Humanity has been misled for years upon their assumptions of certain groups throughout the world. These misconceptions lead them away from the truth behind the target and are often times carried across from generation to generation. Singling out a group and spreading out incorrect inferences about them is where these misunderstandings all begin. Ignorance is a choice that people take and use to stir the truth and create confusion amongst many. These confusions sometimes even go as far leading to oppression. If humanity properly educates themselves before leading to assumptions or conclusions, then these issues would not stand in our way. Men who do not take higher education stand victim to such instances because humanity perceives them as being reckless. In reality, a man’s success is not determined by his choice of higher education, but simply if he takes the time to be educated in some form.
Men who make the decision to go another path and not take some form of higher education are given the image of those who will be poor and live on the street. They are thought of those people who will never be any better than those who have taken some sort of higher education. However, if one takes a look at people like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Will Smith, or even Henry Ford, it is entirely possible to be well-off without a degree in one’s hand. Humanity constantly marvels at how they took the ropes and made it to the top without a paper saying they were qualified to do so. Successful people like them started off the same way, whether it was in an average household, the ghetto, or even the streets. It is what they did in their time and built upon themselves that mattered. A homeless man who consistently spends his money on drugs and alcohol w...
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...a system that lays a foundation for success, but is not necessary for men to take advantage of in order to be well-off and keep a family in good hands.
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While some say that college is a good investment due to its tendency to grow a student's character and intellectual ability, the downsides to college sorely outweigh the potential benefits that it has. While college does grow a student in multiple ways, “57% say that the higher education system in the United States fails to provide students with good value for the money they and their families spend.”(Doc F). This majority opinion demonstrates that the growth you can achieve in college is sorely outweighed by its economic cost, and not worth doing.
Most people in the world thinks that a degree is required almost everywhere. In today’s society it is often thought that if people do not go to college they will not succeed. In Owen and Sawhill’s article “Should Everyone Go To College?”the author respond to people who either go to college and actually earn a degree or people who do not go to college and are actually saving money. The major reason that college is not always the idea for students and their families is the cost. “The cost of college matters as well: the more someone has to pay to attend, the lower the net benefit of attending.” (Owen and Sawhill, 2013, p. 2 ). Although the authors mention the benefits of attending college, they argue that college is only beneficial under certain
To go to college or not to go? Is the question many ask themselves before making a life changing decision. Anthony P. Carnevale “College Is Still Worth It” argues that people should go to college and not rely on faulty data on the worth of postsecondary education. Carnevale is a well-known authority on education and was appointed by President Clinton as Chairman of the National Commission on Employment Policy. While Richard Vedder respond to Carnevale with “For Many, College Isn’t worth it” and claims that college is worth for some people, but it’s not suited for all. Vedder is an economist, author, columnist, and now a distinguished professor of economics emeritus at Ohio University and senior fellow at The Independent Institute. Vedder is able to convince his audience on why college is not always worth it, unlike Carnevale, who was unable to convince his audience.
The argument about whether college is worth it or not has been one of the biggest arguments throughout the media for decades. Students suffer a lot from the debts that they get from college and also the amount of studying that they do in college and when they graduate they ask themselves “is graduation from college really worth all the money that we paid and all the work that we have done?”. Leonhardt and Matthews are two journalists who talk about whether college is really worth it or not, and they both have different perspectives. David Leonhardt thinks that college is absolutely worth all the money you pay and the work you do, stating that “Americans with fouryear college degrees made 98 percent more an hour on average in 2013 than people without a degree.
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By feeling that way high school graduates feel forced to attend college just so people would not criticize. We live in a society where having a Bachelor’s Degree is a big deal now and not having one means that you are not going anywhere in life. Charles argues that society is the reason why this is happening. “Today, if you do not get a Bachelor’s Degree, many people assume it is because you are too dumb or too lazy. And all this because of a degree that seldom has interpretable substantive meaning”. (Murray 253) I agree with Charles because it is true that society forces people to go to college even if college is not the best option for them. For instance, I took a year off of school right after I graduated high school. During that time my family members, like cousins and aunts would ask me, if I was going to college, what I wanted to major in, and why was I not in school? I was always afraid to answer those questions because I still was not sure what I wanted to do and I did not want to get judged if I said something that they did not approve of. Not going to college made me feel ashamed and guilty just because of my intrusive family. They think that just because someone does not attend college they are automatically on the wrong path and dense. My family reinforces the example that Charles Warren makes
Today, a good education and gainful employment are merely the status quo -- these qualifications are no longer a proven formula for wealth and success. A reflection of this statement is the entrepreneur and creator of Apple, Steve Jobs. Steve Jobs was a college dropout, and around his death in 2011, his net worth was about $11 billion (Smale). Many more fall under this category, including Michael Dell, creator of Dell Computers, and Rachael Ray, the famous culinary and TV star. These success stories contribute to the idea that success isn’t defined by a college education or degree. Success should not be generalized into one definition or category. Each individual has the right to decide what exactly success means and looks like to them, and whether a university can achieve that definition is ultimately up to the student. School can either be a stepping stone or a road block, but forcing one direction upon a student is unfair and diminishes the fact that students have and should make the choice based on what is best for them and their
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In John Cassidy’s article, he states, “About seventy percent of all high school graduates now go on to college, and half of all Americans between the ages of twenty-five and thirty-four have a college degree” (Cassidy 2). With that reality, the business world becomes much more competitive for jobs, and it comes down to whether a person has a degree or not. College should be thought of as a prerequisite for the growing jobs of the economy today. Next, college is worth it because it can provide a better life and make more money. According to economists studying the effects college has on a career path, “Once you enter the labor market, the theory says, you will be rewarded with a better job, brighter career prospects, and higher wages” (Cassidy 2). More options in life means more opportunity, and while some may be able to obtain a job more quickly than others, college will almost guarantee a job opportunity. Finally, college unlocks the true potential of everyone, including displaying a person’s characteristics or talents. According to the end of John Cassidy’s article, “Providing access to college for more kids from deprived backgrounds helps nurture talents that might otherwise go to waste” (Cassidy 5). Although it could be just for deprived kids, the same applies for all students. College helps students find themselves, and being on their own will make them broaden their horizons. Overall, a college degree has a lot of importance
The Benefits of Higher Education states it perfectly, “After spending many years learning, people tend to feel happier and more content as they lead educated lives…Consequently, education promotes fulfilling, fuller lifestyles” (¶ 6). The types of jobs a person will be able to acquire after a college education allow more freedom and security, as well as an improved intellect. The naysayers believe that people do not need a four-year degree to acquire a job, but how many good jobs with comprehensive financial benefits do not require a four-year degree? What quality jobs are in store for an individual when they are nineteen or twenty years old with no working experience? Those kinds of jobs tend to have lower salaries with longer work hours. Higher education not only gives students more opportunities but the skills and understanding that allow them to dig deeper into more difficult situations. “After a trip through the world of higher education, you will hopefully be the person who communicates effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems. You will know to ask questions” (Carter ¶ 14). Receiving a higher education will help anyone narrow down their options and help them succeed with life’s constant challenges. Greater numbers
The reality of life is that it is very possible to make six-figures without a college degree; but when it comes down to the jobs in this world that require the most qualified and experienced individuals, no one can simply walk into these job positions and expect to be an expert. Professions such as doctors, attorneys, architects, scientists, teachers, nurses, etc require certification and a certain level of education. The skills needed to be efficient in these professions can not be simply acquired, they must be learned. Individuals sometimes fail to realize that in a state of emergency within our economy, such as a great depression, certain jobs have the potential of being lost due to the inability to