College is a life investment just like starting a business, buying and selling stocks, or deciding on having children. But should everyone consider this investment in education? David Leonhardt says, “clearly” but Chris Matthews thinks more thought should be given to the process. Both of these journalists have valid points, but neither of them can decide what is best for each individual, especially having admitted that their findings are based on general, money-centric, paths that not everyone can follow for personal reasons. I, personally, found college to be worth it with some information these writers use in their arguments and some information that pertains to my life that they could not factor into their generalized research. Is it
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You should not pick a path that does not help you find happiness or satisfaction with your work and your life. Even if that means you are going to live paycheck to paycheck. Artistic excellence and achievements are just as important as technological advances or economic analysis. Teaching and preserving knowledge are just as important as exploring and experimenting. Finding something worth doing for yourself and your happiness does not always mean fame or …show more content…
These jobs are not the most well paid and my parents have asked me if I would consider a more economically safe profession, but they understand that I will be much happier expressing my thoughts and experiences through art and teaching younger generations how to access the same gratifying outlet from the unforgiving, perverse world we live in. A degree from an expensive college is not superior to a degree from a local, public university, especially for someone who is pursuing the arts like myself. In the long run, in my profession, I will actually go a lot further with my continuous need to improve myself and those around me. Of course, this path is beneficial for me and maybe for other aspiring dancers or teachers, and cannot always be applied to every person’s background or goals. Considering all of your benefits and hindrances, not just money, is the only way you can decide when and where to go to college; for
You should not pick a path that does not help you find happiness or satisfaction with your work and your life. Even if that means you are going to live paycheck to paycheck. Artistic excellence and achievements are just as important as technological advances or economic analysis. Teaching and preserving knowledge are just as important as exploring and experimenting. Finding something worth doing for yourself and your happiness does not always mean fame or …show more content…
These jobs are not the most well paid and my parents have asked me if I would consider a more economically safe profession, but they understand that I will be much happier expressing my thoughts and experiences through art and teaching younger generations how to access the same gratifying outlet from the unforgiving, perverse world we live in. A degree from an expensive college is not superior to a degree from a local, public university, especially for someone who is pursuing the arts like myself. In the long run, in my profession, I will actually go a lot further with my continuous need to improve myself and those around me. Of course, this path is beneficial for me and maybe for other aspiring dancers or teachers, and cannot always be applied to every person’s background or goals. Considering all of your benefits and hindrances, not just money, is the only way you can decide when and where to go to college; for