Persuasive Essay 
Nicole Breidenbach
Dr. Johnson
English 1102
2 February 2015
The Benefits of College
One’s senior year of high school is full of questions that no body wants to face. Some of these questions might include: what am I going to do with the rest of my life? Am I going to end up flipping burgers for a McDonalds or will I go on to college just to come out with a bunch of debt? Furthering ones education can be thought of a waste of time, money, and effort for the little outcome it has. However, the positive outcomes of college out weigh the negative outcomes. “Education is the Most Powerful Weapon Which You Can Use to Change the World”(Mandela). This quote stated by Nelson Mandela should be more than enough proof for people to know that moving forward with ones education can do nothing but good for them. Going to college is one of the essential things needed in order to have a good life because it helps people gain knowledge, relieve money problems, it can help people mature, and broadens the options that one can have in his or her life.
With out schooling, everything in life would be at a standstill. Gain of knowledge is what has made today’s world the way it is with technology along with other necessities of life. With out the opportunity to learn, we would not have the every day objects we have now. This computer that I am typing on would not exist, making me have to hand write all of my thoughts down on paper. Knowledge also helps people to gain confidence. Being able to tell people about interesting information helps one feel good about one’s self. Going college would enhance this because college is just that—the opportunity to gain knowledge.
In life, money can create a lot of turmoil. I believe that many marriages end up in divorce because of money issues. Receiving a college degree is known to increase ones wages significantly, which will eliminate the possibility of getting a divorce over money issues. For example, with a college degree one can
Dr. Johnson
English 1102
2 February 2015
The Benefits of College
One’s senior year of high school is full of questions that no body wants to face. Some of these questions might include: what am I going to do with the rest of my life? Am I going to end up flipping burgers for a McDonalds or will I go on to college just to come out with a bunch of debt? Furthering ones education can be thought of a waste of time, money, and effort for the little outcome it has. However, the positive outcomes of college out weigh the negative outcomes. “Education is the Most Powerful Weapon Which You Can Use to Change the World”(Mandela). This quote stated by Nelson Mandela should be more than enough proof for people to know that moving forward with ones education can do nothing but good for them. Going to college is one of the essential things needed in order to have a good life because it helps people gain knowledge, relieve money problems, it can help people mature, and broadens the options that one can have in his or her life.
With out schooling, everything in life would be at a standstill. Gain of knowledge is what has made today’s world the way it is with technology along with other necessities of life. With out the opportunity to learn, we would not have the every day objects we have now. This computer that I am typing on would not exist, making me have to hand write all of my thoughts down on paper. Knowledge also helps people to gain confidence. Being able to tell people about interesting information helps one feel good about one’s self. Going college would enhance this because college is just that—the opportunity to gain knowledge.
In life, money can create a lot of turmoil. I believe that many marriages end up in divorce because of money issues. Receiving a college degree is known to increase ones wages significantly, which will eliminate the possibility of getting a divorce over money issues. For example, with a college degree one can
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