Michelle Adam's Article: Is College Worth It?

Michelle Adam writes in her piece Is College Worth It? “The public knows that the only thing more expensive than getting an education is not getting an education.”. While many will often question the necessity at times, most eventually understand that the need for higher education is absolute in the real world for success. There are many factors to consider when deciding if college is worth it, tuition is at record highs, enormous student loan debt can be with an individual for the majority of their life and the monetary cost of going to college alone will delay aspects of life like moving out, purchasing a home, or even purchasing a car. Statistics show that people with the dream of success in the business world will be extremely limited without the experiences, opportunities, and lessons that …show more content…
Chase Bollig is a PhD in Rhetoric, Composition, Literacy and is a professor at Gonzaga University. In his article "Is College Worth It?" Arguing for Composition 's Value with the Citizen-Worker he shows how many people who hold highly esteemed jobs understand and preach the importance of higher education. He writes “While prominent public figures such as President Obama advocated for college as a gateway to the "knowledge economy" of the future, and the higher education…”. The need for higher education is obvious but their are a variety of ways to get that education that can accommodate many different people in vastly different circumstances. Even if a person can become successful in business without continuing their education, they will still be missing the many benefits that college provides. Critical thinking, creativity, arts, sciences, and mathematics are all important subjects that colleges help students cultivate. Those who come in especially skilled in one field are able to not only better that field but also become well rounded and explore all the other aspects of