Like many topics, College is a real controversial topic in the United States. Most people are for college and think you should attend while other people think it is a waste of money and time. A lot of controversy comes from the price of college and while a college degree does not guarantee you a job after you graduate, people seemingly go for a higher education mostly because they want to get paid more in life. Statistics prove that people with a college degree make more money yearly than someone without a college degree. People also have a problem with college because you have core classes you are taught which a lot of people find pointless. Even though I think some classes are worthless you still have to be dedicated and focused mentally…
Higher level schooling in the United States has changed tremendously from colonial times to now. College education have expanded from the elite privileged to an essential part in today’s society for getting a high paying job. Whether it’s obtaining a neurologist career or a desk job in an office, more than half of the professions in the country require some type of college degree. That is why acquiring a degree is a vital part of establishing a good future. It shouldn’t come to a surprise that…
Why should in state colleges be free? In today’s society going to college is not something everyone can do nor afford. Students with a GPA of 2.5 or above have no problem with getting a chance to get their tuition wavered. The average person pays a total of $9,139 for a four-year college and that is only for an In-state. For everyone else trying to get that 2.5 GPA will drive us into becoming stressed which can affect not only our physical health but mental health as well. One in 8 colleges say…
President Obama recently announced in a speech at Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, Tennessee, “Community college should be as free and universal in America as high school is today”. Community college in Tennessee is currently tuition free and saves students $3,800 in annual tuition costs as mentioned in the PBS. In the first year that Tennessee offered the tuition free college 57,000 high school seniors signed up for the programs that include counseling and mentors (PBS).…
Choosing the college best for you can be one of the hardest decisions. It can be hard because every school is different. I would want the college that best suits me. Looking up schools will help me get the information that I need. What are the costs? Is it a good location? Do they have the sports you are interested in? Do they have the program you want to major in? How is the environment? There are several questions that need to be answered before attending a college. The two colleges I would…
Value of College Education in this Country Not so long ago people were hardly ever doubt about college education. Many know that person who have college degrees were paid well and a promise of a successful career. Today, however, many claimed that college education in this country is a waste of time and money. It is too expensive and unaffordable, and yet unemployed college graduates are not able to find a job. A college education does not prepare individuals for a specific job’s skill as a…
College education in The United States is treated as a financial privilege, based on the cost and accessibility to attend any higher educational institution. But it needs to be regarded as a human right, considering that education is recognized as a right for all. And the United States needs to finance students’ education as an investment in the future of the workforce and society as a whole. College education is an essential tool that helps people increase their knowledge, develop their…
citizen should be able to have a college education. Education has changed in the past few decades. In the past high school was a necessity, but now the same is happening to college. Nowadays a college education has become necessary for many careers. On average, a male high school dropout will earn $24,000 a year, while someone with a four-year degree will earn $52,000 and someone with an advanced degree will earn $67,000. Many students are struggling with college tuition, some even deciding not…
The United States has some of the world’s most expensive college education, but how can we change that? Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey and Poland all have free college. United States has debt and student loans, and those under the age of 25 compose half of student loan borrowers. Now all those young adults have to try to find a place in the workforce so they can try to make as much money as possible to pay off all their debt. Are there other…
Did you know that how many students were drop out of the colleges in United States each year? Drop out became one of the biggest challenges for the colleges around the world. Even though, for some colleges drop out does not matters much. For Example: Some private colleges in India takes lot of money from the students and makes profit. These colleges do not offer good quality education and does not gave importance to the future of students. There are large number of students which is even…