Throwbacksample
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Am I the only one that feels like getting their degree was almost worthless???? There are a million other things i can think of to be thousands dollars in debt behind.
Was getting you college degree worth it?
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Its worth it now, finally.
Yes and no. There were other ways I could have found a job but I didn't know back then. It is helpful for blacks to have more to put on resumes being that we need to bring more to the table than cacs. But a bachelors and even some master degrees nowadays don't hold a lot of weight according to some folks. But I do notice people with degrees have more ability to read, write and have computer skills at a higher level.
Absolutely. And more often than not, getting a formal education will benefit you greatly, personally and professionally. If someone chooses to forgo a college education then I certainly hope they have a rock solid plan to provide for them and theirs. I've got nothing against the trades, certs, sports, etc. just make sure your plan is realistic and can provide you the lifestyle (both financially and demand-wise) that you envision.
xiceman191
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I haven't finished mine and have a potential federal career plus I don't have loans and I get paid to go so 
little4209
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I dont even have my degree and i owe 18k...ughh to go back ot not to go back 
Diondon
Thanks to the lawyers uh, I marbled the foyer
Yeah the corporate world don't even take you serious til you get an MBA
Throwbacksample
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In certain fields I understand needing a degree, but most careers you do not need a degree to do them. 99% of the time, they are going to train you on how to do the job and how they specifically want the job done. In this information age, what you learn in college, why can't someone learn that through simple reading, seminars, studying, googling, etc. Also, has anyone ever thought why banks will give an 18 yr old $25K loan to go to college, but will not give an 18 yr old $25K loan to start a business? The student loan debt is over a trillion dollars, but yet banks are still handing out loans like hotcakes?
Yeah it opened up a door for my current job (as well as a skillset I have)
ill_will82
What you see, is what you get
I really don't know until I can find a job in the clerical field. Most jobs I've looked into want you to have 2-5 years experience beforehand at entry-level. Which is ridiculous.
I'm just glad that I was able to go to school on Pell grants and not have to take out any student loans. Student loans are a financial trap. Graduate at 21-22 and still be in debt until 35-40. No Thanks.
I'm just glad that I was able to go to school on Pell grants and not have to take out any student loans. Student loans are a financial trap. Graduate at 21-22 and still be in debt until 35-40. No Thanks.
Throwbacksample
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I do agree, a formal education does benefit you personally and professionally, but I guess my question is; is there anything you feel that you learned in college that you do not think you could've learned outside of college? I graduated college in 2009 in a BA in political science, and I feel like it was not worth the debt.
