepared to dismiss. With time, the racial playing field would find a better balance. But undoubtedly, the cultural damage created by racial inequality had been recorded in history.
Fast forward to 2009. Where higher education choices available seem endless.

College,…so many choices? Where to go? What to study? How to apply?

When choosing an institution to further our life’s studies, we often forget the historical events and individuals that never had the privilege to choose a specific scholastic environment. The Civil Rights Act, opened up a Pandora’s Box of possibilities to numerous individuals who were previously denied an education of their choice, simply because of their race or ethnicity.

College,…so many choices? Where to go? What to study? How to apply?

It is remarkable to live in a world today, that makes it possible to share thoughts within a sightless, non discriminating universal forum,…the Internet. Surfing the web, has become the new ‘Civil Rights’ foundation for higher education. Scholastic possibilities on the Internet are countless. Dreams can now become realities, simply by clicking “send!”

There are online institutions that can further anyone’s education from the comfort of home. Age, race, religion, gender, and disabilities aside, no one can be discriminated against for seeking a higher education. Scholarships and financial aid are available to online institutions, just like any other university with a campus.

The beauty of online studies, is that working individuals, and parents can accentuate what they do best,…”multi task!” Having a family, and a job often become part of the online educational equation in fulfilling dreams. Reflecting back on history, one can appreciate the struggles that so many endured. But today, in 2009, the Epiphany of the Civil Rights Act reaches a colorless, faceless conclusion in the wondrous ’surf’ of the web!!!

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