• According to Carolyn Birds, writer of College is a Waste of Time and Money, Bird’s presents the idea that adolescents that recently finished their high school education automatically go to college “because it has become the thing to do or because college is a pleasant place to be” (Lines 5-7). Too many, the previous statement that Bird presents can be seen as valid; socialization has become a key component as to why many individuals go to college directly after finishing high school. From movies to personal experiences, people see that from high school the norm is to attend college. That while in college you will find yourself and it will become the best four years of your life.…
Clark, the Founder and CEO of Clark College Funding Inc. and Bisig, Founder of College and Beyond, LLC and Co-Founder of College and Beyond, are introducing their book to the market as a solution to the challenges that plague the college admission process. Over the years, both Clark and Bisig have met parents all across the United States who find it hard to navigate the steps necessary to get their children into colleges and universities that benefit their children. In their book, Clark and Bisig breakdown the entire college admission process, including applying for financial aid, planning for the expected financial contribution, and preparing their children for career options so that students don’t waste valuable time and money pursuing careers that don’t interest them. Clark and Bisig’s book is a workbook for parents.…
Overtime, college has adjusted to an infinite number of changes. To the point where every year something is different than the last. Many wonder if college is worth the time and money at this point. Accordingly from two different generations, Rick Perlstein wrote “What’s the Matter with College?” and Liz Addison composed the essay, “Two Years are Better Than Four” to debate the college experience, who the college market is directed to, and the overall value of college to American society, which depicts how much college has changed in effectiveness throughout the years.…
Charles Murray’s “Are Too Many People Going to College” makes key points as to why so many students now go away to college and why they should consider not attending the four years of continued education. Murray discusses many aspects such as why so many students feel the need to further their education, when to focus on the liberal arts in a child 's education, and whether all students have the mental capacity to attend college. He then questions if acquiring a degree is necessary for all jobs and comments on the labels that come with not pursuing a higher education To begin with, Murray suggests that a liberal arts education should be taught to students at a young age and should be the foundation of their education. He points out that young…
Do I really need to go to college? That is the question many students ponder coming out of high school. In the essay, “Is College for Everyone”, Pharinet challenges the idea that perhaps college is only for a selected few. Whether you go to college because you genuinely want to, or because you want to appease your parents, college might not benefit you the way you think it does. Though Pharinet uses logical reasoning to support her claim such as the use of logos, ethos, pathos, and rhetorical questions, her argument is weaken because of her lack of credibility, failure to support her ideas, and bias opinions.…
College’s Worth Tuition, books, food, room and board are just some of the mounting expenses college students are faced with on a daily basis. The rising cost to attend college has left many questioning whether or not a college degree is really worth it. Emily Hanford, the author of the article entitled “The Value of a College Degree” writes that college is absolutely critical in order to have a successful future. She stresses that in today’s society those who do not receive college degrees are struggling to stay in the middle class. Throughout the article she uses statistics and graphs to show the growing percentage of people receiving college diplomas as well as the increasing wage gap between workers with a degree versus workers without…
every time I think about my future I know that it involves going to college and pursuing my interests in science and mathematics. Although my family's experiences with higher education have presented me with some challenges, their experience has also helped me test the integrity of my own desire to go to college and has helped me prove to myself that I will be successful in college because I am doing it for me and not for anyone…
The debate about whether attending college is worth the money and time commitment is a pressing topic for both parents and high school graduates alike. With all the uncertainties and fears regarding the state of the economy and the unstable job market, parents and students have the right to question whether or not college is the right choice for them. Although attending college can be an expensive and time consuming endeavor, college is worth the money and time investment because, college graduates can earn more money throughout their working lifetime, it can help set up a family trend for future generations to attend college, it can provide increased job opportunities, and college graduates have a better chances of finding fulfillment in their career choices. One reason graduating from college is worth the cost and the time investment is because, a college graduate can earn more money throughout their working lifetime than an…
Today, more and more people are being to question if attaining a degree really worth it or if it is not really needed. The primary reason of going to college is to obtain one’s dream job in the future. College is a stepping stone as it prepares one with academic knowledge in order to succeed in the future. Although, attending a college and receiving a degree does not necessarily guarantee that an individual is going to get a job right after graduation. Many students feel that college is a waste of money because they do not learn what they want to.…
Now that she is at a state university in Ohio, she worries about whether her two younger brothers will be prepared to follow in her footsteps. Because her brothers started out on the non-college track, she thinks, they may not have the chance to take challenging courses that will get them ready for college.” (Chpt5) The fact that parents would be so indifferent about their child’s future just seems so foreign to…
Is College Worth It? There are many reasons why a person may attend college. Some go for the opportunity to get employment; that through their hard work and money spent, they will end up in a high-paying field that will help repay their debts. In a different group, there are those who go to obtain a higher level knowledge, to better understand the world they live in and learn how to communicate with people that they would normally never would.…
“My parents didn’t think it was important to send a girl to college,” the woman complained. Also, Ms. Coudert said that this woman still has not taken college even though she is capable. Equally, I have a family member that wanted to go to community college after high school. Instead, she blamed her parents for her not going. She said, “My mom said it was a waste of money.”…
Some factors that come into play when deciding to go to college include; the monitary gain and burden, the actual need for a degree depending on the desired field of work, as well as the confidence and emotional value that a degree will give. Deciding if college is worth the time and money is a large factor that many potential college students struggle with. there are many resources and support provided by colleges to make the experience easier. By going through the imprtatnt factors, a student can make a confident decision on continuing their education. Many people believe there is no other option but to get a college degree.…
Students can go to college to better their futures without ruining it as…
High School and College; Who is the Winner? A girl walks down the school hallways, and is shoved into a locker by a group of her superiors. She feels like a complete outcast. She tries to fight back and stand up for herself, but is only rewarded with more criticism and hurt.…