Is college really worth it? For the 66% of high school students who graduate and go on to college, they often find themselves asking this question in the midst of college’s stresses. They often embark on this journey believing that once they have a college degree that they will seem more marketable in the job force, and help them achieve the lifestyle they have dreamed of. As college stresses keep adding up, students often find themselves asking if it is all really worth it. If all of their hard work, and high amounts of debt will actually allow them to have their ideal lifestyle. Students themselves need to be and especially stay motivated, creative and driven in order to make worth of the cost and become successful. Studies have given an abundance of evidence to show that a college degree provides more opportunities, on average more money, and more quality life experiences. While in the midst of pursuing a college education and also while questioning if they should even begin the …show more content…
In November of 2011 the unemployment rate for college graduates was 4.4 percent, compared to 8.5 percent for high school