Last year of the high school, senior year is the most memorable year of the school. It is because of taking standardized tests, deciding what to major, deciding which college to go and applying into many colleges make most people so excited for the college. But, at the same time you have that scared of college life, time management, staying away from the family, and all other stressful thoughts. From experience of people being in the college, you will hear them saying that college is not easy but stressful. Studying until 3:00 am in the night for a test next day at 9:00 am is a great experience. But, would you have a life at the end that you dreamed? Would you be able to succeed? At some point it is true that having a college degree can get you a well paid job, but that is not always true to become successful. Many of us don’t even think where
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According to the National Center for Education Statistics, “in 2013, the immediate college enrollment rate at 4-year colleges was 42 percent, compared with 24 percent at 2-year colleges or trade school”. There are occupations out there in which you don’t need a four year college degree such as plumbers and electricians. To work as a these professionals, you need a license, which you can get by attending a trade school. Trade school is also known as a technical school, which has different skill-related courses for specific jobs. According to the Simple Dollar, “Trade schools focus more on developing a particular skills and knowledge for a career rather than a general education” (Hamm). Courses in trade school are several months long - a lot less than four years of college degree. Also, these kind of schools let students gain hands on experience in the field. At the completion of the program, you get certified and also can get a
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, “in 2013, the immediate college enrollment rate at 4-year colleges was 42 percent, compared with 24 percent at 2-year colleges or trade school”. There are occupations out there in which you don’t need a four year college degree such as plumbers and electricians. To work as a these professionals, you need a license, which you can get by attending a trade school. Trade school is also known as a technical school, which has different skill-related courses for specific jobs. According to the Simple Dollar, “Trade schools focus more on developing a particular skills and knowledge for a career rather than a general education” (Hamm). Courses in trade school are several months long - a lot less than four years of college degree. Also, these kind of schools let students gain hands on experience in the field. At the completion of the program, you get certified and also can get a