A recent study reveals that 60% of the undergraduate American students agreed that the college degree is worth it. The remaining 40% were either in a dilemma or were pretty sure that a college degree is not worth the time and money spent. Hence, it all sums up to one’s own personal choice. But, can an individual survive without experiencing the college life even for a day? Is that really possible? If yes, what are the future prospects for such students? And, if not, then what do those students achieve who do take a degree from college? Indeed, tough questions to answer!

One Side of the Coin: Tail

It is believed that students who belong to rich families find it very easy to afford the expenditure that a college degree requires. Rest others have to apply for educational loans which they keep on repaying for years to come. Also, whether they actually like the subjects being taught in the degree course is another matter of concern. After gaining a degree from the college, there is no guarantee that a student will get a job. Obviously, it will be a thing to worry for the parents and the students as well. After all, who would wish to lose thousands of dollars as the cost of college education and not get any source to gain the money back? Some students wish to gain a degree just for the purpose of satisfaction. Some do it for economic benefits. Some just do it because they have to! Numerous reasons, numerous facts and numerous view points! Hence, there are people who have come to a conclusion that they can teach their children the necessary subjects at home and skip the college entirely. Thus the debate, “Is a college degree worth it?” Read the rest of this entry »