Why A College Degree Is Important

During their high school career, students may begin to question the importance of a college education. They might find themselves asking, “Why is it important to go to college?” The answer is that, more than ever, attending college provides opportunities for graduates which are not as widespread to those who have not received a higher education.

As a traditional undergraduate student, I worked very hard to graduate in 3 years while joining Alpha Phi Women's fraternity, leading as a resident assistant and course assistant as well as being a member of two student association clubs. I'd successfully completed an internship with MTV News & Docs after graduation and worked as a production assistant where I was almost promoted to art director and director's assistant for a pilot called Monsters. I made great connections and earned more jobs and opportunities. One of the biggest opportunities even lead me to choreographing extras in a Beyoncé music video. There are very few people who can say they've had similar opportunities. That being said, I was learning that my field was not all it was cracked up to. While I had a chance to do great things and meet many interesting and talented individuals, I also had a chance to realize what it was like to do it all while earning less than a living wage. Working the hardest I've ever worked and still not be able to pay all my bills including my student loans started to wear on me emotionally. I had to ask myself, do you love what you do? Would you continue this work if there was no money at all!? Are you willing to become destitute for these pursuits? My answer to every question was an overwhelming no. While I had fun, I realized that I required more than just fun and excitement. I

When it comes to embarking on post secondary education the views of it’s importance and relevance is controversial. In Murray’s Op-Ed piece, “Should The Obama Generation Drop Out”, he believes a college education is unnecessary. I, however disagree with Murray’s notion. College is necessary according to a person’s career choice and it’s requirements.

Ever since I started to seriously think about my future, I had aspirations of getting a degree and becoming a professional. Specific careers have changed constantly, ranging from becoming a teacher to an engineer. As I got older, I began to assess my strengths and weaknesses as well as my likes and dislikes. I know a college education is essential in today’s economy and society. Doors are opened to those with college degrees and a better lifestyle is guaranteed. A college education is not only economically beneficial but intellectually as well, for it provides a unique learning experience as it caters to an individual’s interests

Is college really that important to spend thousands of dollars on and years after high school? People are often debating whether college is a logically decisions, and also debate the importance of college. College is important because it provides many opportunities, more independence, and a great investment.

When first reading this article it made me really think, “Why is college so important?”. Then I thought about all the benefits. The author in this article discusses how successful you can be without going to college. She is forgetting the reason college is so important and why so many people get a college education. This article makes a lot of points but leaves out a lot more. I agree with the author on the idea of college is not for everyone. It all depends on the person and what career field you are going in to.

Working for my education has never been easy. For my first year and a half it was a balancing act between counting out cash drawers as a part time retail manager and spending hours in the library studying for my human biology tests. This experience, however, was eye opening. I suddenly caught myself doing countless hours of research about business related careers, which was fueled by my management position meant to fund my college degree. It was this situation that made me reimagine my goal to be a journalist and propelled me into the dreams of one day successfully running a business of my own. After all, my mother always told me that with my ambitious and outgoing personality, I could one day be a CEO. At my previous school, I had a wonderful

I do not consider myself the normal college student seeking out a degree in education. I am a 37 year old single mother of four children and I work full time. When I started out my college journey I wanted to be an accountant. I was set on becoming a CPA and running my own business. I had always loved math, but when I had taken accounting and finance classes in high school and feel in love with numbers even more. My first years in college were a little tricking between working for a bank and taking the accounting classes, two careers where debits and credits meant the exact opposite. This challenge did not deter me from accomplishing my goal of becoming a CPA. What did deter me was when I started working for a CPA. That love for the field started to

Our nation is constantly urging individuals to thrive with the ever-so-present concept of the “American Dream”. Every person should be able to get the education they deserve and work relentlessly to acquire the job they desire. Families are expected to send their children to college no matter the sacrifices that they will have to make because there is always financial aid from the university and the government that will make this possible. This concept that America has relied on is completely wrong. Students all over the nation are struggling to afford their college education due to the lack of financial help that is being provided. Yes, universities all over the country do provide financial aid. Nevertheless, their idea of financial need is

I have chosen to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Management from Franklin University. I decided on this degree as I have spent the past seventeen years creating a career in the I.T industry, for one of the largest financial institutions in the world, and feel that this would present me with more opportunities for growth. I believe I have the technology knowledge and experience now, and I want to show that I have the leadership and management skills that will take me to the next level. This will also,hopefully, lead to promotions and more influence within my department, as well as the financial benefits that accompany them. My wife returned to school as an adult learner when she was 26 and obtained her

Attending college and earning my degree is very important to me for a few big reasons. I know that the money should be the number one reason and although it is a good reason, it is not the most important. I need to show myself that I can do this. My whole life I have been told that I couldn’t do things. From far back as I can remember I was the one who didn’t have a future as anything. I need to do this for myself, to show me that I can do it. I do not need a man or anyone else to support me because I am smart and very capable. The next reason is to show my daughter, Aberdeen, that education is important. It doesn’t matter if you want to be a wife and stay at home mom, you never know what life is going to throw at you and you have to have

After graduating high school one may ask oneself the question of whether or not to pursue the path of furthering your education. This will lead to other questions as to why it would be an advantage or choosing between an associate’s degree and bachelor’s degree. I for one am seeking a Psychology Bachelor’s Degree so it will open up opportunities for a successful career and a higher paying salary. Continuing to further my education is not only going to be a personal achievement but also a stepping stone in my path to get my master’s and doctorate degree. During the time that I attend my college courses it will help with my cognitive development and get a better understanding of my learning styles. Attending college is giving me the

After high school I went straight to work and I did not continue with college until years later when I was working at Christensen Financial. I knew I loved what I was doing and I was making a decent wage doing it however I was in fear of the unknown and not having the extra layer of protection of having my Bachelor’s Degree to stand out from others, if I was to ever be in the job market again. I never want to be told we cannot hire you as you do not have the education requirements. After taking GEB 3003 class I am glad I have decided to obtain my Bachelor’s Degree, as I realize how hard it is to be in the market competing with so many candidates especially with how far technology has advanced and how it continues to advance. I have chosen to stay the course and continue in the accounting industry and I feel this would be a great career choice for others because there are many opportunities which I have learned including the ability to grow your career beyond a Bachelor’s Degree, stability with great working conditions, and an excellent

As an individual, I have always aspired to higher education at university as I have a positive and committed attitude to learning new things. The idea of moving on from school life and taking on the challenge of a degree course provides me with motivation and determination to succeed. From studying at university, I intend to develop my personal characteristics and skills and learn to apply the knowledge I gain to pursue a career in an accounting or financial profession.

I began my college career in 1999, like many students, immediately after high school. I didn't have a clue what I was doing. It felt much like extended high school, taking classes, working part-time, and spending time with friends. In the beginning, I thought I wanted to study to be a high school English teacher. But you work those first couple years just taking the core curriculum, and it feels like you are not making much progress towards that which you want to study. So, in my fourth semester, I dropped out taking a position in the accounting department of the car dealership where I was working as a cashier for the service department. I had intentions of returning the following semester, but that did not end up happening. To be honest, I still think it worked out well for me in the long run. That job is what started my long journey in accounting and finance. I have learned everything from on-the-job training, and I have had some excellent mentors and trainers. At that company and then the three places I worked after that, I worked tirelessly to learn as much as I could about everything. I always ask questions about how things work, why do we do it that way, could we do it this way, etc. I often was moved into new roles, getting promoted and often worked my way up in a company.