Do you think education is all worth it? Is college/ university worth it? I mean is it worth the time and effort?
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Posted by KenWX Apr 11th, 2012 at 8:59PM
You know the old cliche: if you think education is expensive, try ignorance.
jectively. Those are sustaining skills for 21 century, not just for the gaining of some certificate.
Education is always worth it. Always worth the time and effort. It grows you in unique ways, that give you a decided advantage over those without. It's not just about the ticket and job access, though that's important of course. It's about what it teaches you through the process of learning, of contributing with others to a set of academic ideas. It's about the principles of clear thinking and understanding, of interpreting evidence, of dealing with issues rationally and ob
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Reply by Sparkle1992 Apr 11th, 2012 at 9:01PM
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Posted by SpiritOfTheRabbit Apr 11th, 2012 at 9:02PM
It really just depends on what you studied and where you live and how high the demand for people in your field is. Medical people are in pretty high demand, usually. But more "frivolous" fields, like design, drama, fine arts, liberal arts, etc. are harder to find positions in after graduation.
I know lots of people with degrees who work at Walmart or McDonalds, which is really sad.
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Posted by jamesmethod Apr 11th, 2012 at 8:55PM
It could be, in some situations, But many graduate owing $100,000.00. And end up working for someone who went to work right out of high school,and has worked there way up.
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Reply by jamesmethod Apr 11th, 2012 at 9:09PM
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Reply by wildscot707 Apr 12th, 2012 at 12:48AM
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Posted by May777 Apr 18th, 2012 at 1:24PM
Yes it IS!! You may have to do alot now, but, IT'S THE REST OF UR LIFE WE R TALKING ABOUT! You can make more money the more you know.
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Posted by Southpaugh Apr 13th, 2012 at 10:56PM
Nursing will definitely get you a job, but doctors treat you like dogs--let's face it, you are there to literally do all the dirty work. So, I'd either specialize (private duty nurse, OR nurse, ER nurse, etc.), or go for physician's assistant, which pays better and doesn't take that much more time to achieve. Go for it and good luck.
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Reply by Sparkle1992 Apr 13th, 2012 at 11:02PM
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Reply by Southpaugh Apr 13th, 2012 at 11:16PM
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Posted by KingofSwords Apr 11th, 2012 at 11:06PM
Yes. Without a doubt, higher ed is worth it.
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Posted by stevenvelma Apr 11th, 2012 at 10:38PM
yea it make best you been life god walk with you all way
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Posted by fuglywuggly Apr 11th, 2012 at 9:07PM
It really and truly depends on what you go to school for. You can't get a degree in philosophy and then get a decent job. You need to be practical. You may want to major in painting, but the odds are you won't become a famous artist or go into performing arts, another field that very few are lucky at. Really look at what jobs are in demand. Nursing is huge right now. If I could stand the sight of blood, I'd go back to school for it. As it is, I have a degree in English, what the hell was I thinking?
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Reply by Sparkle1992 Apr 11th, 2012 at 9:08PM
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Posted by ARestlessSoul Apr 11th, 2012 at 9:03PM
In my experience, yes. It was an investment in myself and my future, and although I'll never be a super high earner, I will be working in a field I enjoy.
But I think you have to weigh the pros and cons for yourself, and be smart about financing. Owing hundreds of thousands of dollars is not a great idea if your salary is going to be around the $30,000-$50,000 mark.
I've talked to people who kept taking out loan after loan after loan just to have money to live on while they were going to school so they wouldn't have to work.
There's no such thing as free money.
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Posted by Whateverrrrr Apr 11th, 2012 at 9:00PM
It is worthed for the one's who has brains for school
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Posted by kindacurious2 Apr 11th, 2012 at 9:00PM
For me? absolutely...it is going to get me where I want to be in my career. So yes it is worth it
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Reply by kindacurious2 Apr 11th, 2012 at 9:08PM
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Posted by scaza Apr 11th, 2012 at 8:57PM
To me yes. That really depends upon the person. In here, a degree means honor for a family because not everyone gets the opportunity to get into a good university or college here and it was worth the time and effort because during those times it has given me a perspective about the future. Up to you though because there isn't any worth if you are going to go to college without the passion to be in one anyway.
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Posted by missysue00 Apr 11th, 2012 at 8:56PM
Of course it is..it's your future. You cannot get anywhere without a degree. period.
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Reply by vituperation Apr 11th, 2012 at 9:28PM
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Posted by AlDemone Apr 11th, 2012 at 8:54PM
Up to you. I learned nothing in school and had to re-learn everything once I got out. But I'd go back if I can only find a way.
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