2006-12-23 21:45:52 · 4 answers · asked by Live Life 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
In my experience, there very few disadvantages related to going to college. Taking out loans to pay for your education and not having much money to live on, while in school are the only potential disadvantages for some. I think that both of those things are worth it since the benefits of going to college are unlimited.
Try this: Graduate from high school, find a job that pays enough for your to have food and shelter. If you don't like it, find another one. After a while, you'll probably end up in a job/field that you enjoy. *Now pay attention: DO NOT rack up tons of debt while you are working!! This way, once you've found a job/field/professon you enjoy, you can decide if going to college will improve your opportunities/potential promotions/etc. in the field you're interested in.
This way, you get work experience that will allow you to find a field you'd like to work in, you haven't accumulated much debt so if you'd like, you can quit your job and still go to college and you won't be wasting your time there since you didn't go until you knew what you wanted to do.
Finally, some cautionary advice: You may end up LOVING school. I worked for 10 years in accounting and decided to quit my well paying job to get an accounting degree so I could get promoted into management. After a few years of school, I changed my major a few times, ended up in Sociology and am applying to PhD programs. 4 years of school turned into 10! Don't underestimate the power of a college education. :o)
2006-12-24 05:19:38 · answer #1 · answered by thatgirlatstate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some of the advantages are:
You usually get to start out higher on the employment ladder, and will qualify for more jobs. Also, statistically, people with college educations make more money in their lifetimes.
People with higher education usually have higher social status in this country.
It is a good time to explore your interests and abilities and to broaden your mind - makes it more interesting to be inside your own brain for the rest of your life.
It allows you more time to transition from teen to adult, and to explore your identity and social relationships before you are thrust into "real" adult life.
It can be alot of fun. You are with people your own age, and all of you now have much more freedom.
You can be exposed to awesome thinking.
It gives you chances to explore really interesting extra-curricular interests such as sports, studying abroad, etc.
You have access to resources and people that you otherwise would not have.
It is easier to get an education before you take on full adult responsibilities such as marriage and parenting.
It is way better than high school.
Disadvantages:
It is hard work.
It takes alot of time.
It sometimes does not lead to meaningful employment
It can keep you dependent upon parents longer
It can be lonely sometimes
It requires self-initiative
It can be expensive and create debt while starting out
2006-12-23 23:58:11 · answer #2 · answered by curious1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bamma say biggest waste of 16 years he ever did. Bamma say what good 2 masters and a doctorate do him now. Bamma work for Aerospace once upon a time. Bamma scheduled to go on Shuttle. Bamma say last minute he get common cold. Bamma say they force him to stay. Bamma so peed he quit job. Bamma wasn't happy being around those boring eggheads. Bamma glad to get out. Bamma find middle America most interesting of all. Bamma say real people. Bamma say honest hard working people. Bamma say not phony baloneys. Bamma own small diner now. Bamma in small town. Bamma no need to even work. Bamma just like the people. Bamma say they the spice of life. Bamma say pick something that make you happy. Bamma say school or no school. Bamma say it may slow you down. Bamma otta know.
2006-12-23 21:54:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
going to college right after high school: sacrifice then pleasure
not going to college: please then sacrifice
see, if u're going to college, you can have a great life after that, you won't have that much fun while in college but you'll have after it.... just think of it... but it doesn't mean that if u go to college you can guarantee that you'll have a great life after that, it depends....
if you're not going to college, well you'll have fun but not for long, you can't do some things a college graduate can do.... but it doesn't mean that if u didn't go to college you can't be successful..... nothings impossible in this world
2006-12-23 21:52:43 · answer #4 · answered by Ahxel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋