Would it be a good idea or a bad idea to go to college?

I think its possible to survive without a college degree, if you have very good job experience and a high school diploma. What are everyone else's thoughts on this matter?

If you want a reasonable job, go to college.

if you are serious in asking that question, i don't think college is for you.

If "survive" is an accurate way of describing your career goals, than no - don't bother with college.

Go to college,that paper is important. the us economy is such that graduates cannot find jobs,how do you expect to get one without the paper.mattykovax

im only 14 so i cant tell you for sure, but both my parents went and graduated college, both did VERY well, and we are living a pretty frikken nice life. money isnt too tight and our house is in the suburbs and we just got it good. go to college and im sure you would get a nice reward too.

[QUOTE="mattykovax"]Go to college,that paper is important. the us economy is such that graduates cannot find jobs,how do you expect to get one without the paper.newb16

Don't got to college, just start working in whatever industry you want to. You will get further and you will get there quicker.solid_mario

[QUOTE="mattykovax"]Go to college,that paper is important. the us economy is such that graduates cannot find jobs,how do you expect to get one without the paper.newb16

[QUOTE="mattykovax"]Go to college,that paper is important. the us economy is such that graduates cannot find jobs,how do you expect to get one without the paper.newb16

Get a degree if you want a reasonable job. I don't know about the USA but our government in Australia wants 40% of people ages between 20 and 25 (I think) by 2020 to have a university degree

[QUOTE="newb16"][QUOTE="mattykovax"]Go to college,that paper is important. the us economy is such that graduates cannot find jobs,how do you expect to get one without the paper.nimatoad2000

im only 14 so i cant tell you for sure, but both my parents went and graduated college, both did VERY well, and we are living a pretty frikken nice life. money isnt too tight and our house is in the suburbs and we just got it good. go to college and im sure you would get a nice reward too.

Noskillkill

Its not just about getting a job. Going to college is a brilliant experience, you will remember it for the rest of your life. Look for a college that will give you oportunities for work experience and will spend time to help you find a job upon graduation.

Go to college,that paper is important. the us economy is such that graduates cannot find jobs,how do you expect to get one without the paper.mattykovax

thats only because everyone and their brother has a BS degree.

today its more all-or-nothing, at least with many degrees (science, business, etc). You either need your masters or doctorate, or dont bother

at least if you start working without a degree, you can start at the bottom and work your way up. Everyone should have to experience that, and not enough people (specifically college graduates) do. Its insane how many people I know have never had a job before until their college internship.

Someone like me can joint the military or can work at a lot of different jobs, and make more money while the person in college is spending money on classes and books.newb16

[QUOTE="Noskillkill"]

im only 14 so i cant tell you for sure, but both my parents went and graduated college, both did VERY well, and we are living a pretty frikken nice life. money isnt too tight and our house is in the suburbs and we just got it good. go to college and im sure you would get a nice reward too.

newb16

I think its possible to survive without a college degree, if you have very good job experience and a high school diploma. What are everyone else's thoughts on this matter?

newb16

[QUOTE="Noskillkill"]

im only 14 so i cant tell you for sure, but both my parents went and graduated college, both did VERY well, and we are living a pretty frikken nice life. money isnt too tight and our house is in the suburbs and we just got it good. go to college and im sure you would get a nice reward too.

newb16

Its not just about getting a job. Going to college is a brilliant experience, you will remember it for the rest of your life. Look for a college that will give you oportunities for work experience and will spend time to help you find a job upon graduation.

gamedude2020

[QUOTE="mattykovax"]Go to college,that paper is important. the us economy is such that graduates cannot find jobs,how do you expect to get one without the paper.mrbojangles25

thats only because everyone and their brother has a BS degree.

today its more all-or-nothing, at least with many degrees (science, business, etc). You either need your masters or doctorate, or dont bother

at least if you start working without a degree, you can start at the bottom and work your way up. Everyone should have to experience that, and not enough people (specifically college graduates) do. Its insane how many people I know have never had a job before until their college internship.

[QUOTE="newb16"]

I think its possible to survive without a college degree, if you have very good job experience and a high school diploma. What are everyone else's thoughts on this matter?

teknic1200

Its not just about getting a job. Going to college is a brilliant experience, you will remember it for the rest of your life. Look for a college that will give you oportunities for work experience and will spend time to help you find a job upon graduation.

im only 14 so i cant tell you for sure, but both my parents went and graduated college, both did VERY well, and we are living a pretty frikken nice life. money isnt too tight and our house is in the suburbs and we just got it good. go to college and im sure you would get a nice reward too.

So you think that you need a lot of money to survive? newb16

[QUOTE="Blitz_Nemesis"][QUOTE="newb16"] Someone like me can joint the military or can work at a lot of different jobs, and make more money while the person in college is spending money on classes and books.newb16

[QUOTE="Blitz_Nemesis"][QUOTE="newb16"] Someone like me can joint the military or can work at a lot of different jobs, and make more money while the person in college is spending money on classes and books.newb16

[QUOTE="Blitz_Nemesis"][QUOTE="newb16"] Someone like me can joint the military or can work at a lot of different jobs, and make more money while the person in college is spending money on classes and books.newb16

Well if you're goals are only to survive then no you don't need college, but you better hope you never get really sick, get into an accident, cause an accident, have kids, get fired, quit from your job etc.

[QUOTE="newb16"][QUOTE="Blitz_Nemesis"]While their in school you could be making money but in like 3 years time they would of made all their money they spent on educated back plus all the money you made doing whatever. Education is money my man. Personally i hate school (im in uni) and would much rather follow a career as a pro athlete but chances of actually making it big and making good money elsewhere are slim.nimatoad2000

Thet actually make a decent living. No reason to look down at them :?

[QUOTE="mattykovax"]Go to college,that paper is important. the us economy is such that graduates cannot find jobs,how do you expect to get one without the paper.newb16

Well sometimes depending on what field you're looking into getting into your school sends out your information to prospective employers (if you sign the right papers to let them)....and c'mon...wright job?

It's not just the piece of paper. It's the people and places and most of all the experiences. Since i'm in college, i can intern for Blizzard, or go to New Zealand to go skydiving and protect baby turtles. If you don't go to college you miss out big time.

Why would it be a bad idea to go to college? :|msudude211

$20K/yr when you don't need a degree to do your dream job.

[QUOTE="msudude211"]Why would it be a bad idea to go to college? :|smc91352

$20K/yr when you don't need a degree to do your dream job.