Therefore, lack of a college education significantly reduces the number of future employment opportunities. Since jobs that require a college degree pay more, lack of a college education will affect a person's ability to provide for their family. Not only do I want to be able to adequately provide for my future family, but I want my children to grow up with even more opportunities than I did. I decided to go to college because a college education is essential to future success. In conclusion, attending college allows me to meet my family's expectations of me and pursue my dreams of changing the world. With so many future job opportunities requiring college, it is imperative that I obtain a college degree in order to provide for my future family. The college I chose, Jackson State University, happens to be my home away from home, and also my ticket to success in the