Is college worth it?

[deleted] · 2014-04-16T13:52:34+00:00

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mbillion · 2014-04-16T14:06:38+00:00

College is definitely worth it - But I am a mechanical engineer so my quality of life and current wages far outweigh the four wasted years and debt I accrued.

However, if you think you are going to be a psychologist or social worker or something like that then no, no it is not worth it at all

[deleted] · 2014-04-16T12:54:21+00:00

Return on Investment (ROI). Consider it when choosing a major.

KnightsOfArgonia · 2014-04-16T16:28:59+00:00

Depending on what you're studying, the knowledge can take you a long way. The HTML classes I took my first year ended up landing me my first job(s) in the web/tech space.

mr_throwz · 2014-04-16T16:50:24+00:00

If you learn something practical and useful, like a trade, nursing, EMS/paramedic, etcetc - yes.

If you major in Spanish, lol, no.

FortunateBum · 2014-04-16T19:01:11+00:00

No.

[deleted] · 2014-04-16T21:02:58+00:00

Too vague of a question. Depends on your goals and your current education/finances/motivations.

39andNotFine · 2014-04-16T23:08:53+00:00

College is worth it if you get what you want out of it. If you are just going because you "have to" or mommy and daddy made you, then you're gonna have a bad time. If you are passionate about a goal in life and it will help you reach that goal then consider the cost and pay what you can to get what you need to reach your goal. College is only a tool to help you get what you want.

papadop · 2014-04-17T03:10:10+00:00

College in AMERICA is not worth it. Europe, seriously people. The world is bigger than the USA. The tuitions are so much lower and the cost of living is cheaper too, not to mention the experience itself is more enriching and enables travel. The cost difference is also simply enormous compared to the overpriced schools in the US.

Regarding the degree, many schools are every bit as good as what you'll get in an American college. And no, employers (minus certain professions like law/medical) could give not give 2 fucks about what accreditation program your degree was from.

General_Fear · 2014-04-16T21:55:22+00:00

College worth it? It depends.

First, if you want to get a degree. Consider going overseas. College outside America is far cheaper.

Second. if you are a minority or a woman, stick to STEM majors. A Black or Hispanic that tries to compete in the business world with Whites will be at a great disadvantage. It's not impossible, but the cards are stacked against you. In STEM careers you either know, or you don't know. There is no in between.

My story. I am Hispanic, I tried to break into the business world. I could not get anywhere. As a test, I plagiarized some successful guy's resume as my own. Long story short, it never got pasted the phone interview. Then I studies computers. It was the 90's and the doors opened up for me. I had jobs offers galore. Being White will not help you write code. BTW, my friend is White. He did not have a Business major. 2 weeks after he graduated he got a job at a bank. It took me 1 year after graduating to get a job.

So is college worth it? It depends on your major and ethnic background. If you are a White guy you can major in anything. You will probably get a job anywhere. If you are a minority, stick to majors that are skilled based. Where it is what you know that counts.

Title	Is college worth it?
Author	dcbiker
Upvotes	8
Comments	26
Date	April 16, 2014 7:14 AM UTC (12 years ago)
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