2006-09-25 12:22:42 · 4 answers · asked by Aurred 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
that depends on the student, doesn't it?
i think if you look at student's majors is college, you can decipher their reasoning for being there somewhat.
students who are buisness majors are much more likely to be attending college to make money in the future than someone who is say, an art or literature major.
2006-09-25 12:26:49 · answer #1 · answered by kylexo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it really depends on the person, but most people in college who succeed are at least somewhat interested in their subject. They may want a good paying job, but if they do not have any interest in business for example, they probably won't stick it out and get a degree. Students in the arts will generally make very little money, and do it as a labor of love. That goes for many other fields as well. I majored in anthropology...try getting a good paying job in that field with a BA...it takes a miracle.
2006-09-25 19:32:47 · answer #2 · answered by swangirl22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speaking as a college professor, I can say that I've got students who are motivated by their desire to learn, and others who are motivated by the prospect of making tons of money.
However, in my personal opinion, I feel that more students today are going to school because they realize they'll make more money by doing so. As opposed to years ago, when students went to college to learn more and broaden their horizons. But that's life. We're generally more focused on money today than we were yesterday. And one's status matters more today than it did yesterday.
2006-09-26 07:42:09 · answer #3 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money of course.
Also the college experience is alluring.
If you ask me, i'm in college because i know i'll have a fair amount of financial security and also because its an awesome experience.
2006-09-25 19:25:40 · answer #4 · answered by Kid A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋