College is way overrated

[LazloSpeeker]

Well, I didn't want to spend my entire life living on father's couch, *********ing to pictures of Heath Ledger ten minutes before I'd have to pump gas into someone's Mercedes. So, I took the physics course and dealt with it. I had a choice in which science course I wanted to take, I took physics, passed the course, and I don't feel like I lost anything in the process.

See how many people you just disrespected? You made a choice, good for you. Here's one I'm making - this discussion with me is over.

Oh, and one more thing - your couch will always be your father's couch.

 

[The Senator]

Please don't try and lecture me. I realize you paid good money to have someone tell you what's what but I didn't pay none of my money to hear so I don't want to hear it. Besides, you paid for it - you may as well hold onto it.

Dude, I went away to college and it was nothing but a big-ass waste of money. All it did to help at this point is help eliminate any curiosity as to what college is all about.

Secondly, If you're a college grad and still calling people for help then that's proof that the college system isn't much better than Skippy and Boomer tradin' auto parts for gardening supplies over the phone.

The truth is, I've walked alot of walks and heard alot of talks and as of right now - I see the college grads as the most disrespectful punks out there.

The difference between that scenario and mine is that the people I would call make six figure salaries and have worked for credible people who could set me on that same path. Many friends of mine work at grocery stores or restaurants, and I could call them to put their foot in the door... but I've been there, done that, and I absolutely hate that work with a passion. I want to be doing something I love, for the rest of my life, and if it involves making sacrifices which I knew I'd make beforehand, so be it.

You had a bad experience; sorry to hear about your sob story. Mine hasn't been bad so far, neither have many others'. So, congrats on making your point, but the fact is, it's different for everybody.

 

[The Senator]

See how many people you just disrespected? You made a choice, good for you. Here's one I'm making - this discussion with me is over.

Oh, and one more thing - your couch will always be your father's couch.

I didn't disrespect them-- I said that I, personally, didn't want to do that. If they want to do that, that's their own business. I, on the other hand, have no desire to live that way.

 

[Hobgoblin]

And we still dont know where you are from, Lazlo.

 

[NickSox]

I fully understand why people go to school but to say that by not going you're going to be pumping gas is silly. I'm 25, live in a college town, went to community college for a year and didnt do well. So I started working as entry level as you can, running a scoreboard for a minor league baseball team. Fast forward 4 years and alot of hard work and I now direct the video board show for said team, run replays for the colleges football and basketball team, and am a photo journalist for CBS in my market. I make over 60,000 a year and love every day I go to work.With one year of community college. Im not saying dont go to school, please do, but not everyone needs it.

 

[hammy]

There was probably a time when a person went to college to get a classical education. Now it's mostly to get a job. If what you want to do with your life doesn't require a college education, that's cool. There are tons of people with degrees who can't find a job, because they chose a career path that too many other people also chose. So even if you do go to college, you have to be smart about what you expect to get out of it, and what you want from it, once you're done. Honestly, a lot of degrees aren't worth much.

On the other hand, some college might still be good for you; introduce you to people, topics and opportunities that you might otherwise not have. But like you said, money is an issue. Everyone has to do what's right for them.

 

[SuperSarah!]

What I'm curious about is how other countries college systems work. I have heard that the United States has the worst, most expensive college programs in the world...is this true?

 

[The Senator]

What I'm curious about is how other countries college systems work. I have heard that the United States has the worst, most expensive college programs in the world...is this true?

Most likely. Many countries pay for their students' tuition, often if they complete some sort of public or military service. We don't really have that here. Not to mention, the best private schools in the country cost anywhere from $30-50 a year. One of the colleges I looked at abroad was half that.

 

[SuperSarah!]

Most likely. Many countries pay for their students' tuition, often if they complete some sort of public or military service. We don't really have that here. Not to mention, the best private schools in the country cost anywhere from $30-50 a year. One of the colleges I looked at abroad was half that.

sometimes I just wonder if moving to another country would be more beneficial lol. I go to an all girls private school and I'm paying 39 a year. my housing alone is 8,000.

 

[gap5ewl]

There was probably a time when a person went to college to get a classical education. Now it's mostly to get a job. QUOTE]

I think that's most people issue with college nowadays. College itself is interesting because you learn more, meet different people, learn about yourself and see the world in a different way. But it's ridiculous that college has now become an institution everyone goes to just to get a degree so they can get a decent, good paying job. Not to mention college is becoming ridiculousy expensive and many people focus on the partying scene too much. Having a degree doesn't mean you're qualified for an occupation. A lot of people are entering certain occupations for the money and really have no good skills (or even interest) in their fields.

 

[Silk Spectre]

If you want a good job, you need a Bachelors Degree. Having attended college, the level of challenge depends on the professor. Some will give you an A just for showing up and participating, and others will fail you on a paper for one typo. In the end its all about that piece of paper.

 

[ShadowBoxing]

didnt see a thread on this so i thought i'd start one. i dont get what the fuss is over college.

College is basically proof to employers that you can accomplish something.

 

[spideyboy_1111]

obiwan is officially just a lazy ass

 

[SapphirePrima]

Most likely. Many countries pay for their students' tuition, often if they complete some sort of public or military service. We don't really have that here. Not to mention, the best private schools in the country cost anywhere from $30-50 a year. One of the colleges I looked at abroad was half that.

Yes, I know.

How are we like one of the richest countries in the world, but the average person can't afford to go to college without aquiring debt?

 

[Superman4ever]

ONLY 75 minutes long!?! Like I said, extremely wealthy or extremely tame. I can't sit still for 75 minutes on my own terms, forget about 75 minutes on someone elses terms.

Then you have some sort of attention problem and perhaps should get checked out.

My classes are 3 hours long.

You *****es need to stop complaining my TESTS run from 8:30 in the morning to 5 PM. So, I got you ALL beat!

Yeah yeah college isn't for everybody, but I'll be damned to hell if my daughters (somewhere in the FAAAR out there) get married before getting a college degree!

 

[CashforStash]

I can't wait for collage.

 

[AndThePickles]

College was an irreplaceable experience for me. I'm so glad I was able to attend a 4 year university

 

[Hobgoblin]

sometimes I just wonder if moving to another country would be more beneficial lol. I go to an all girls private school and I'm paying 39 a year. my housing alone is 8,000.

8,000?! Damn, that was nearly the total charge per year of my public school. I went to a private school briefly and that was 15,000.

 

[SuperSarah!]

8,000?! Damn, that was nearly the total charge per year of my public school. I went to a private school briefly and that was 15,000.

tell me about it

It's because all the dorms at my school are restored mansions that only house about 60 ppl per building... they make the prices high because it's "elite" but really...were just an overrated sorority. hopefully next year I can be an RA so my housing is free and I dont have to pick up a third job to pay off loans

 

[shapeshifter]

College is so much more than a social experience, or a breeding ground for lawyers. Really the only reason not to go is if you want to work in a trade, in which case apprentice or go to a trade school. I learned more about myself in college than I ever could have without. Found better friends, met my wife, was introduced to philosophy, found a math class that made sense, and became a better artist just from being a part of the artistic community there.
Go, its not overrated. Frats are, drugs are, loose women that you meet at the bar and hide from the next day are, but college is great. I would do it again if I could.

 

[BatMatt]

I love college, and I love drinking. It goes much deeper than that though, the connections you make (both personal and professional) are very important and rewarding

 

[terry78]

Just have to get your foot in the door for the corporate world, that's the main reason...connections. I'm 30, and I still have yet to get my bachelor's because I had to go on and off for the past several years due to family issues, but still plan on obtaining the bachelor's via online and evening classes. I know most of the people on campus now, and use them for referrals and contacts in the business world...after all that damn time I better.

 

[Prison Mike]

I don't want to be struggling for the rest of my life to pay the bills so I choose college.

 

[SapphirePrima]

I don't want to be struggling for the rest of my life to pay the bills so I choose college.

Same

 

[Arkady Rossovich]

In some parts of Europe,you can have no real education and still have a good life or job. Mostly because there isn't much competition. But in America you have to,it's like if you don't..you might as well not exist. A person's life should not be dictated by a piece of paper called a "degree".