7 September 2017 College is Worth It In recent years, the steadily increasing cost of college tuition along with a decrease in job availability and financial security has made many people question whether college is worth it or not. An integral part of the payout one gets back from the time consuming and expensive investment of a college degree can depend on what major and career path the student chooses. In order for students to make smarter decisions about college, debt, and majors
Although many people don’t agree that college is worth it, I believe that it is. Going to college can have great effects on someone’s life. After getting a college degree, one will have better credentials l, opportunities, and financial benefits. Having credentials behind your name can be a rewarding thing. In today’s world, having a college degree means a lot. Having a credential or multiple credentials make you eligible for multiple jobs. Most of the better job out in the world don’t hire
holds. Some already know college is for them, but not everyone does. Is college the path they really should go to? Is college worth it? College is imperative because students expand their knowledge, giving students higher chances of getting paid more by just attending college. In our society and the world we live in, a college degree will mostly likely guarantee a job compared to those who didn’t attend complete or at least attempt for a degree. Dan Rather claims, “A college degree is the key to realizing
materials. Now we are left with the question, is college worth it? For some there is no need for college, and college will only drag them into debt, but statistics show people with a college degree are making more money in the long run. Casey Bond wrote an article called “Why College Isn’t Worth The Money.¨ In this article she talks about her personal experiences about going to college. She notes on the fact that for some it is not beneficial to attend college depending on one's profession. Another article
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
Mrs. Vilato Eng. 003 7, February 2012 College: The Greatest Decision You Can Make “In the United States today, there is no more certain investment than a college education”(Carnevale and Melton). Education has always been a major component of American society. One can only go so far without an education, and the more education and knowledge someone has, the better their chances of being successful. Some people believe a high school education is enough, and it is, enough to land a job at a fast
Rahaf Haddad College College started to be the direction many students take after high school. During junior year, all the teachers start telling their student to consider college and the major that they want to pursue. Correspondingly, the students start to take the SAT and ACT tests. In junior year many students start to think if they are ready for college. Also, they start thinking about the major they want to enroll in if they decide to apply for college. More questions come in mind
going to college always seems to be at the back of my mind. What if I don’t want to go to college? It is hard to even think about that seeing as not going to college is often seen as lazy and irresponsible, but should it be seen that way? Is college really worth it? I will not even try to deny that a college education can be helpful but some jobs don’t require one. For example, for the longest time I wanted to grow up and be a photographer. I said that I was going to go to go to college to get a
Is College Really Worth It? Furthering your education in this world is important. Going to college is very beneficial to society because it helps the country run smoother. Some reasons people believe everyone should attend college are that college graduates tend to make more income than a non-college attendee, more companies and businesses require you to have a degree to your name to work for them, and you are more likely to have a better health care insurance and retirement plan. But others tend
Is college worth it? Ask yourself a question, is college worth it to you? If you answered no then in this case it will be beneficial for you to read this. When thinking about college you have to think more about what you want out of it rather than what you have to do to get through it. The skills that you get while attending college can be very beneficial to you. Having the critical thinking and advanced communication skills that you acquire in college. Getting a college degree and bringing what