Thursday, October 1, 2015

Fight Club. Should Everyone Attend College?




Pro Arguments:

  • College can be expensive, and some people cannot afford it. 
  • The return on investment may not be positive, making it useless. 
  • Some people will end up in the work force anyways, so going to college is just wasting their time and money. 
  • There are numerous well-paying jobs that do not require a degree. 



Con Arguments:

  • You obtain a degree which strengthens your resume and chance of getting a job. 
  • It has been proven that people who have a degree earn more money then who don't.
  • There is a variety of majors that allow people to customize their educational experience. 
  • College prepares you for the real world, besides educational purposes. For example, it gives you connections and shows you what it is like to live on your own. 


Pro Counter:


  • Some people don't have the necessary skills to make it through college even if they are in a major that interests them. 
  • Some people don't have time for college, especially if they have a job or potentially a family. Also, some people may not know what they want to do with their future, so waiting would be beneficial.  
  • Even though they may potentially earn more money with a degree, the return on investment may not be worth their while. 



Con Counter:


  • The workforce is adapting, where it is highly suggested to have a degree. 
  • Since the economy is in a recession, some people are working in jobs that they are over-qualified for, where they take the jobs of the less educated people, even though the job doesn't require a degree.
  • Even though their is a lot of variability for return on investment, people will usually be able to judge where they will compare with other people.  

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