Mmmm. I want to make popcorn with rosemary, truffle oil, and parmesan right now. I know you didn't necessarily mean for those to all be served together, but that sounds SO good.
Yes. Every job I have gotten has been in part possible because of my degree. And later I became a teacher- which requires a degree. My grad advisor's recommendation put me at the top of the stack for the best jobs. I went on full scholarship for undergrad, my employer paid for my first master's, and my husband being a professor made my second masters for teaching free as well. Now I am faced with sending 2 kids, and one has a full scholarship. The other is not an A student, and interested in theater, but he will major in architecture (which he also likes), and do theater on the side. For both, college is expected, so they can make connections, grow up socially in a way HS does not allow, gain independence, make lifelong friends, have skills that will support them, and a degree that will get them the interviews.
MG-STL- I left college with 3 electives to go, for a great job offer. I went back when I had a baby (baby in tow), and finished the undergrad degree 10 years later. It was really hard, but worth it. Do it if you can. And your adult pro behavior will make it easier now, and at the top of the class!
No, I have not tried chocolate chips with sour cream. I will pencil that in on my recipe, and then probably never try it until I realize oh-too-late that I am milk but have sour cream. Thanks!
As more and more people go to college, our jobs go overseas. Do you see the connection? NO ONE in this country wants to be a factory worker sewing buttons on.
The mentality that "College = Good Job" is very deeply embedded in our society. We need to be more realistic...not everyone can be "somebody".
As more and more people go to college, our jobs go overseas. Do you see the connection? NO ONE in this country wants to be a factory worker sewing buttons on.
The mentality that "College = Good Job" is very deeply embedded in our society. We need to be more realistic...not everyone can be "somebody".
t is definitely worth it to go to college. You must be grounded and ready to learn. Give it your all. Don't go if you are not going to be there for the right reasons. There are so many colleges/universities out there today that the options are endless. College shop frugally. For most jobs, a college degree is required, but you can find employers that will hire you based on experience, etc. They are few and far between. On the flip side, I have known college graduates unable to obtain a position in their chosen career field because they had no experience. Preparing for college should include your plans for the future. Research your career field to see if you will be able to obtain employment after graduation or if you will need to obtain experience somewhere. I whole heartedly believe in life-long learning. I have attended several colleges and they just never felt right. The professors/instructors were not helpful or were not teaching me (I wasn't learning). If it is not the right school, find another. I finally found a school that meets my needs and I love it, not to mention I shopped around to find the best bang for my buck! Be prepared for plenty of researching and life goal planning. It will be worth it in the end.
I believe that this would depend upon which career path one chooses. I have attended college twice, the second time of which was to advance my career but initially had chosen a career in the healthcare field. Friends of mine on the other hand attended college for degrees which did not appear to be "in demand" at the time, if ever, and are now attempting to pay back $200.00 - $300.00/ month student loans while making $10.00/ hr in a field NOT of their choice.
Other, often lucky as I will call them, individuals I have known have not attended college and found lucrative (a means to sustain their chosen lifestyle) employment and also do not have the financial burden of paying back loans. It seems to be a toss-up whether or not one needs to attend AND have it pay off in the future. I suggest individuals be certain that they know what it is they would like to achieve and what profession they wich to achieve in prior to attending. College is too costly of a mistake to be changing majors one too many times and taking 6 years to complete a 4 year program due to indecisiveness.
If I want fresh bread, I bake it myself. Sure it takes more planning time, but it's delicious and I know the date it was really baked. It's probably faster to bake bread than it is to go to the supermarket.
I was going to buy some tzatziki today. When I read the label and saw all of the preservatives in it, I decided to buy Greek yogurt and make it myself. If I wanted to go one step further, I could always make the yogurt too. For me this is the best way to guarantee freshness, and taste for that matter.
A qualified yes from me. I don't think there's any black & white single perfect answer to this. The student needs to put in the effort to maximize the opportunity. I think only a few career tracks are worth racking up a whole lot of debt - those where you can't get a job without the degree, and you know you'll make enough more with the degree to pay off the debt. I attended college on a full scholarship. My child had a mix of scholarships, grants, $ from family, and financial aid.
As a person who has a bachelor's degrees and three master's degrees, all paid for out of my own pocket, I definitely believe a college education is worth the investment.
Overall, life income is greater for college educated people. But beyond that, it is all of the other benefits that may not be so tangible. Going to college and beyond teaches a person who to learn and hopefully learn quickly which is an invaluable skill once out in the world of work where required skills are constantly changing.
A college education makes a person wiser and a less gullible person as a consumer and as a citizen.
Education also adds to a person's ability to converse and relate to all kinds of people. That is not only a necessary job skill but a general life skill.
Yes, after some "real world" work experience and seeking cost-minimization. Learning how to study and gaining practice in thinking and communicating is quite valuable, and I found the external discipline and the connection with teachers to be important. I worked my way through school, spending around $20-25K for my bachelor's degree (started with an associate's at a community college, finished the bachelor's at a private school). Being a "part timer" while working full time reduced the costs substantially.
College is always worthwhile because it is a focal point for many other invaluable experiences, much of which becomes more important than the education itself.
College is worth it from many perspectives, but mainly, to work in many industries, a college degree is required. A college degree allows you to get your foot in the door; after that, your results (combined with your social network) will guide your career.
For professional service careers: accountants, lawyers, etc that requires licensing, it is worth it. Outside of that, 95% of degreed folks do not have a job in their field of study. Either what they thought they wanted to do with their life was off the mark, or the job hunting campaign needs an overhaul. Have a Plan A, and a Plan B. If you don't have either, then spending big time money to find out what it is you want in life is a very risky endeavor. Kids are on the Internet all time anyway, they need to spend some of that time researching potential careers. From there, choose a few that you like, then choose the college that meets those needs. A general degree, such as Business Administration, covers the 95% of the field where people end up anyways!
It depends on the degree and career desired. For something that must have the education to back it up, doctor, lawyer, engineer, of course. To be an artist, writer, other creative type, not so much. Check out the requirements of what you want to do before investing.
Having actually paid for all of my degrees. Yes. But that's with ROI taken into consideration.
Nonetheless, college is not for everyone and I wish less parents would foot the bill. Nothing was more annoying than being stuck in a class with kids who obviously would rather be back in the dorm recovering from the night before. If you don't want to be there don't show up. Unlike them, I was paying like $200 a credit hour out of my pocket to attend that lecture. You better believe I showed up to class everyday and did the assignments!
We also love to dissect outfits and do our own fashion critiques. Reading Go Fug Yourself the next day is fun, but I love doing my own snarking.
Also, in regards to popcorn - I cannot recommend flavored popcorn enough. Masala, rosemary, and truffle oil with parmesan are some of my favorite toppings.
I'm currently paying for my daughter. It's worth it to attend for many reasons, but the money doesn't balance out anymore. You have to pick your career carefully. It wouldn't make sense to spend $200k and become a teacher.
It is only worth it if what you do there (the classes you take, the people you meet, etc.) are really worth it in the long run, and you're not just getting a piece of paper out of it.
Absolutely. I'm graduating with a BA in May and have found the experience to be extremely valuable. I've learned so much both in the classroom and out. The student work experience that has been available to me these past 4 years has been incredible.
However, I'm also going to be graduating debt free. Anywhere between 12-18 credits is the same amount of tuition - so I was taking on the high end this whole time to decrease my cost/credit which has allowed me to ultimately pay less. I've also been working about 25-30 hours per week on top of those classes and 50-60 hours per week in the summers. Those, combined with help from my parents, has allowed me to graduate with no loans. Other than a few, I've really enjoyed my classes and have loved my jobs, so it hasn't been too bad. :)
Mmmm. I want to make popcorn with rosemary, truffle oil, and parmesan right now. I know you didn't necessarily mean for those to all be served together, but that sounds SO good.
Yes. Every job I have gotten has been in part possible because of my degree. And later I became a teacher- which requires a degree. My grad advisor's recommendation put me at the top of the stack for the best jobs. I went on full scholarship for undergrad, my employer paid for my first master's, and my husband being a professor made my second masters for teaching free as well. Now I am faced with sending 2 kids, and one has a full scholarship. The other is not an A student, and interested in theater, but he will major in architecture (which he also likes), and do theater on the side. For both, college is expected, so they can make connections, grow up socially in a way HS does not allow, gain independence, make lifelong friends, have skills that will support them, and a degree that will get them the interviews.
MG-STL- I left college with 3 electives to go, for a great job offer. I went back when I had a baby (baby in tow), and finished the undergrad degree 10 years later. It was really hard, but worth it. Do it if you can. And your adult pro behavior will make it easier now, and at the top of the class!
No, I have not tried chocolate chips with sour cream. I will pencil that in on my recipe, and then probably never try it until I realize oh-too-late that I am milk but have sour cream. Thanks!
Yes it is worth it to go at least i wish i would have gone i would be alot better off than i am now.
As more and more people go to college, our jobs go overseas. Do you see the connection? NO ONE in this country wants to be a factory worker sewing buttons on.
The mentality that "College = Good Job" is very deeply embedded in our society. We need to be more realistic...not everyone can be "somebody".
As more and more people go to college, our jobs go overseas. Do you see the connection? NO ONE in this country wants to be a factory worker sewing buttons on.
The mentality that "College = Good Job" is very deeply embedded in our society. We need to be more realistic...not everyone can be "somebody".
t is definitely worth it to go to college. You must be grounded and ready to learn. Give it your all. Don't go if you are not going to be there for the right reasons. There are so many colleges/universities out there today that the options are endless. College shop frugally. For most jobs, a college degree is required, but you can find employers that will hire you based on experience, etc. They are few and far between. On the flip side, I have known college graduates unable to obtain a position in their chosen career field because they had no experience. Preparing for college should include your plans for the future. Research your career field to see if you will be able to obtain employment after graduation or if you will need to obtain experience somewhere. I whole heartedly believe in life-long learning. I have attended several colleges and they just never felt right. The professors/instructors were not helpful or were not teaching me (I wasn't learning). If it is not the right school, find another. I finally found a school that meets my needs and I love it, not to mention I shopped around to find the best bang for my buck! Be prepared for plenty of researching and life goal planning. It will be worth it in the end.
I believe that this would depend upon which career path one chooses. I have attended college twice, the second time of which was to advance my career but initially had chosen a career in the healthcare field. Friends of mine on the other hand attended college for degrees which did not appear to be "in demand" at the time, if ever, and are now attempting to pay back $200.00 - $300.00/ month student loans while making $10.00/ hr in a field NOT of their choice.
Other, often lucky as I will call them, individuals I have known have not attended college and found lucrative (a means to sustain their chosen lifestyle) employment and also do not have the financial burden of paying back loans. It seems to be a toss-up whether or not one needs to attend AND have it pay off in the future. I suggest individuals be certain that they know what it is they would like to achieve and what profession they wich to achieve in prior to attending. College is too costly of a mistake to be changing majors one too many times and taking 6 years to complete a 4 year program due to indecisiveness.
If I want fresh bread, I bake it myself. Sure it takes more planning time, but it's delicious and I know the date it was really baked. It's probably faster to bake bread than it is to go to the supermarket.
I was going to buy some tzatziki today. When I read the label and saw all of the preservatives in it, I decided to buy Greek yogurt and make it myself. If I wanted to go one step further, I could always make the yogurt too. For me this is the best way to guarantee freshness, and taste for that matter.
A qualified yes from me. I don't think there's any black & white single perfect answer to this. The student needs to put in the effort to maximize the opportunity. I think only a few career tracks are worth racking up a whole lot of debt - those where you can't get a job without the degree, and you know you'll make enough more with the degree to pay off the debt. I attended college on a full scholarship. My child had a mix of scholarships, grants, $ from family, and financial aid.
As a person who has a bachelor's degrees and three master's degrees, all paid for out of my own pocket, I definitely believe a college education is worth the investment.
Overall, life income is greater for college educated people. But beyond that, it is all of the other benefits that may not be so tangible. Going to college and beyond teaches a person who to learn and hopefully learn quickly which is an invaluable skill once out in the world of work where required skills are constantly changing.
A college education makes a person wiser and a less gullible person as a consumer and as a citizen.
Education also adds to a person's ability to converse and relate to all kinds of people. That is not only a necessary job skill but a general life skill.
Yes, after some "real world" work experience and seeking cost-minimization. Learning how to study and gaining practice in thinking and communicating is quite valuable, and I found the external discipline and the connection with teachers to be important. I worked my way through school, spending around $20-25K for my bachelor's degree (started with an associate's at a community college, finished the bachelor's at a private school). Being a "part timer" while working full time reduced the costs substantially.
i definitely think so. education aside, it's a good experience to learn how to be independent for some kids nowadays!
College is always worthwhile because it is a focal point for many other invaluable experiences, much of which becomes more important than the education itself.
College is worth it from many perspectives, but mainly, to work in many industries, a college degree is required. A college degree allows you to get your foot in the door; after that, your results (combined with your social network) will guide your career.
College is worth it in many instances, but sometimes it winds up being a little more than a training program.
For professional service careers: accountants, lawyers, etc that requires licensing, it is worth it. Outside of that, 95% of degreed folks do not have a job in their field of study. Either what they thought they wanted to do with their life was off the mark, or the job hunting campaign needs an overhaul. Have a Plan A, and a Plan B. If you don't have either, then spending big time money to find out what it is you want in life is a very risky endeavor. Kids are on the Internet all time anyway, they need to spend some of that time researching potential careers. From there, choose a few that you like, then choose the college that meets those needs. A general degree, such as Business Administration, covers the 95% of the field where people end up anyways!
It depends on the degree and career desired. For something that must have the education to back it up, doctor, lawyer, engineer, of course. To be an artist, writer, other creative type, not so much. Check out the requirements of what you want to do before investing.
Having actually paid for all of my degrees. Yes. But that's with ROI taken into consideration.
Nonetheless, college is not for everyone and I wish less parents would foot the bill. Nothing was more annoying than being stuck in a class with kids who obviously would rather be back in the dorm recovering from the night before. If you don't want to be there don't show up. Unlike them, I was paying like $200 a credit hour out of my pocket to attend that lecture. You better believe I showed up to class everyday and did the assignments!
I think it is definitely worth it in order to learn more about oneself and others, as well as the specific and general knowledge gained .
We also love to dissect outfits and do our own fashion critiques. Reading Go Fug Yourself the next day is fun, but I love doing my own snarking.
Also, in regards to popcorn - I cannot recommend flavored popcorn enough. Masala, rosemary, and truffle oil with parmesan are some of my favorite toppings.
I'm currently paying for my daughter. It's worth it to attend for many reasons, but the money doesn't balance out anymore. You have to pick your career carefully. It wouldn't make sense to spend $200k and become a teacher.
It is only worth it if what you do there (the classes you take, the people you meet, etc.) are really worth it in the long run, and you're not just getting a piece of paper out of it.
Absolutely. I'm graduating with a BA in May and have found the experience to be extremely valuable. I've learned so much both in the classroom and out. The student work experience that has been available to me these past 4 years has been incredible.
However, I'm also going to be graduating debt free. Anywhere between 12-18 credits is the same amount of tuition - so I was taking on the high end this whole time to decrease my cost/credit which has allowed me to ultimately pay less. I've also been working about 25-30 hours per week on top of those classes and 50-60 hours per week in the summers. Those, combined with help from my parents, has allowed me to graduate with no loans. Other than a few, I've really enjoyed my classes and have loved my jobs, so it hasn't been too bad. :)
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