But during this economic recession, college students have been having a difficult time staying in the college path, especially working class students. The lack of moral support from their families prevents these unfortunate students to finish their college education. The increase of college tuition and limited financial aid are causing students to go into debt, making them hesitant whether they should keep studying or not. Also it’s preventing students from picking needed major but because the low paycheck they are not sure if they will be able to be sustained. But college drop outs also can able be due to the unequal college preparation given in high schools.
What good does Jill’s degree do then? The cartoon points out that sometimes degrees don’t even matter. If you attend college and pursue a major not currently in demand, then what good does the degree you earn do? Today, picking and choosing majors wisely is important. With the expense of college continuing to rise, most people cannot afford to pursue something they will not make money and benefit from later on.
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 expenses. Another reason why people don’t go to college
Is College Worth It? When graduating from high school one is always face with the question, “Is college worth it”? Young adults and adults tend to fill their brains with negative thoughts that could make them not want to get a higher education. College can be intimidating for some, expensive for others, and the whole idea of having to meet new people can be overwhelming for most people. However, getting a college education is beyond worthwhile.
Rationally the logic is sound, we take on debt in order to get a good paying job which we can use to pay it back later. Unfortunately it’s not that simple anymore. College used to be the place you go in order to get better jobs than the rest of society, kind of like a shortcut to success. Nowadays that is no longer the case, in fact, the opposite is true. If you don’t go to college, you are almost guaranteed to not get a job, or if you do it will only be a minimum wage job, with no job security, that won’t even pay for the cost of living.
Her overall point is that a college degree is not necessary for success. She explained how statistics show that college graduates make more money, and she challenged that argument by pointing out that before the computer industry came along the most highest paying jobs like doctors, lawyers, etc. required a college degree. Linda also countered that by stating on the average the hardest working kids in school go off to college, so it's not really a surprise that they make more money. The author talked about a more personal experience, one she had with her son.
In the article “What’s Wrong With Vocational School” written by Charles Murray, he gives his opinion about the unnecessary of four year college’s program compares to vocational training. I find this article have some very interesting ideas which I both agree and disagree I agree with his statement in the fourth paragraph about how many students attend college because their parents are paying for it and it is what they supposed to do after their finish high school. Many students do not have any real goals or any ideas of what they are going to do for their life, but going to a four year college is an obligation because their parents have spent so much money for them through high school, and now college. Automatically, their job is to do well in school and finish with a four year degree so that they can be prepared for their future without the supporting from their parents. This is a common sense that many of us all know as an adult; yet not all young people understand this fact.
College, however, does have its shortcomings such as putting individuals in financial debt, losing time that could be dedicated to making a living, and the stress that comes along with it. However, I believe that the good outweighs the bad in this situation because some advantages of being college educated are higher paying jobs, learning new skills, and having experiences that would you would very much likely not have otherwise. I ultimately strongly believe that college was the right decision for me and anyone else who might have similar goals as I
While many people in the United States look for higher education after high school, financial barriers are in the way for a lot of these students due to rising college tuition costs. Although these high prices are seen as a negative by most, arguments have been made that they may actually be a good thing. Some say the higher price tag forces (potential) students to not take their education for granted. The opposing side responds with statements saying a lot of people aren’t given a chance and these prices are to far out of their reach. The bottom line is that the high and rising cost of college isn’t a good thing and reduces the amount of qualified workers.
As well as “The making new friends” challenge. I mean why bother making new friends if you are going to lose them each year? But in the other hand, you should expect (and accept) the diversity of people. What to expect from college is not really something to specific. For example, many of us weren’t really use to studying during high school, mainly because it was so unchallenging.