It seems like to me that we pay thousands upon thousands of dollars just for books that are cheaper else where, because when you think about it what do you learn in college that you couldnt learn on your own.
2007-01-08 13:35:48 · 10 answers · asked by The Chief 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
But the degree shows that you can committ to finishing what you started. And the manager's who are the hiring authority went through getting their degree's, so it trickles down.....
2007-01-08 13:40:53 · answer #1 · answered by Joe S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unfortunately, college was a waste of money for me. I spent thousands of dollars over nine years, going first full-time then part-time trying to decide what I wanted to do with my life. And I ended up taking enough credits in college to technically earn a master's degree, but they were all elective courses while I searched out different venues. So now I have no degree at all. Education is NEVER a waste; a person develops the ability to appreciate life on many more levels if he or she is better-educated. However, college and education are not always the same thing. Many of the experiences I had in college that helped define who I am were not directly related to the classes I took. While I am glad that I went away to college, I wish I would have realized that the answers for me weren't at the university, and that it was okay for me not to know what I wanted to do. If you know what you want to do, and the education required to accomplish it, go for it, and do it all the way, to the best of your ability. But if you don't know, don't feel obligated to stay in school while you search. I wish I would have known that. I dropped probably 40 grand on my education, with no degree to show for it. Yet, I'm happy in my life. And a great many people I know with degrees are now stuck doing that one thing that they don't even enjoy because they can't have that degree and then go take a lower-paying job. I don't have that stress in my life. Of course, I don't have a great deal of money either. Too bad I didn't just keep the $40,000. I would at least have been able to put a down payment on a house and almost have it paid off by now. But, it's a personal choice. For me, it was maybe a waste. For someone else, it may not be a good choice to not go.
2007-01-08 14:10:22 · answer #2 · answered by MissNeen 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You could learn it on your own, but it may take more time and more more brains.
The whole point is that professors are well-read and knowledgeable and can funnel the information to you in progressive "bites." Even better, if they've worked in a field you're interested in, they can relate their first-hand experiences and help to motivate you or steer you away from investing a lot of time into learning that particular trade. Finally, they can translate higher-level, current events in their particular field into a way that you can understand at the novice level.
And I'm sure there is a lot more to say about your role in the significance of professors, but I'll leave it there for now.
2007-01-08 14:22:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I feel that way too- especially since 70% of people end up employed in a totally different field than their major. And you're right- to a certain extent college students, especially the poorer ones, are being exploited. Like gas and healthcare, they know you need education, so they hike up the price to make lots of profit. Eventually it will be up to us students to say "we refuse to pay this much for education" by going to cheaper public colleges and thumbing our noses at the so-called "Ivy League", and paying for books online ratehr than through the bookstore. Maybe then, they'll get the message.
2007-01-08 13:48:53 · answer #4 · answered by cookiesrme 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is true that there are some high paying jobs out there that don't require a college degree, but in many cases they are hard to excel at and often require a lot of luck. With a college degree you are granted more safety and have a better chance at a comfortable life.
2007-01-08 14:07:40 · answer #5 · answered by Hon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if you learn nothing out of college you wouldn't have otherwise (highly unlikely), you are still signalling to potential employers your drive and abilities. If you think of it as one long test, and not just the education you receive, the answer is a clear no.
2007-01-08 13:42:16 · answer #6 · answered by Jamie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the person. Most everyone learned something in college, even if they did not graduate.
2007-01-09 13:49:19 · answer #7 · answered by nikirr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No .... acquiring more info/knowledge with higher education is NEVER a waste. Knowledge (and $ ) can be part of the power for successful living
2007-01-08 13:45:17 · answer #8 · answered by PikC 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not really if you were to be a surgeon ,you need to go to school because when your born your not like "oh now i have to do open heart surgery" hey if you were having surgery wouldnt you want a trained surgeon?
2007-01-08 13:44:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it is not
no you can't
2007-01-08 13:40:38 · answer #10 · answered by princton_girl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋