The value of obtaining a college degree in Modern Society As opposed to previous generations in the past‚ the amount of high-paying jobs that don’t require a college degree have plummeted significantly. This is because America has transformed from an economy based on labor and manufacturing to an economy based more upon knowledge and information. Now‚ even most medium income salary jobs require some sort of college degree. After high school‚ many students get caught up in the increased amount of
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the answer‚ “College.” Now with that said‚ ask them‚ “Why will you be attending college?” Some may answer because they want to extend their education further or so they are able to achieve a higher paying occupation. Others may respond with “Because my parents did‚ so I am.” In Souls Without Longing‚ Robert C. Bartlett argues that attending college is part of the “American Dream;” whereas in Degrees Widen the Gap‚ Stuart Tannock implies that a majority of the students attend college because they
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Reasons for attending college There has been a lot of argue about whether or not it is worth getting a four year college degree.While it can greatly increase your chances to getting a high salary job after graduation‚ that is not always the case. However‚ there are many important reasons a young person should consider going to college. First‚sometimes people just need a fresh start in life. they need to put away their old habits‚ and become the person they were meant to be. That may sound cheesy
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a section that everyone are preparing for since they born. In college everyone is searching for something that can lead them to the right track.College is a place to let students have prepare before going to the professional working situation For a lot of people in the world college is a place that can get a lot of knowledge and become the person that they are dreaming about it. However‚ it isn’t easy to become successful in the college become there will be so many temptation around‚ but If we plan
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My Reasons for Pursuing a Graduate Degree Kenika M. Carter Each individual has his own reason for pursuing a graduate degree. Professionally‚ a graduate degree shows that the person has the motivation‚ ambition‚ and dedication to improve and thus strive to obtain a position in which he/she can apply and expand his knowledge base. Many perceive a graduate degree as a status symbol‚ an opportunity for advancement‚ or even a cause for more money. The choice to seek additional education after investing
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family‚ and career. Dreams: Small business owner and financial stability Goals: Degree‚ house‚ and debt-free Inspirations: My family Plan: Discipline‚ focus‚ and determination Reasons: I want to be an example to my kids‚ I want to grow personally‚ and I want financial stability for my family. Rationalization: being a mother of four with a high school diploma and some college education doesn’t feel satisfying. Reasons INTRO 1. Life can be very stressful‚ especially with the physical‚ emotional‚ and
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people may say that college is not worth for you because it will consume your time and your money‚ but that is not the case. The case is that college will waste some people’s time and money‚ but besides it will earn you back more money than a high school diploma and a trades skill diploma. Therefore‚ with a bachelor’s degree you will get paid close to $1‚000 and with no degree‚ you will get paid close to $700. Also‚ a college degree will make you more money than a no degree/high school diploma
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people saying college degrees are overrated‚ and that they are more expensive than they are worth. They believe degrees are not necessary anymore for one to have financial and economical security. Has the price of college gone up? Yes. It is called inflation. In comparison‚ the price of gold has more than doubled in the past ten years. (goldprice.org) Also‚ according to supply and demand‚ as the demand for an item increases so does the price. Taking that into mind‚ college degrees are at
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Dr. Coyle English 101 October 8‚ 2014 Is a College Degree Worth the Money? Enrolling in college opens up the door for you to receive a higher education in pursuit of a good job and brighter future. Gaining acceptance into college comes with many things‚ including an insurmountable amount of debt that will most likely take years after completion of a degree to pay off. With this debt‚ though‚ comes the fond memories often made during the career of a college student. Many believe that the only way to
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English Comp. 1 Staub 26 August 2014 Reasons To Go To College Three reasons to go to college are to meet new people‚ to learn responsibility‚ and to prepare for a career. There are many reasons to go to college. Some people want to further their education and create a better future for them. A college education secures our future. The number of employment opportunities is greater and statistics reveal that most leaders are college graduates. If a person has a college education‚ you will make more money
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