Comments on: College or Not?

By: Candace

Candace — Wed, 31 May 2006 01:19:00 +0000

I’m sorry, but I disagree with some of the “bad” reasons to go to college. For example, number seven. I’m a high school student and I found this site by doing some research on good reasons to go to college. I firmly believe that people should go to college and further their education. There is nothing wrong with learning more than you need to. Plus, it is better to exceed than just get by. I think people that do attend college will find themeselves to feel satisfaction. Even if you do not know EXACTLY what you want to do, whats wrong with tasting other oppurtunities that your not sure of yet? At least you will learn something. Also, God will probably not see anything wrong with you learning, and if it is not meant for you, He’ll let you know. Aim your goals high because you will only get as far as YOU decide you want to go. Everyone should plan on going to college after high school. the question should not be, “Should I go to college or not?” it should be, “What do I want to start studying when I get there?”

By: Robert Lindsey

Robert Lindsey — Thu, 11 May 2006 16:43:19 +0000

I know a guy who spent (wasted) one semester in college skipping class every nice day cause he wanted to be outside. He wanted to build houses. That’s what he does now (along with remodeling and furniture building) and is very sucessful at it. College would have been a waste for him. He was much better off to invest in good tools rather than classes.

By: Laura D.

Laura D. — Thu, 11 May 2006 13:52:45 +0000

Very good lists! Thank you for posting these – for my oldest two (one in college, one to go next year) at least four of the good reasons apply, and none of the bad reasons. But my next two children’s reasons for college appear to fall solidly in the bad camp, at least for now. I think today I’ll have them read your post and we’ll discuss the reasons behind choices and decisions.