Pros and cons of going to college
College is something that everyone, at least sometime in their life, strives for. It’s the finish line that many cross after running the twelve-year race that is the education system. Go to college, get a job, settle down, have a family. But, sometimes it costs more than it’s worth. And sometimes it’s not the end goal that’s in mind. Here are some pros and cons of getting a college education:
Pros:
Gain a better education:
College is a tool for you to use to further your education. You’re able to learn more about the things you love, and about the things you don’t. College means more classes, which means more information for your brain to soak up.
More job opportunities
Many jobs require at minimum a college education. And with a diploma behind your belt, that means that more high-paying and interesting jobs are going to be available to you. Employers usually don’t bother with your resume unless you have a college education.
New experiences
Outside of your hometown, there are countless people for you to meet, and new places to go, and college is a way to do that. As an adult on campus, you will have so much more freedom. Freedom to check out that new coffee shop down the street, or wander around campus at your leisure. It’ll all be new to you, a breath of fresh air in your life. Try new things and see new people.
Get outside of your comfort zone/boundaries
When you go to college, you’re expected to be independent. You won’t have anyone holding your hand the entire time, instead you will have to do things by yourself. This will test your limits, and while it can be stressful at times, you’ll find that you’re capable of so much more than you expected.
Cons:
Debt/Student loans
It’s common knowledge: college costs money. It’s expensive, and while scholarships help, they only help to ease the future debt. Student loans are an option too, but once you graduate they’ll come knocking on your door. This lack of money that is common among college students leave them turning out their pockets and turning towards their family, friends, and the bank for a way out.
Stress
School is stressful, and college is going to be even more stressful. You’re more or less on your own. It’s up to you to email professors, to get yourself to class, to figure out how to graduate. Even though you’ll have counselors as resources, having to be independent is still going to stress you out.
Jobs don’t require college education
There are successful careers that doesn’t require their employees to have a college education, like veterinary technicians, opticians, and dental hygienists. These jobs pay well, and offer you a steady income and way to have a comfortable life.
Famous/rich people without college education
Think of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Ellen DeGeneres. All three have something in common: lack of a college degree. Many celebrities and entrepreneurs started a semester or two of college, but eventually dropped out without graduating.
Alondra Becerra • Dec 8, 2022 at 6:34 AM
I agree because people can go to different college and there are is that the they will be have more stuff
Esme • Sep 28, 2022 at 2:56 PM
You do need a degree to be a Vet Technician, need at least a certification to be an assistant, you dont require one to be and kennel attendant
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Jack • Aug 24, 2021 at 7:21 AM
Honestly, if you. don’t know what to study then there’s no point in college. But if you do know then college is a smart option. It would be an awesome experience as well. If you’re on campus, there is more independence and freedom. Just all around a good time
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Sandy • Feb 21, 2021 at 3:41 AM
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Anonoyomous • Dec 8, 2020 at 6:03 AM
Okay so you talk about the successful people not going to college (they did but dropped out) so how many people are going to succeed by dropping out or not going to college (logically not a lot)? I’m just using logic and mental thinking but it’s safe to say that you should learn something and do it. Even many jobs require you to have at least a Bachelors’s degree. Before you start attacking I suggest you go over it. Also, doctors and other people in the medical field have to do college in order to even do the job, it’s kind of like a certification to prove that you can do the job. That’s why it’s important to make sure that yes you can have successful people who can drop out but that doesn’t mean that everyone who dropout is going to be successful and those who do are probably 1%.
joseph • Nov 24, 2020 at 6:55 AM
I think that collage would be a fun expeiriance but it does cost a lot of money.
Liubomyr • Nov 7, 2020 at 2:02 PM
But, Bill Gates goes to University. You can choose to go to University or Collage
Billy Martin • Oct 14, 2020 at 1:47 PM
Honestly, I’m only a Sophomore and I think college isn’t worth it at all
Nia • Oct 5, 2020 at 3:50 PM
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Ashan S • Sep 17, 2020 at 2:58 PM
To be honest dont go to college
Ninja • Aug 18, 2020 at 7:43 AM
Nope.
Evelyn iza • Jun 17, 2020 at 5:28 PM
Que es mejor study though it’s stressful if it’s for your own good
Hilda condorcana • Jun 16, 2020 at 6:29 PM
In my opinion, I think that studying or a career is essential for our life. If we want to achieve, we have to fight, it also depends on a lot of effort and dedication, but in the economic matter, I think that in universities, they get a lot of money, the bad thing because we don’t have that. Enough to be able to pay and that is why many people are discouraged to continue in college but if we want to achieve our dreams we have to fight for our dreams it is difficult but not impossible.
Génesis Heredia Adames • Jun 5, 2020 at 9:19 AM
Pienso que es bueno estudiar en la universidad y tener un título y no depender de nadie
Catherine • Dec 4, 2019 at 3:53 PM
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