The great man himself, Nelson Mandela, once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. However, for many years, the topic of college education has been highly contested. There are parents who urge their children to pursue higher education, fearing the possibility of having their child living the basement for the rest of their life. Yet there are children who believe they can be the next Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, or Mark Zuckerberg without college, which begs the question: is a college education worth it? Unsurprisingly, it is. A college education is the best option in this day and age because you gain unique experiences and skills, face lower unemployment rates, and make more money over a period of time,
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The minimal four years you spend at college will be eye-opening and life changing in many ways. According to CollegeView, “One of the key benefits of a college education is the bonds which are created and developed during this unique time in a person’s life” (McGuireCITE). Throughout post-secondary education, you meet many people who will become key figures in your life later on. The aftermath of meeting so many people results in vast opportunities for networking, that could possibly create additional job offers. The vast opportunity for networking will also create many favorable outcomes in the future, such as the possibility of additional job offers. In addition Richard Vedder, author of “Why College Isn’t for Everyone” admits that, “college graduates on average are smarter and have better work habits than high school graduates.” Even those opposed to college see the benefit that higher education has on work ethic and productivity. With the combined influence of both, as well as the opportunities for networking, college provides many unique experiences and teaches many important skills that cannot be learned …show more content…
However, this debt is of little importance when contrasted to all the opportunities that arise as a result of a college education. There is ample evidence that shows a student debt should not prevent one from going to a college or university. According to Catherine Rampell, “today the college-educated worker earns about 82 percent more.” As one can see, going to college earns you a staggering 82 percent more money over a lifetime, than a high school graduate. This amount can make a monumental difference when it comes to paying for insurance, or medical care. Furthermore, “the median weekly earnings for someone with some college but no degree were $712, compared to $1038 for a college graduate” (Rotherham). That means that the college graduate earns $326 more every week, which can add up to an astounding $16,952 in a year, and even more in a lifetime. Debt should not be an impediment in the way of tuition. The mere four year debt can easily be payed off with the dream job you receive, as a result of going to
The minimal four years you spend at college will be eye-opening and life changing in many ways. According to CollegeView, “One of the key benefits of a college education is the bonds which are created and developed during this unique time in a person’s life” (McGuireCITE). Throughout post-secondary education, you meet many people who will become key figures in your life later on. The aftermath of meeting so many people results in vast opportunities for networking, that could possibly create additional job offers. The vast opportunity for networking will also create many favorable outcomes in the future, such as the possibility of additional job offers. In addition Richard Vedder, author of “Why College Isn’t for Everyone” admits that, “college graduates on average are smarter and have better work habits than high school graduates.” Even those opposed to college see the benefit that higher education has on work ethic and productivity. With the combined influence of both, as well as the opportunities for networking, college provides many unique experiences and teaches many important skills that cannot be learned …show more content…
However, this debt is of little importance when contrasted to all the opportunities that arise as a result of a college education. There is ample evidence that shows a student debt should not prevent one from going to a college or university. According to Catherine Rampell, “today the college-educated worker earns about 82 percent more.” As one can see, going to college earns you a staggering 82 percent more money over a lifetime, than a high school graduate. This amount can make a monumental difference when it comes to paying for insurance, or medical care. Furthermore, “the median weekly earnings for someone with some college but no degree were $712, compared to $1038 for a college graduate” (Rotherham). That means that the college graduate earns $326 more every week, which can add up to an astounding $16,952 in a year, and even more in a lifetime. Debt should not be an impediment in the way of tuition. The mere four year debt can easily be payed off with the dream job you receive, as a result of going to