College Really Is Not a Waste of Time

College Really Is Not a Waste of Time

Although many people see college as a pathway to success, it is not for everyone. Many people make the decision to go to college because they want more out of life than what a regular day job has to offer. Sure McDonald’s could pay the bills but most people want a stable life. Most people would like to see themselves doing better than “well off”. College may often seem like a waste of time and money but receiving a degree is rewarding. With the degree in hand a person will be first in line for the best jobs after college or the college you attend has a wonderful job placement after school. College prepares you for the real world and offers opportunities to achieve more in life.

Of course there are a few other alternatives aside of college such as regular day jobs, apprenticeship programs, community college, and the military. Those alternatives have to simply be of someone interests. It has to be something that makes someone strive for those forms of employment. College has a variety of directions that a person could go into but they do not have to decide right away. Many freshman come into college with undecided majors, later finding themselves and their interests as well as goals. Although majority of the alternatives are free, they also require immediate action. College does indeed have a price but it also has many advantages including at least 2 years of general education to think about what you would like to do. College rewards each students with experiences and learning contributing to the student as a person and there future career.

Going into college, students look forward to the new environment, new experiences, and success but of course no one likes the idea of possible debt, loan...

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...ernship during their four year of schooling. Most college graduates have to go through this process. Although a student’s work towards a higher education is done, this is still a competing nation filled with others who may have the same goals and desires that someone has. Whether or not employment is found depends on the individual. Having a college degree is an advantage over those without one.

Whether or not college is worth it will always depend on the individual but for someone who seeks success, college is worth it. It is worth the price, the hard work, determination, and sacrifice. It pays off in the long run. With a college degree a student could have a job that someone without it could never have. This means better work conditions and better pay. Every college student considers themselves “broke” but getting a degree will allow you to be “well off” someday.