Although Vedder’s argument is somewhat convincing because he points out the economic problems of a college education, he neglects educational benefits that students could get from a college education. First of all, Vedder argues that students with poor high school grades will most likely drop out and/or not get a good job even with college degrees. However, he doesn’t consider that there are some students who become motivated and attain high academic accomplishments due to positive effects of learning assistance programs in college. It might be true that students with poor grades would continue having bad studying skills and challenging time management problems, but there are many learning assistance programs that are available for students who want to improve their studying skills, such as tutoring services and learning strategy workshops. For example, Seattle University, from which I graduated, had great learning assistance programs.
Having a career can be defined as working in a field where the worker loves what they do and he or she is benefitting in ways such as mentally, financially or spiritually. Although many individuals can see the importance of a quality education there are some that see college education as simply a waste of time, funds, or impossible due to their situation. In this paper I will explain how obtaining a quality education can impact an individual’s life and why it is vital. The necessity of a college education for one’s career, financial situation, and family will be explored throughout this paper. The excuses people give for not furthering their education after high school varies.
A college education, in the world today, allows you to advance in society and earn more money no matter what level you achieve. The workforce is changing so fast regarding degree level to have. When I was graduation high school most people were only obtaining an associate degree. Now the workforce requires you to have a minimal of a bachelor degree for entry level jobs. With the struggles of inflation and the lack of well paying jobs for the young graduates, affording an education after high school is almost impossible.
Bijena Adhikari Jerome Parent English 121-56I 03/29/2012 The value of college In this century “the value of college” has been a big debate among the parents, student and the professor themselves. College is not a gateway which guarantees better jobs and better salaries, but it definitely makes a huge difference while accruing one. College is a guideline for stepping out in a real world and tackling real problems. While the tuition fees are increasing every year so as the curiosity, is it worth spending that huge amount of money? And after graduating will there be a secured job?
College graduates are accepted for more jobs because the degree makes them appear dedicated and hardworking, and the degree usually allows them to be promoted faster then someone without a college diploma. After being presented these topics, I understood how important my current education was. If I don’t do well in high school, how can I possibly expect to do well in college? These articles were quite scary, as they focused on how much can go wrong, and really pressures you to do well. These articles have reminded me that my schoolwork even now is very important, as it prepares me for the future.
For the people who don’t interact with people well, college will give you the opportunity to enhance your communication skills for the real world. Now there are also people who decide not to go to college mainly because they can’t afford to go. With the economy today, it is extremely difficult to find a job and earn decent money without a college degree. Even though there are people out there who would like to go to college, it really makes things difficult without having some sort of job to cover your
The giant donations received from these types of students can be put to great use, one of these uses is funding scholarships. While I agree that it is temporarily unfair that students can buy their way into a college, because it effectively takes away spots from other students who worked harder then them. But because that money can then be used to directly help fund scholarships for more students so they can attend a college where they otherwise wouldn’t of been able to, it more then balances out the injustice of the original students that were passed over. When it comes right down to it, students that can afford to pay millions of dollars for their admittance serve a greater good then the average student. Critics would argue that when colleges let in students based on financial donations as opposed to academic prowess, they are actively devaluing the value of the education received at their
One thing I never thought about was how hard it would be or how hard it is to balance my life and school work at the same time which I am still trying to get a hang of but I think im doing a pretty good job at it so far. A college degree has become vitally important in today’s world and it happens to be very expensive just like it says in this article “For many high school students, being able to immediately generate an income after graduation is an appealing thought. They may also be repelled by the rising cost of tuition, and while it is true that a higher education may be one of the largest expenses you will ever face, the importance of a college education has become quite evident in terms of earning potential within today’s economy.” College will teach me a lot about what I need to know about my major. I have been working with kids for years and I absolutely
The realization has swiftly set in that my choice to work right out of High School instead of pursuing a college education had just found its way of biting me in the back side. What I am now realizing is that by getting a college education, it will help to open so many more doors and give me opportunities to not only better educate myself and provide me with a more financially successful life, but fill a void that I missed out on over Twenty-five years ago by not going to college right out of High School. In today’s society it is hard to get a good paying job or a financially fulfilling career without first getting a college education. By achieving a college degree I will have greatly improved my chances of acquiring a great paying job in Human Resources, and I will also be better able to contribute to a much better life for my future husband and I. A College Education will give me a deeper sense of confidence and help me to improve myself as a professional in a higher wage earning bracket.
Some people believe that going back to school is a waste of time and money. Some people ask, “Why bother going back to school, and spend all of this money, when I can work instead?” The answer is simple: Going back to school will make you more marketable. Meaning, you will most likely have a better chance of getting a promotion and climbing the career ladder. Going back to school will help with job security in the changing economy. With more layoffs and job losses, many people are finding that if they have a degree, even if they lose a job, they can find another possibly better job somewhere else.