is college for everyone? why/why not?

Answer 1

I don't think college is for everyone because everyone is different. I also think that some people are more driven than others. Its all about your personality, the way you were raised, and your interests. If higher education is for you than go for it. If not, theres nothing wrong with that.

Answer 2

Of course not! Look at the history of education and you'll see that the movement to send everyone to college is supported mainly by the education industry. I'm 64. In the 50's, when I was a kid, we were told, "If you don't graduate from High School, you'll never get a good job!" In the 60's in became, "Unless you have at least two years of college, you'll never get a good job!" In the 80's, "If you don't get a Bachelor's Degree, you'll never get a good job!" In the 90's and today, it seems to be the general opinion that, unless you get a Master's Degree or higher, you "won't get a good job." In other words, today's Master's is worth about what a High School diploma was worth 60 years ago. High education ain't as "high" as it used to be, although students today are, in many cases, "higher" than their parents and grandparents were at the same age.

The secret to getting an education that will serve you during your life is to strive for an education in SKILLS and not in "general knowledge." Learn what skills you're going to need in what career you are aiming for. You don't need to know the history of the English Sonnet or whether or not Constantine's wars of conquest were for financial gain or religious reward, to be a good policeman. Education in statistics, psychology and sociology though are invaluable. Targeted education is the secret. Everyone doesn't NEED a college degree because a degree doesn't teach anything. It's just a pass that tells the idiot Director of Hiring that you can take orders. You can get the same training in the Marine Corps and get paid for it while you're there.

Answer 3

Certainly not. The last statistics I saw said that approximately one in four US adults graduate from a four-year degree program. We clearly are considered a leader in higher learning (though not necessarily the leader itself) in world education. It's more than that though.

College teaches kids far more than a skill set, though it most certainly does that. It teaches time management, social interactions (not just how to get along, but how to get along in different scenarios with people of different backgrounds), how to manage ethical questions (should I cheat, should I do something about someone else that cheats, etc.), not to mention heaping helpings of responsibility ("They don't take attendance here, do I have to go to class today?"). At the same time, one does not require a degree in order to earn a living, support a family, be a "success," or be a good person.

College is best for folks that know a particular career they wish to pursue which requires a given degree/background/set of credentials. I say "best" because even if someone doesn't know what they want to do college can be a place to mark some things off the list or perhaps find what's right for them.

If one knows of a career or job they want to go after that does not require a college degree, then I personally would suggest they save the money and use it to pursue whole-heartedly that position.

As with all things in life, dedication is the key. Dedication to a degree program, or dedication to a degree-less self-directed "program."

Answer 4

Should think about your goals...if you want to eventually be a leader in your field, though, I think it's a good move to make. Those who don't go end up following those who do (even if you know more, have more experience, etc.). There is definitely some sense in waiting if you don't feel ready, but I wouldn't rule it out for the future. Everyone can do it, once they are prepared to make the committment. And now, a college degree is becoming more and more expected, more similar to what a high school degree USED to mean in the workforce.

Answer 5

Depends. People who really want College have Drive, those that do not have no drive or are not interested. Depends on how you want to live your life. I do not agree that people with degrees can not find a job. That is just stupid. The majority of companies hire a college graduate before a ged, high school grad.

Answer 6

College is for some people and not for others. Going to college you have to take up a lot of courses and don't for get the homework and research papers. For people who don't go to college, they can find other things to do. Going to college and have a degree you can have a better job and some people who don't go to college have a better job. It is up to the person of what is best for them.

Answer 7

No, it is not for everyone and not everyone is going to college and like some said not everybody finishes it either.
It is like education in general. You learn something hopefully to use it and more importantly giving you more options and choices to do with life later.
But one does not need a piece of paper to be successful and happy in life either.

Answer 8

Nope. Some people are just not dedicated to spending quite a bit of time studying and completing assignments.. and if you want to do well in college you must do those things..

Answer 9

No. Some people can't handle the stress. Some people have too many non-school issues (family, job, etc) to handle to put school on their plate too. Some people barely pass high school, let alone moving on to college.

Answer 10

Nope. I couldn't handle it twenty years ago, but when I went back a few years later (with my head cleared and my priorities straightened out) it was much easier.

All depends on the individual.