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Post by starlightgirl on Feb 2, 2012 18:55:28 GMT -6
Hey everybody,
I'm starting a community college course this month as I stated in one of my other threads. I was wondering what everyone thinks about a traditional four year college.
Personally, I think it's just another way to get yourself trapped knee deep in debt. The only reason why I say this is because a lot of private colleges offer courses in jobs that are basically non existent in this economy. It's mainly because a lot of these jobs have gone overseas to countries like China. So, do you think that college nowadays is nothing more than a debt factory?
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Post by sphenapse on Jun 12, 2012 21:28:54 GMT -6
A college degree is really what you make of it. College can be a great opportunity to learn about a field, and get hands on experience through internships. But going just for the piece of paper can leave you with massive debt and no guaranteed income to pay it off.
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Post by tigerlily on Jun 14, 2012 22:45:19 GMT -6
College can definitely be a waste of money and time depending on a person’s major and goals. I know many people who have gone only to graduate in debt and be forced to take a $12/hour job in a call center. Choosing a major wisely is extremely important.
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Post by annofin on Jun 17, 2012 21:29:49 GMT -6
College can provide an excellent opportunity for you to enhance your knowledge in any area that you are interested in. In my past experiences, I have also found that college can give you valuable experiences that allow you to see if the selected career path is right for you.
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Post by mrpeterson931 on Jun 18, 2012 10:38:14 GMT -6
College is an excellent way to prepare for the job market. It's important to decide what you want to do with your life so that you don't waste time and money. Furthermore, good grades in high school can lead to scholarships or grants that can be very helpful.
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Post by mohicanblue on Jun 19, 2012 4:09:10 GMT -6
I'm in college myself for what I think is a late career change, but I wish I did it sooner. I think you have to do a ton a research before choosing any school, don't be quick to dismiss universities. My school is a 4 year university that's one of the highest rated media arts schools in the US. It also cost way less than a certain other private college I briefly attended.
I wish I'd done it sooner sounds better than I wish I did it sooner.
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Post by thesilentpen on Jul 16, 2012 20:45:56 GMT -6
In about a month I will be entering my sophomore year in college. I go to a state owned university roughly 2 hours away from home. For me, it's perfect! Community college was always an option. However, driving 45 minutes to & from the location would be a real pain.
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Post by writingjay on Aug 7, 2012 14:26:58 GMT -6
While there is a good education to be had at some community colleges, others attract so many students who want to just pay lip service to getting an education. Find a college that delivers what you are looking in the way of real value.
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Post by changela on Oct 5, 2012 23:42:30 GMT -6
I don't believe so. College is very important if you know what degree is truly needed in an economy. For istance, the Philippines has a lot of nursing graduates but they go unemployed right after college because the jobs available are not suited for their degrees. In the same way, you must choose your degree wisely. I would suggest a degree an accounting though.
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Post by baileysm01 on Nov 30, 2012 2:42:55 GMT -6
I am personally a full time college student at a 4 year institution. I don't think that a degree is worthless, but it definitely can be very expensive. I feel that if you put the time and effort into something that you feel very dedicated to, it will be useful whether it takes 2 years or 4.
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Post by dbersales on Feb 11, 2013 8:04:48 GMT -6
In a country that highly values a college diploma, one would be hard-pressed not to strive to finish a four-year college course. While I myself wasn't that impressed with this college education thing, still, family and peer pressure drove me to finish my degree, just to get them off my back. Looking back, however, I can say that finishing a college degree isn't that bad after all. Maybe I was just a bit allergic to schooling back then.
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