College???

I don't want to go to college. My family/guidance counselor/teachers expect me to go just because I'm smart. I hate to study and just want to get a decent job with a high school education. I know there are plenty of jobs I could get, expecially the types I'm interested in. What do I do?

College???
The average high school graduate's lifetime earnings are several hundred thousand dollars less than that of the average high school graduate.





The reality is, the fun, interesting, and potentially financially rewarding jobs are mostly open only to college graduates.





You may not wind up working at Wal-Mart all of your life with just a high school diploma, but many doors will never be open to you if you don't have a 4-year degree.





Good luck.
Reply:If you can prove that you are capable of being much more without going to college, I think they would get rid of their stereotypes. If you are someone like Steve Jobs, able to start a big business without going to college, then I guess noone would want to stop you.





Do you really think you are smart enough to outsmart everyone else?
Reply:Well, you will be stuck at some place like wal-mart if you don't at least get some technical training. People in skilled labor will get a better income than people in unskilled labor. You don't really need to go to college, but you will be in a fix if you don't get some technical training (like in carpentry, cosemetology, plumbing, cooking, etc).
Reply:My first answer to you: You just simply haven't found the right school! No matter what you love to do, getting some type of further education can help you learn more about your passion and open doors for you. What are you interested in? If you don't like to study nonsense you're not interested in, then just get into a program that is flexible and allows you to concentrate on what you like, without so many of the general requirements. I would say if your parents are willing to pay for it, why not learn more, get some great connections and internships. Also, college is fun, you learn a lot about yourself and many find completely new interests while there. You can study abroad, too, explore the world. These can really be the most fun 4 years of your life! Personally, I wish I were still in school- the real world of bills and bosses is not all it's cracked up to be!


It's definately a less risky approach, however I know tons of successful people who didn't go to college. Those who know what they want, with more aggressive personalities will do well no matter what. Many of the most innovative people in our society, from Bill Gates, to some of the VPs of the banks on Wall Street did not finish college. I find that the true creators didn't need to sit around studying what has already been done. Their minds were so far ahead. If that's how you are, then do what feels right, and you could always go back to school, maybe even get an employer to pay for it...


Let me know if you need help finding a school that you won't hate!


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Reply:I think you are kidding yourself if you think you'll go far without college these days. Life is a lot different than it was even 20 years ago. Even basic jobs above an entry level position require a degree and if you don't have that you'll get passed over no matter how smart or great you are at your job. You should go to college and get a degree.





The difference between college and high school is that in high school, you are basically getting a foundation and you have to study what you are told to study and some of that may not float your boat. In college however, although you still need to do a lot of foundational work, you can also guide your studies toward your passions and develop the skills which will help you in a profession which makes it a completely different thing.
Reply:You have multiple job choices when you go to college and that too high paying ones
Reply:go ahead don't go to college and be a bum from the rest of your life ...someday when you see your neighbor driving a BMW or Ferrari you will get envy or jealous cause you cannot afford one and you will blame yourself by not going to college when your neighbor is a doctor or a lawyer okay.....
Reply:Well, in most cases, that's true.........
Reply:I would have to say I agree with you. I'm 21 years old and am going to college just to make my parents happy. Some people can do very well without a college degree but it is harder to get a high paying job without one. Good luck with your parents.