Would you believe that there are tips out there steering moms and other individuals away from the decision to go to school? Okay, so this may not be too surprising as there is so much information on the Internet that people read and mentally digest. People will believe just about anything. Here are some examples of a few tips (as mentioned at Spacebull Hubpages on hubpages.com) on reasons why you should NOT go to college:
Reasons NOT to go to college examined
- Who needs college learning when there is an abundance of resources at our finger tips such as the library and Internet? Basically, you can just teach yourself what you need to know to survive in this world. Okay, in some cases this may reign true for many individuals, especially those who cannot afford college or feel that the college world is just simply not for them. But for moms wanting to better themselves and increase their pay, this route will most definitely not get them anywhere.
- Learn from each other! Wow, really? Sure, you can obtain a wealth of knowledge from those who are educated but will that help you get a degree in the field you so desire like say becoming a nurse or a lawyer? I think not!
- You can create your own career without the help of college. This may be true for some people that have endless creativity shooting through their brain but not everyone is lucky at building a career from scratch and becoming super successful!
What do you think of that? Do you feel discouraged at the thought of returning to school after reading those negative tips? Hopefully, it has inspired you to want to return to college and prove those pessimists out there wrong doesn’t it? I know that it frustrates me to a degree to think that there are many out there that think it’s all a joke or that all knowledge comes at a cheap price or no price at all. I know, it would be great to earn our education at a very low price but it’s just not reality.
Upon further research of those out there determined to steer people away from the doors of higher education, I was surprised to find that Forbes by Forbes Staff has a brief section on “5 Reasons not to go to College.” Are you ready for this? Here are those reasons:
- Kiss four years of solid working skills goodbye!
- You won’t earn less money.
- Invest your tuition! Really? This is advised to do in order to make more money. Wow!
- You can learn just as much outside a classroom, so who needs it?
- Bill Gates and others did just fine without a college education. Though this may be true, do you think they wish that they did get some sort of college education?
I am seriously just blown away by all of this and not in a good way. I understand that there are many individuals out there that will do just fine without college but I feel that having a college education is like carrying gold in your pocket. At least you know that you are marketable when it comes to a college degree than those who do not possess one. I also understand it’s all dependent on the economy too.
What are your thoughts on the subject? Do you think that there are too many anti-education alarmists out there on the fast track to discourage people from their dreams? Okay, so this may seem a little harsh and exaggerated but it sure feels like it when you type in the search engine about going back to college but instead seeing ”reasons why you should not go to college.”
Should moms return to school? Share your thoughts and/or opinions, I would love to hear from you.
If you are a mom bound and determined to return to school to earn your degree, check out our list of online schools here on classesandcareers.com.
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Okay moms, I urge you not to become a college dropout. Maybe you dropped out once and are returning but don’t stay out of the college loop. Pursue that degree you have been talking about for so long. You can do it!
I thought I would take a slightly different angle and display a list of celebrity parents who chose to drop out of college for whatever reason. Maybe this list can motivate you to stick with your dreams.
10 celebrity moms and dads
According to the Mommyologist on Babble.com, there are some celebrity parents that chose to drop out of college, but why? Let’s find out:
- If you are a fan of Reese Witherspoon, you may be surprised to know that she attended Stanford University. Makes you think of Legally Blonde doesn’t it? I mean in this very unrealistic movie her character “Elle” shows her colleagues up and obtains a law degree from Harvard. Well, unfortunately Witherspoon did not complete any type of degree at any prestigious college or university. She attended Stanford for one year and then decided to pull out to further pursue her acting career. Do you think she regrets this decision today? Sure, she is making millions without a degree but this personal decision she made may creep up on her later in life.
- Were you an avid viewer of the hit show Dawson’s Creek back in the day? Along with the major drama that was displayed on this show, some of the teenagers including “Dawson” wanted to pursue a degree in film to become a world renowned movie director. Did James Van Der Beek pursue his dream like that of his non-fictional character Dawson? He did attend Drew University but then decided to drop out to pursue an acting career.
- Okay, this celebrity parent’s reason kind of gets to me and makes me wonder why it wasn’t ever pursued any further. Matt Damon apparently attended Harvard for all 4 years but was not able to graduate because he didn’t earn enough credits. Ugh, really? Doesn’t that seem like kind of a waste to attend a prestigious university such as Harvard all 4 years and then find out you didn’t earn enough to graduate? I think I would figure out where I went wrong and obtain those credits to get my degree, how about you?
- Okay, Gwyneth Paltrow fans this actress gone singer/entertainer originally studied Art History at the University of California but then pursued an acting career. Not a shocker considering acting is pretty much the number one reason why all of these celebrity parents dropped out of college in the beginning.
- Ms. Jennifer Garner’s husband Ben Affleck attended the University of Vermont before tending to his acting career. I also heard he transferred to another college after U of V but didn’t continue because of his itch for acting. Do you think he may regret his decision to quit college now that you don’t see him on the screen as much?
- Sandra Bullock did drop out but guess what, she went back to obtain her degree. She attended East Carolina University. Good for Sandra Bullock for finishing what she started and is still an incredible actress.
- This one is kind of shocking . Madonna attended the University of Michigan (GO BLUE) on a dance scholarship but decided to call it quits and headed to New York City. Wow, what a waist of a dance scholarship but yet she still somehow managed to make it big.
- Hilarious Ben Stiller only attended UCLA for a short time before deciding to fully pursue his acting career in which I think he has done quite well.
- Here is another one that kind of doesn’t make any sense to me. Brad Pitt attended the University of Missouri up until just two weeks before he graduated. Does this make you wonder why? Well, his pay checks may be a reminder but why quit college when you are about to meet your goal?
- This is a very interesting situation. Cindy Crawford attended Northwestern University on a, (and get this), Chemical Engineering Scholarhsip. What? Wow, really? She went for a short time and then decided to pursue her modeling career.
Do you think that any of these parents ever wish they would have completed their college degree? Don’t let this be you. I know, you are no celebrity but you are a parent that deserves the best in life. Pursue your college education and don’t give up and quit. You may regret it in the long run.
Check out five reasons to stay in college on associatedcontent.com.
* Check out our list of online schools here on classesandcareers.com.
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Have you ever wondered if a college education is worth it? Have you asked yourself whether or not college is an important ingredient in success? Most people believe that college can serve many purposes besides an education. Some site life experiences, networking for business contacts, and gaining social skills as just a few; but with college costs rising, is a degree worth the investment?
2010 high school graduates weigh in
The College Board recently conducted a survey asking 2010 graduates whether or not they felt college was worth their time and money. After a year, the overwhelming majority said yes.
Key findings of the survey include:
- College Is Definitely Worth It: One year out of high school graduation, an overwhelming majority (86%) feel that a college degree is worth the time and money — including a large majority not currently enrolled in college (76%).
- High School Is Not Enough: An overwhelming majority (90%) agree with the statement: “In today’s world, high school is not enough, and nearly everybody needs to complete some kind of education or training after high school.”
- College Is Essential for Career Success: Even in the current economy, 66% say they are very (22%) are somewhat (44%) optimistic that people in their generation will have good opportunities for jobs and careers, while 33% say they are worried about this. Seven in 10 members of the class of 2010 say that a college degree will help them a lot in fulfilling their career aspirations, and another 18% say a degree will help somewhat
- Cost Is a Barrier: Cost was the biggest challenge faced in transition to college. Five in 9 students who attended college say that affording it was very or pretty challenging. Of those who did not attend college, 56% said affordability was a key factor.
- College More Challenging Than Expected: A majority (54%) report that their college courses were more difficult than expected. And 24% say they were required to take noncredit remedial or developmental courses by their college, including 37% of those who went to a two-year college; 16% report they did not complete the full year of their college program.
- Rigorous Course Work — More Math, Science, Writing: Students wish they had taken more math, science, and writing-intensive course work in high school.
- Life Skills Are Also Important: Students wish their high schools had given more practical career readiness and more basic preparation for how to engage in a college environment — including how to manage personal finances.
What about recent college graduates?
Skeptics might say, “These respondents are still in college. How will they feel when they graduate?” The New York Times Economix section asked this question in May when the pool of graduates hit the streets looking for employment. In spite of the dismal job market, they stressed these important factors:
- It’s true that the job market for new college graduates stinks right now. But you know what? The job market for non-graduates is worse.
- People with more skills have a broader range of jobs they can do, and having a postsecondary degree sometimes serves as litmus test for employers who can be picky about hiring. As a result, unemployment rates decline as workers become more educated:
- College graduates also earn more money than their less-educated peers. That gulf in earnings has only widened in the last few decades: the inflation-adjusted pay of college graduates has risen, and the inflation-adjusted pay of every other group has fallen.
- Nearly three-quarters of recent graduates said they believed their degree was as valuable now as they thought it would be when they first enrolled in college. Additionally, three-quarters said their college education did extremely well or pretty well in preparing them to be successful in their first full-time job.
Cost vs. Return on Investment
If you are considering college or have asked whether or not it would be worth your investment, you should consider the responses from these two groups. Additionally, employers state that education is a key factor on any prospective employee’s resume. The key, however, is to do your homework and guarantee that the amount of time and money you invest will be recouped once you enter the workforce.
Following are just a few points to consider:
- Research your career choice and the expected pay after graduation.
- If it is necessary to take out student loans, make sure you can repay them by using student loan repayment calculators.
- Search for scholarships and grants before taking out loans.
- Compare colleges and find the one that will be a good fit for the best price.