Some seem to think that college is a waste of time, while others think it is the best investment you will ever make. Does anyone know any books related to this topic? Or what do you think?
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Some seem to think that college is a waste of time
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<p>Who the hell are you talking to that thinks college is a waste of time?</p>
<p>....I read a forum on here that was called: Is College a waste of time and Money? This was under College Discussion Forums: College Admissions: 2002-2003 Archive: March 2003 Archive (Printed it out)</p>
<p>They were arguing over this exact matter. One says that there are many books that have been written over this. So, I havent been talking to anyone. That's who the hell I have been reading.</p>
<p>Now, I just graduated college and I did get something out of it, but for all the money spent; college didn't do a very good job preparing me to get a job in the career field I want. Now, every arrow points to going back to school. For what? So, I can spend more money on skills I have already acquired? This is why most people don't go into the field that they got their degree in.</p>
<p>I don't know what college or field you went in to but I will share my thoughts. If you go to work without college and get $10 an hour and work a 35 hour week you will make $350 and be lucky to get benefits. If you graduate college you should be able to find a job that pays over $30,000 a year salary.(starting teacher's salary in some places) This would be $300+ more each week plus benefits. Even if you had a loan payment there is an advantage that will overcome the four years you weren't earning income. Future income advances would be expected to continue at this advanced pay advantage. What if your college education helped your children to get into better schools and they earned more....and so forth.</p>
<p>That was money.. A good education is harder to evaluate than just your revenue data. Your ability to read, listen and reason should be improved by college. That means you should be better able to evaulate candidates, policys and programs. Your enjoyment of arts, literature, everything should be enhanced by an education. If you wanted a trade, there are trade schools that pretend to be colleges. The best law student coming out of the best law school would not be able to open a practice without some additional experience in practicing law, and sometimes you need a certification beyond your degree to pursue a career. Like I said, I don't know what college, what major or what career you are interested in. Good Luck.</p>
<p>Do a poll of every adult you know: On one side, those who did attend college and wish they had not gone; on the other, those who did not go and wish they had. Case closed.</p>
<p>It depends on who you are and what you want to be though.</p>
<p>i haven't gone to college, but i think college is somewhat "waste of time" for the people who do not like to learn, but to me, going to college is a great thing.even though it's a lot harder, it's better than not going to college at all.</p>
<p>Just because you get a job in something you didn't major in doesn't mean you wasted your time. You obviously aquired enough knowledge / ability in another field to obtain that job.</p>