Instead of forcing this idea of a degree as the only option, teachers and educators around the world should be encouraging open mindedness and choices. Over the years, being accepted and attending a college has become a rite of passage for high school graduates, however that was not always the case. The realization that needs to happen is that education is important; college is not (Hansen). There are so many other avenues that educators can promote that can equally lead to success just as much as obtaining a college degree can. Options exist such as going straight into the workforce, traveling, volunteering, learning a trade, joining the military, etc. (Hansen). Students deserve and have the right to know what all is out there, and by teachers
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The beauty of education and acquiring knowledge is that one does not have to be in a classroom environment or on a campus to learn. An overwhelming number of citizens (approximately 81%) believe that students learn more practical skills and knowledge through real world experiences rather than in college or a classroom setting (Lifestyle). Different types of people thrive in different types of environments, and it is important for a student to discover where they learn best in order to acquire success in their own eyes. Just like there are diverse ways of learning, such as through visual observation, auditory lectures, writing notes, etc, there are diverse places that learning can occur. A four year university could be the best environment for some students, however, to generalize that atmosphere to all looking to be educated is …show more content…
For example, the ever present college debt could be diminished, and other things could be held priority instead of focusing on paying off a crippling, heavy burden such as owing money. Without debt, things like saving for retirement, planning and paying for a wedding, and buying a house do not have to be put on the back burner (Is). Another aspect to consider is a college degree doesn’t always mean learning or gaining appropriate job preparation such as worldly experiences could offer. So many young high school graduates attend college without graduating, therefore wasting their own money and the government’s money, while also wasting time learning nothing. The fact is college does not always offer what is expected and has the potential to be more crippling than beneficial in some cases (Is). Stress associated with college is also a huge issue, and is a benefit of not attending a four year university, especially right out of high school. For many teens, being unstable and relying on loans, while working sometimes multiple part times jobs while also trying to keep up with school work is a type of stress that could ruin someone emotionally and physically. Even for many adults who choose to attend a college later in life struggle with the
The beauty of education and acquiring knowledge is that one does not have to be in a classroom environment or on a campus to learn. An overwhelming number of citizens (approximately 81%) believe that students learn more practical skills and knowledge through real world experiences rather than in college or a classroom setting (Lifestyle). Different types of people thrive in different types of environments, and it is important for a student to discover where they learn best in order to acquire success in their own eyes. Just like there are diverse ways of learning, such as through visual observation, auditory lectures, writing notes, etc, there are diverse places that learning can occur. A four year university could be the best environment for some students, however, to generalize that atmosphere to all looking to be educated is …show more content…
For example, the ever present college debt could be diminished, and other things could be held priority instead of focusing on paying off a crippling, heavy burden such as owing money. Without debt, things like saving for retirement, planning and paying for a wedding, and buying a house do not have to be put on the back burner (Is). Another aspect to consider is a college degree doesn’t always mean learning or gaining appropriate job preparation such as worldly experiences could offer. So many young high school graduates attend college without graduating, therefore wasting their own money and the government’s money, while also wasting time learning nothing. The fact is college does not always offer what is expected and has the potential to be more crippling than beneficial in some cases (Is). Stress associated with college is also a huge issue, and is a benefit of not attending a four year university, especially right out of high school. For many teens, being unstable and relying on loans, while working sometimes multiple part times jobs while also trying to keep up with school work is a type of stress that could ruin someone emotionally and physically. Even for many adults who choose to attend a college later in life struggle with the