Samantha
In the opinion of many adult professionals, would you say the cost of college is worth the reward?
College has always been a given in my life. It wasn't a question on whether or not I was going, because everyone knew I was. Now that it's becoming a reality, and college is just around the corner, the cost of college is scaring me. No one in my family has ever been to college, so I just wanted your opinion on whether or not the cost of college is worth it? If it is, any suggestions on how to successfully pay for my college education? #college #professional #money #scholarships #college-graduate
3 answers
Robert Cross
Robert’s Answer
It can be, but YOU have to make it be worth it. I had a teacher in middle school/jr high who said that the purpose of college is to learn how to learn. You will learn many subjects and some may not seem relevant. But if you look at each course and each semester in college as an opportunity to broaden your perspective on the world and your unique ability to make a difference... and if you persevere through the hard classes and the times you feel like you'd rather not be there, you will not only earn a college degree but you'll learn a lot about yourself. And then with that degree, knowledge base, attitude of learning, and understanding of yourself you will be in a good position to contribute and earn an income.
Approach college with a desire to learn and find your personal platform to make the world a better place. Do what's meaningful to you and the money will follow.
Nicole Baillie
Nicole’s Answer
The one addition I would make to your awesome question and the answers provided...in my case **the cost of my degree** was worth it because, having graduated from college many, many years ago, there are still some things that I learned in college that I still use.
There is a balance that can be found between the area of study and the "brand" of the school that you are graduating from. Finding that balance can be tricky. Admittedly, all of my studies and all of the jobs I have had since I graduated from college have been in the area of technology, engineering and programming. I believe that these areas have helped me grow professionally and that would have been the case, regardless of the college I graduated from, primarily because of the demand for individuals with these types of skill sets. The challenges like keeping a fresh set of skills, learning new programming languages and the rewards like working in collaboration with others and having successful project outcomes...well, there is a balance there too. Each person can and should take the time to identify what balance works for them.
Hope you find this answer helpful. Best of luck to you!
Ken Simmons
Ken’s Answer
Hi Samantha!
The cost of college may be worth the cost if you do not spend more than necessary to achieve it. Too many people spend way too much on an education and thus end up with huge student loan debt. That is not necessary.
An education is like anything else, you need to keep your eye on the dollar and spend as little as possible to increase the value.
Best of luck.