College: To Go or Not To Go?
As I said in my ‘About me’ Section, I am currently a college student taking BS Architecture. This is something I really wanted for myself and thankfully, my parents are very supportive in our life decisions. I am really really thankful for they let me study no matter how high my tuition fees are.
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There are lots of young individuals having a dilemma as to he/she
should get a college degree. In my opinion, college is somewhat overrated
especially in some places. We think that it’s a ‘must’ to get yourself a
college degree. As being a part of this community, I could really see both pros
and cons of going to college. So I’m going to state a few points about this
discussion.
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CONS
A lot of discussion about the cons
of studying in college mainly circles around time and money. The analysis of the cost of college compared to
your future salaries after you graduate, also adds to your pros and cons list. This is so much worse if you don’t even know
that to get in college. One might think that this isn't a good investment
especially when you don’t know what is your goal. Getting a random course would also cause you your time and lots of
money. But if you’re lucky, you might hopefully find what you want to do in life.
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I see this questions and discussions about getting a degree are a reminder that there are
also other routes to a successful and
fulfilling life. There are those attending four-year courses who fail to
graduate, even within six years. The
dropout rate is also high. While undergraduate college students sometimes
still gain marketable skills from their partial attendance, a lot of students end up taking jobs that are often given to
high school graduates, making a little money because of those college debts and
some lost earnings acquired while unsuccessfully pursing a degree. Also, not all earnings are associated with
college degree, but rather with other
traits.
PROS
Does this mean no one should go to college? Of course not. College
is also about gaining education, knowledge, and wisdom. It is more than just a
training for a career, and many might benefit from the social and non-purely
academic aspects of advanced schooling, even if the rate of return on college
as a financial investment is low.. With the costs of college rising and funding
for students shrinking, it’s becoming more costly to get an education. But most sources will tell you that the benefits
still outweigh the costs.
Online education is becoming more and more accepted as an alternative
to traditional college, and many adult students find that online degree
programs are more practical for them. What
you study and the career you go into also matter. Sometimes, based on my researches
long time ago, graduates from an unimpressive schools, or those who majored in
low-paying fields, earned less than people with only a high school education. In
other words, don't study philosophy at a school that no one's ever heard of or
one that has a bad image.
Those who aren't still sure what to take, he/she should consider
perhaps doing a two-year program and then transferring to a four-year school.
There are, of course, exceptions to this rule, but it is important for us to
keep in mind that college is not for everyone. If you’re thinking about whether
or not to go to college, consider your options carefully—your choice will have
a strong effect on the rest of your life.
For me, if a
person has a passion and a desire of doing something,he/she can pursue a trade,
just like what I said, there are lots of other routines available. Getting a
college degree isn’t your only option. But going to college for achieving it
might introduce you to new concepts that you might not be familiar with.
Here are some things you might do besides
getting a college degree
- Learn from the pros and work for free. A lot of Institutes and firms offer a 2-year training and mentorship from the professionals which is very practical because you will definitely learn from hands-on pros. No more unrelated subjects and no more student loans.
- Get connected. Try to find like-minded people in your community and also find ways to be connected with people who will help you get to the top and reach your dreams and goals.
- Teach yourself. Not going to college would mean that you won’t be able to get the same knowledge that a college student would get. You've got to do all learning to yourself. There are some studies says that not going to college actually makes you a better learner, more mature, self-reliant, and motivated. Why's that? This is because in college these things are taken care of and you're simply told what to do, in other words, spoon feeding.
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All in all,
you should do what you have passion in life. It is all about doing what
you love and learning more about it would just come naturally. Do what
you think would be right for you. For me, I think Architecture is what is right
for me, even though I know that there are low success rate in here, I know that
this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. I truly enjoy everything
going to school to learn more and meet people who would inspire me more.
I
know that this post isn't enough information but I really tried to read and
research a lot about this. I've also done this research 3 years ago to know
where should I stand. I hope this helps as much as it helped me back then.
Thanks. Have
a great day! :)
nice pics you have given for your blogs... good kath
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