As high school students, we were encouraged highly to go to college, and it was weird for someone to say that they didn't want to get a higher education. However, this substitute teacher stated the opposite of everything that we had been taught in high school.
The teacher proceeded to tell us that his former student didn't do well in high school, and made the decision to not go to college. Despite his decision, he worked very hard and ended up with a nice job, and none of it required a degree.
Although what he said may have been true, I questioned what he had to say. Sure, maybe college isn't for everyone. Not everyone has the drive and aspiration to get a higher education. But what about the other side of the argument? What are the benefits of going to college and earning a degree? Why should it be considered in the first place?
Let's talk about everyone's favorite topic: money. Yes, college costs tuition, and leads many people to debt. But guess what? According to this article I found, after paying off student debt, the average college graduate earns over $800,000 more than the average high school graduate by retirement age.
I don't know about you, but that convinces me already.
Honestly, it's a bit scary to think that one day I'm going to be in debt, but also exciting to know that I'm going to be doing something that I love for the rest of my life. It will all pay off in the end. After all, like Benjamin Franklin once said, "He that can have patience can have what he will."
So, this is for you Mr. Substitute Teacher: college may not be for everyone, but those who do go will experience amazing opportunities and benefits that non-college goers will never get to encounter.
Talk to you soon,
Alexis
Although what he said may have been true, I questioned what he had to say. Sure, maybe college isn't for everyone. Not everyone has the drive and aspiration to get a higher education. But what about the other side of the argument? What are the benefits of going to college and earning a degree? Why should it be considered in the first place?
Let's talk about everyone's favorite topic: money. Yes, college costs tuition, and leads many people to debt. But guess what? According to this article I found, after paying off student debt, the average college graduate earns over $800,000 more than the average high school graduate by retirement age.
I don't know about you, but that convinces me already.
Honestly, it's a bit scary to think that one day I'm going to be in debt, but also exciting to know that I'm going to be doing something that I love for the rest of my life. It will all pay off in the end. After all, like Benjamin Franklin once said, "He that can have patience can have what he will."
So, this is for you Mr. Substitute Teacher: college may not be for everyone, but those who do go will experience amazing opportunities and benefits that non-college goers will never get to encounter.
Talk to you soon,
Alexis
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