Revised Blog post 4: Is college (good) enough?

The question "Is college enough?" has recently been up for discussion. Along with other questions like these: Is college good enough? Will I have a job when I graduate? Will it be a struggle to get the job I want? There are so many things we put in consideration due to the way the economy has changed, but I personally do believe that college is worth it and is good enough.   

   There are currently more than two million unemployed graduates (College in America). Although there is an increasingly high amount of recently graduates that are unemployed, College is still a beneficial part of our lives. Today, Unemployment, in our nation is high due to the economy. “People with college degrees make a lot more than people without them” is stated in “The Case Against College Education” by Ramesh Ponnuru. It is hard to find your ideal job after just graduating, but with a college degree you are more likely to get a job than an individual without a degree.

   Some agree that college is not worth all the money and stress you put yourself though. In the article  “Is College Worth the Money?” By Amy Phillips she states, “As this generation is starting to figure out, spending money on college is often a huge waste of time and dollars. And now that another generation is growing up and getting ready to head off to college, the question becomes, “Is that degree worth the money and time?" Everyone has their own opinion, and I believe that college is worth your time, money and stress. By attending college, you learn many things that help you throughout your life. One thing I think is very important is that college helps you grow intellectually as well as in maturity. In the article "What is College For?" Gary Gutting states, "Sixty-nine percent said that “it was very useful in helping them grow and mature as a person." Not only do you learn about your profession but further your education as a whole.

      I also believe that college is an opportunity to connect with certain people who someday could open some doors for you or help you out in getting a job in the future. For an example, connecting with some of your teachers is good because when you apply for jobs or internships, it is likely that you will need some recommendations. Also, in college, you can join certain clubs that are designated for your major. For example, if you were a nursing major, there are clubs that you can join to not only help you with your profession but will look great on a resume. Also, you can apply for internships while you are in college. In the article “Internships: How Internships Can Help with Career Planning,” it is stated, “Internships can help you narrow your professional focus by giving you the opportunity to explore different fields and different positions.” This allows you to have some sort of experience in your desired major. A company could choose you over another potential employee because of certain clubs and internships you participated in while in college.

   

          Every job that you apply for wants you to have some experience. For the recent college graduates, if you apply for internships that are designated for your profession then you are earning some experience. In the post “Labor Market for Young Graduates Remain Grim,” the authors state “In economic recessions as well as expansions, the unemployment rate for young workers (those under age 25) is typically around twice as high as the overall unemployment rate. Over time, young workers are relatively new to the labor market—often looking for their first or second job—and they may be passed over in hiring decisions due to lack of experience.” I agree that if you can apply for an internship during college you will not have such a hard time trying to find a job. If you are a recent graduate and you do not have experience, I do think you may have a harder time finding a job than someone who does have experience.

   

   Some individuals have different opinions on whether college is enough.  I do think college is enough and that it is worth your money and stress. During your journey through college, you grow intellectually as well as in maturity. Also, you earn a degree that will set you up with many job opportunities. You make connections and join clubs for your desired major. Lastly, you have internship jobs that give you some of the experience that companies are looking for. I believe that anyone is capable of attending college and that it is worth every minute of your time.

 

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