What Is College Worth Attending College?

Throughout our adolescent years, many of us received constant bombardment about attending college after high school. Those with the willpower and motivation in most cases tend to go down the college path; others will see little to no value in the vast expense of college for their chosen trade. Over the years, thru various studies it has been proven that college graduates in most cases earn more over their lifetime compared to high school graduates. On the other hand, you have the occasional high school dropout with the perseverance to work their way up the industry chain eventually if the opportunity is present become paid equal or greater than their fellow classmate. This course of action continually raises one question; is going to college worth the time, labor and money? The answer cats, dogs, and fish; did you think I was going to give it to outright. Let us be honest, college can be great, but the decision is yours and depending on the career path you take it my not be the best option. Over the last few years more and more people are choosing vocational schools over universities. Charles Murray suggests brick and broader college are becoming obsolete in his essay Are Too Many People Going to College? He states that as more people join the workforce many are choosing not to attend a standard four-year college for a variety of careers because the training that once was perceived to be only available in lecture halls is now obtainable within online classes combined with on the job training.(241-242) This path allows for more flexibility in life for those trying to pursue an education thus making this option more appealing to a wide variety of people in this day and age including myself. I will admit there was a time in my life where I wanted nothing to do with school. All I wanted is to find a job and get on with my life. For a handful of young learners, such a predicament can be common. The decision to attend college should also consider the academic standing of the student previous to college. …show more content…
At one point in time, it is likely we all struggled with grasping lesson or assignments given to us this is natural. For others schooling causes more pain then the reward is worth to them. Being that college is not a walk in the park by any means these people would probably be better off just finding a job then struggling with rigorous course material involved in taking classes and a university. Murray reflects college readiness among students using research and his own thoughts. Looking at recent SAT scores done in studies researchers concluded that only 10 percent of 18-year-olds within the United States are academically ready to withstand the immense challenge of college. Nevertheless, those 10 percent of students lie within the 30 plus percent that attends college at 18 years of age. Murray extends his own opinion using an example of a young abouis female who is seeking to become a lawyer. Not a bad aspiration to have but she will have to enjoy the work involved otherwise there 's no point in completing it.(238-239) I personally loath doing assignments that are clearly redundant and a waste of my time. Thru much consideration I have decided to study airframe and powerplant mechanics as my major. However attending college is not required