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Is College Worth It?

Is College Worth It?

  • Yes

    Votes: 4 66.7%

  • No

    Votes: 2 33.3%
  • Total voters
    6
Kandy Pants said:
I can't move to Canada. Unless that applies to online schools there.
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there r online schools based in reputable universities in europe that u can get a degree from for like 5-7k a yr. u wldn't get it back via state reimbursement programs tho.
 
college is great,

it just costs too much, it's vastly overcharged...tir profit margin is way too high...especially university that have sports teams...

even at an ivy league school tuition should be like 50k for all four years top.....like at the highest level....

there's no way nigaz should be in over 100k of debt before graduating with only a bachelor's


that's fucking insane...

for the price? no it's 100% not worth the price they attach to it....

the experience is awesome, the learning atmosphere is great... the direction it can send you in life is extremely beneficial.....but the price if fucking retarded
 
King Du said:
college is great,

it just costs too much, it's vastly overcharged...tir profit margin is way too high...especially university that have sports teams...

even at an ivy league school tuition should be like 50k for all four years top.....like at the highest level....

there's no way nigaz should be in over 100k of debt before graduating with only a bachelor's


that's fucking insane...

for the price? no it's 100% not worth the price they attach to it....

the experience is awesome, the learning atmosphere is great... the direction it can send you in life is extremely beneficial.....but the price if fucking retarded
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the Ivies cover full costs for students whose family income is below a certain threshold. at Princeton it's 100k, at Brown I think it's much less.

the ridiculous amount they charge middle n upper income households, offsets the fees for low income students.

that said, the charges r unnecessary cuz if u look @ very similar universities abroad, they operate on relatively low ass fees.
 
Kandy Pants said:
I'm at Ashford University currently. I'm afraid to switch schools in fear of losing more credits.
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I feel you. Maybe it'll work out for you in the end though. If the district you work for pays based on credits then taking more classes may work out for you. A teacher I worked with last year was pissed cause she had her Master's but another teacher only had her bachelor's and made more money just because they pay by the unit here and she had more units because she was in school so long. Like I have 90 something already and I'd have to do 60 more for my bachelor's so in the end of have about 150 even though I only need 120. I'll get paid for those extra classes here, but it depends. I'd check into it where you live :)
 
And student loans suck but if you pay them off it really helps your credit. I started paying mk e off and my credit went up 5 points in a month. It helps in a way. As long g as you pay or keep it in forbearance, basically as long as you don't default you're good.
 
EleanorDeWitt said:
I feel you. Maybe it'll work out for you in the end though. If the district you work for pays based on credits then taking more classes may work out for you. A teacher I worked with last year was pissed cause she had her Master's but another teacher only had her bachelor's and made more money just because they pay by the unit here and she had more units because she was in school so long. Like I have 90 something already and I'd have to do 60 more for my bachelor's so in the end of have about 150 even though I only need 120. I'll get paid for those extra classes here, but it depends. I'd check into it where you live :)
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I will do this!
 
Whiskas said:
Well, the way our society is currently set up, if one is book smart and looks for a professional job then higher education aka college is likely the best way to achieve it. I know because I am one of them. But I also know my limits.

Most modern societies are built on law and order and preset pathways, e.g. college, to success. In order to participate well in these preset pathways, a certain degree of conformity and submission is required.

But here I am talking about those who are more than book smart, who also have visions, ambitions, are self directed and motivated, unusually resourceful and creativitive, and sadly most likely do not conform and submit well, therefore do not fit in or thrive in a school environment. Some of these personalities, if given the right opportunity could become leaders of societies that bring more positive changes. But if they are truly extraordinary they more often than no will have to find their own unique path to success.


Eta: yes self employment is definitely one of the possibilities.
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I definitely understand.

Thank you so much for this btw
 
I mean for a person like me I need college.

Im a very intelligent person---- Im naturally curious, I read a lot, I study, I ask questions, I know I can learn from anybody....but Im also very lazy and easily distracted.

My life (social) is all over the place....

College gives me stability. Its the only thing that is constant in my life.
 
Right now, I feel like you're made to believe you need an exceptional college education to get a decent income, but then you gotta work your ass off to pay all your college debts. If you're lucky, it's already hard enough when you meet the educational requirements, but not the experience or have the experience, but not the education for a position you're interested in. Lol...it's frustrating, ya know? That's why I expressed my opinion of college being a scam.

Contrary to that, I do think it's necessary for certain careers.
 
Blactivity said:
Right now, I feel like you're made to believe you need an exceptional college education to get a decent income, but then you gotta work your ass off to pay all your college debts. If you're lucky, it's already hard enough when you meet the educational requirements, but not the experience or have the experience, but not the education. Lol...it's frustrating, ya know? That's why I expressed my opinion of college being a scam.

Contrary to that, I do think it's necessary for certain careers.
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Like I always tell people: Do something you really like and hopefully it pays the rent. As far as I’m concerned, that’s success.
 
Race Jones said:
Like I always tell people: Do something you really like and hopefully it pays the rent. As far as I’m concerned, that’s success.
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I did the opposite and I truly regret it. I wish I had someone there to encourage me, a lil bit more drive, and the knowledge I have today. Ignorance really isn't bliss, in this case.
 
For what i want to work in its a need. History needs credentials. But i do think everybody needs some form of education after high school.
 
A little of both i think most secure jobs want some sort of post secondary school. And learning more is always fun
 
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