well its obvious that someone would go to college for specific job traing , but i guess with a four year college you have a very broad education but what is it good for? im trying to see the benefits of taking psychology and sociology classes and knowing more math then i would ever use.
2006-11-15 06:01:06 · 6 answers · asked by autonomous1980 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
It is not so much what you learn by going to college, but the fact that you did it, and that it says something about you. Of course, it will give you the qualifications to apply for many more jobs, but it will also tell employers that you had what it takes to stick with it and to graduate. It says that you wanted to improve yourself.
Employers may believe that college graduates are more likely to be fast learners, to feel better about themselves, to be good workers, to be highly motivated, to be team players, to be able to think more analytically, and to know more about more things in general.
Additionally, from a personal point of view, getting a college degree is a maturing process and broadens ones perspective on life and the world, no matter what courses you do.
So there are a number of reasons to go to college. Why did I go when I went? I was 16 years old and I knew that I had to support myself and find a way to do so relatively quickly. So initially I went for one year, then worked for a year, back to college for another year, etc.
I hope these thoughts help. Best of luck.
2006-11-15 06:10:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
People with less than high school earn an average of $19,700 per year and have an unemployment rate of 7.1% compared to those with a Bachelor's Degree who earn $40,100 per year and have a 1.9% unemployment rate. Professionals average about $71,700 per year and have a 1.3% unemployment rate. Simply put, it is worth the investment to be educated. I am sure a person could do a lot of jobs without these credentials, but you will never be taken seriously in this society.
2006-11-15 14:15:31 · answer #2 · answered by my sign 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You actually have to pay for them to make you do that.
You can go to a training or vocational school if you don't want that part.
I went to college because i thought it would be great fun.
Socially..i thought i would have a great time.
Better to meet a hubby there than at a bar.
The education in sociology and psychology, history etc
changes who you are as a person.
YOu should talk to educated adults and talk to
uneducated adults.
There is probably no difference in how smart they are.
But their education is different.
See which one is what you want for your life.
The other subjects give you perspective on life.
But if you don't like them, switch to trade school.
2006-11-15 14:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went as an adult to make more money in my current field.
I think the overall benefit is to learn how to learn, how to interpret data, how to analyze data, how to understand the way people think, how to appreciate other peoples views.
2006-11-15 14:05:16 · answer #4 · answered by lynn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i went to college in order to acquire knowledege and be ale to conquer the world through education.you cannot be cheated if you are educated and it also prepares someone for the future to come
2006-11-15 14:05:48 · answer #5 · answered by Maro E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didnt want just my high school diploma, and continuing to make min. wage my whole life.
2006-11-15 14:09:17 · answer #6 · answered by ~carmie~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋