First, with a college degree, a better life and more opportunities are likely (not guaranteed.) According to the data analysis "Median annual earnings by age and education attainment", graduating college and attaining more education individuals are more likely to make more money almost double than without a college degree. Workers with at least a bachelor’s degree had median annual earnings of $45,500, well over the medians for people with only some college ($30,000) or a high-school diploma ($28,000). Having a college education increases career options and freedoms. They are more prone to sources and marketable than individuals …show more content…
without a college degree. College graduates tend to be more happier compared to individuals who did not attend college.
Second, going to college is when young adults find themselves. In high school, students are more prone to follow the crowd and mold themselves to be other people. In high school, everyone is different and not all students are there for the same reasons. Unlike high school, people are more mature and independent to be who they want to be in college. Everyone in college are there for the same reason-to get a degree and excel in life. Students in college are more serious and determined because of the money they have to spend to seek their degree.
Finally, the college experience. The reality of life is that your high school are not going to be your lifelong friends. People change and you might not share the same interests as your friends in high school, it's apart of life. Attending college is where you find people with similar interests as you, and where you are going to find a set of new friends. Lifelong friendships are usually made in college. Going to college you are exposed to unlimited freedom. Your parents are not there to fuss and critique what you do and how you act. In college you are exposed to parties, Greek life, and living with someone who is a complete stranger to you. In college there are going to be a ton of parties. Parties are a way of mingling with people and having a broad social life. You get to have your own sense of swag in college. There's no dress code, and no one going to be picking on you about your outfit. All college students come to be themselves, so if you prefer to change your style and have blue hair...Rock on ! Being a part of your college choice Greek life, meeting new people, and hearing those drums in the marching band is an experience only college will give you.
Everything has pros and cons and so does college, especially when it comes to finances and tuition.
Yes, college is very expensive. 69% of college students has to take out loans and are in debt. The average college student is about $28,400 in loan debt. According to Consumer Report, if a student drops out, or graduates and is either unemployed or underemployed, it may be next to impossible to to pay back student loans. There are many jobs that does not require a college degree that has a good income. Such as but not limited to; manufacturing sales rep, insurance sales agents and plumbers who all have an average income of about $50,000. The real question to this debate is would you rather have that college experience ,work your dream job and wake up every morning enjoying your career ? Or, would you rather not have that college experience and wake up every morning not enjoying your
career?
Don’t be discourage to attend college because of finances and the fear of loans. Go after your dreams, no matter the cost. Don’t be afraid to take chances and don’t fear change. Life is not about money. Life is about being content. Go for your dreams ! Money can not buy happiness. I don’t want to be stuck plumbing toilets. That profession is not worth $50,000. Therefore, getting a college education is the best decision and route to take.