How many of you have asked the question, “Why do we go to school?” Well I did. I asked my parents and I remember the answer I got, it was so I could learn and get a good job. Now that I think about it, I don’t want a high-paying job. I want to make high-paying jobs.I want to own a business. Many people want to be business owners but only some decide to actually go through with it. In a book written in 2009, The author, Dr. Frank Luntz took a survey and asked employees this question “If you had to choose, would you prefer to be a business owner that employs 100 people or a CEO of a company that employs 10,000 people?” 80% said the business owner that employs 100 people, 14% said the CEO of a company that employs 10,000, and 6% said I don’t …show more content…
Getting A’s isn’t the reason people end up being employees, A students end up being employees because a lot of them seem to forget that outside the classroom, after you’re finished school there are no tests or exams anymore, there is a real world out there, and when they enter into the real world they find it difficult to take risks or make the right decisions. Remember this the gap between education and success is risk. You can’t succeed without taking risks. A students have been at the top their whole lives so of course they are scared to take risks and fail. C students know how to take risks, and aren’t afraid to fail. Instead of taking a path that has already been taken or that everyone follows, C students create their own path and decide to take a new trail. We no longer live in a world where being book smart and following instructions helps you become successful, but rather being able to make the right decisions at the right moment. The most successful C student is usually the one that has amazing communication skills and leadership skills, but doesn’t have the motivation to get high academic grades. They succeed because while A students were only focused on their academics C students were learning about the world around them. Now that you know this about C students don’t be quick to judge your classmates with lower grades, they could just be lazy
As the economy evolves and the job market continues to get more competitive, it’s becoming harder to have a successful career without some kind of college degree. This creates a belief in many young students that college actually is a commodity, something they must have in order to have a good life. There’s many different factors that influence this mindset, high schools must push the importance of the student’s willingness and drive to further their education. College isn’t just a gateway to jobs, but it is an opportunity to increase knowledge and stretch and challenge the student which in return makes them a more rounded adult and provides them with skills they might lack prior to
When it comes to the topic of college, Martin Espada, the author of "Why I Went to College," argues that college is a must and that if you do not attend college there will be consequences. In comparison, David Leonhardt, author of "Is College Worth it? Clearly New Data Say," also argues that college is very important to get a higher paying job than those who do not attend college. In contrast, Leonhardt also argues that college may not be the best idea considering the substantial amount of debt provided with college. My own view is more with David Leonhardt because I understand both sides of attending or not attending college with the positives and the negatives of the dilemma. This discussion is important in our society today because we constantly push the idea of college on to kids that may not even be ready for college or the fact that the debt may not be worth it; also the rise in the wage gap between college students and non-college students.
As Percy Bysshe Shelley said “There is no real wealth but the labor of man.” Often called the land of opportunity, the United States of America is known for its free market economy. In this free market economy, America has planted the seed for future entrepreneurs. Throughout time, this seed will eventually grow into a tree that will bear the fruits of one’s labor. However, many entrepreneurs have found different ways to cultivate this seed to bear fruit. Such two men named Dale Carnegie and Horatio Alger have given the world two of the most famous business philosophies. Those who pursue Horatio’s philosophy achieve success through hard work and dedication while those who pursue Carnegie’s philosophy achieve success by being very charismatic. Though both philosophies talk about gaining success, they are very different in their methods.
College is said to be the gateway to a successful career, and I think no different. One of the main reasons I want a college education is so when I approach an employer they see me and think success. Studies have shown that when you have a college degree you are more likely to make an average 20 thousand more a year. If I was awarded this scholarship money it would completely change things for me; I say this because my family has struggled financially and with this I would be saved from crippling debt in years to come. Another reason a college degree is important to me is because I am striving for financial success so that I do not have to struggle like my parents have. In life money is what makes the world go round, and with a college degree I would be placed in a position where I would be able to achieve a level of financial security that would support myself, and hopefully a
Students’ wouldn’t be able to hold down a job is the second reason they shouldn’t dropout of high school. Many employers would like to have someone who has been too high school and that have been educated so they can handle money and add things p...
Some students also attend and realize that college is not for them. At this point, they may easily become influenced by peer pressure and exhibit poor judgment. Many students look up to their parents as role models to help them decide whether they should even go to college themselves. It can be obvious to a second-generation college student of the benefits of a college education when they observe the success that their parents gain by being first generation college students. This is also reinforced when they observe the current job market. “Indeed, after World War II, the difference between the average wages of high school and college graduates was small and shrinking. After 1950, however, the trend moved in the opposite direction and accelerated as the demand for highly skilled labor increased (Brock 3)”. The bachelor’s degree received today has the same relevance as a high school diploma did in the
Education is one of the most important factors to any person’s success in their lifetime, but is higher education really worth it? The answer is found in the article “America’s Most Overrated Product: The Bachelor’s Degree.” Written by Marty Nemko who was most likely inspired to write this because of his experience as a career counselor. In this article Nemko addresses the parents of potential college students to inform them the truth about college’s being money hungry businesses. He brings fourth multiple examples of why bachelor degrees are overrated and how colleges are not being held to a high enough standard. Additionally, he argues that going to college isn’t even necessary for success, and that many of the skills needed to succeed in the workplace are already in the successful students not just taught at some college. The text as a whole reveals the ugly truth that colleges are more focused on making money than actually helping their students succeed and because of this fact parents should take action to protect their students from being harmed in the process.
The demands of the workplace today are leaning toward a more educated employee. Many businesses are looking for degree holding, college graduates. Making it a must for today's youth to attend college to be in the running for a decent job. But to many students today, college is out of the question, solely due to the high tuition costs. Many high school graduates are forced to directly start a full-time job, because the money isn't there for college.
It is a competitive job market and if one wants a high paying job he needs some college credentials. College is also said to prepare people to take on the world. Once one has graduated and has a well paying job he is on his way to becoming successful. People work their whole lives making money so they can satisfy their desires. The idea of being able to purchase the items one has always dreamt about is an achievement. People dream about owning a home and having beautiful things to fill it with. Many people take pride in what they possess. People want to own nice homes, nice cars, and nice clothes. Some need to look successful in order to feel successful. These people feel successful when they can admire what their hard work has given them.
A statement from the Huffington Post states, “From a very young age, we are told the importance of getting good grades. Especially in high school, we are told time and time again that our grades affect what college we will get into. While grades are extremely important, people often forget about the importance of learning, not just getting good grades. There is a difference between the grade received in a course and the amount of learning that took place in the course.” Parents and institutions should teach the importance of learning. The society around the upbringing of students emphasizes getting good grades as apposed to getting every detail and aspect mastered. School priorities should be reevaluated and changed for future students
College is a very important thing. If you go to college you will most likely get better pay in your career. Also, with a college degree, you have more opportunities. I believe that everyone should go to college. If you don’t go to college and just go into some job and that fails then you have no backup plan. A college graduate is more likely to be offered employment than another who didn’t attend college, if you have a college degree you will make more money in your lifetime than someone who doesn’t have a degree, if you are considering having children having a college degree is very beneficial to them, you have a higher chance of having better health yourself, college is very beneficial, and if you go to college you will have a better social
Everybody wants to become successful in life, but a lot of hard work comes with it. Education is the most powerful tool we can use to change the world. In high school every students should be prepared for a higher education. Not only it will benefit them it will also benefits our education system. Nowadays it’s getting harder to have a job after high school and to make it successfully without a college degree. To get in college and finish with a degree is not a piece of cake. You will need reliable resources, and all the information on how to get in college, what to expect and finally how students can Finish College successfully. In my opinion some possible solutions to these problems have to start while students are in the beginning of their
Colleges have been boosting grades to make the school look better in many different ways. As an example, “A recent study of 200 colleges and universities found that more than 40 percent of all grades awarded were in the A range” (Slavov). Colleges raise the grades of every student to make the college look better on a national ranking. Colleges love omit to say that they are one of the best colleges to attend. Seeing a college with A ranting will make people want to apply to that college. Next, many schools give their students higher ranking grades then the grades they deserve. “A” grades are the number one grades given out in American schools. For instance, “Most recently, about 43 percent of all letter grades given were A’s, an increase of 28 percentage points since 1960 and 12 percentage points since 1988” (Rampell). The amount of A grades have been increasing for decades. Schools will do anything to make their institution look better. Even if it means making students less prepared for jobs in the future. These schools love being able to say that they are an A
In most cases, the hardest person on the college student is the college student himself. Zinsser states students view that the “transcript has become a sacred document.” He claims students are putting so much pressure on themselves to get good grades and not worrying about how they appear in person (Zinsser). Today, students put just as much pressure on themselves as before, but with the competitive job market, they have to go above and beyond just earning a degree. Employers are looking for students who have experience in the field through internships, achieved good grades, and extracurricular involvement on and off campus. The job market has just added another reason for students to put pressure on
A flower does not get to choose its garden, and neither does a child his birthplace, but taking advantage of the opportunities given should be a priority in any human. Nonetheless here in the land of the free too often the words, “I cannot understand my teacher, I am going to drop.” Or “This is too hard, I will take it next semester” enter the thoughts of the youth of America. In other words, these phrases characterize the mentally weak society that has been corrupted by overindulgence. In this case some of these kids do not even grasp the concept of work ethic; understanding how hypocritical this may sound coming from a college student, an undeniable truth must be stated. Higher education is no longer a privilege to obtain enlightenment. Instead