There are a number of reasons why students do not attend college but here is the reality that many will only begrudgingly admit: there are genuine obstacles, dire circumstances that prevent a student from continuing their education, and then there are excuses; knee-jerk responses that students regurgitate when questioned about their future. While it is easy to extend sympathy for those students with the most uncommon challenges, it is more difficult to identify with the students who allow a flimsy excuse to stand in the way of the golden gate. Choosing to attend college has a much greater outlook on a student's life than choosing not to attend college.
Their horizon for getting a job in the field they want becomes very difficult. They have tons of new factories out now and most of the kids that go to …show more content…
Not having a degree means they do not have a bunch of debt to pay off and can focus on more important things like getting a house or an apartment. Being a big kid instead of just living with their parents. Many students parents did not do to school so why do they have too? A teacher said, “For students whose parents found success without obtaining a degree it can be difficult to see the logic behind dropping fifty grand on an education. Such students should consider this: you aren’t your folks. They own their success and they began working at a time when a college degree wasn’t necessarily the only way to get the job that they wanted. Unfortunately, those times are pretty well over. Currently, there are more college graduates than ever before. This influx of educated applicants has impacted the workplace. Simply put: employers have more candidates holding diplomas to choose from and is no longer necessary to consider applicants without a degree. A diploma is now standard prerequisite for many jobs that did not require education in the past.” "Why Students Dont To College." N.p., n.d.
Their horizon for getting a job in the field they want becomes very difficult. They have tons of new factories out now and most of the kids that go to …show more content…
Not having a degree means they do not have a bunch of debt to pay off and can focus on more important things like getting a house or an apartment. Being a big kid instead of just living with their parents. Many students parents did not do to school so why do they have too? A teacher said, “For students whose parents found success without obtaining a degree it can be difficult to see the logic behind dropping fifty grand on an education. Such students should consider this: you aren’t your folks. They own their success and they began working at a time when a college degree wasn’t necessarily the only way to get the job that they wanted. Unfortunately, those times are pretty well over. Currently, there are more college graduates than ever before. This influx of educated applicants has impacted the workplace. Simply put: employers have more candidates holding diplomas to choose from and is no longer necessary to consider applicants without a degree. A diploma is now standard prerequisite for many jobs that did not require education in the past.” "Why Students Dont To College." N.p., n.d.