Is College Worth It? 20/20 ABC News

edeeZee · 05-22-2009, 01:23 AM

College isn't for everyone. Also, the rigor and competitiveness of the school you attend does make a difference. For example, an engineer from M.I.T. is more likely to get hired at NASA versus one from an obscure state school. The rigor of the program does make a difference.

Some people don't need college because they're content with where they are in life. Also, if your social upbringing i.e. how your family and friends conditioned you in social situations is good, then you'll do just fine in life. Some people aren't book-smart, however, they're very good readers of social situations and know how to play their cards right. In other words, they know how to play politics with those from all walks of life. Some college-educated people are pathetic squares when it comes to dealing with others. In many situations, it's not "what you know, but who you know"...and if that person who can pull strings you know likes you, then you'll get ahead.

But...college hones your mind, granted you take it seriously, because it conditions you to think critically, and to not be rash.

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05-22-2009, 01:23 AM	#17 (permalink)
edeeZee Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: s. cali, los angeles Posts: 627 Drives: 09 370z plat 6 speed Rep Power: 268	College isn't for everyone. Also, the rigor and competitiveness of the school you attend does make a difference. For example, an engineer from M.I.T. is more likely to get hired at NASA versus one from an obscure state school. The rigor of the program does make a difference. Some people don't need college because they're content with where they are in life. Also, if your social upbringing i.e. how your family and friends conditioned you in social situations is good, then you'll do just fine in life. Some people aren't book-smart, however, they're very good readers of social situations and know how to play their cards right. In other words, they know how to play politics with those from all walks of life. Some college-educated people are pathetic squares when it comes to dealing with others. In many situations, it's not "what you know, but who you know"...and if that person who can pull strings you know likes you, then you'll get ahead. But...college hones your mind, granted you take it seriously, because it conditions you to think critically, and to not be rash.