So, in this article, it talks about how the price per year for high level Colleges such as Yale (top right), Stanford (top left), and Harvard (bottom). I picked this article because it clearly displays the tuition for many of the high ranking colleges in the world. I believe that it is necessary for students to be educated about the money that is involved with going to college. Parents work hard to support and take care of the family, and part of their job is to try to send you to college.
Now, in my opinion, education is an important aspect of society, however $50,000 per year for 4 years of college is definitely not worth it. With that money, people could buy property to live in, and supply themselves with many basic needs. Life is not just about education, it is also about experiencing different cultures, traveling the world, understanding the universe, and many other things.
I found this article very interesting because most of these high ranking colleges are in the US, which attract many people from all around the world that may pay the current amount of tuition involved. This article pertains to me because I will soon be in the position where I am applying for colleges, hopefully, and I will have to decide, along with my parents, as to which colleges I have in mind. Now, since I am currently a Canadian citizen, I have the option to attend colleges in Canada such as the University of British Columbia, for approximately $8,000 per year. My parents went to the University of Waterloo, which is not one of the high ranking colleges nowadays, and they turned out to be successful in what they do. So, keep in mind that it's not what college you go to, it's what you do with the opportunity.
Do you guys believe College is worth the price?
Do you guys believe College is worth the price?
I agree what you said Oliver. It is unbelievable that college cost so much. The average household income is 33 thousand and college cost 50 thousand! How do people to afford this? After college student loans is so immense, is it really worth it? I agree what you said "50,000 per year for 4 years of college is definitely not worth it."
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with your statement about how it is not important which college you go to, but what you do with that opportunity; however, it is still 100% worth it to get a bachelor's degree from a college and pay the tuition for that college to succeed virtually anywhere in the world, except McDonalds. Almost all employers look at your history and what type of education you had, and they judge you on what college you went to even before they meet you. Also, if you went to a good college and learned a lot from the college, you should be able to easily pay back the student loans because the good education will enable you to have a good job and have enough money to pay the loans.
ReplyDeleteIt is true that college costs a huge amount of money, but I don't think that it's a waste. You do not necessarily have to attend a highly prestigious university, but employers look for people who have the appropriate skills and knowledge, which are usually obtained through attending a decent college. It's not impossible, but it's difficult to find a job these days and by attending college, it is much easier to work at a stable job. Also I completely agree that money isn't everything, but reality is that a good amount of money will allow you to live in a safe environment and provide for your family. I'm not asking to be a millionaire in the future but I do want a decent amount to live comfortably and address my family's needs.
ReplyDeleteWell first of all, not to be negative Nancy or anything but how does this relate to biology? And secondly, yes i do believe college is necessary but is not mandatory. There are many successful people who have not had a college degree and made a grand impact on our society. I, too believe everyone has a personal meaning of success, i disagree that being happy is being successful, however I believe being successful can lead to happiness. Utilizing college in a way to pursue a career that you love will lead you to success if you work hard. It is a gateway to a future only if you use it. College is worth the money if you are self directed and persistent, which ultimately leads to success and happiness which is important in a life.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I totally I agree to your article and how college tutions is way to much and that the money could be used for other purposes. But it doesn't really matter how amazing the college but what you're able to learn and utilize in the real world to succeed. Also, how does this article relate to science in any way?
ReplyDeleteI commend you on your interesting article and life, but what does this have to do with biology? Anyways, I found it very interesting that you are a Canadian citizen, and that there was that certain college that only costed $8,000 per year. It would have contributed to your article if you had listed some statistics. For example, how much do each of the colleges you mentioned, charge for tuition per year. And, how has this price increase in the past decades?
ReplyDeleteI believe it is more about the experience you receive from school, rather than the grade. School, including college, should be something you enjoy. Paying too much for college may just leave you swimming in debt from tuition and other fees. I agree that it is more about what you learned in college than the name of the school. I know a few people who went to a small, not so well known, college as an undergrad and they ended up going to Berkley for graduate school. When they attended Berkley, everyone asked where their undergrad year was, and when they replied, people looked down on them for going to a small school. As long as you enjoy what you do, and have a decent education to excel in it, life is good.
ReplyDeleteI agree that money is not happiness, but it definitely doesn't hurt to have money around in the future. When applying for a job, they will do background checks and things like that to see where you got your education from. A higher ranking college looks better on an application, and with higher ranking education you are most likely to get a job, and with jobs comes payment. It is true that colleges are are getting more expensive each year, and while grades seem to be everything in high school, it helps out with the college application process and can even result in merit scholarships which allow students to attend those expensive colleges without having to pay for the $50,000 per year tuition.
ReplyDeleteI partially agree with you Oliver. Because on one hand, your point about money, love and life is absolutely correct. But where you ask whether colleges are worth it, I want to tell you something. See, when you go to these Ivy League colleges and graduate (obviously), you have a high ranked degree that will get you a job almost anywhere you apply. So the price may be reasonable but then you'll have to make a lot of sacrifices in your personal life.
ReplyDeleteBut nice work Oliver! I think your introduction is amazing! And that last line is outstanding!