Are You At School To Learn Analysis

As a grade 12 student the impending departure from high school is rapidly approaching. University is on the horizon and the big question is looming: what to choose. The article Are you at school to learn...or to pursue the big bucks? is written by two writers for the Toronto Star, each exploring the rationale for both decisions . Showey Yazdanin, reasons that a higher education should be for the sake of one's own self fulfillment. Whereas, San Grewal examines the justifications for choosing a degree based on financial security and being a GAMER ( "Get A Marketable Education"). Personally, I believe in Grewal's outlook, rather than Yazadin's. There is nothing shameful in choosing a degree based on the likelihood of employment opportunities . In my opinion, it would be a greater stress to pursue a degree in history , something I am genuinely interested in. Yet, have to …show more content…
If I would pursue a degree in history, there is no guarantee of employment. I have family friends who's children went into university for what they are interested in. Yet, even three years after graduating, they have not obtained a job in the field they desire. They are behind in their student loan payments and are juggling several different jobs to make ends meet. Although this may not necessarily be my life in the future, it is still a possibility. I am not prepared to take such a chance. Furthermore, I do not come from a wealthy background. Being brought up by a single immigrant parent my whole life has been financially challenging. Thus, it leaves me without the privilege of financial stability if my career does not pan out. Also as the article mentions, " most of whom are not born into privilege-is it any wonder that GAMERS are the norm?". Consequently, the risk associated in pursuing what I am interested in becomes even greater than it may be for