If you are looking for reasons to go to college – it is not about a degree.
I know sounds crazy when everyone and their mom are telling you to go to college to get a degree.
However, with the increased level of jobs not even asking for a diploma and a decreased ROI with a college degree. Going to college for a diploma is ridiculous in many cases.
If you are looking for a bulletin list of reasons to go to college – scroll to the bottom.
There are only a few degrees you should be majoring in if you are expecting a return on investment.
For example, an engineering degree still holds the same weight as it did 50 years ago.
But a biology degree is only worth it if you plan to further your education for a graduate degree.
The College Experience…
Another huge misconception about college is the “college experience.”
Nowadays many people believe all they have to do is show up to class once a week and that will be sufficient to succeed even if they are consuming alcohol every single day.
That is not true unless you are a genius.
The “college experience” is yes about partying but also about learning different skills.
Some skills you learn in college are time management, mastering small-talk, learning independence, balancing social and work life, etc.
Growing up, people always tell us to grow up, get a degree, and then get a job. With the way our economy is going in the United States that is simply not true.
Networking In College…
Not only do you need to learn new skills in college but also focus on networking.
You probably hear this word all the time but it is because it is important.
Networking is using your “circle” of friends into getting a job, invited to an event, and so forward.
In college, you are able to meet the most amount of people who are doing the same stuff as you. Meaning, people you will be working with in the future and possibly your hiring managers.
Read our recent post on the Unexpected Items You Should Bring To College
10 Reasons To Go To College:
- According to the United States Social Security website, men with a bachelor’s degree earn about $900,000 more in median lifetime earnings than men with high school degrees. Women with bachelor’s degrees earn $630,000 more. Men with graduate degrees earn $1.5 million more in median lifetime earnings than high school graduates.
- You learn valuable skills like time management, independence, balancing work and social life, and many more.
- Networking is unmatched. You are learning and surrounded by people doing the same thing you are with the majority of the same goals as you.
- Seeing people enjoying life around you. Growing up, it is hard to give yourself a “break” and just relax especially if you are worried about making money 24/7. In University, you are surrounded by people going to class and drinking on the weekend.
- College allows you to be surrounded by people who come from very different lives and situations.
- Most people, even I, went to college having no idea what I wanted to do. College allows you to explore different interests and figure out what you want to do.
- You gain a competitive edge when interviewing for jobs. Unless you are Bill Gates or know some powerful people, a college degree can either set you apart or be expected for the job you want.
- Gaining financial responsibility. College teaches you a lot of things like saving and spending your own money. In college, you have your own money and have to decide for yourself how to spend it.
- The memories last forever. You cannot get back the memories of going out with your friends to the local bar and then throwing up outside because you consumed too much.
- Do it for yourself. If you are on the edge because your family or friends do not believe you can do it. Who gives a sh**? Listening to them only hurts you and decide what you want to do.