Should I go to college?

Question

Well, I don't know if I should go or not... It seems like a long way and yeah...

Answer 1

your question isn't very clear here. Go to college. College grads make, on average, $200,000 dollars more than non grads over a lifetime. That's not to say you can't do well for yourself without going to college (look at LeBron James---but you have to be able to play ball)---however, if you have the intellegence, grades, and the means, you shouldn't even consider not going

Answer 2

Are you already graduated high school? Can you get a counselor or careers advisor to show you the latest American statistics for job salaries? Wha do ya mean it's a long way? The nearest college campus? Or the classes involved to graduate? Look, it's your life, and you have to be happy, so if school isn't for you, then unfortunately you are going to be stuck with a job which may or may not pay really great wages and may or may not have insurance and other benefits most people look for when they choose a job or a career.
Yes, it is very true as someone else said, high school grads only make a couple thou a year, while jr. college & state college school grads make at least 25% or more money every year for having the extra education and qualifying for the "better" jobs. University graduates who go into more advanced degree programs get more of a % than junior or college grads. See the trend??? The more education you have the bigger the pay check you can expect from the job you find. Of course, now there are online classes and evening/daytime technical training schools so you can learn almost anything very quickly and still benefit from the specialized education classes that will train you in one career field in about a year-year and a half.

Don't give up on your future just because you THINK it will be difficult! Be brave, be strong and try it. You might find you were wrong to ever be worried about succeeding. And there are so many assistance offices and counselors and the professors (the great majority who are respectable) will help make your goals come true if you find yourself stumbling somewhere along your path. think about it.

Answer 3

Well....The first question you should ask yourself is "Am I willing to wake up at 3 o'clock in the morning with a mad pitbull knawing on the dead hooker that's next to you on the subway bench where you passed out, circled by policemen and nuns weilding sticks and chains while receiving a text message from your ex-girlfriend that she gave you an uncurable venerial disease. That's what happened to me when I went to college. If not then maybe you should explore other routes such as studying to be a monk ( I've always liked those orange robes ) or perhaps NASCAR driver that would be cool. Maybe a beautician who also does nails, that's pretty low impact and you get to meet new people. Whatever, it's up to you, the important thing is that you do things for you not to live up to some societal standard or what your parents think you should do.

Answer 4

I think a college degree is very useful as long you major in something that is likely to get you a good job. Some majors, while great if you want to earn a Ph.D. and become a professor, are not nearly as applicable as others in getting a well-paying job. Generally, the harder the degree is to earn, the more valuable it is in the market place.

If you go to college, you definitely want to go in motivated to earn great grades, b/c a lot of students get themselves in a gigantic hole during their first semester b/c of too much partying, etc.

Have you considered other options, like joining the Army or something to help pay for school and give you time to get serious about school?

Regardless of what you decide, it is very important to have a skill that pays. I know of a lot of plumbers/electricians who make more money than people with graduate degrees just b/c their skills are in such demand. Good luck!

Answer 5

Ask yourself whether you want to be taking the bus to work or driving a good car (not a lemon). Ask yourself if you want to own your own home or rent for the rest of your life. Ask yourself whether you'd like to vacation to the Bahamas or take a trip to your local museum. A good education will pay off in the long run. Trust me. Life is expensive and getting more expensive daily. You need a good education so you can get a good paying job.

Answer 6

Depends, do you want to work your butt off everyday for the rest of your life or would you like to retire someday.

If you don't go to college I'm not saying you won't find a good paying job, you may. But your chances are better if you do go to college!

Answer 7

I don't understand when people don't go to college because of the time. (For example) If your specific career choice is a five year program, and you don't go to college, regardless you'll be five years older only without having the job you want. So I recommend that you do...you'll have a job that you want, you'll be more respected...and lets face it you'll be happy you did. Good luck in whatever you decide to do.

Answer 8

The average 25 year old with a college degree makes $20K more per year than the average 25 year old without a degree. The gap gets larger as they age.

In addition, those with degrees are generally more happy with the work they do than those who did not go to college.

Answer 9

GO!!, if you have the chance; GO!!!, its only 4 short years in a long life!!!

Answer 10

YES! YES! YES!!!!


You'll regret it later!

Please, I beg you, attend college. Even online. Whatever is easiest. I always advise continuing your education. This way your life will always be full of opportunities, not hardships.

Best of luck!