Pros And Cons Of Going To College Essay

College is not for everyone, although, everyone should have some form of higher education. "Should everyone go to college?" is an essay meant to inform students of the pros and cons of going to college. Owens and Sawhill state that the cost of a college degree may not be worth the money that students put into furthering their education. In their article, Owens and Sawhill use three different rhetorical appeals; egos, logos, and pathos; to persuade the readers to think consciously about attending college. Their argument was effective because it forces the readers to look at the overall college experience in different aspects. Owens and Sawhill use pathos to evoke the feelings of their readers. This method establishes an emotional connection

209, Para.1.). This sparks controversy; just because some degree 's result in bigger income, does not mean other degree 's do not hold the same value. Most students go after what is in demand, or what interests them. Everything should not be about money. Teachers barely make ends meet, but their impact is greater on the community. But then the authors state "we want to emphasize that the personal characteristics and skills of each individual are equally important. It may be that for a student with poor grades who is on the fence about enrolling in a four-year program, the most bang-for-the-buck will come from vocationally-oriented associate 's degree or career-specific technical training."(Page 222, Para# 1). Here the authors seem to redirect themselves and suddenly have compassion for each student and their degree or program. However, it is wrong to say that students only sought after associate 's degrees because they have poor grades. A college degree should be built upon passion and interest, not salaries and titles. It is very hard for a student to determine the right path, especially when the decision has a great deal of