Melanie Shipe
Catherine Kula
English Composition II
17 September 2016
The Six Reasons Why College is Worth it Ever since I was a little girl I knew that my calling was nursing. So for me, the choice to continue my education after high school was a no-brainer. However, for others, reaching this decision is heavier and more complicated. These people get to weigh their options: do they spend money now to further their education, or do they start making money now and go straight into the work force? Unfortunately, many chose to go immediately start working after high school because they think that college is not important or beneficial. Obtaining a higher education is always worth it for many reasons: college is an investment, vital life skills …show more content…
While the statement that college costs too much may be true, the options it creates for a better and more successful career overpowers the cost factor. “…evidence confirms that earning a college degree will pay back the cost of obtaining it several times over. In a 40-year work life, men with college degrees can expect to earn $1.1 million more than high school graduates” (Hout 387). Even though the cost to attend a University is high, a college graduate will easily be able to pay off their student loans.
There are also many ways to reduce to cost of attending college. While in high-school, it is possible to rack up thousands of dollars for higher education if one knows where to look. Looking to your community is the best place to start because they are readily handing out money through local scholarships. “Scholarships and grants based on academic performance, financial need, or both reduced the cost for 64% of recent full-time students” (Natl. Cent. Educ. Stat. 2009). From scholarships and financial aid, to the fact that a college degree equates to a higher pay job, college is actually decently …show more content…
Because of this diversity, students are able to learn about and respect new cultures therefore becoming more worldly and well-rounded individuals. In my case, and in many other student’s cases, I would not get this opportunity to learn of different cultures unless I enrolled in college. I am from a very small town made up mostly of white Christians. There is essentially no diversity; the number of students that have ever attended my high-school, that were of a race other than white, can likely be counted on two hands. The many people who choose not to attend college and live and work their whole lives in small towns such as mine, are missing out on this chance to become cosmopolitan. It is difficult for a student to be egocentric when they are making friends with people of many different cultures and ethnicities. For this reason, attending a college is valuable in the way you develop as a
Catherine Kula
English Composition II
17 September 2016
The Six Reasons Why College is Worth it Ever since I was a little girl I knew that my calling was nursing. So for me, the choice to continue my education after high school was a no-brainer. However, for others, reaching this decision is heavier and more complicated. These people get to weigh their options: do they spend money now to further their education, or do they start making money now and go straight into the work force? Unfortunately, many chose to go immediately start working after high school because they think that college is not important or beneficial. Obtaining a higher education is always worth it for many reasons: college is an investment, vital life skills …show more content…
While the statement that college costs too much may be true, the options it creates for a better and more successful career overpowers the cost factor. “…evidence confirms that earning a college degree will pay back the cost of obtaining it several times over. In a 40-year work life, men with college degrees can expect to earn $1.1 million more than high school graduates” (Hout 387). Even though the cost to attend a University is high, a college graduate will easily be able to pay off their student loans.
There are also many ways to reduce to cost of attending college. While in high-school, it is possible to rack up thousands of dollars for higher education if one knows where to look. Looking to your community is the best place to start because they are readily handing out money through local scholarships. “Scholarships and grants based on academic performance, financial need, or both reduced the cost for 64% of recent full-time students” (Natl. Cent. Educ. Stat. 2009). From scholarships and financial aid, to the fact that a college degree equates to a higher pay job, college is actually decently …show more content…
Because of this diversity, students are able to learn about and respect new cultures therefore becoming more worldly and well-rounded individuals. In my case, and in many other student’s cases, I would not get this opportunity to learn of different cultures unless I enrolled in college. I am from a very small town made up mostly of white Christians. There is essentially no diversity; the number of students that have ever attended my high-school, that were of a race other than white, can likely be counted on two hands. The many people who choose not to attend college and live and work their whole lives in small towns such as mine, are missing out on this chance to become cosmopolitan. It is difficult for a student to be egocentric when they are making friends with people of many different cultures and ethnicities. For this reason, attending a college is valuable in the way you develop as a