Originally posted by Damien M

Well, duh, of course it's worth it.
It's not a guarantee to success or anything but I mean, unless you're content working blue-collar jobs all your life, then...

Originally posted by Auraeolux

Depends on your major. For the most part, it's better than alternatives like no college at all.

Originally posted by SupahBass05

Originally posted by Jennifer

For me, it was.

But it's not for everyone. I literally didn't learn anything in undergrad, lol. It was all just partying and then cramming the night before exams, memorizing the material needed to do well on the exams. Unless you have a goal in mind (like being a doctor, lawyer, engineer, etc - careers that require post-secondary education), the value of a bachelors degree isn't much. Networking and knowing people is much more valuable.

I don't know you at all, but I don't see how someone could be happy moving up to a managers position at a retail store. lol. Pardon the judgement, but that'll be a really embarrassing job when you're 30 years old. You're in high school & you really don't know much yet, so it'd probably be in your best interest to go to college. It's only 4 years and at the least it'll open your mind and change you as a person through the social experiences.

Just don't go to a fancy private school. Go to a state school where the tuition is relatively cheap. I don't know what people are thinking going into 50-100k in debt from undergrad. Setting up for a life of financial failure unless you're planning on being a surgeon.

Originally posted by Mileymore

Yes. College can help you gain contacts that can lead to future jobs.

Originally posted by Tigre

I feel like college not only helps you grow academically, but in your personal life.

A vast majority of the people I know who did not attend college are the same person they were in high school, and to the point that it's a fault. They did not ever really challenge themselves to see if there's something more in life (which there is!)

You make a lot more lifetime friends in college as well.

College doesn't necessarily make you more financially successful, but it gives you more discipline, motivation, and well-roundedness which allows you to flourish no matter what.

Originally posted by Kali.

Unless you are totally business savy and/or have a set plan what to do with your life, then college is necessary to be able to make a decent living.
Just a year and half to go until I get my MA

Originally posted by Cain

Originally posted by Latch

Originally posted by GotSkill

If you don't want to go to college and don't want a job that requires college don't waste your time and money on it. College costs tens of thousands of dollars and years of your life. You have to be sure it's the right thing for you.

Originally posted by Qwerty1234

Can I add my 2cents too!?

If you're happy doing jobs that don't require a college education, I wouldn't go to college.It would offer you more opportunities, but if you don't think you'll want to pursue them anyways, then why bother getting a degree?

Just work at the job you have/want and better yourself as much as you so you can climb the ladder.

P.S Many great businessmen/woman are dropouts/never went to college etc.

Honestly, I just graduated and my education didn't prepare me for ****. I'm just now learning the things that matter by actually doing them.

Goodluck!

Originally posted by Legacy

If you go motivated with a goal in your mind and you're ready to work hard then yes It can give you opportunities and skills. But if you're like me and just go there because you have no idea of what you want to do (here college isn't expensive like in the States..), no it's not.

Originally posted by BabyCantYouSee

Well, yes, if you don't know the right people then you should definitely go to college. Or if you're just an enthusiastic learner.

Originally posted by BabyCantYouSee

This is totally not true. A lot of young adults and teenagers have this kind of mind set, but some of the richest people ever had no post-secondary education.

You can still be filthy rich if you're creative, determined and hard working. But like I said, if you don't know the right people, then college should definitely be a choice to expand your network and increase your knowledge in whatever you want to master in.

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Also, some jobs require taking college.

Originally posted by BabyCantYouSee

Like, my brother's supervisor is making over 500k a year with a bachelor's in music. It just proves that anything is possible if you're hard working, at the right place at the right time, and meet the right people that will bring you far in life.

Originally posted by ❄ Frosty ❄

College, or University for the UK, is only really worth it if you are career determined. I would also recommend it to anyone who wants to expand their social network. I have never been, so I can offer any personal experiences.

Originally posted by Attitude

Originally posted by Hugamari

It depends on your desired profession and your particular skill-set. Obviously if you're going to work in any sort of medical, science, or math-based field, you'd want college experience. However, if your particular goal is more of a creative or talent based profession, then college wouldn't be much of use.

Not exactly on topic, but college is stupidly overpriced in the States, especially for something the school system conditions you for 12 years to believe is needed to have any hope for even a half-way successful future.

Originally posted by Vespertine

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I sometimes regret going to school. But I got accepted to my ~dream school~ and it's what was expected of me, so here I am...



Also can people in this thread stop acting like having a college education is the only or best way to make a good living Though I guess most ATRL gays can't even consider the horrors of manual labor/blue collar jobs.

Originally posted by BudBud

college isnt everything , i know lots of people who have made it w/o a degree (also people who have made it with a degree). at the end of the day its about how you use that degree anyways . to answer your question what you could do is talk to the college career adviser who would know more about this then typical atrlers , or study college part time (like i am currently) .

Originally posted by collin

It really depends.

If you want to learn to do something specifically and you need college for it, obviously yes. If you want the college experience which can be extremely rewarding and helpful in your life in general, then yes.

If you're happy working for money in ways that don't require college, then yes.

It boils down to what you want to do and whether or not you're willing to spend money in certain places

Originally posted by ❄ Frosty ❄

Since 2011 I've been part-time studying with the Open University, for those who are unfamiliar with the Open University (often shortened to OU), it is basically where you complete your degree by home studying. It's beneficial if you wish to work alongside studying, and you only really have to attend tutorials which are optional and exams, which of course is compulsory.

Like I said, I have been doing this for nearly four years now and I finish in possibly 2017. It is pretty scary when you take into consideration the length of time to obtain this degree, however it is more laid back. It is very beneficial for social introverts like myself and those who want to commit to something more practical and earn money in a normal job.

Unfortunately, for me, I believe the degree I am currently doing will not hold any value once completed. And in 2017 I will be 25 so University will be much more intimidating for me than it was when I was 18. So like people have said already, you need to do your homework and research the degree beforehand. I would also looks at job requirements and identify what they want from you. Of course, however, as time progresses things will change and you might find yourself back at square one again. It's a very tricky decision but some time you just got to go with your gut feeling.

Originally posted by warriorsoul

If you like what you're currently doing and the $ is decent then no need to go to college. If later on in life you decide you want to pursue something else that requires a degree then you can enroll. A degree or some sort of certification is a must if you are looking for a more specialized job. I think the smartest thing is to go to college when you are really set on what you would like to do for a career. But then again, some places will hire you as long as you have a degree regardless of you major (my case )

Originally posted by RobynYoBank

It depends what you want to do with your life.