Growing up, children are told by their parents to always do good in school. Education is key to success, and college is an essential. Parents are right, college is extremely important, and without it a person’s life will be nowhere near as successful, as someone with a college degree. Not getting an education beyond high school will negatively impact a person’s life, and set them at a disadvantage.
People always give reasons for not going to college, whether it be financial issues, no dedication, or hating school. No matter what the excuse or reason is, it's a terrible mistake to make. So many people regret the decision, and spend the rest of their lives telling others to not make the same mistake that they made. Not getting an education after …show more content…
By not going to college they are already at a disadvantage in life, and the effects of it, will be felt in their everyday lives.
On average the annual income of someone who did not go to college and get a degree is 28,000, while someone who did get a degree from a university or college is 51,000. The gap in the financial makings is huge. Not only is there less money to be made from not getting a degree, but there is also far less opportunities and jobs available. In a study done by Georgetown University, by the year 2020, 65% of all jobs will require some sort of education beyond high school. Employers wants educated workers. They want a person that can think for themselves, and problem solve creatively. Many of the skills necessary to be successful in the work place, are learned in college. A college education prepares you for what life is all about, and how to survive. A high school education can not do that for
People always give reasons for not going to college, whether it be financial issues, no dedication, or hating school. No matter what the excuse or reason is, it's a terrible mistake to make. So many people regret the decision, and spend the rest of their lives telling others to not make the same mistake that they made. Not getting an education after …show more content…
By not going to college they are already at a disadvantage in life, and the effects of it, will be felt in their everyday lives.
On average the annual income of someone who did not go to college and get a degree is 28,000, while someone who did get a degree from a university or college is 51,000. The gap in the financial makings is huge. Not only is there less money to be made from not getting a degree, but there is also far less opportunities and jobs available. In a study done by Georgetown University, by the year 2020, 65% of all jobs will require some sort of education beyond high school. Employers wants educated workers. They want a person that can think for themselves, and problem solve creatively. Many of the skills necessary to be successful in the work place, are learned in college. A college education prepares you for what life is all about, and how to survive. A high school education can not do that for