Does college guarantee you’ll be successful? The reading “College Prepares People for Life” written by Freeman Hrabowski claims that college is a big step to becoming successful. In his essay, he introduces that college does not only help in finding jobs but that it prepares people for the real world. He uses examples from educators data as well as personal experiences. When Hrabowski mentions these examples in his essay he tries to convince why he is right.
With his parents’ experience, he understands that education is a universal tool used to break down background barriers and realize goals to contribute to brighter futures. Together, they highlight how colleges not only shape individual lives but also contribute to social mobility and progress. In addition, they suggest that everyone has the life-changing opportunity of higher education, but it is up to the student to take the initiative. Ultimately, the authors appreciate these inclusive institutions for allowing them the opportunity to achieve their goals. Furthermore, Hanks and Aguh have different approaches to addressing financial barriers to higher education, yet both emphasize the urgent need for affordable college.
An anecdotal example is given of a student who admits that while she should have been paying attention to the lecture, she instead was anxiously watching the clock wondering if she would make to the local shelter in time. Sara Goldrick-Rab and Katherine M. Broton speculate that this could be one of the main reasons why students drop out of college. Even students who attend community colleges, which are supposed to be more affordable, struggle to support themselves while getting their education. Sometimes scholarships, while they still cut costs, are not always enough to help students through college. Since a higher education is becoming a necessity for getting a job, the solution to this food and shelter insecurity is to create private and government initiatives which will help support students with their basic needs throughout college.
In this day and age, it is assumed that the majority of high school graduates will be attending college, whether a two year community college or a four year college or university. The problem with this expectation of young people is that college is expensive, which is why numerous people are pushing towards free college for all, not just for the academically talented. While overall publicly funded college is unrealistic, this country could slowly overcome this issue of college debt by providing more two year community colleges across the nation with the tuition of these community colleges drastically reduced. The major reason why many people are pushing towards publicly funded college is a because of the substantial rise in college debt over the last decade.
We all know that attending college leads student bankrupt. Although some parents can afford to provide the economic needs for their child to attend college, most parents are not prepared and students are faced with the costly expenses of college. “It’s time to drop college for all crusade” touches a little on student debt. The reader's attention must been caught when Robert gave additional information on how student goes to debt throughout their adulthood. “ Student Debut” comments that financial assistance from the state and local governments towards students tuition drops by 20 percent, forcing students to take out loans if they want to pursue higher education forcing students to take out thousands of dollars in loans.
Many people dream of a life filled with riches, but that dream is hard to obtain without a college degree. It is somewhat ironic how people dream of being a successful student and going to college but the cost of tuition turns that dream into a horrible nightmare. It is not a shock to most people when they that college tuition is expensive, but in the past few years it has increased to an all-time high. Lower and middle class students have now begun to realize that college tuition is holding them away from their dreams. Even though college tuition could provide opportunities for job creation and economic growth, tuition is not affordable for the average American household which in effect, prohibits students from taking opportunities like going to college in the first place.
Coming from unstable homes, lower quality high schools, and low income neighborhoods present obstruct amount of obstacle even before debt becomes an issue. For students from middle class backgrounds, the road to a degree may seem easier. These families often have money saved and their school/support systems tend to prepare them well for the next step. But nevertheless, finances are still a huge roadblock even when families are financially stable and middle class students are actually more prone to student loan debt than anyone after graduating. Many of these families make too much money to qualify for student aid packages, but although they make too much to qualify they don’t necessarily have the financial means to cover the cost of college.
The cost of college has become an increasingly higher hurdle which potential students must face. Attending college is universally agreed to be an expensive endeavor, and is quite often one that is too expensive for the willing and driven potential students. The hefty price tag for the opportunity of a college education not only affects students - but the families of students as well. College workers, professors, policy
A rising issue in today’s society is deciding whether or not college is worth the cost. There is an extreme amount of pressure that is forced upon high school students by parents, teachers, and peers to further their education and attend college. However, there is research that challenges the thought that college is the best possible path for a person to take. College may be a great investment for some people, but it is not meant for everyone. This is supported by the arguments that colleges are expensive, jobs do not always require a college degree, and students are forced to choose a lifestyle before being exposed to the real world.
The cost of college is increasing year by year. It rose 5 to 8 percent this year, which is slower, yet still increasing. With all the stress, college is hard. Financially it isn’t easy as well as academically. Most people would agree that we are facing a growing crisis as the number of low income students who can afford to attend college decreases, at the same time that the president of the United States has called for an increase in the percent of students who pursue post-secondary education to meet national needs.
The financial burdens that college leaves with the families and students needs to be addressed as student loans keep racking up over time. The cost of tuition for colleges has risen drastically over the years and has bounded students to only one or two college choices to choose from and at some points tearing away the opportunity to go to their dream college. However, one reason college has driven up in price is because the value it brings with it’s degrees, but it should not limit those who can not afford the worthy degree. College should be cheaper as it will ease financial burdens and broaden the choices of those wanting to attend
There is many people that go to college, but because of the cost they don't get through college. The elevated costs of college cause not only students to struggle paying for college, but also to struggle financially paying for college when they are done. In many cases, after graduating, young adults who don’t find a job will become poorer, increasing the gap between the rich and the
A lack of money is problematic for college students with tuition to pay, and even more so for college students that have to support their children or family and pay tuition at the same time. “When my financial aid came, I often had to lie and say I had no money. If I had given them the financial aid granted to me for my educational expenses, I would have had gas to get to school or money to buy books” (Beegle 142). Donna chose to pay for college instead of family. Her hardships relates to college students that have to provide children or family, leaving them with a deficit of money to pay for college.
Parents across the nation have found it much harder to pay for their children’s education due to these rising costs. For example, in states like Arizona, Georgia, and Oklahoma “parents have seen a 77 percent increase in costs. In Georgia, it's 75 percent, and in Washington state, 70 percent” (citation). These rising costs would be especially challenging for young adults. Working for a college education is a challenge, and many cannot overcome it.
Did you know that Forty-one percent of four-year college students did not graduate within six years? College students around the country are in insane amount of debts and have no way to get rid of it and that’s a reason many do not graduate. Due to the rise in costs to attend college there has been discussions about free education, but how the debt could have been minimized and the effects on economy have not been brought up. College education should not be offered for free to all students because of the missed opportunities and unintended costs of free education are very expensive. Students don’t take advantage of the opportunities they are provided in high school, like dual-enrollment, that could save them time and money in college.
