making money vs. making a difference

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<p>As many have pointed out, CCers tend to be of the motivated type (obviously, because what kind of person sits around on college info forums for fun?... j/k :-), but I thought I'd just conduct a little survey to see WHY y'all are motivated. </p>

<p>Is it because you're looking for a good job to make good money? (and if you are, don't be embarassed to say so -- that's normal) </p>

<p>-or- </p>

<p>Is it because you believe that you genuinely can make a difference? </p>

<p>-or-</p>

<p>Any other reason that you may have. </p>

<p>Answer please. </p>

<p>I'll start... as much as I want to make a difference, I'm probably more motivated by the possibility of "making my fortune." If I can do something good and worthwhile, that'd be nice, too. :-D</p>

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<p>i kinda go to college just so i dont have to work.</p>

<p>I am 20 and have never had a job. School is alot easier than working.</p>

<p>I dont want to do anything with my life.</p>

<p>id be happy if i copuld sit on my pc or couch for the rest of my life and do absolutly nothing.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I can understand that. I have a job this summer, regular 9-5, and I don't think it's too bad. However, I can understand how people want to become "professional students."</p>

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<p>Since I'm currently working two parttime jobs (very hectic), and have had fulltime jobs before, you might think I like working.</p>

<p>I don't.</p>

<p>That's why I'm working now; so I can concentrate on what I want to do for my life: Be a religious studies professor.</p>

<p>See, it means lots of schooling (which I love) and lots of learning about stuff that fascinates me.</p>

<p>Bascially, I'm working it so I'll NEVER leave college.</p>

<p>God, I love my life.</p>

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<p>You need money to make a difference..</p>

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<p>not if you are Black</p>

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<p>b...u...m...p...</p>

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<p>Because I like learning...
and money.</p>

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<p>With my education, I am motivated by money... no question about that. I think that I really fear failure so I try to stay as far away from it as I can.</p>

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<p>Son is going to college because he loves learning. In fact, so many interests he can't take all the classes he wants. Hasn't had a real "job" yet, just mows lawns. He says he doesn't care about money and how much he'll eventually earn and hopes to be in school a long time because he likes it.</p>

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<p>I'm motivated by my love of learning, I want to be in school long enough to get both an MD and a PhD in chemistry. I also want to make a difference, I want to put my energy into working on medical research in order to pay off student loans after school is finished, then I want to go to China to work with the AIDS epidemic. I want to make a difference in the world and to have someone remember me for doing something that changed the world.</p>

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<p>after college it really doeant matter to me what i do</p>

<p>as long as i can make close to 100k-200k a year i will be happy.</p>

<p>Whether it be somthing i really love or hate opr even being a paid assasis killing people all day.</p>

<p>Nothing else in the world matters if you have money.</p>

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<p>I went to college because I always wanted to build things. I love architecture and was really interested in eventually designing skyscrapers and stadia and music halls and all sorts of gorgeous things. I then decided to go to grad school because when I was done with undergrad, I felt like there was a lot more I still needed to learn in order to feel confident in my knowledge.</p>

<p>So.... I went more for personal fulfillment. A broadening of opportunities. Being able to accept more interesting challenges in my work life. It's not so much for the money, but hey... I won't say no to a good salary. It'd be nice to improve the world a bit, too.</p>

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<p>money money money</p>

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<p>I'm 20 and the only kinds of jobs I've ever had are in the construction industry. It sucks. The work is ****!! So, for me, school is a way to get away from all this, to open doors to new fields. I like to think I'll never have to pick up a hammer again.</p>

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<p>Like practically everybody, I want to make money. The more, the better. But I'm not willing to do whatever it takes to get rich. I'm not planning on being a drug dealer, mob boss, etc. I want a legitimate and useful job, but money certainly is a strong motivating factor. In terms of making a difference, rich people have more potential for that. Look at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. I certainly plan on donating a portion of my income towards charities and various funds.</p>

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<p>right now, im working at a corporate building. it's cushy, i get paid a very nice amount. good hours. but the work is very repetitive, and unrewarding. the majority of people i work with are people who failed to get that college education, and all they have is a job - opposed to a career. i, also, enjoy learning, and fitting in with society. i'm also all about the money too.</p>

<p>edit - but don't take me wrong. a college education does not gurantee a career! some of my co-workers did get a degree, but they chose the place they currently work.</p>

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<p>I don't think you absolutely need money to make a difference. Case in point: Mother Teresa, Peace Corps workers, UNICEF volunteers, etc. You need selflessness to make a difference, but that's a very difficult quality to cultivate.</p>

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<p>not if you are Black</p>

<p>SCRLK what do you mean by that?!</p>

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<p>Simple if you are black all you have to be is Decently smart and you can do and go anywhere for free. if you study and are seriouse(school will be free). I have seen many blacks mess up just becasue they are lazy and dont take advantage. Any black teeneager who is motivated and shows that can go to school for free. especially here in NY with the EOP. I go to school free</p>