Is College really necessary?

[93rollaracer]

Depends on what sort of job you're going for. In my case, I already know that I have to be here if I'm going to do anything with my life. I want to be a sports writer or something along those lines, and I've learned more in the past 6 months about writing than I have over the rest of my life.

Plus people would just call you an alcoholic if you got trashed for an NBA game...in college (mine at least), it's tradition.

[Ezekiel85]

Even if you know your stuff, going to school will teach you new things. Not to mention it gives employers something physical to bank on rather than taking your word.

[Thomas359]

Originally Posted by The732

Is college really necessary to get a great job, or get alot of money from a job? I dont think it is and I think that if you know what you are doing and have a goal for yourself that you dont need to go to college. But what do you guys think?

I believe that doing what you love and getting paid for it is great job, and if money is a factor then do something that will make the most. but a good plan for the rest of your life is better than college today and wish for a better job after.

[DVS LT1]

You certainly don't need College to get a good paying job. For some people having college is the difference between being a bum and being an educated bum. But college can change the way you think about life and give you a different perspective.

[ghostrx7]

i think its either u suffer for 2,4,8 yrs, owe a shit load of money, and then finally get that job that pays over 100k and pay off ur bills and be well off in the end, or save ur money, work hard, and land an ok job and live happily ever after.me i always wanted to just work my way through.even in highschool, i felt that work was more important then school. i finished highschool, got a job makin 9/hr, worked my way up, and now i make 40,000 a year, get a company h2 hummer with free gas, and am totally satisfied. i see some of my friends that did go to college without jobs and stressed about thier tuition. i know id be better off goin to college, but i made my choice and im happy! i mean lets face it, what could be better then sittin on my azz all day and talkin to u guys for a job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[leadfootGTP]

forget money forget jobs. Yes, colledge is important FOR EDUCATION if nothing less. The last thing the world needs right now is more people walking around with no educational experience beyond high school and even less to contribute to our world. Unfortunately money is a reality in our world, so a job is necessary, but i dont know how this has promoted some of you to say that colledge is not a necessary thing. Any job you could get without higher education will be more than open to a persom with higher education. The only good reason i can see for a person to not pursue higher education is that they do not have the money to pay for it, and as far as that goes, as long as you put your time in, in high school and get a good education there are plenty of scolarship opportunities for serious students.

[ghostrx7]

if its necessary, i guess im shit outta luck, but i just dont see it that way. everyone is different. of course college is a huge plus, but not the end of the world if u dont go.

[lamehonda]

College teaches you how to accomplish as much as possible with the least amount of work possible

[The_Fuzz19]

It's necessary depending on what field or profession you're wishing to enter. I know people who've gone onto be very successful and have never had a day of college.

[TexasF355F1]

It all depends on what your drive, determination, creativity and just street business smarts are. And a little bit of luck thrown in too. But just watch the newest apprentice. You have two teams: One being "Book Smarts" the other "Street Smarts". Who's winning right now? The street smarts have been ahead in every project. These guys are beating out the books smarts mainly b/c of their shere creativity; i.e. thinking outside the box.

[SeXy_AnGeL]

IMO college is good for a person. You need to make the decision if its necessary or not. Personally, I'm glad I went to college. It opens up a lot of opportunities and gives you a different perspective on different things. I've changed what I wanted to be 3 or 4 times in the past 4 years, and now I'm not sure that I want to go to grad school for what I'm planning on going for. But you meet a lot of interesting people, and if anything, you learn things in college that can help you throughout your life. I don't think that I'd ever decide not to go to college. So many people I know, look back on college as some of the best years of their life and while, I'm not sure this could be considered the best years of my life, it has been for most of my friends. So my suggestion to you is, to figure out what direction you want you life to go in. Most companies will promote people with college degrees 10x faster than people with no college degrees. I can tell you what I think, but only you can make the decision of whether it's for you or not. Don't just go because everyone wants you to. College isn't for everyone and that's ok, just make your own decision.

[drewh4386]

is it necessary?

just think......Girls.......Gone......Wild.........:sun glasse

no really, Does what you WANT to do require a degree? then yes. if not, then what kind of goals do you set for yourself besides living and having money?

[blacksol28]

No skip college its worthless, just look at me. I didnt go to college and I...well I work at a gas station. You know what, go to college.

[asaenz]

Let us not forget that college is not the only place to get educated, ever hear of books (reading on your own, meeting people who know more than you and are successful)?

Bottom line is you need education/knowledge but it doesn't have to come from college.

A need for a degree is dictated in what one wants to do and by what society demands.

[jyot soni]

it is necessary and not @ same time. if u do not have a degree thn u have less chances of making over 50k/yr. in case of bill gates and others , all i can say is pure luck and every one is not that lucky.