Devin Mahoney
Professor Jones
English 165
13 July 2015
Lets Go to College
I believe that everyone should take at least a few college classes throughout their life. College is for everyone, even for those who did not go to a college right after high school. College might not be a top priority in everyone 's life. Even though it may not be a top priority, going to college is a very selfless act in which the national community benefits from. Even as a parent, a growth and developmental psychology class can help a parents realize why their child are acting a certain way, and even develop methods to boost a child 's confidence. If someone is unhappy with their career choice, college is a great way to learn what career choices are more
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This will mean that the child will most likely need a tutor, and the child will most likely struggle if he/she does not have one. In other words, a parent needs to be a teacher. We can not educate others with knowledge that you do not have. Robert T. Perry, an executive director of the South Dakota Board of Regents state 's, “Higher education allows people of all backgrounds to hone their writing, reading, cognitive, and critical thinking skills that enable them to actively participate as citizens.” When someone has certain skills they are able to educate others. When one is educated they are actively bettering themselves and their own community. Even if that means just making sure that your kids are educated. Even a simple math class class at the local junior college can help a parent educate themselves, therefore they are able to educate their child. This will help raise a healthy and confident child because they are succeeding in school, and a confident child is more likely to go onto higher education. An educated community results in being active in society. This is good for economic growth and the overall health of a community.
It is financially advisable to go to school because a degree shows that graduates have the skills needed for a higher paying job. David Autor, an M.I.T. economist, came to the conclusion that it actually costs the average person 500,000 dollars to not go to college (in Leonhardt). This means that
College is a very important stepping stool to your future, too your life. Others might say it’s not worth the money, that plenty of people were successful without college, I disagree. Only very small hand full of people make it without a degree.
I believe in order to have a successful career, you must go to college. When you have a degree, you have many more jobs to choose from (U.S Dep. of Education, 8). Employers would choose a college graduate over a high-school graduate. In the modern world, most good jobs require a college degree (Middle Schoolers: Why College?, 1). Having a degree insures that I can get a job with the competitive world we live in. A college degree also shows that you have persistent. It shows that you will push through when times get tough. Future employers look for this sort of mind-set. College is a stepping stone into joining a work
With America growing at the rate it is, it is very important to grow with it. College is the best way to prepare someone to be out in the workforce and survive. Going to college is not essential for success, but it will give someone the extra skills that will help them in their career and in life. College helps people get a good job, prepares them for adult life, and will help them make more money.
Being a high school student college is a huge thing to think about. College is a great opportunity to makes new friends and open up a whole new chapter in your life. I believe that everyone should go to college, and receive a college degree. College could benefit everyone. The benefits of a college degree are endless. With a college degree you could accomplish anything. You would more likely to get a high paying job, and are able to build a better life for yourself.
Although college is very educational, I don’t think college is worth the cost. College is very educational. It helps you learn the skills for your future and you get a degree if the course is completed. The degree helps in many ways even if it's a job that doesn't need a degree. For example in source D it states,”A new study even shows that a bachelor's degree pays off for jobs that don’t require one:secretaries,plumbers,and cashiers.” Jobs like plumbers and secretaries don't need a bachelor's degree but it can help to have one. College Is NOT worth the cost, even if you pay all the money for college it is not guaranteed that you will pass the course and have the degree. If a student doesn't get a scholarship they have to pay to get into a
When not going to college you are losing a significant amount of money. Data and proven facts have shown that a numerous amount of people who chose to take the path of not going to college and going into a career directly out of high school are not as successful as people who go into college right after high school and get a degree. The number of people who decide not to go to college continues to decrease yearly which only hurts their lifelong income. By going to college and actually graduating you are guaranteeing a successful career and earnings.
Not only do we get a lot out of getting a college degree in what we want to do, but so does our society. There are requirements for every job for a reason. Jobs need people that specialize in just that career field. They want us to be passionate about what we do and more importantly know exactly what we are doing. For example, hospitals have no room for mistakes because not only may it cost a life, it can also costs them money. We feel safer knowing people know how to do their jobs right. College education is necessary whenever there is a shortage in certain careers. It’s important to have higher education so there can be growth and competition in our society.
With an increasing number of students choosing to go to college, the debate whether there are too many people going to college is becoming more fervent. In the article “Are Too Many People Going to College”, a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, Charles Murray shares some thoughts from different perspectives. By saying too many people are going to college, he means people should not wait until college to learn the core curriculum. That is to say, most core curriculum should be learned starting from elementary school to K-8 grades. Furthermore, high schools should have more courses like humanities and social sciences. If people are able to make free choices, then choosing to go to professional fields or cheaper learning institutions are choices worth considering.
College can be costly but you can apply for scholarships and also according to source D you can apply for financial aid and once it goes through it isn’t as expensive as not having anything. A lot of people who think college isn’t worth it mostly take the fact that college does cost a lot and think that since it costs it isn’t worth it. In source D it addresses how the higher education or degree the more you get paid. Time wise it does seem long just to get a 4+ year degree and some think
Attending college or pursuing a higher education is worth it because a degree ensures a stable, well paying job and provides a better quality of life. In Document A, “Earning and Unemployment Rates Based on Educational Attainment, 2015” compiled by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, a higher educational degree, such as a Doctorate or Professional degree, corresponded to a lower unemployment rate with a higher pay, while little to no educational degree corresponded to a higher unemployment rate with a lower pay. This means people who received a college degree had a better chance of finding and retaining a well-paying job because they are typically skilled in one profession that cannot easily be replaced, such as a doctor or engineer.
It’s hard to think that at one point in a America college was but only a myth for the working class. It wasn’t needed. After high it was either the army or you get a job. But this AMerica is a very different one. Women can work, the draft is no longer and college is considered a necessity for survival. But with that said, controversy surrounds it. As the price of college increase and the “need” for it does the same people find more ways and reasons to avoid it. In the article, “Even for Cashiers College Pays Off” from The New York Times, it displays the media’s backlash on the ideology of college. Leonhardt writes, “ Television, newspapers, and blogs are filled with the case that
Today, many students are settling for jobs immediately out of high school instead of furthering their education in college. Students should consider how necessary college actually is for their lives in the future. It provides one with a significant amount of opportunities, a greater knowledge about their career plan, and a better sense of responsibility.
While it may be true that it is expensive, it is worth it. According to College Power Bulletin, people with a Bachelor’s degree make, on average, almost twice as much as a highschool graduate. The average high school graduate makes about $1,531,400 in their life, while someone with a Bachelor’s degree would make approximately $2,742,160. If one has a college degree, they can pay off the fee later in their life. A person could also help their family with the extra money made from getting a degree. Another thing Journal News has said is that while jobs that do not require degrees may be more common, the fact that someone did not have a college degree will be reflected in their annual wage. This shows that one who does not have a college degree will not have as much of an annual wage as those who went to college. It is worth paying a little extra money to get a college degree.
In today's world many people question or education system and question whether or not the cost is of college is worth it just to continue your education. Although you inquire a lot of debt in college. Getting a degree is almost necessary in today's job market because most jobs require one and jobs that do not require a college degree are getting harder to get, as the unemployment rises. Therefore a college degree is worth incurring significant debt. Earning a college not only provides you with job security and provides potential for greater lifetime earnings.
Is getting a higher education worth the price? I think it is. In the book, “they say I say” the author, argues that not getting an education doesn’t necessary mean not having a good job or a good position. I disagree. I believe education is really important. You may think you have a good job in your possession or a good secure position, but later in life when a promotional opportunity arises, you’ll always fall short without the degree at your fingertips. Jobs requiring minimal or no education usually involve strenuous labor and lack the opportunities to advance. These jobs generally won’t be in the office. People with a higher education stand out in society, not just because they might necessary