Some people talk about being in debt others say its one of the best experience in your life? what do you think?
2007-04-30 07:29:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I think it is worthwhile. Even though you will have debt (depends on how much scholarships or loans you have), it is definitely worth the experience; and not to mention the extra possibilities you will have. You will never have to worry about whether the job you applied for will require a degree or not.
Also you'll never be guessing "What if...?" with yourself later in life.
2007-04-30 07:36:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about both?
For the average person these days, attending college means taking on debt. Unfortunately, one now equates a college education merely with getting a better paying job. This isn't always the case. True, you may make more money as a garbage man than as a social worker, but often a college education can lead you down the path to more fulfilling employment - something intangible that cannot always have a dollar amount assigned.
College can be the best experience of your life. It is probably the last time that you will be completely surrounded by a peer group, you don't have the financial pressures of mortgages and children, and you still have the freedom to fail without a spouse nagging you. There is a lot of education to be gleaned from a college experience that is not acquired in the classroom.
Your best bet is to attend a college that you can afford - something that not everyone does. Even if it is not an elite school, you can still make the most of your experience by grabbing the opportunities that are presented, not just coasting along to "get through" your degree.
2007-04-30 07:54:42 · answer #2 · answered by Patti C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what degree you get and what you do with it. If your income is less, you are over 24, you should fill out FAFSA and you might as well get a free ride! I have gone through college without paying anything.
Attend community college for 2 yrs and then move on to a public university to finish your bachelors. If you are smart, you won't accumulate a lot of debt and whatever debt you have can be paid off within couple of years of graduating from college. Good luck!
2007-04-30 07:40:24 · answer #3 · answered by A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best experience of my life.
As for the debt -- the average 25 year old with a college degree maked $20K more than the average 25 year old without a degree -- and the gap grows wider as you age. That extra money payss off the debt -- and then some.
2007-04-30 07:47:31 · answer #4 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it is the "best time of your life" but you will pay for it! That's for sure... Depending on your current goals, i would suggest starting at a community college for the cheap tuition... But make no mistake, it's an "investment" and you will only get out of it what you put in... The military is still a great option... and they will pay for it, award you college credit for AIT and Basic Training... you can go to officer school and start out making 75-100K... look into at least... I've always said, bad decisions are made when options are unknown...
2007-04-30 07:38:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going to University can be one of the best experience in your life, and it could easily run you into debt. Look carefully into financing and possible grants, Financial Aid, and scholarships.
2007-04-30 07:36:13 · answer #6 · answered by Robert S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you recieve a good education which opens many doors into any type of job you wish. all you need is a degree and then you can continue into any field regardless of where you first began. this will help you in the future with job prospects and money for a good lifestlye in life. unless you are more of a hands on person and would prefer to do a trade eg plumming or electrition ect. it is up to you yourself and the kind of person you are.
2007-04-30 07:39:19 · answer #7 · answered by jane 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you enjoy flipping burgers? You need a degree for a good job. Plus, you might enjoy the learning and the rest of the experience. It might be the last time until you retire you have some freedom and few obligations. Enjoy it.
2007-04-30 07:37:57 · answer #8 · answered by merrybodner 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When i was young, i thought it would be interesting, but not something for everybody. Now that i am older, i see it as an absolute must. Although one answer says "toll.. to higher.. jobs..", well, duh! That alone makes it worth while. It is far better to not want those fields and have the ability than to want them and have no way in.
2007-04-30 07:39:37 · answer #9 · answered by Joe B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its a waste of time. Im a senior now and I have not learned anything. Basically you pay the toll so you can cross the bridge to the "good jobs". I should have joined the military.
2007-04-30 07:33:57 · answer #10 · answered by wrf3k 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋