What Do You Value A University Education?

I always believed that you do not need a college education to be an educated person. Through the years, I have worked with recent college graduates. Questioning how some of these individuals managed to graduate nor did I consider them an educated person. Though growth and the lifelong process of learning; it provides a different outlook. Each individual is different and we should not expect the same results from each person; do not be a judgmental person.

In recent years, the rising costs of college education made many high school graduates question whether getting a degree is worth the price. However, there are several reasons why going to college is still a beneficial investment. A college education has value; it makes you more well-rounded, it increases your chance of success, and it makes you more prepared for adult life. A college education is a four-year bachelor’s degree received by living on a college campus. While there are other ways to complete a degree, this traditional experience is most valuable to the consumer. The value a student receives from this type of education is skills to improve their life.

I will discuss what the value of a college education means to me. A higher education will give me many physical benefits such as economic stability, a better quality of life for my family, more career choices, better job security, set a good example for my children at the same time, a college education will also give me many intangible benefits such as boosting my self-confidence, helping me to learn specialized knowledge, thinking critically, bringing me in contact with different people, learning better communication skill and being part of a team. It is something that will serve me well throughout my career and life. So, what is the value of college education to me? After I sat down and took some time to carefully consider what a college

Some of the most incredible advancements the human race have made have been in the past century. We have sent men to the moon, improved communication systems, and made the largest technological advancements since the invention of the wheel. In 1946, the first official computer, named ENIAC, was made. It weighed 100,000 pounds, and all it was used for were various calculations. That was only 69 years ago, but now computers can be found everywhere in developed nations. In less than one decade, we have progressed from a 100,000 pound computer to handheld computers that weigh less a pound and can be used for numerous different tasks. It is crazy to think that the simple luxuries that our generation have become accustom to were not normal for our parents or grandparents. An increase in education is the reason we have been able to progress in such an accelerated way. The value of a college education lies in its ability to allow individuals to grow academically, by expanding their knowledge of various subjects, and socially, by being exposed to many different characters and beliefs. These skills ensure that they will have a better future because they will be advancing faster than those who chose other paths. A four year college education, although not for everyone, can push young adults in the right direction.

The author raises many key points that I find to be all valid. As an avid believer of college education, I find value in it and that is why I am currently attending university. There are a myriad of claims and stories of people who have succeeded without a college degree, and therefore argue against its necessity. However, in reality, such cases are rare and

I also believe that an education is very good to have but not all that society makes it out to be. I feel that a person should have a good education so that can open up his mind and give him something to persuade in his future. If a person is educated that can really have an advantage in the “real world” today. Society looks very highly on a person with a good education, but this is where I disagree with society. Since society looks so highly on education, the people that may have a natural talent or trait may never get a chance to peruse a good career. The job market will always look at the person that has a schooling background and never at that other person that does not have a good education. Even if that person with the education may not be the best person to hire for the benefit of the company but the company will still hire him because of his education background.

I was really astonished when Zimmerman quoted that “nobody really knows how well professors teach or how much their students learn in college. It reveals to me that, Zimmerman actually knows the trick that administrators and faculty’s

For my faculty member interview, I chose my historical perspectives professor, Jim Coons. In conducting the interview, I learned many interesting things about Mr. Coons and gained some insight on his views of college life.

The title of the book comes from the concept of a retiring professor’s last lecture, that gives insights into the professor’s life and what really matters to him. This book is based on the inspirational speech Randy Pausch gave on September

When one thinks of going to college, what usually comes to mind is the amount of time and money achieving a higher education requires. Many people often question whether or not seeking an education after high school is worth all the effort. Although going to college may sometimes seem difficult and unnecessary, it has been proven to be an important, beneficial chapter of young adults’ lives. The value of a college education is extremely profitable to one’s life and career due to the job opportunities it offers, the skills it allows you to learn, and the benefits it can result in later on in life.

For many families, the idea that higher education for themselves or their children will automatically improve their social or economic status is a common one. In many situations this can be the case, however it is not universal. Additionally, many factors come into play when analyzing how intergenerational mobility does or does not occur. Some of these factors include existing social class, field of study, undergraduate vs. advanced degrees, race or gender, selection of institution, and parental resources. The general hypothesis of this study is “Is a College Degree Still the Great Equalizer?”

Leonhard states that, “ Education helps people do higher-skilled work, get jobs with better paying companies or open their own business.” Even though there are certain jobs that don’t necessarily need a degree to work, a person would have a better advantage at getting the job and a better pay. Although some people believe college is worth it people certainly don’t need to attend college to make a living of themselves. According to Crawford, “Without the opportunity to learn through the hands, the world remains abstract and distant, and the passions for learning will not be engaged”. Some people just never learn the way they would like to by reading books but, by doing hands on work.

I interviewed Julie French, one of my teachers from high school. Julie has been married to the love of her life for thirty-three years, and eight years later they had their daughter. She is fifty-six years old, and has been teaching for twenty-two years. Julie is a science teacher at Lone Grove. Julie’s dedication to the student’s learning, why she chose science, and the relationship between her and her students is why I chose her instead of a different teacher.

The University of Kansas has hired some of the best professors a school can have. The school has done an excellent job of bring in a diverse staff to teach ample amount of classes. The staff that I have encountered is not the stereotypical kind that you encounter in movies who give limitless amounts of homework, don’t really care about what they do and are only here for a paycheck. What I have found, are passionate professionals who care about the success of the student, and would possibly go the extra mile if need be. Unfortunately I will not have the chance to meet every one of them but I got the chance to interview one of them, the director of Science Fiction Chris McKitterick. Prof. McKitterick has been with the University of Kansas for more than a decade now, and has been the director of Science Fiction for 5 years. Through this interview we discuses an ample amount of topics from everyday life, passion for teaching, and what research he is currently working on.

There’s no in-between. There are no other levels open for consideration. These are the standards bearers and phrasemakers”(Bellavance).