The Importance of Going to College

Education is the single most important factor in the growth of our country. Specifically, higher education paves a future and provides opportunity for students that attend college and gives them a shot at a career. 50 years ago, college was strictly for the elite, high class Americans. Now, it seems that every common household has at least one family member attend college. But with the increasing drop out rate today, students seem less interested in learning at college and their priorities change from their original goal of graduating. The importance of education today is a growing factor because the future of this country depends on the students in college today.

Going through college I have really learned to appreciate what my high school teachers really did for me. They gave me the neccesary skills to succeed in the next level. College has been nothing like I could imagine. The workload has remained the same, but a lot of things have changed. There are a huge lack of social interactions with othere students. And the teacher to student interaction is minuscule. I believe my current history teacher could learn a thing or two from my previous history teacher about how to produce a productive and just already fun place to learn.

How do you expect high school graduates to go to college if it cost too much? In today’s world, education is important, especially for our future. Without education you can't do anything in this world because everything in the world technically revolves on the education you got. College tuition should be lowered so that we the students can afford to receive a good quality education and do something with our lives instead of dropping out. The prices are too high as of now, so you can't even get a great paying job without a college education.

I know the importance of obtaining a college education, but more exciting to me were the on the job opportunities to improve processes within the department. The flexibility of my team lead position at Mass. Eye & Ear was what really helped me thrive; I saw a problem, I came up with a solution and produced results. I understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. I created flow charts for team members to demonstrate their daily tasks effectively. I created e-mail templates and documents for the team to streamline their processes. I used a range of tools such as Microsoft Word and Excel to execute my ideas.

As I’m growing up, I’ve realized that college is necessary. My life after high school is full of dreams, full of riches, full of achievements, and most importantly failure. In order to have all that, I need to go to college. In order to have a good future, I have to suffer a bit. I have to study a bit, I have to stay up later than usual studying, and reading till my eyelashes fall off. Many of my peers around me think differently though. They think college isn't necessary, and they put up all these excuses, the money, the grades, the family. I feel like you just have to want it enough. If you want it enough, no excuse would be worthy of stopping you from going to college. If you want it enough, you won’t take no as a answer, and you will

Albio Sires, a New Jersey congressman, said that, “Middle class families are struggling to send their sons and daughters to school. For many Americans, a college education is essential to future success.” His statement taps into one of the biggest issues in America. While education is considered to be a strong value here, after high school, the percentage of people getting an education dramatically drops. Although many people choose to not go to college, there are also many people who do not go simply because they cannot afford it. Without the skillset that is acquired in these crucial years of education, many Americans then lack the skills necessary to maintain a stable middle class job. Through the play The Death of a Salesman, Arthur

Albio Sires, a New Jersey congressman, said that “Middle-class families are struggling to send their sons and daughters to school. For many Americans, a college education is essential to future success.” His statement taps into one of the biggest issues in America. While education is a strong value in this country, after high school, the percentage of people getting an education dramatically drops. Although many people choose to not go to college, there are also many people who do not go simply because they cannot afford it. Without the skill set that one acquires during these crucial years of education, many Americans then lack the skills necessary to maintain a stable middle-class job. Through the play The Death of a Salesman, Arthur

Thesis Statement: College education is more important in America today because it helps in acquiring knowledge and the ability to do what you love in life; moreover, college degree graduates have more job prospects than high school graduates.

Today, college students around the world cannot afford to be wasteful with their money when it comes to getting a degree that will get them a steady paying job once they graduate. Stem occupants, those in mathematics, engineering, science, and technology argue that STEM is the way to go. Most college students are looking for degrees that are the most practical when it comes to long term. Students do not have the time, energy, or funds to waste on a degree, that does not prepare them with skills they will need to have acquired. College education should be job training, seen through public perception, and job security.

Many high schools seniors ask themselves this while filling out college applications. Since it was the traditional thing that had to be done by all of them to apply into college and go to college, it was an expectation. As a senior, one is always told that college is the way to go, and some even motivate the individual more when they are the first to attend college. Going to college is what is expected by all parents and teachers, on the other hand one doesn't have to go to college, because, it isn't for everyone, college debt, and some may decide to get a job or go to the military.

“This is no picnic for me either buster,” Barack Obama, this quote is referring to his mom who is responding to his complaint. Specifically talking about how he woke up each day at 4:30AM to receive lesson from his mother. She believed that it was imperative for him to receive an “American Education,” just as I think it is imperative for people to go to college. Success is a very vague term and can mean many different things to different people but having the money to buy all of life's necessities and more is one of the many aspects of success. According to Dictionary.com to be happy is to be “delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing.” Therefore a college education is fundamental when considering life success and happiness.

The importance of getting a college degree is centered around society's view on telling students that it is the right way to go. The biggest reason college is not an option for some people because of the student debt. In order to attend college, most students must take out student loans. “As of June 2016, about 42 million Americans owed $1.3 trillion in student debt,” (Is a College Education). Also, the debt can cause students to go out and waste their college degrees. For example, when students graduate they live with their parents and also delay relationships. Even though college can cause students to have debt, going to college is worth the cost because of the ability to learn new skills, have financial and career benefits, and the ability to self-improve.

Sometimes students wonder is college really worth all of this time and money to get an education. They wonder does it still pay to get an education. I believe college does still pay. Students are expected, after high school, to continue their career and want to improve even if it requires going to college. Students don’t always have to go to college to be successful. Some students become successful without going through a four-year university but a college degree sets the success up. The traditional four-year college education is still essential because those who put all their effort into college can achieve it, and those who are study hard can reach it, but because the focus has shifted to having an education to get a job, it may essential to get a college degree.

At age 22, I’ve already seen the true importance of a good college education in my own personal view. Right now, I am having trouble completing my degree in Graphic Design that I’m due to celebrate next spring. The fact that I’m behind is a disappointment. I believe this is because of my lack of wisdom through middle school and throughout high school. Also, the nonchalant naïve attitude I show towards everything I’ve come across has put me behind. Coming up through college, I have made minor mistakes that have also held me behind. By not achieving my full potential in class and playing it cool while being an average student, and downplaying the party scene, I thought I’d still get what I wanted soon enough, but things started going downhill. I have often questioned my choice in going to college and striving for a college degree. I even think ahead and daydream about what would happen if I took my opportunity for granted, completely. I’d fail myself, my teachers, my family, and society. Being a current college student and witnessing other opportunities outside of a degree I find that kind of funny. I find it funny because if someone wanted to play a video game, they’d have to spend almost six weeks inside a classroom learning about video games before touching a joystick. I was taught by my grandfather how to ride a bike. He told me to just start riding while he held the bike. Shortly after he let go, I fell flat on my face crying. After trying over and over again, I

As college costs continue to rise, more and more students are discouraged from furthering their education and reaching their capabilities to the fullest. In today’s society, a college education is essential for a good career. Based off a Edward Jones survey, 83% of Americans say they cannot afford the expense of a college education. Growing up in public schools, college has always been slipped into conversations. Especially in high school, our teachers are preparing us for college. However, they are not preparing us for our future careers or how to obtain a household income, just simply for us to attend college. We are taught about the importance of college, but never warned about the cost of tuition and how to pay for it. In my own personal experience I was not taught how to pay for college but to just go, just figure it out and go. On average, an in-state college is $10,000 a year. The average american family has an income of around $55,000, however, the average family also spends around $60,000 a year on bills and necessary items. With this being said, are our tuition rates reasonable?