Going To College

We are told to “go to college” by family, media, and teachers, but we are never given an explanation on why it’s important for us to get a higher education. The importance of higher education is so we can obtain a career that can support our needs and wants. It’s also important because it gives you an advantage when trying to get a job. Employers require a higher form of education, which is necessary for our society to advance. There aren’t many jobs that accept people with a high school diploma as their highest form of education. Employers want people that know what they’re doing, and so does our society. In order for people to go into the career field they want, they need to go to college to learn everything that comes with that career.

Going back to college was a huge decision for me. I was nervous about what classes were to come and how hard they may be. I had to decide to take the high road and better my future for my family. Juggling work, school, and being a single mom of a two-year old has been tough, but I have enjoyed learning to reach my ultimate goal of graduation.

The first reason to go to college is you will earn more money. My first piece of evidence is going to college and getting a diploma is worth it, it can get you a better job and makes you look good. My second piece of evidence is others accept jobs for which they feel overqualified. Student debt, meanwhile, has topped $1 trillion. It's enough to create a wave of questions about whether

College is many things to many people. For some it is a time for fun and socialization. For others, it is a time for personal and professional development. In my case, (a husband, a father, and a proud member of the U.S. Navy) college represented an opportunity for both personal and professional development. The purpose of this narrative essay is to examine my decision to earn a college degree, specifically examining my three main reasons (higher earning potential, increased marketability, and development of my critical thinking skills) for deciding to enter college in pursuit of a college degree.

Teens are constantly told by their parents that college is “ABSOLUTELY” necessary to be successful in this world. Fun fact: It’s not. College isn’t necessary because it isn’t required to be successful, and as many students have the mindset that college is the road to success, education has changed over time and it’s not as helpful as it used to be. Many schools build their students up to be a great student for a great college. But, when they go to the college to follow the dream that someone has set in their mind, they drop out and look at themselves as failures. All for what? For the approval of those who’ve pushed them to work for a dream that is not their own.

Many of us attended college because it was something that instilled in our heads as a child. We really did not understand why our parents were so firm in their demands for a college education, but as we matured, it was clear that our parents wanted us to be flourishing individuals. Once we reached high school and began taking college admission tests such as the SAT and ACT and commenced college applications, we were slowly coming closer to our parents’ dreams of us going to college. Of course we want to satisfy our parents’ desires, but why should we really be enrolled in college? Students should complete college for loan forgiveness approval, higher financial benefits, networking purposes, and secure placement in the job economy.

1There are a lot of people who believe in education and how it could affect their life. In order to have a good job and a great life; people need to learn solving problem which would be learned from college. In “Is College the Best Option?” the author said (2012) “going to college is a crucial step in life” a lot of people agree with this part, even my family told me that to have a great family and a better life, I must study and join a college. Moreover, people see ads every day in everywhere about attending colleges. For example, on the televisions, newspapers, and social media.

College isn't for everyone Today, a college education is considered a necessity, even though it's a option. We are raised that it's a requirement to go to college in order to be successful. As technology is constantly becoming more advanced and almost running everything, college isn't indeed or should be required for anyone. Successful people may have never even been on a campus are just as successful as a graduate with a masters degree. The reason why people go to college is because they are pressured to not because they want to, a majority of the time.

When looking at are futures many of us have a plan of what are life might be. For many young people, college is something that can be a key part of that future. However, right now in our society, a college education is no longer an option or privilege, but rather is seen as a necessity. Young people today are practically raised and conditioned to believe that higher education is the best path in order to succeed in life. Going to college has become a social status with many people going to college to simply be a college student while hoping that their time will be worth it by getting an amazing job in the end. However, it turns out that college is not always worth it because of how expensive college can be, how unreliable some of the

Going to college we encounter people with views and experiences unlike our own. People from all around coming together for one common purpose, to get an education. In college you become immersed in diversity and diversity goes way beyond race; it’s about different life experiences, different perspectives, and different cultures. My leadership skills and creativity is what makes me remarkable. I am a go getter with a wide range of ideas, I perceive the world in new ways, make original connections, and generate solutions. I have had a multitude of experiences in my sixteen years of living, but my most important life lesson was failure. Freshman year my home life had drastically changed and I lost my support system which had a negative effect

Personally going to college means that I am on the right path for my life and making a better future for myself. Being the first generation from my family to have a chance to attend college encourages me to work harder than most of my colleagues because I know I had put my sweat, tears, time and sleepless nights to reach this point. So, I know that college is worth the time and effort because at the end I will be proud that I have accomplished something in life and made not only myself proud but my family as well. Also, the profession I am striving is a passion of mine to work in the medical field yet, the greater joy is knowing that someday I will be able to save a citizens life because I put time and energy in college. So, not only I but

Living in the 21st century, education, in general, is a necessity. It is no longer a choice or privilege reserved for those who want to be successful. Considering the cost of education and pressure of living in economically tough times, it raises the question of why study up to college? Could it be the peer pressure, feeling of being left out in the society, or is it just necessary for one to be educated to have a healthy life are some of the questions that we need to answer?

College is an important decision everyone has to make after they have finished high school, but if someone decides to go to college then they also have to decide what college they are going to go to. College is something everyone should decide to go to because college can get people really good jobs and college expands knowledge, wisdom, and responsibility which will benefit people in the real world. To decide to go to college a person must have some motivation and dedication to reach their goals and become successful in life. Southern Illinois University and Eastern Illinois University are two both really good colleges that anyone can choose to go to. These two colleges have individually benefitted all of the students very significantly to be ready for the outside world and to be prepared for the careers they have worked for.

Growing up I’ve always believed that everyone has a purpose to become something great in life. We are not only here by choice, but we are here for a reason. Many of us want to become doctors, nurses, lawyers, social workers, teachers, actors, and even musicians. There is so much to accomplish in life, but we forget the long road and hard work that comes along with it. At some point in time, we all are going to need to be educated. In order to stay healthy we have to eat right. It is just like education, in order to gain more knowledge and understanding we have to be educated. Coming from a family that strongly believes that education comes first, I now see for myself that in order for me to become prosperous in the career I someday plan to

Going off to college involves important changes to your daily routine. The days you go to sleep and take naps, time-management skills, and stress levels will be changed in a way. And although it’s been barely five months since I left high school and home, I’m expected to be much more independent. College life has become more competitive. It’s much harder to get into college and expensive. Balancing classes, tests, and work are enough to make anyone, such as myself, to feel overwhelmed. Especially with final exams in October. While in college, your focused-on school work and exams, but also having healthy relationships are important. When talking about healthy relationships, it’s sometimes focused on romanticism and bonding. Having healthy friendships