up a synonym in the thesaurus which is a great literary tool. In “Higher Education: Is it worth the cost?”, my argumentative essay, I give my argument as well as multiple counterarguments on the discussion. My argument was that although college is much overpriced, it is nearly impossible to function without a degree in today’s society. The counterarguments include that other viable options are community college, technical schools, and the military. One change that I would make looking back to improve
Cancer Treatment: Is It Worth It? Cancer patients often wonder if going through treatments like chemotherapy and radiation are worth the risk of the side effects, in addition to the cancer side effects. They feel that they can’t enjoy or relax in what a short amount of time they have left because they are bedridden from the nausea and pain that treatments put them through. Patients tell their loved ones to just let them die so long as they don’t have to go through any more pain. Those who are too
Are Animals Worth It? Thirty years ago, congress passed a law to protect animals that are at risk of becoming extinct. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 outlined the responsibilities of the government and citizens concerning these animals. It requires that every five years, species are evaluated, and it is decided whether they are okay, endangered, whose population is so low that it is in danger of becoming extinct, or threatened, who are not in as much danger, but whose population is
in yourself, the work that you are doing and the people you are investing in. Not many people are willing to put themselves out there and say “put me where you need me, i 'm here to help”. However this may be the case for some, volunteering is well worth the trouble. People around the world need to volunteer more because it benefits the people they are helping, volunteers gain a sense of pride for their work and because people have a civic duty to volunteer. People, it is honestly all about people
Is College Really Worth It In The Long Run Growing up we all heard that people who go to college make about a million dollars more in their lifetime. As a kid we generally just believed this statement was a wildly drastic exaggeration, but the truth is that it may surprise you just how accurate this statement is. According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, people ages 25 to 32 who graduated from college can expect to earn on average seventeen thousand five hundred more annually than those
1101-U32 College Education in America College has always been part of the American dream. However, the rapid increase of tuition and other costs (housing, textbooks, loans etc.) has made going to college harder than ever. Now, more and more people are choosing not to go to college because of how expensive it is. Yet college degrees are valued so high and are important to many people. Countless people believe that the cost of a higher education in America is worth every penny spent. Is college in America
Dan Rather once said, “A college degree is the key to realizing the American dream, well worth the financial sacrifice because it is supposed to open the door to a world of opportunity.” Society today views a college degree similarly to the way Dan Rather viewed a college degree: as one of the only ways to achieve success in life. Why is it then that they make it so expensive that countless students have to take out loans and work part-time jobs so that they can attend college without graduating with
wondered if the cost of a college education is worth the cost? This is what parents think when their high school senior is applying for college. Students see the beauty of the school; parents see the bills. Each year, incoming college freshman are beginning their new adventure of going to a college or university. The biggest concern about starting school is how students will pay for this expensive education. Some people believe that the cost for a college education is not worth it. Although the cost
When someone hears the term “higher education” the first thought tends to be college, of course. College has always been thought of as the one-way ticket to a high salary occupation. The reality of the situation is that while that may be true in some cases, it’s not as easy at it seems to receive that ticket aka the Bachelor’s degree. College tuition is a large amount and it’s even more expensive to attend college only to drop out. This leaves the student with no degree and vast amounts of debt.
What’s it all Worth? (Three messages from the story Araby by James Joyce) James Joyce, a rather famous story writer, has a story called Araby. The story 's main character is a catholic school boy lives in a dingy neighborhood. He then sees this girl who is the sister of his friend and he thinks that he is in love with her. One day she asks the boy if he is going to the Araby. The responds that he is not totally sure, but if he goes he will surely bring her something. The boy goes to the Araby and
attend college or not. Acquiring a college degree is neither a simple, nor inexpensive task. Furthermore, college requires an intense amount of devotion to study in order learn the required material. Because of the rising costs of college tuition, many students will leave college with a large amount of debt. Nevertheless, college can be an extremely beneficial and rewarding experience. In many cases, statistics show that college still remains well worth the effort and costs. The college experience
Is Getting a College Education Worth it? Attending college is one of the most difficult decisions any seventeen or eighteen year old will make. The pressure these young adults face during this time is extremely tangible. Countless hours are spent filling out applications, searching for unique scholarships, and traveling the nation in order to find the school that best fits the individual. According to recent studies, around thirty five percent of college students drop out during their first year
“Is a College Degree Worth It In The Long Run For Employment?” In high school, we are told to go to college after graduating from high school to get a better paying job and more job opportunities. Back in the 1990’s, a person with a high school degree could get employed easily and a college degree didn’t matter at all if you were to apply mostly anywhere. Today, in order to get a job that pays well you need a college degree because most jobs require you to have a college degree. Also you will have
Untitled College. The word that can bring a heart palpation of either joy or fear to the one who hears it. When exploring the options that are out there, there are three options that come to mind:community college and universities. To some, college is a place where rigorous coursework takes place and the three A.M. Rush to finish a paper begins. Or it 's an institution that gears its students up to take on the challenges of their career by giving them the fundamentals. Then, there are the individuals
An examined life is worth living According to Socrates, “the unexamined life is not worth living,” life is all about decision-making, journeys and discoveries. Throughout our lives we do things that will shape us for our future whether that is lifestyle choices, financial choices, or choices that affect the way that we carry ourselves on a daily basis. An unexamined life leads us through life without ever thinking about the decisions, journeys and discoveries that we had made. Without looking and
Dylan Hamann ENGL 1020, CRN 20527 Revised Critique of “Shame Is Worth a Try” 1 Feb. 2010 Revised Critique of “Shame Is Worth a Try” by Dan M. Kahan Dan M. Kahan argues in his article “Shame Is Worth a Try” that people who understand the potential of shaming know that it is “cheap, efficient, and an appropriate alternative to short jail sentences” (571). Any crime that is committed must have a punishment linked to it to avoid a repeat of the offense. Serious crimes, for example, those that
option of college is different from each individual high school student to another depending on their high school grades, family income, or if the student wants a college education or not. In most cases, students choose to go to college. On the other hand, some believe that college will not benefit them so they choose to start their career instead. In my case, my parents refuse to let me start my career without any college education. My mom and dad went straight to work without going to college. Both
the tassel worth the cost? Have you ever wondered if the cost of a college education is worth the cost? This is what parents deliberate when their high school senior is applying for college. Students perceive the beauty of the school; parents view the bills. Each year, incoming college freshman is beginning their new adventure of attending college. The biggest concern with starting school is how students will pay for this expensive education. Some people believe that the cost of a college education
Worth of a College Education When it comes to college education, most people agree that it’s a step forward to a better life and a career, however people start to disagree when they ask themselves, is it worth the debt? Whereas some people find it as a reasonable investment, and worth while, others maintain the view that college is not for everyone and can lead to more problems. Debt is the ball and chain for many people, they imagine themselves like prisoners dragging their loans wherever they go
about whether attending college is worth the money and time commitment is a pressing topic for both parents and high school graduates alike. With all the uncertainties and fears regarding the state of the economy and the unstable job market, parents and students have the right to question whether or not college is the right choice for them. Although attending college can be an expensive and time consuming endeavor, college is worth the money and time investment because, college graduates can earn more
Is Winning Worth Suffering? For many years, beauty contests serves as a form of entertainment and to let people know who is the “prettiest” and “most talented” girl in these competitions. Although, they do not realize how harmful it is to those who are participating in these degrading events. Girls from all ages are being critic on their physical appearance and what the judges what to hear, not by their personality. It may seem beauty contests can help boost self confidence, but is it really
College life is caricatured as endless keg stands and carefree one night stands. Generations of American teens have been raised on Hollywood’s depiction of the college experience: fraternity parties, tailgating at football games, sharing clothes with roommates, studying abroad, and meeting the love of your life through the stacks in the library. This idyllic version of college is not reality. The first college in the United States, Harvard College, was founded in 1636. According to Harvard University
money and property, while others would say the purpose of life is happiness and family. Despite having different purposes, they question the purpose of life. Before his death in 399 B.C.E, Greek philosopher Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.”1 In order to live a fulfilling life, Socrates believed that one must examine self and the world around. Through movies, Socrates death, YouTube clips and even my personal experience, one is able to see the importance of life and the future
Lourenso 1 Cristina Lourenso May 19th 2016 English 621A Mrs. Becker Are the Bees Worth Saving? Bees are often thought of as annoying yellow and black flying insects that make honey and attack with a painful sting. However that is far from the truth as bees are some of the most crucial organisms to live on this Earth. Bees are flying insects that are found on every continent except Antarctica and live in enormous colonies consisting of worker bees, drones, and the queen. Of the Order Hymenoptera
We 've all been told since we were kids that college is something that we all must go through and finish in order to live a successful life, but is this true? Is the enormous amount of student debt worth it? Though things have gotten better in recent years, the economic recession made it extremely hard for anyone to find a job, especially newly graduated college students. In 2014 the Millennial generation made up 40 percent of those unemployed, and 15 percent of 18-29 year olds being out of work
Imagine a country where their culture has a negative outlook on going to college. Children are debating whether education is worth having for their future. College is seen as a necessity in America, but is priced as a luxury investment. In 1978, a student who worked a minimum wage summer job could afford to pay a year’s full tuition at the four-year public university of their choice. United States does not want their future to be filled with engineers, doctors, and scientist. Thirty years of warnings
focus on making college tuition free and follow in the footstep of Germany. The problem is, free tuition in Germany is not working out as well as it was supposed to according the Yale Free Press. Students in college are somehow paying for it or getting help to pay for college. They are most likely working and paying their way, their parents are helping them out, they have taken out loans, or maybe they are getting financial aid. No matter what they are doing, somehow their college is being paid
discussing whether or not I should continue in college. Is my college degree worth the money was the main question in this argument? There has been a lot of debate in the past couple years about this, especially with student loan debt being higher than credit card debt for the first time in history. I found three sources with different views on the subject, one from the New York Times that was published this year in May, a book called 40 Alternatives to College, and finally an article from the U.S. news
Is College Worth the Money? Imagine telling a student who just graduated from college that you have wasted four years of hard, stressful and even worse, expensive work. Unfortunately, in this cynical society today, the world isn’t just full of competitors, but it’s full of greedy money-grabbing businesses. The worst businesses aren’t manufacturing or electric companies, but colleges and universities. In Caroline Bird’s essay “College is a Waste of Time and Money,” she examines how college
What Is Worth Fighting For? Dozens of puppies were found either dead or dying on man’s small property in Shallowater, Texas. Inside the house, the few living dogs were found eating other dogs just to stay alive, and carcasses were scattered all across the area. A sheriff announced that the feces was said to be “ankle deep” in certain parts of the house. The owner was later arrested and charged with only two misdemeanors. I believe we the people could prevent these kind of acts from happening so
factor in society, however, several citizens believe that globalization is a negative force in our world due to its rather capitalistic view towards issues such as famine and poverty. Although the benefits of globalization are astounding, is it really worth sacrificing our morals for that extra dollar? The answer, most definitely, is no. To many, the main issue behind the idea of globalization is that the benefits of this process only applies to the privileged few who control the corporate section of
Parent Taught Vs. Driver Education Is driver education necessary? Parents of fifteen-year-old teenagers ask this question every day. Is it worth the time? Money? Effort? Well according to statistics and studies, I am here today to tell you, the parents, that it is worth it. There are long term and short term affects to parent taught driving. Driver education courses have their perks and benefits of being the ultimate road safety guideline to your teen’s driving skills. Are you thinking about teaching
chapter fourteen is to determine whether or not higher education offers the bang for your buck. The chapter initiates disputes beginning with the article, “Are Colleges Worth The Price of Admission?” by Andrew Hacker and Claudia Dreifus. This article conveys a controversial issue of the rising cost of admissions and the descending quality of college education. With the questioning of the traditional educational system, many offer alternate solutions to combat these misperceptions such as the article written
when education comes to choice? First topic explained would be about the cost of the private school, what makes it worth the cost? In many ways, private education is not worth the cost, it can turn out great or could be doubtful that a private education will be successful for the education for children. Public schools are the way to go when it comes to picking an education, it ain 't worth the time and money when private schools come along. There are many more ways you can make your children 's education
Is It Worth It? Football is considered by many to be the number one sport in America. It is enjoyed by millions from little league all the way to the National Football League (NFL). As exciting as football is to watch, it is no denying that it is a high-impact and physically dangerous sport that can lead to many serious injuries. There is one such contact sport injury that can be more severe than many other sports-related injuries. What is the culprit? It is a concussion. Concussions are usually
A Worth of your time? It’s the old same protocol; graduate from high school and go to college. One must attend a university in order to “succeed in life,” many will say. By not going to college, it will be difficult to get a job, or at least a decent job that is. But why go to college when it just generates more problems like student debts? According to Forbes, college tuition has seen an increase of about 538% since 1985. At Texas A&M University, for example, the tuition has increased 6% to freshmen
Adepeju Folasade Olaniyi EDLL 6040 One of my favorites saying can be traced to Socrates who submitted that an ‘unexamined life is not worth living’. This holds well for me because I believe it is beneficial to look back once in a while and get some valuable feedbacks from events and happenings in one’s life. Not only that, reflection is linked to the notion of experiential learning which helps in looking at lessons learned from past experiences and proffer different approaches
Is it worth attending college? In “Is college worth it?” the writer discusses which colleges and degrees will be better for their price and how the careers from these degrees will help pay off college debt. Throughout the article it is discussed how colleges that have lower scores and ranking, however, true, will not offer financial help to students. To be able to pay off college debt, it is better to go to a college with higher scores. Since the cost of tuition is rising, more people are in need
3rd, 2014 Is College Worth the Cost? Many people argue that college is not worth the cost. Some individuals say that college is too expensive and when they graduate they are not able to find a job with their degrees. People also say that college is not worth the amount of money they have to pay back in loans after they graduate. Those are all points stated in Rodney K. Smith’s essay “Yes, A College Education is Worth the Costs,” as he argues his point on why going to college and receiving a
can college be worth it, if collectively Americans owe this much money in debt. Part of the problem is increased tuition, another problem is people who do not have the funds for college are spending irresponsibly. Is college worth it; it most certainly is. College provides opportunities that would be otherwise impossible. College provides you with the opportunity to form new relationships, acquire new skills, and grow into and adult. If you have earned the opportunity to attend college it is
A Great Investment Is college worth the time and money? Yes. Those who go to college, may find it to be a learning and self-developing experience. College will prove to be a great investment when the person puts in the hard work and determination. Not many will agree with this, as it is in the case of Caroline Bird. In Caroline Bird’s essay, “College is a Waste of Time and Money,” she discusses arguments that try to convince the reader that college is insignificant. However, these allegations are
College Education Worth the Cost Whether college education is worth the cost being is a heated discussion topic. Some individuals think that college’s tuition fee is too expensive. Most graduates are not able to find a job with their degrees when they are graduated from university. People also think that college education is not worth the money because some students have to pay back in loans after they graduate. College education is worth the cost of loans because pursing higher education will
The worth of a college degree Is getting a college degree worth it? Americans have their own opinion about going to college to get a higher education. Private and public colleges cost money each semester. Some Americans are going to back to school to advance in a college degree for more job opportunities. College students use financial aid and scholarships to cover the cost of college. College students ordered their textbooks online because it is much cheaper than paying like 100 to 500 dollars
Dana Clark ENGL 1010 C08 Mr. Wood October 9, 2012 A College Degree is Worth the Effort and Expense In today’s economy many people wonder if a college degree is worth the time, effort, and expense it takes to complete it. I, a twenty-seven year old who did not think it was worth it when I graduated from high school, have changed my position on the issue. I have had experience in today’s workforce and it is not easy to find a satisfying job with only a high school diploma and it is extremely difficult
The Investment worth a Lifetime. As a child I grew up a native Spanish speaker, I was not enrolled into a preschool educational program, like many children I was not prepared to enter kindergarten. My parents working in the fields, worked long and hard to be able to live a healthy lifestyle. My parents although no matter how tired they were, always explained how receiving an education is important; in order to not work in the fields as they did. Entering kindergarten I was behind, neither
Is Higher Education Worth It? When young adults complete high school they’re encouraged to enroll in a higher education program. With the constant talks of soaring tuition costs, in addition to the massive student loan debt, taking this step can be worrisome. Reyna Gobel, a journalist on financing college education and repaying student debt, states. “It’s easy to stop believing that a college education is worth it when the nation has over a trillion dollars in debt, but college graduates still earn
Midwife, Jennifer Worth recounts the stories of unusual characters she encounters as a midwife in post-war London’s East End slums. The slums of the East End served as a popular tourist destination for the middle class. Some middle-class philanthropists visited the slums to comprehend the tragic situation of the working-class, whereas other, less-benevolent middle class citizens toured to satisfy their curiosity and to gawk at the poverty-stricken inhabitants (Koven). To an extent, Worth herself is a
Are Colleges Worth the Price of Admission? When it comes to the topic of attending college, most of us will readily agree that obtaining a higher education is important. Where this agreement usually ends, however, is on the question of paying for it. Whereas some are convinced that tuition is too high, others maintain that it is important no matter the cost. Andrew Hacker and Claudia Dreifus address just such an issue in their essay “Are Colleges Worth the Price of Admission”. Hacker and Dreifus
How much are you worth? Its 1910, you just finished another long day of working in the factory. Your neck aches from looking down for too long, while you feel your fingers practically developing arthritis. This job is mundane, but there aren’t many out there and any sign of weakness means you’re on the streets. This job has you for everything its worth and it’s not letting go. They’re paying you 10 cents an hour (approximately 2.50 an hour in 2014), not enough to get by. Money is money
Is College Worth It? College is a place for higher education. Many people go there for further study every year. Meanwhile, plenty of people skip college or drop out of college. Sort of people believe college is not worth because it cost too much. Most people think college is worth because you will able to get a good job when you holding a degree. Yes, because being a college graduate can help you gain more than the money you spent to pay for college. College is worth it because you will have