Thursday, October 1, 2015

College Education Argument

Pro (Loftus):

  • Some people's financial situations do not allow them to afford a college education, so it does not make sense for them to spend the money on college
  • It can make more sense for someone to join the workforce right away if their family requires it
  • Not everyone who graduates with a college degree uses their degree in their field of study; in this case it is pointless to spend money on that degree
  • highly-praised degrees sometimes have high rates of unemployment (i.e. architecture)
    • the economy can make it difficult
  • Loans on top of a bad economic situation are never a good idea for students
    • work and obtain more money rather than spend money they don't have
  • Going to college delays the time you could have been joining the workforce
  • telling people they need to go to college is sometimes a disservice rather than encouragement
  • You can break through socioeconomic limits
    • if you work hard enough, and you have people skills, anything is possible


Con (Krupowicz):

  • Everyone should go to college
  • the investment is not terribly large if you are smart about where you go
    • can get a Bachelor's degree for an inexpensive amount
  • Much harder to make six figures without a degree
  • Statistically people are stuck in the socioeconomic status in which they are born
    • college education, although it is a risk, it can help someone break out of their poor socioeconomic condition and help the family
  • Going to college teaches diligence, time management, and how to work
  • College teaches essential skills to have before entering the workforce
  • Certain degrees will not always work out
    • needs to be more awareness of how the economy is working
    • should not be educated for one specific career; get a more general degree, work hard, gain connections

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