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College???

worth it

68% (37)

mostly worth it

25% (14)

not worth it

0% (0)

I was fine with out it

5% (3)

Total Votes : 54

(last vote on : 7/2/2010 5:33:37 PM)
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FelineFae -> College??? (2/25/2009 1:09:21 PM)
Is college worth the time and money? What is it like? Do you regret going, or not going? Share anything you want on the matter, i'd love all the information and opinions.

Aylee -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 1:21:55 PM)
quote: Is college worth the time and money? I think that it was. However, like most things in life you can only get out of it what you are willing to put into it. I would love to go back at somepoint and get a professional degree. I would also like to go to cooking school. I think that education is a wonderful thing! My mother just started college this January. It is never too late. quote: What is it like? I do not really have an answer for this question as it is too open ended. If you can be more specific on what you are asking, I can try to answer. quote: Do you regret going, or not going? No, I have no regrets about going to college. quote: Share anything you want on the matter, i'd love all the information and opinions. If you ever have to make a choice between learning and inspiration, choose learning. It works more of the time. ~ Lois McMaster Bujold, Falling Free (1988) Knowledge is something that can never be taken away from you, keep that in mind. I would like to remind you of an important point. Nothing that you will learn in the course of your studies will be of the slightest possible use to you in after life, save only this, that if you work hard and intelligently you should be able to detect when a man is talking rot, and that, in my view, is the main, if not the sole, purpose of education. ~ John Alexander Smith, Professor of Moral Philosophy, Oxford University, 1914

Gwynssoftandshy -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 1:34:02 PM)
~nods~ Yes. Absolutely. i really prefer self-teaching or independent study. It's a much more comfortable situation for me than the formal classroom, although i like the idea of online college. However, for a career which lends sufficient income to support a family, a college degree is very nearly universally necessary in America. At least, that's been my experience. i have two associate degrees, and even those don't really entice employers. A baccalaureate or better would make a person much more marketable.

Honsoku -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 1:35:26 PM)
Whether or not college will be worth it for you depends on who you are and what your goals are. It is my opinion that the first year or two is worth it for most people. After that, unless you need to be pushed to learn things, are looking at a profession/job which is greatly advanced by/requires a degree, or don't really know what you want to do, then you won't really be served by going much further. College is rapidly becoming year 13-16 of high school, and as such, it is rapidly losing what made it valuable in the first place. Caveat; this was my experience at a large public university. Your experience may differ greatly at a smaller private or community college.

subtlebutterfly -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 1:36:12 PM)
Mostly worth it I say..I mean..I guess I SHOULD say totally worth it..but I can't help but thinking..what if I hadn't gone to college and chosen to travel instead ooooooor got lucky with a job etc. etc. etc. but ..in the END I guess I would say it's totally worth it even though I have to stick with the..mostly.. know what I mean[8D][8D][8D][8D][8D][8D]

DesFIP -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 2:00:30 PM)
I regret not having gone straight into a Master's program. Unfortunately none of the local universities offer a libray science program and I can't commute two hours each way as well as take care of my youngun. I had the luxury of studying what I was interested in, and sharpening my critical thinking processes as opposed to going for a specific career track.

Vendaval -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 2:01:52 PM)
The knowledge and experience you will gain if you study and learn rather than just party are well worth it. The student loans repayments can be difficult especially now in a recession.

eponavet -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 2:06:19 PM)
College was worth it for allowing me to pursue what i was interested in, as far as a career. The student loans however, make it almost NOT worth it... You can't refinance them, they compound interest daily, like a mortgage....if you get the chance to pay them off using another loan source, then you can refinance the new loan, but for me, being self employed, that's never been an option. Sucks.....royally. I have a $400 a month payment for THIRTY years (i'm 10 years into paying them off and the principal has only gone down from roughly 64k to 57k. In TEN years....)

shivermetimbers -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 2:36:24 PM)
It was worth it for me. I just wish I could have had my student loans bailed out. ETA: I went to a Junior College and a Community College. I liked the classes that were specific to my profession. I didn't like the other degree required classes every other student had to take (e.g. basic computer skills), because too often the classes were populated by kids who still thought they were in high school. Luckily, it was very easy to drop those classes for that reason, and look for the same class offered at a different time I could fit into my schedule, until I found a class with people there to learn. My only regret was I took those student loans when I didn't really need to do it, and now I'm stuck with them. I should have just stuck with paying out of pocket, which I was able to do. For those thinking of going to college, I would recommend doing the first two years at a JUCO/CC and save big dollars, unless you are looking for the "college experience" of frat parties, tailgating, and general let loose frolicking. And if you are a non traditional, especially older like I was when I started, you will feel much more comfortable at a CC, and finish the higher degrees online. JMHO

girlygurl -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 2:40:12 PM)
I recently finished attending a community college and I'd say it's worth it. Now, that being said, I haven't found work yet but I'm sure I'll find something when the time is right.

YourhandMyAss -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 2:42:46 PM)
I don't know I've never been to college and any time I looked at the courses offered none were anything I'd care enough about to attend the local college. All the classes were stuff like accounting and highly technical and to me boring stuff.

FelineFae -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 2:43:10 PM)
whats that test you have to take before you get in? is it very hard if you haven't been in school since forever?

Aylee -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 2:50:23 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: FelineFae whats that test you have to take before you get in? is it very hard if you haven't been in school since forever? Are you talking about the ACT or SAT? Your profile says that you are 22. You have not been out of school very long. If your high school grades were decent, you should be fine. You might want to start at a community college and then move to a State College or University after a couple of years if that is what you are worried about.

sirsholly -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 2:50:47 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: FelineFae whats that test you have to take before you get in? is it very hard if you haven't been in school since forever? a placement test? Do not focus on how hard or easy it is. Do your best. The test is a way to determine where you should be placed, especially if you are entering a degree program. Honestly...if it has been awhile since you have been in school perhaps one thing you may want to consider is taking a course or two at you local community college. There will not be alot of pressure and it will give you the chance to get used to school. Do not let your uncertainty stop you. You can do it! [:)]

windchymes -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 2:55:11 PM)
Most employers, especially if you're going into a science-related field, are much more impressed by a college degree than they are with experience. It's a little harder to get into the "groove" again if you're not used to the going to classes/studying/taking tests routine, but you can get used to anything if you want to bad enough :) I think you're referring to the SAT and/or ACT tests. It's possible to get into colleges, especially the community colleges, without taking them if you've been out of school for awhile. It's best to contact an admissions counselor and they can tell you what you might need, or give you some advice on what to start out taking. Colleges are a lot more "non-traditional student" friendly (meaning, not 18 and right out of high school) than they used to be, in fact, many encourage it and make it a lot easier than it used to be. Depending on your situation, you might even qualify for financial aid.

FelineFae -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 2:59:13 PM)
i'm 24, nearly 25. i was homeschooled and got my GED at 16, right before i got married. most of my education came from the public library, the History channel, Discovery, TLC... and Christopher Lowell. the idea of tradition learning is a bit odd to me. i do like the idea of community college, Holly, it sounds a lot less intimidating.

sirsholly -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 3:08:44 PM)
quote: i do like the idea of community college, Holly, it sounds a lot less intimidating. i get the feeling you really want to do this, and that desire is more than half the battle.[:)]

YourhandMyAss -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 3:12:56 PM)
I think they're called aptitude tests or placement tests. No idea though. quote: ORIGINAL: FelineFae whats that test you have to take before you get in? is it very hard if you haven't been in school since forever?

shivermetimbers -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 3:14:17 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: FelineFae i'm 24, nearly 25. i was homeschooled and got my GED at 16, right before i got married. most of my education came from the public library, the History channel, Discovery, TLC... and Christopher Lowell. the idea of tradition learning is a bit odd to me. i do like the idea of community college, Holly, it sounds a lot less intimidating. Another advantage of starting at a CC, is that often they tie in with a four year college, and have a track for you to do the two years at CC, and all the courses transferable to the four year college. When I started, I took a placement test, to see if I had to take what is commonly referred to as "adult re-education classes". These are non credit courses which are basically refresher courses. Despite all the math I had taken in high school and the military, I still needed a brush up, and also with basic English. So I took those two courses, and you would be amazed how quickly it all comes back to you, and also what you learned on your own. It's a breeze after that, especially if you are motivated with the goal of getting that degree. Good luck!!

beargonewild -> RE: College??? (2/25/2009 3:18:26 PM)
I went to college and was classified as a mature student since I was 25 at the time. The experience was good and I did learn more at that age then if i went at 18. Sadly I wasn't able to get into a career I furthered my education on as it was too dependent on the mining industry and at that time the mining industry was heading into a 6 year slump in Canada. Oddly, my education was for a Geological Engineering Technologist yet I worked as a restaurant cook for twenty years!

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