is taking up college education worth it?

Answer 1

Taking up college? You say that like you're taking up knitting!

The education will always benefit you and will do so for the rest of you life and for the others around you.

College is a commitment.
Either do it or don't.
If you do it, give it you're all.

Answer 2

Was my college education worth the cost? Absolutely, yes. My brother, who didn't go to college, only makes about $35k per year. I make SIGNIFICANTLY more than that. Orders of magnitude more than that; and I would not have been eligible for the job I hold without both a bachelors and a masters degree. You've made an assumption in your argument that doesn't hold. You've assumed that it's all about the money. Keep in mind that for many people, it's not about the money. It's about the choice of field they've made, and in what profession they'll be happy and successful. Yes, a plumber earns more than a social worker. But if your dream or desire is to be a social worker, that's not about the money - and you need the degree. Now, is a uni degree the right thing for everyone? Absolutely not. IMO, if you're driven, you'll be successful with or without that degree, and there are great careers out there, specifically in the trades, that don't require a degree. But if you want to be a psychologist rather than a plumber, you need the degree. BTW, I am also a member of Mensa. Being a member of Mensa doesn't give you street cred. It's not something that helps an argument like yours. In fact, bringing it up the way that you did is really kind offputting, as you may have noticed from some of the responses.

Answer 3

it depends on what you want to do. I have a "legitimate" job that pays in the upper middle income, and I have no college degree. It is however a specialized job, and while I've been @ this particular job for the last year, I've been in this industry for the past 10 years If you know what you want to do, and can break into that path w/o the college education then you may do better in the long run. College in this day and age is geared more towards very specialized but PUBLIC Profile type jobs..things like doctor, lawyer, educator come to mind.

good luck on what you decide..
besides having a degree is only half the battle, once you finish the degree you have to go out there and apply yourself to get the job etc..

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Of Course, even if you don't choose your career directly relative to your course of study or degree, there are still many benefits from the experience as well as the education.My biggest regret in my life is that I didn't go to college after high school. Over and Over again I find myself lacking the discipline that I would have needed to follow through to the finish, I often lack basic business
awareness and skills. I write poorly . I only know very basic math.
I am an idiot when it comes to world history and how our government as well as world government work. Because I didn't go I didn't develop friendships or social networks that I would have loved to have through out my lifetime.Those are just the general academics that prepare young people for interacting with professionals as an adult in the workforce, there are the specific studies for whatever interest or passion one has in the area one wants to be involved in the coming decades.True there are those who do very well with never stepping foot in college and even a few that may not complete high school, but why sacrifice a period in your growth where you can have a ball, and study hard (and hopefully won't have to work at the same time)to take a chance that you will be the small percent of those who find a niche that pays off big.Depends on what you want to do with your life , nothing wrong with going for a job that has earning potential , but not a college education investment if you want to raise a few children as a stay at home mom, at least you won't feel bad about not pursuing a career, (maybe). Depends, being a stay at home mom is only a part of the equation, there's the husband who wants the same and can afford to keep you and your children provided for. Keep in mind you may be creative and motivated enough to make a home business but a college education gives you more options and know how.
I feel like I missed a lot, by being so anxious to take on the world (unprepared).At that time I thought I was smart enough to find my way.I did , but it was never enough to hold my interest or fulfill my passions.I hadn't developed the discipline to sit still and put my time in . etc. etc. I watch T.V.and often see things about the college years, and I am sad I can't relate to it. I live in America and there is no one who is denied an education if they really want it, there is always a way.I am in my late 40's and am finally in school, I still struggle with discipline , but am like a sponge, I doubt I will attempt to enter the workforce again as part of a firm, but I am relieved to finally go after what I want, I have always been creative and very lucky in life despite a lack of education, If I had it to do over again, I'd go to school and go for the things I really wanted rather then what my folks wanted or what the trend was, there is no point in going through life not doing something you love and at the same time getting paid for it.Also , education will never hurt you , but a lack of it may.Have fun and go for it.you wont regret it.The future will be upon you before you know it. Way too fast.

Answer 6

Worth what ? Actually, they ( college days )are the best years of your life, where you learn a lot of things, and where you can decide which career path to take. It gives you a very good pointer to your career path, plus the added advantage of making a number of friends from all walks of life. Do go to college, it will really help you in life. All the best.

Answer 7

For this Empty-Nesting Single Retiree .. a survivor of a short disaster of a marriage (to an abusive, violent, true sociopath of an ex), a Long Term Single Parent ...

YES ... getting my UGrad and Grad Degrees was DEFINITELY Worth it .. and that is why I can now relax .. enjoy my pension .. and do what I want to do (and it did pay for the HOME that I live in, the food and everything else that MY children needed, and allowed me to PURCHASE my way out of a hellish disaster of a marriage!).

Answer 8

Depends on what you major in. It is good to major in a specialized field. I have a liberal studies degree and it hasn't done much for me. If you get a specialized degree it is definately worth it. a college graduate will earn about 73 percent more than a high school graduate. according to this article

Answer 9

What do you mean, taking up?

In my opinion, a college education these days is a bare minimum. Unless you are extremely talented in some other area.

Answer 10

Yes, Most definitely. In order to be successful in most careers, you need to go to college. If there is a career you are highly interested in taking up, I suggest you take some college courses.