Robin Wilson had quite a compelling article, showing the potential contrast with the debt vs. the quality of life and stability a degree can provide. Wilson overall points show that the American dream we are all striving for has changed. She is able to demonstrate this through the use of several anecdotes. Wilson interviews with various professionals to see how they use these degrees to better themselves. In doing so she highlights various pros and cons of having a college education vs. the amount of debt they are now responsible for.…
Carlson’s article explores different studies that agree that college is indeed worth the investment. He claims that the demand for a college degree in the workforce is increasing and that there is a significant difference in wages for a person with a degree and a person without a degree. He also covers the debate that pursuing a college degree can be risky because in some places the income of people with a degree does not keep up with the increasing costs of living.…
Having a college level education can make the life changing difference between having a job you love, and being forced to do something you don’t particularly enjoy for the remainder of your life. In addition to that, a college education opens several doors which have numerous benefits including better job opportunities, having a job you love or are pleased with, job stability, and earning more money. My college education will allow me to experience all of that, as well as acquire knowledge in my field and knowledge in things not directly related to my career of personal training. I am pursuing a college degree in order to make more money in the field I am going into; without it I would make a significantly less amount.…
When a student graduates high school, they want to make a decision that will be beneficial to their future. Some students don’t want to go to college, but if a high school graduate does not go to college and earn a degree, it will be more difficult to find a well paying job. A college education can be very valuable for many reasons. Whether you go to college or not, doesn’t just affect your future, but it can affect your health, and your future financially. It is your responsibility to go to college, not only for you, but for the future of our country.…
“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 food restaurant. I speculate they feel this way because they feel school is not for them, or maybe they just do not want to go far in life. To get far in life people must go above and beyond, and learn things that others do not know to make them stand out in job interviews. College helps develop skills that are necessary for life, and gives them an education that will enhance their future; and despite its few drawbacks, college is worth it.…
In today’s day and age, having a college degree is important. It is so important it determines whether you will be living in the streets or living in a nice fancy house. Going to college is a big step in pursing your career. Being in college gives you many doors for opportunity. Graduating from high school is only the first step. After graduating high school today you will not find a high paying job as opposed to a college degree. When applying for a high paying job, many if not all will ask for your education background. When jobs are looking to hire you its your educational background vs. the other applicants that are trying to take the same position as you. Gaining a degree also gives you a emotion of a strong…
When it comes to achieving success in the work force and finding a fulfilling and lucrative career there are few things more important that higher education. Going to college and getting a degree is essential in finding success in the work force. The problem is when the cost of gaining that degree outweighs the financial compensation the career that follows is able to supply. Very few people are able to pay for college out of pocket. The result of this is that students seeking higher education are forced to take out massive student loans. This means that they are entering the work force after college already thousands of dollars in debt and under water.…
-Tristin get right to the point in this source. She examines the uses of a college degree and gives insight in whether it is worth it in this day and age. She feels that now more then ever high school students are made to feel that they wont succeed unless they attend college. She uses research to show that college grads, if employed, usually make $20,000 more then someone with only a high school diploma. She believes that only people who are motivated to earn a degree should apply to college. This source goes with the theme of my paper and will help me conduct my argument on who should be going to college.…
In society today, a college degree and education is no longer considered an option for further education, but rather a necessity for a supposedly a superior job. College is investment of funds and time. College causes student loan debt and many college graduates become employed in professions that do not require a degree. In the 1980’s, bachelor’s degrees earnings and the earnings of high school graduates were nearly equivalent, likely causing the pressure families put on their children to go to college. According to the statistics of Business Insider, the financial return of college graduates is higher than the earnings made with a bachelor’s degree.…
It seems in the society we live in today, having a college degree is a necessity. Years ago it was the norm for people to just go right into a full time job after high school, if they even finished high school; they did this to support their families. In today's society a person has a difficult time getting a decent job without a college degree. During an adults working life, bachelor degree graduates will earn about $2.1 million and a high school graduate can expect to earn an average of $1.2 million (Day and Newburger, 2002). This is quite a difference and it puts a college education in perspective. With college come the skills needed to be successful.…
For people who have already finished high school, one of the choices they will have to make is whether to continue to higher education, which means going to college, or to start working and planning their life right away. Different people will have different choices of their own, but for me, I think there are a couple of reasons why I should attend college. I decided to go to college to get a bachelor’s degree in engineering, which will help me find a better job, learn more skills, and meet new people.…
Have you ever wonder why a person chooses to go back to school? There are many reasons why a person chooses to go back to school, but I chose because of my family and friends who motivate me to do better for myself. In this paper, I will share my world and the people who motivate me. I will also share with you my plans for a better future and the goals that I will need to be completed in order to succeed.…
Larry Cuban, a former social studies high school teacher, superintendent, manages to compress the mantra that has been repeated for several of years with his article entitled, “Why Everyone Shouldn’t Go To College”. He accomplishes this by giving us countless of interesting facts about the reality of college and life. He argues that the annual college tuition seems to be extremely expensive, that may not worth the amount of money you’re paying.In addition, he makes note that college graduates working at manufacturing places that don’t need college diplomas, in order to complete their job. Furthermore, he makes clear that one might be a high school dropout or graduate of high school and can still be highly…
College is a huge investment. The working world is full of people with college degrees, and the job marketplace is becoming scarce for those without them. A degree is the foot in the door, so to speak, for most jobs; in fact, many places will deny upper level positions without at least a Bachelor’s degree and prior experience. Students spend thousands of dollars every year on books and classes, which will help them achieve a degree in their desired field. For many, starting at community college gives incentive to pick a continuing education because it costs less than regular universities.…
Purpose- When I decided to go to college, I had an overall goal of graduating with an associate’s degree in order to have a better chance of obtaining a favorable career. Also, in doing so this would obviously lead to a better financial outcome, rather than if I was working a minimum wage job. This would also allow me to have a much more wider range of career options because many job requirements include some sort of college degree. Overall, by obtaining this goal, I would live a much more comfortable life financially.…