Is it wrong for someone not to go to college, if they have no idea what they want to do career wise?

Answer 1

No, it isn't wrong. Here is my recommendation of it, and I hope it helps. If you have them (I know some areas don't), go to a community college and work on the general education pre-requisites that all universities have. Most if not all of them will transfer, and they give you a good idea of what other subjects are out there since they all lead to different areas of education. These take about 2 years of your school time up. They are needed for all degrees, and all schools, so you can work on those while you figure it out.

Answer 2

No. There is nothing wrong with that, but the fact is, most people go to college to find out what they want to do career-wise. That is why you don't really have to declare a major until after the first year. College is an experience that I don't think you should miss out on just because you don't know what you want to do. It's just so much fun and you will never experience freedom like that again.

Answer 3

Some people who are in college don't know what they want to do career wise. But no its not wrong it is just that persons decision to go or not

Answer 4

Don't listen to them... Its important to go to college even if its community college. The people who say otherwise obviously never had a real J . O . B or have to pay any bills! Cause jobs nowadays don't pay sh1t... even with a degree you won't get paid that much. If your lucky to score a job paying 35,000 annually which is about $15.00 - 20.00 an hour. which truthfully is only enough to live paycheck to paycheck- if you plan to live in a apartment the rest of your life and die at an early age due to the lack of decent healthcare, and social secruity- I don't know if you guys remember but their privatizing Social security for the rich people who can afford to live in a home untill they past. youi might not care that much about it now... but if you don't hop on the ball you'll regret it 10-15 years down the road. Even community college will set you up for a transfer to a state university- you take basic classes that are mandatory for graduation and pay approx. $3,000.00 a semester which is about $31,000.00 LESS than a state or private institution. Not only that but the future lies in technical jobs- Computer engineering, Software engineering, Information Technologies... etc. everything else you'll pretty much be sitting on your a$$ typing blogs and listening to a bunch of HS kids ***** about the stupid sh1t cause they have nothing better to do with there time. Definitely find something you love and bust your a$$ at it... Thats the key to defining your career. Do as much research as possible and even if you don't like it you can always just switch your major- the last thing you want to do is procrastinate- cause then your more likely to wind up pregnant/geting someone pregnant and not ready to take acare of a baby, or wrapped up in the falacy of parting like its 1999 till you're old wrinkled ugly and spending your last days on earth at Alchoholics Anonymous/ Narcotics Anonymous meetings complaining how you reuined your life cause you didn't go to college and partied your potential away. These are just examples but anything is possible... might as well focus all your energy in something you're passionate about. Good Luck
~cheers

Answer 5

Not wrong necessarily, but not a smart move. The danger is that you end up in a succession of low-paid unfulfilling jobs while you are trying to find out what you want to do. Next thing you know children etc. come into the picture and it all becomes even harder. I would go to college at least gain some kind of accreditation first.

Answer 6

I don't think it is wrong, but I do think you may be limiting your options later in life. However, if you do decide to go to college to pursue a degree later on, make sure you spent the time off from school well. Most universities and colleges don't look down on taking a year off from school to determine your future, as long as you have spent that year doing something meaningful.

If you do not decide to go to college, I would suggest a trade school. My boyfriend's brother did not wish to go to college because of his desire to be a carpenter. Instead of college, he took carpentry classes and now has a steady job.

As long as your choice reflects what you feel is right for you, then it cannot be considered 'wrong.' Good luck in making your decision!

Answer 7

It isn't "wrong" not to go to college, but going to college can expose you to some potential career options you might not identify otherwise. It's interesting to see how many students go to college with a very particular career in mind, only to change their major in a year or two.

Answer 8

Well , going college will be a very plus factor for you in terms of career and growth. College life will help to shape your character and intelligence further.

I personally do not know I want to do even I finished my college many years ago. I earned my degree and a lot of friends and wonderful memories.

I am now entirely doing something different from my course of study. I am earning relatively good money and enjoying what I am doing.

I never, never regret my college life. I am so grateful to my college's professor for imparting their knowledge and experiences to me.

Answer 9

no - i would consider that wise...first you don't waste your money, second you can actually do more damage to your self by taking it half heartedly and getting bad grades....you can all ways go to college later and/or just take the general courses at first, keep in mind though that is partly what college is about - figuring out what you wanna do...that and generally peeps with college do far better than those without...yes (bill gates is an exception)

Answer 10

Not at all. I took a year off after high school and didn't even start college until I was 23. And just look how successful I am!

(in six months I'm getting promoted to full Floor-Mopper instead of Assistant Floor Mopper like I am now)