College Education Tradition

When people think of a college education, they think of a better job and more money. Not many people think of the social skills college brings to the life of students. Most people go to college to receive a higher income in his/her field, while others go to have better opportunities, make connections and start a tradition. Although college is not the only road to success, it is a road that many often choose to take because society has grown to the idea of having to attend college after high school or because of the experiences of others. College requires a great deal of responsibility and accountability and in return, students receive better advantages compared to those without a post-secondary education; college is, therefore, worth the time and investment. Although a college education is costly, many people go to foresee a wealthier future. College, in time, pays for itself through advantages with a degree. David Leonhardt has researched that, “the pay gap between college graduates and everyone else reached a record high last year.” In today’s society, it is expected of students to earn a college degree even though colleges aren’t making enough graduates. With this in mind, the gap between graduates and the rest of society will continue to maintain its

A major benefit of starting a tradition is the scholarships available and setting standards that generations after should attend college. Being the first to attend college give a person pride and motivation to complete his/her degree and reach their goals. College gives that person a sense of accomplishment, responsibility, and accountability, which are great character traits to obtain as an adult. The student can bring positive change to their family legacy and open new doors for generations to come. Having the title of the first generation college graduate is a reward in