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What will attending college help with in the future?
I am a Senior in high school
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Mary’s Answer
Hi Patrick,
It all depends on what type of work you want to do. If you would like to be what's known as a knowledge worker (often business professionals), many times a college degree is a prerequisite to even be considered. If you want to be a lawyer, doctor, therapist, or researcher, you will need an advanced degree as well. Sometimes even if a degree is not required for a position, hiring managers want to know that you were willing to commit to something and follow though - which you can demonstrate by pursuing and obtaining a college education.
In addition to career considerations, though, going to college is a great way to meet people who have similar interests (and sometimes become life-long friends), stretch and challenge your ways of thinking and have experiences that are different from your family of origin. It can also help you determine what type of work you'd like to do.
It all depends on what type of work you want to do. If you would like to be what's known as a knowledge worker (often business professionals), many times a college degree is a prerequisite to even be considered. If you want to be a lawyer, doctor, therapist, or researcher, you will need an advanced degree as well. Sometimes even if a degree is not required for a position, hiring managers want to know that you were willing to commit to something and follow though - which you can demonstrate by pursuing and obtaining a college education.
In addition to career considerations, though, going to college is a great way to meet people who have similar interests (and sometimes become life-long friends), stretch and challenge your ways of thinking and have experiences that are different from your family of origin. It can also help you determine what type of work you'd like to do.
Thank you, Mary for the advice.
Patrick
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Namrata’s Answer
Hello Patrick,
This a very interesting question as I think people have different opinions on this particular topic. But as a college and post grad student I can assure you that attending college will really help building your future. The exposure you get not only in theoretical knowledge but also the practical ones is highly recommended before you join work. I understand that we learn everyday in our jobs but let me tell you the amount of struggle will be totally different if you are coming from a college. You would have an idea on how to tackle and approach a problem as you would have definitely gone through some similar kind during your college courses and assignments.
You will have broader knowledge on any subject you would like to pursue late in your life if you build your initials strong with a college degree.
Hope this helps you.
This a very interesting question as I think people have different opinions on this particular topic. But as a college and post grad student I can assure you that attending college will really help building your future. The exposure you get not only in theoretical knowledge but also the practical ones is highly recommended before you join work. I understand that we learn everyday in our jobs but let me tell you the amount of struggle will be totally different if you are coming from a college. You would have an idea on how to tackle and approach a problem as you would have definitely gone through some similar kind during your college courses and assignments.
You will have broader knowledge on any subject you would like to pursue late in your life if you build your initials strong with a college degree.
Hope this helps you.
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Jessica’s Answer
Getting a degree will help you qualify for a lot more jobs in the corporate world. Often jobs have specific degree requirements or they require you to have a certain amount of professional experience in that field in lieu of a degree, but often, it's hard to even get entry-level if you don't have a degree. I find that to be the greatest benefit of a degree, specifically a Bachelor's.
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. A lot of students have the same questions.
Below are my sharing :
1. II can acquire the knowledge for my future career development in the college
2. In the college, it trains the student critical thinking and analysis skills and encourage students self learning. These skills are essential for your future career
3. There are different extra curricular activities you can join and you can also involves organizing different events. This is valuable experience.
4. You can establish network of students in the same faculty and different faculties. This will be your future asset
College days is one of the most enjoyable period and possess a lot of memorable moment. I strongly recommend you to attend the college.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Below are my sharing :
1. II can acquire the knowledge for my future career development in the college
2. In the college, it trains the student critical thinking and analysis skills and encourage students self learning. These skills are essential for your future career
3. There are different extra curricular activities you can join and you can also involves organizing different events. This is valuable experience.
4. You can establish network of students in the same faculty and different faculties. This will be your future asset
College days is one of the most enjoyable period and possess a lot of memorable moment. I strongly recommend you to attend the college.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
I appreciate you taking the time to answer this.
Patrick
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Karen’s Answer
HI Patrick,
That is such a great question and something that we talk about a lot in the workplace. Attending college can bring a lot of value to your life as a whole.
1. It helps you to expand your knowledge base for the area you are studying and therefore supports your career development.
2. You have the opportunity to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities that help you to network with others, through those interactions you can knowledge share, make new connections and support your school.
3. For some the overall experience of leaving home & gaining some independence in itself is a learning experience.
4. Depending on the career path you are looking at a degree is required and/or preferred. This also can at times be something that companies are looking for when making hiring decisions.
With that all taken into account, don't make a decision to go to school, to just go to school. Ensure you have a passion, a goal and that the school you choose fits in to your long term goals.
Best of luck!
That is such a great question and something that we talk about a lot in the workplace. Attending college can bring a lot of value to your life as a whole.
1. It helps you to expand your knowledge base for the area you are studying and therefore supports your career development.
2. You have the opportunity to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities that help you to network with others, through those interactions you can knowledge share, make new connections and support your school.
3. For some the overall experience of leaving home & gaining some independence in itself is a learning experience.
4. Depending on the career path you are looking at a degree is required and/or preferred. This also can at times be something that companies are looking for when making hiring decisions.
With that all taken into account, don't make a decision to go to school, to just go to school. Ensure you have a passion, a goal and that the school you choose fits in to your long term goals.
Best of luck!
Thank you for taking the time to help.
Patrick
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Megan’s Answer
It will definitely help you get a job. Having a degree already gives you an advantage. Tons of jobs even require it now. I would say if you have the ability to go to college definitely do so!