Purpose Of College

Taliah Wharton

What is the Purpose of College?

December 5, 2014

While struggling to prioritize and manage my time efficiently for the completion of finals, the recurring question of the significance of college plays in my head.
Was this the right decision? Will this land me my dream job in four years? Is this a familiar feeling for all college freshmen? Questions such as these race back and forth as I try my hardest to finish work for general education classes that I have absolutely no interest in.
All throughout my high school years I was essentially being trained for college. The exams, essay structures, and constant lectures of expectations were all drilled into us in preparation for higher education. I’ve learned, however, that there are so many small but
Even aside from students in desperate attempts to find themselves and adapt to such a brand new environment, the coursework and pressure for students to have their college careers planned out is more than likely to lead to doubts and stress.
In the long run, it is almost certain that the decision to obtain a degree will leave a person with a higher chance at earning a greater salary, becoming more knowledgeable of general studies, and being better able to handle both diversity and adversity. While there are many benefits there are also many flaws in the system, as well as alternatives for those who do not believe that the college experience is right for them.

One of the greatest influences of college admissions is the impression that one is guaranteed to earn a higher salary if they have a degree of some level. While the probabilities aren’t set in stone, there are some relative pieces of evidence that support this theory. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the annual salary difference between high school graduates and those who hold a bachelor’s degree is roughly twenty­three thousand dollars. With a college degree
It stems from any and every place, and happens all the time. The pressure to succeed and pass with outstanding grades and the inability to manage time effectively are probably the leading causes of stress. But, if there’s anyone who can handle a week’s worth of extreme distress and still manage to pull their grades together despite the occasional mental melt­down, its a college student.
But is college really necessary? Is it really required for everyone? No, if one does decide not to attend college that in no way makes them a failure or any less superior than a graduate.
Although college offers a lot of possibilities, so does the real world. There are still hundreds of ways to survive and support oneself without higher education. For starters, one can teach themselves. By simply choosing the subject of their interest, a person can master any topic he or she desires by use of obtainable resources such as books, videos, online tutorials, etcetera. A school­based alternative to college is also trade school. By earning a certificate, a person can do anything from working in that corresponding area to taking the next step and opening up a business or practice that provides that particular