College a waste of time?

Yes, I'll say that college can be a waste of time and money for people who might major in something that can't get them a job.





Some people might major in something in the medical field, such as becoming a nurse, a pharmacist, or even major in becoming an architect, or major in finance.





But some people might choose a major that doesn't offer anything and get a degree that's worthless such as an English degree or a History degree because it won't land them a job in that respective field.





I mean, what good is it to go to college, graduate, not find a good paying job, take a low paying job that doesn't require a college education, and have a huge amount of student loans to pay back?





Or what about someone who graduated college and is still getting paid nine dollars an hour and can't find a good paying job and thinks his/her college education and degree are worthless?





What then? Where's the hope when you graduated college two or more years ago and are making what nothing?

College a waste of time?
If college is a waste of time, it's because of the student, not the college. It's a waste when the student doesn't take advantage of all the opportunities college offers.





Also, you pick your major, it's not like the school randomly assigns you one....so if you're so concerned about having a major that has a direct career correlation, well, then pick one. But even with the other majors, you gain skills, and, if you haven't been wasting your time, you've been involved in organizations and activities to flush out your interests so you ARE marketable in whatever field you do want to go to. Yes, it's a tough economy, but if you're having trouble landing a job, it's not the school's fault....and in the very least, if you're having trouble getting a job as a college graduate, then keep in mind that it's even *harder* for those with only a high school diploma to get a job.





If you just showed up to class, partied and slept your way through school, and assumed you would be handed a six-figure salary with your diploma you're mistaken. I have friends with History, English, and other degrees (including a Mythology degree) who have amazing, well-paid jobs....but it's because of *them* making the most of their experience in school.
Reply:Many of the things you say are true if the only aim of a college education is gainful employment. While that is certainly a major, if not the major, consideration, there are other reasons to study something. The history major may be vitally, to him, interested in what went on before. The English major may be fascinated by language and the way it works to transmit knowledge and emotions from one human being to another. To that person, the study of non-salable skills is not a waste of time. I guess it's up to the individual how he spends his time and whether or not it is a waste.





You ever just sit and listen to some music? How much money did that make you? I don't mean to be sarcastic, just underscoring a point.
Reply:You shouldn't go to college just because you want to get a "good job" lots of people create thier own opporunities by starting websites, businesses, and simply by talking to and knowing lots and lots of people with no prior knowledge of anything. It isn't about the "good job" it's about the lifestyle you want to lead and anyone can be successful in that respect. If you want to go to college it's a personal choice, but sometimes there are ways around it which don't put you in debt and ultimately disadvantage you in the long run.
Reply:Yes, college is 100% voluntary and expensive. Colleges assume that the students knows what he or she is doing. Going to college doesnt mean you'll get a job right after graduation.
Reply:I'm in college now and I agree with you- almost all classes are a waste of time. Nonetheless, I don't think I can ever think of moving up the ladder without a major.
Reply:The degree might come in handy later. Most people are experiencing trouble with the job market right now.
Reply:Any kind of education is never a waste of time.....
Reply:I don't think College is a waste of time. Those people who have chosen majors that don't end up getting them anywhere, that's their own fault. People usually think about things before they actually go through with them. People with English and History degrees usually teach and although teaching isn't a high paying job, it's more than 9 dollars an hour. If they don't teach, they write. And if your argument against this is people who pick useless majors love that stuff and it's totally them, well they should minor in it so they can take classes they love but then major in something that's going to get them somewhere. College is only a waste of time to people who make it a waste of their time. It's all about choices. Also, degrees help you most of the time to help you up the ladder.
Reply:Hmm yes this is a touchy subject. My personal opinion is that a lot of companies do not let people into management unless they have a college degree. A lot of them don't care what the degree is in, just need to have one.





I have a degree that is currently rotting in the back of my drawer, but I had a great time in college and wouldn't ever wish that I hadn't gone... it gives you a few extra years of fun before having to join the real world... which usually sucks.





I think the problem is that everyone goes to college so a degree doesn't necessarily make you special anymore- you are on the same level as everyone else.





Don't ask me why people major in things that don't really have a future- I suppose that they can always go back for a year and get their teaching certificate so they can teach English or History to others....

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