2008 Woodie Awards
Is having a degree worth it?
Jayme Leatherman Ranger Reporter
Issue date: 9/29/05 Section: Features
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Earning a college degree requires a commitment of money, time, attention and effort.
So when research papers are due and exams are upon us, college students often face the question, "Is college really worth it?"
Lindsey Keeping, a speech communications major, thinks so.
"Of course college is worth it," she said. "That's why I'm doing it. Sometimes it feels like it's not, but the dream ahead of me keeps me going, and with a degree, things will be better."
The consensus around campus seems to agree with Keeping.
Finding college a worthy investment seems to have a positive effect. Lifelong friendships have been forged, business contacts have been made and students have learned valuable lessons in discipline and self-motivation.
Many indicate that to obtain jobs in their chosen fields, a degree is required.
College isn't a neccesity to succeed in life for some students, however.
When asked whether college is worth it, business management major Chance Hutson replied, "It depends on what you are going into."
"I know people who have gone to college and don't make much money, and my dad doesn't have a degree and he makes a six-figure salary," Hutson said.
According to the U.S. Census, although many people succeed in life without a college degree, the more education you have under your belt, the more money you have in your bank account.
The College Board confirms that there are other benefits to attending college. They include but are not limited to lower smoking rates and lower incarceration rates.
So when research papers are due and exams are upon us, college students often face the question, "Is college really worth it?"
Lindsey Keeping, a speech communications major, thinks so.
"Of course college is worth it," she said. "That's why I'm doing it. Sometimes it feels like it's not, but the dream ahead of me keeps me going, and with a degree, things will be better."
The consensus around campus seems to agree with Keeping.
Finding college a worthy investment seems to have a positive effect. Lifelong friendships have been forged, business contacts have been made and students have learned valuable lessons in discipline and self-motivation.
Many indicate that to obtain jobs in their chosen fields, a degree is required.
College isn't a neccesity to succeed in life for some students, however.
When asked whether college is worth it, business management major Chance Hutson replied, "It depends on what you are going into."
"I know people who have gone to college and don't make much money, and my dad doesn't have a degree and he makes a six-figure salary," Hutson said.
According to the U.S. Census, although many people succeed in life without a college degree, the more education you have under your belt, the more money you have in your bank account.
The College Board confirms that there are other benefits to attending college. They include but are not limited to lower smoking rates and lower incarceration rates.